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Ohhhh I like this two-tone paint job. Had never thought of that, but it really highlights the z's sexy curves, but not too OTT.

Wow, sounds a bit like mine. Someone put a sunroof on mine too, which I am a little bummed about - not because I 'hate' change, but more that I think on a rust prone car it's bloody stupid to put something on it that might possibly leak. Good luck with her!

He he I totally agree - and I'm a writer, so I will work for z parts too - between the two of us we could mint up that site!

Have done just a visual rust inspection so far - have yet to get her on a lift. Have fun rust in the centre of the floorpans on both sides, but it appears to just be surface. Also some rust underneath the back seats, not too much. She has a few small patches at the front of the bonnet and the odd speckle in the engine. I'll do what I can to tackle it until I have the budget to get her sorted professionally.

Oooh I like the look of those outdoor carcoons. Very pricey though, better start buying lotto tickets. My numbers are a bit annoying to be honest. We drove her through some of those roadworks last weekend 'Wash your car today', so when I came home I washed her straight away and they got annoyed at me using the hose as apparently I don't pay the water rates. *sigh. I used about 2cents worth of water! Anyway, I could imagine them complaining about the eyesore of a carcoon! *rolls eyes

Thanks for that tip Chris!

Ohhh sounds fun! I actually have printed off the forms to join Z club (would have already if I could do it online) but I'm a bit slow off the mark when it comes to standard post. Hopefully we can make it and thanks for letting me know. Red 240 - I wonder if yours is the one that was parked on Mount Eden Road and got me into them. I'll know it when I see it anyway... :-) Thanks

Thanks everyone for all your advice - this is just awesome! I bought a water resistant breathable cover, some rust converter stuff (sorry am new to all this!) and some fish oil spray. I absolutely said to hubby that I wanted to set up a marquee in the carpark to protect her, but he thinks the neighbours will not be impressed. We're apartment dwellers you see. Yes, will def join the Auckland club as well. As for naming her, I keep calling her sexy every time I see her (ha ha) but it's not an official name. Am also going to phone the people at the building next door and see if I can pay to use their carpark. The things we do for our z's eh... life was simple when I was driving the company Suzuki and didn't give a rat's arse about it! Olzed maybe it was your 240z that I saw in AK and got me going on these! :-) Awesome awesome advice from you all I will get stuck in. Sorry for the late reply - I assumed with this forum that I would get an email to say that I had a response, but nothing came through.

A long time ago I spotted a sexy beast of a car across the road from my apartment. Turned out it was a z... from that moment on I was sold. I used to be a '69 Mach 1 Mustang girl, but now I don't think I will ever find a car I like more than the old z's. I have just purchased dream car - she's gorgeous. 1975 260z in electric blue. The only thing is, now that I have her I am paranoid about losing her. She's been in my ownership for one day, but I keep reading on these forums about people losing their cars to rust. I am sure my old girl must have a fair bit. Would love any advice on preventing it. When I make loads of $$ would love to do a rotisserie as I have seen car owners on here do, but at the moment, well, money doesn't grow on trees! Also, I don't have anywhere to dry store her, so off to buy a cover. Hopefully that will suffice. Can't believe I'm thinking I should move out the house I adore so she can have a garage. *Pathetic. The object of my desire...