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I know what all of those are but I don't want to spoil it for everyone else. C

Got sub $2 for a little while here but has edged back up recently. C

What would be the best method to verify. Micrometer in different areas on both edges? How would you verify consistent curvature? Does that matter? C

That sounds fun, too bad I am on the other side of the US. C

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Thanks Zed Didn't know about the change... Charles

Absolutely. Also a "DWG" file posted would be great too. I don't know that I can handle an AutoCAD 13 file but I have an older version of AutoCAD LT that I use all the time. Some of the other technically employed people probably have access to large format printers to make a nice sized copy. Charles

I have a question. I was thinking of coming up on Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately I wont have a Z running but it would be nice to meet people in person and see some nice looking cars. Should I register or not? What will be the difference? C

I have all the tools you are talking about but would never attempt to straighten my own car. The frame rack gives a great datum line to work off of and has zero flex. So when you pull or push against it the measurements are correct. The welds you put into the car to do floorboards or sheet metal repairs are harder than the original metal. It is probably best to get the car checked and straight then do one side at a time. Be sure to put the transmission crossmember in so the tunnel doesn't move on you. I commented on how I did my floor boards on another thread. When they were done they looked factory. At the moment I don't recall which thread and am too tired to figure it out... C

Thanks, Steve I googled it but the link I came up with was just a white page... C

I am having trouble getting on the Zcon website. Diseazd where did you register? Do you have a working link? Thanks, Charles

Nice looking 280... Charles

Yeah you would hate to spend that kind of money and not have them last... Charles

Very good. Enjoy the pretty weather. 102 mph on the water is "hauling the mail"! Charles

Zed Head I looked at that link and went well $725 is more but not terrible, then I realized that was for the L4 and that the L6 price was $1040. So it is substantially more but for really great rockers maybe, but from my first glance it is interesting to me that the profile of the new arm is so much different from the original. I am making some assumptions but I would think the original factory rockers would have been fairly heavily engineered since they are pretty crucial and have a lot of stress on them. The thickened section on the original near the pivot side of the pad suggests that is where the maximum bending stress is in the rocker, so it was made deeper to resist that bending or out right failure. So can the redesigned rocker arm survive with out that extra metal? How? Better metal? Harder? Just curious... Charles

Love the garage. The vanity plate is nice too. C

As always beautiful work... C

That's a very nice Z as they go. Have fun and try to take good care of it, as it will appreciate with the best of them. Welcome in... Charles

I wondered if anyone had seen this thread...It seems 85 have seen it. Once again I appear to be unique... C

I couldn't figure out where to put this. I didn't know if anyone had a Caswell plating setup they wanted to get rid of? Thanks, Charles

Which one...? C

Love it! I use to ride a lot but ended up getting hit a couple of times. I stick to convertibles now, but I love beautiful bikes... Charles

Woods dry but not that much... Charles

Buy one rod and have your machinist magnaflux them for cracks, shot peen them and balance them and you will be money and quality ahead... C

I watched a mechanic use a power buffer and Meguiars Mirror glaze to clean a windshield up with deep wiper scratches in it. None of the abrasive methods will work with the defrost strips. Toothpaste, bar clay, car wax all work because they have fine abrasives in them... C