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Patcon

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  1. I would also try Ebay for the wide coverage. Just be careful, no shipping and no title until funds are delivered and verified. I have sold cars to Europe before and most buyers understand the process. Someone who won't deal with your terms is either ignorant or a scammer. I have heard of people losing their cars to scammers because the funds came back bad.
  2. I think Z's are probably cheaper on the West coast. I almost never see them on the road here and the projects I see all have some rust. I agree with Zed, I have the skills and tools for body work and mechanical work but would much rather do mechanical work. Doing rust repairs can be like "root canal" for me
  3. Many times the issues with the exterior lighting is caused by the switches on the steering column or the hazard switch. They carry full current so they tend to get scorched. Read through Hazmats build thread. He reconditioned his recently
  4. I found this on craigslist. Dash for a 72. Looks pretty good. Probably worth what he's asking... http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/4977726287.html
  5. Thanks Mike
  6. Love the throttle bodies. Would love to try my hand at that some time.
  7. I agree with SteveJ. If you are working with a relatively low budget, find the most rust free car you can 240z or 260z.
  8. Love the red.
  9. That's a nice looking car. I would think 12k or above easily according to what I have been seeing lately.
  10. On the O2 sensors. When you are done tuning you may want to pull the sensors and put the bung plugs back in. I ran an Innovate on my truck for a year or so until the O2 sensor went bad. At $54 for the replacement that starts to add up. I have read that depending on the location and heat as well as moisture in the exhaust system they can have a short life
  11. I third the Badlands - Montana route. The badlands are amazing and in Montana at the time I don't believe they had a posted speed limit. Was following a Convertible LeBaron with the top down at triple digits. Went by a state trooper. He didn't bat an eye...
  12. Patcon replied to Mike's topic in Video Center
    That's funny... "...private no privates..." ::
  13. 73str86 the first car is in the NC and probably has the typical rust for my area, maybe worse since NC salts their roads. The other Ebay car which is sold would be a great project platform. I wasn't really thinking of buying this particular car or any car for that matter, but I am always looking. My larger point is that our Z market seems to be appreciating rapidly .
  14. Be sure and add the VIN to the Z registry so we know its gone
  15. An engine test stand would make it much easier. That's a great idea
  16. I didn't see the no title part. I wouldn't go for that except a super low car. Titles can be acquired through places like Broadway title and I have done it but it does add some money. Also if the car shows up as stolen you can be out of luck. That's my part of the world. I am not surprised, sometimes we have nice Z's in our area at decent prices. I am not sure that is not becoming a thing of the past. It's been 3 years and in those years it seems like the cheap cars and projects have disappeared. I routinely see what I consider basket case cars at 3-6k prices. That will make it harder to catch up with Deseazd
  17. Roller rockers would be very cool. They would also mitigate the ZDDP discussion as well as facilitate high spring seal pressures. Keep us informed. It will be curious to see what kind of price they come out at.
  18. What is the source for the roller rocker arm?
  19. 73str86 When did you purchase your Z. Trying to get a point in time to reference.
  20. I was browsing for projects. I don't need one but you never know. I might find the perfect car to supplant my other projects. I like to look out West because the cars have less rust. Found this http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/4982451262.html Thoughts? I won't do it but I have seen a number of cars that are $4-500 cars in my opinion but are starting to be priced a lot higher. Not saying this is a $500 car but a $4000 car? What do you all think?
  21. I believe I have two V07 cranks right now. I would have to verify this. I will probably on use one if I live long enough. When you get ready...
  22. I would help you if I could, I am in Fort Worth right now but driving East at 4AM
  23. Those may not work because on second look they are not very close to you even though I used your zipcode. They might ship though and one of them sounded like it might be in pretty good shape.
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