S30Driver

"Zero rust and I wouldn't hesitate driving it to Zcon in Canada. " Austin is 100 miles closer to you than Toronto was Cliff. I vote you plan to take the blue 280z. Zup & I will meet you in Shreveport to drive the rest of the way to Austin

Sounds great ! Many Jim's will converge on Austin I am sure. Gives me incentive to restore my AC by then. Has the actual Zcon date of the event been set yet?

Except for the missing title, a good deal for < 1200.00 with spares thrown in. Saw it on CL in the Binghamton NY area.

I agree about the pacific NW area. It's one of the few things i miss about living there. There was even an original Tucker in a garage about 5 miles from where I lived, in Auburn.

Unfortunately no. Both him & myself wish we could be there, just could not work it out this year. Zup is away on business for a few days but should be back tonight, I am sure he will appreciate that he is missed up there.

Appears to have a sunroof. Otherwise looks like a pretty good deal.

Thanks for the car show pictures. Looks like a great turnout of nice S30 cars. One more hello to Janet.

The QEW is not tolled, nor is Hwy 401, the main East West super highway. So you should be able to drive from Niagara falls where you cross to the hotel toll free. However, in the Niagara / Buffalo NY area, there are or were tolls on the bridges going up to the border. Been a while since I've been in that area.

Very nice, you're on a roll ... The car shows in this area have no import class, I compete against corvette split window coupes & 65 mustangs.

If it is the long seal that screws to the quarter window, it is one of the evolution of improvements Nissan made on the 280z. They could be utilized on the 240z but would not be correct. Looks like they may now be NLA.

It's the drinking establishments Captain, Toronto has many... I am sure they will just give you even money. Our dollar is around 1.30 in Canadian dollars. It's the other way around Cliff, he would lose 30 cents for every US dollar. Just go to any big Canadian bank when you get there Captain, Royal Bank etc.

I would get some Canadian cash flow before you go. The type of establishment you are known to frequent will probably give you a even exchange.

Count me in! And I am sure Zup as well ...

Sorry Cliff, I must vote for the Camry to go .... Just don't go out until its cooler.

From what I have seen of judged events, likely no. They will have you open the hatch to inspect the cargo area, but not inspect the spare area. It is probably up to the judges discretion.

Earlier this week, Amazon had the little micro booster on sale, so I picked one up. $79 with the optional compressor. Very well made, came with a 96% charge, nice carrying case, and Mike W endorsed. Thanks again Mike W for putting me on to it!

"Those do look amazing! If you don't mind, what did the upholstery guy charge you? " Zedy, I think 73str86 was interested in the upholstery shop labor charge, I too am interested so I can have some solace from the pain of doing that job myself. They look great, I like the unique vent application.

So sad to see this happen to you and that beautiful Z car. Glad you are recovering.

Here is another option to source a gear reduction starter .... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CJNV78/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2NDSEKXCIOHGL&coliid=I2014Z0ZR35CU7 I have one on my 77 car, works very well & no relay is needed.

Don't ponder long, if the description is anywhere accurate, it's a great deal.

Nicely done! And, as a big fan of orange, congrats. Beautiful looking car.

I am no black pearl expert, but I have seen a few real ones, the silver / red pinstripes don't look right, too wide. The authentic ones really narrow down toward the ends of the car. May have been replaced due to deterioration. The wheels are just the standard 6 spoke ZX 81 -83 non turbo rims.

It was a great location Jim A, lots of shade, a good band, and fun people. "Congrats! I wonder what the guys with all the shiny supercharger bling thought about you pulling the best engine category!" Bruce, they are still shaking their heads, wondering what the heck went wrong ...

Zup's JNC car gets love at Detroit Iron car show! Saturday was the Lincoln Ar. car show. The 5th Annual Chicken Rod Nationals. A local show show totally slanted toward classic american & hot rod cars. Think your beloved Datsun can't compete with the the big boys of Detroit Iron where chrome bling & raw horsepower are king? Think again. On a perfect day, with a turnout of over 120 cars, many of which were very, very nice high dollar machines with Weiand Blowers & Chrome bling under the hood, the judge's were wowed by Zup's immaculate and pure engine compartment and awarded him ..... Best Engine ! An amazing accomplishment, I was so happy for him that his car received that recognition - totally unexpected. It was a fun day at a very well run event. Proceeds went to a local charity.

Looking good so far .... you are right, It's not a trivial job. I wrestled the seat cover over the bolt holes for the seat back mechanism, just like the originals.