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Tlober, Thanks for the segestion about the Alt. upgrade - I'll will likley be doing this over the weekend but was curious how this will affect the rest of the stock wiring harness? I've heard this vehicle was notorious for bad wiring. ezzzzzzz, Thanks for the links - these will be very helpful as I continue to work on this vehicle. I would also like to thank all those on this great site for the help and seggestions to improve my new project. Eric

Thanks for the link Zealous, I have been reading all the info I can get my hands on and this site has alot of info in plain english. I am starting with the basics in the engine compartment = new alt., water pump, voltage reg., thermostat, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, filters etc. After I am sure she is tuned properly than I'll tackle the carbs than hit the suspension and work from their. I know she is in decent drivable shape but I tend to get anal about things and want them working properly. I'll try adding pics as I get moving on this project. Eric

Thanks for the tips, A little history on myself: Graduated U.T.I. in "86" and worked as a mechanic for several years before selling tires than eventuallg got into the fishing buisness. Although I have rebuilt a few Carbs in my day I was under the impression that this was best left to a person very comfortable with this system as they have a reputation of being tricky. If this is not the case than I will try to tackle it on my own. My intention is to make this a dependable daily driver with a few modern twists = Wheels & Tires, seat and interior upgrades, Electrical improvements in the lighting dept., etc. I will be reading all the teck info I can find on the carb set-up as well as reviewing the FOM I ordered on line. Any extra info or tricks would be greatly appreciated. I am also going to be replacing the wheels and tires, seats, and floormats / carpet. The carpet is toast but the floor mats and wheels are in good shape. I will be selling these items that are in good shape and giving the rest to anybody who could use them but not sure how to judge the value. Again any help in this area would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Eric

Thanks for the welcome. I have a couple of questions; 1. I need to get the valves adjusted and the Carbs tuned - is there a reputable person in my neck of the woods (Fresno, Calif.)? 2. I have 2 items in this vehicle that don't mater to me (original 240 mats and the wheels) Are they of enough desire or value to justify selling to offset the cost of these repairs? Any info on either question would be appreciated. Thanks, Eric

Thanks, I recieved the new caps from the previous owner but didnt want to install them till I got the wheels cleaned up. I had thought of selling the wheels to help cap the cost of other repairs as I've heard they might be desireable - any thoughts? I actually wanted a more modern look with a 16" wheel anyway.

Here are the pics of my chevette Hope she was worth the Kayak I traded for her

Since I was a kid in the S.F. Bay Area I have wanted a Z-Car like my aunt had. That was the coolest car in the neighborhood. Now (40 years later) I am proud to say I have my very own "71" 240Z. This will be my first project car and will more than likley cost a small fortune but I have wanted this for a long time and I can't wait to get started. Little info: This beauty is straight as an arrow and only has 2 door dings with minor surface rust. All the trim is intact and the car is running and registered to date. The interior is in decent shape but the carpet and seats need replacing (seat frames are good but foam and covers are worn out). She wares 235/60/14 tread on Shelby Wheels and her under carrige has no scratches from the pavement. The floor pans are like new and the odomiter reads 41023. She has been resting for the last 10+ years in a garage of a older gentleman that claims to be the second owner and purchased her with only 18,000 miles. She runs but has a little tap in the top end (probably valves) and seems to need a good tune of the carbs. Most of her age is shown in the need of bushings (weather cracked) and struts (blown). Her VIN# is HLS3025618 and the carfax is clean. (how can I get a better refrence on her history and find out if that is indeed her true millage?) My camera is with my daughter (ski trip) so I will post pics soon. I will have a lot of questions (especially about the Hitachi SU Carbs) Thanks in advance for all the info I may recieve, Eric