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The Z Proto wrapped up a three-day visit in Dallas today. I had recently posted on the Nissan USA Facebook page about our 50th anniversary and they reached out to me with an invite to see the Z Proto. What followed was an unexpected photo and interview session where they posed my car next to the new Z. The new Z is a sleek and stylish car with none of the faux vents, overwrought bulges and creases, or chrome embellishments; the interior is exceptionally comfortable and well done. The Nissan team was very welcoming and showed a genuine interest in my car. I expect to get copies of the photos taken by the pros in the coming weeks.

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I see that the rod coming off the bell crank is pretty well extended on its adjustment threads. This is increasing the mechanical advantage and adding to the "jerk". You can adjust that rod shorter and soften the response a bit. Softer return springs at the heat shield will also improve the problem, just not so soft that the carbs will not shut down when you lift from the accelerator pedal.

That's a very nice job of straightening a rail - far better than many I've seen. Here's a pic of a similar one I restored for comparison, our OP is right on target.

If it is limited to a broken mast but the lower unit is working, you can fit a replacement non-OE mast. I had that situation when I needed a working unit for bench testing a radio. I picked up a replacement mast with the correct base dia. on ebay. The mast had a nylon lead that worked perfectly with the OE drive mechanism after I transferred the ferrule to the new lead. This is the same mast I used: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-Power-Antenna-Auto-AM-FM-Signal-Receive-Expandable-Mast-For-Cadillac/363082619349?hash=item54896919d5:g:UH8AAOSwUdZegvcH

Check out the color Z they chose for the opening seconds!

Gotta luv the title of this thread! 🤣

If you are planning to paint inside the cabin, then removal of the items would seem to be a must.

There's no need to remove those items if the cabin is properly sealed off. My car had the headliner, header vinyl, and some of the diamond cloth in place while the car was being painted, all well protected by the paint shop.

Hah! Retuning to stock is truly a mountain too high. I'll leave competing in Stock Class to those better talented and qualified.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of closing the deal on my 240Z. It did not start out as a "forever car" but thoughts of a '66 Mustang Fastback I let go of to quickly always tickled the back of my brain, telling me to never make a quick decision on this one. Glad those tickles kept me honest! 1999 - Getting the car out of the garage after 16 years of storage and a bath before starting the teardown for the restore. 92k miles at the time and other than the first two years when I was in an apartment, always garaged. Recent pics celebrating the car's 50th birthday. ZCON 2015 - Our first trip to the big dance worked out pretty good. Unfortunately there are no cool, curvy, country roads near my urban residence so I had to make do with a run on a nearby toll road to get a fix of the Symphony In Straight Six. Enjoy! 50th Anniversary Clip.mp4

SOLD!

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Check with your local auto paint suppliers in Atlanta. Find one with the PPG mix codes in their computer. You can usually get a choice of OE single-stage or modern two-stage. The PPG codes are very accurate in matching the OE colors.

These are what he is looking for - my OE one's on the bottom and on top the repro's I purchased years ago.

I was previously using the blue NGK wires and had no complaints or problems. In getting my car ready for ZCON a few years ago several of my knowledgeable friends recommended I switch back to black wires for an improved appearance. I went with the Denso black wires from Rockauto, no ignition problems with this excellent product.

Welcome to the group, that is a great looking car. The Jim Club is a craZy bunch, I'm sure you'll fit right in.

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They look correct to me. Here's a replated set I have on hand. These match the OE bolts on my car.

CraZy good build! Safari Gold porn all the way.

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Welcome to the group, that is a stunning car! You'll find several Safari Gold bigots on the site, myself included. 😉 Do all of us a favor and add your VIN and build date to a signature line in your profile. Questions you pose and the answers you get will typically be more on target with this info. Enjoy the ride!

Nope, nothing I recognize.

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4 screw carbs on my car.