Carl Beck

Something like this: FWIW, Carl B.

Yes. Top money is paid by serious, fanatic, Collectors for top quality cars. When they see reproduction parts used - they walk away. If they see reproduction parts used - they wonder what else the builder did to save money - what other quality short cuts were made. Let's face it - if the car was built with no exense spared - why would there be any reprodution parts used? On a very nice "Enthusiasts Car" - reproduction parts are not so much an issue. FWIW, Carl B.

Yes - it is Official. Seems that Matt was pushed down to 4th Place - Perhaps the Officials felt that using the Pit Maneuver on the track was just a little too aggressive the second or third time. It wasn't just Greg being "bumped" out of the way that could account for such a penalty being deducted could it? Pretty stearn treatment given Madza is the Series Sponsor... Hats off to the SCCA Officals - Carl B.

Good points - and I couldn't agree more. I did not get the impression that John expected to be anywhere near as good as he was 40+ years ago. I can only speak for myself. I am tickled pink with the fact that John took the invitation to join in the Celebration of 50 Years of SCCA Championship Racing. I'm also very impressed that he, or anyone for matter - could enter a National Level Championship Race, jump in a car he had very few hours to get used to - - and compete with 36 other SCCA Championship Drivers. All of whom were driving cars they have spent at least the last entire season honing their skills in. I think it speaks volumes that at over 70 years old - John could finish in the top 1/3 of that group. Indeed there was only one other 240Z {260Z} driver that finished ahead of John. I was also very happy that John and the Z finished the race without any incidents. Hats Off to both Greg and John - for keeping the Dream Alive. FWIW, Carl B.

Scratch the "Preliminary Results". Looks like Greg Ira is the Official Winner of the E - Production Championship. It seems that Matt Reynolds bumped one too many racers, causing them to loose track positions - on his way to the front. Accidental bumps between cars are part of racing, but it seems that when it becomes a pattern looking like a "Pit Maneuver" - some of the Officials Take Note. Matt was thus pushed down to 4th Place. Official Results - E-Production Pos Car # Name Make Model Total Time 1 2 Greg Ira Nissan 260-Z 34:29.864 2 5 Aaron Downey Mazda RX-3 34:38.226 3 02 Chris Dryden BMW Z3 34:38.427 4 71 Matt Reynolds Mazda Miata 34:39.733 5 34 Jesse Prather Mazda MX-5 34:39.733 6 97 Kevin Leigh BMW Z3 34:55.158 7 41 Kenneth W Shreve Mazda RX-7 35:03.529 8 95 James Simaras Mazda RX-7 35:06.995 9 83 Sam Halkias Triumph TR6 35:28.454 10 48 John Morton Nissan 240-Z 35:35.447 11 54 Don Bunt Nissan Nissan 240-Z 35:53.892 12 20 Lance Loughman Nissan 240-Z 35:55.216 Jim - thanks for the pictures!! FWIW, Carl B.

E-Production Preliminary Results 1 71 Matt Reynolds Mazda Miata 34:29.691 2 2 Greg Ira Nissan 260-Z 34:29.864 3 5 Aaron Downey Mazda RX-3 34:38.226 4 02 Chris Dryden BMW Z3 34:38.427 5 34 Jesse Prather Mazda MX-5 34:39.733 6 97 Kevin Leigh BMW Z3 34:55.158 7 41 Kenneth W Shreve Mazda RX-7 35:03.529 8 95 James Simaras Mazda RX-7 35:06.995 9 83 Triumph TR6 35:28.454 10 48 John Morton Nissan 240-Z 35:35.447 11 54 Don Bunt Nissan 240-Z 35:53.892 12 20 Lance Loughman Nissan 240-Z 35:55.216 37 cars started - 28 finished the race. Greg put the 240Z on the Podium - with a very very close Second Place finish to the winner. FWIW, Carl B.

I sold a set of "near new" or "as new" - - but not NOS in the box - set for $1500.00 cash from a local buyer. {so no 10% EBay fee}. I'd put them on EBay with a BIN of $1800.00 and a reserve of at least $1600.00 plus shipping. You might have to ship them to Japan, or a buyer here will then resell them in Japan. {$1600.00 on EBay will net you about 1440.00 minus your PayPal fees etc.}. BTW - there is a very good chance - they would sell at once for the BIN $1800.00. FWIW, Carl B.

In 1970 the Cibie Biode's were about #120.00 a pair. I guess adjusted for inflation - $500.00 to $600.00 today is about right. FWIW, Carl B.

I was over at a friends home the other day. He has perhaps a dozen cars in the garage at his home. What struck me as very interesting - was that he had his 1930' something Packard parked beside his 2013 Cadillac CTS. As we looked at the Packard - it seemed huge! Then as we walked around it - I looked at the Caddy. The amazing thing was - they were both about the same over-all size. The Caddy roofline was a couple inches lower, but the Caddy was just as long, just as wide. They even both had 19 or 20" wheels. The Packard however seemed to have far more room inside. If they hadn't been sitting side by side, I would have bet money that the Packard was at least 50% bigger.. FWIW, Carl B.

The Nissan headlight covers usually sell used for $1000.00 or more. NOS - $1400 and up. The Aftermarket covers, like BRE & BSR used to sell back in the day, and which are I believe still avaliable were around $65.00 the last time I looked. FWIW, Carl B.

Hi Haitham: Since this discussion thread is about after-market exhaust systems - I would suggest that you start a new discussion thread - and put your question there. To get people's attention - you should make the "Subject Line" - actually represent the subject of your question. Something like; "Need Engine Swap In Oman" Secondly - If you are sure you have a carburetor problem, perhaps a better solution would be to buy a rebuilt set of S.U's and install them. Much easier than an entire engine swap. good luck, Carl B.

Another vote for Silver Metallic.. Carl B.

Yes - contact info in the Classifieds is Current. It seems to me that Bill said the engine was already overhauled.. You can check that when you call him. I believe he said he had already stripped the undercarriage as well.. you can check that too. Go get it Zedyone... if nothing else you can make a good profit just selling off the parts... FWIW, Carl B.

Am I the only one that hasn't seen this before? NISMO Watch - Kind of makes me want a new GT... For What It's Worth Carl B.

Anyone Close to St. Louis? How about Eldon. MO... {aka Lake of the Ozarks}? That's about 120 miles West of St. Louis. I think this has been discussed before - but can't find the thread.. Anyway... Bill Reagan - author of "How To Restore Your Z Car" - has a Project For Sale. HLS30 00201 Stripped and most of the body/metal work done. Complete Car - but completely disassembled. I belive the engine has already been overhauled. Bill thinks he has $10K worth of relatively rare parts - used and some new. He is moving - and has to clear out his storage area... $3999.00 takes everything - the Car and all the parts - bring at least a 20 ft. trailer.. Might be a heck of a deal for anyone that wants to restore a 69 production year example. I'll get his contact info if anyone is seriously interested. FWIW, Carl

The first thing I would check for - is restricted fuel supply. Change the fuel filter, then put a fuel pressure guage in-line with the Carb.'s. Second, would be the SU Float levels.. Pretty easy to rule out Carb/Fuel problems first - then move on to ignition problems. You didn't say where you got the SU's.. nor did you indicate what condition they were in. Did they run fine on the L24 to begin with? FWIW, Carl B.

On the other hand... you could perhaps buy this for $17.5K... 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class for sale in Tampa, Florida >> 56022491 | GetAuto.com An SLK32 AMG - with 60K original miles - one owner car. Only about 4000 produced between 2001 and 2004.. OR 2001 Porsche Boxster for sale in Cathedral Road, California >> 52980055 | GetAuto.com 2001 Porsche Boxter - 46K original miles Lots of alternatives in that $16K to $18K range... competing for the buyers. FWIW, Carl B.

I don't know why people insist on calling a Custom Car or Street Mod Car - fully restored. Custom, he'd be lucky to get anything near $10K. An actual bone stock - properly restored 73 510 2dr.... I don't think it would take long to sell one for $16K. A 71...perhaps, but the people I know seem to want one of the more limited production 73's. FWIW, Carl B.

- yea, that is what my reaction was too. What kind of thinking leads someone to screw up anotherwise pretty nice interior and clean center console by putting screws in to hold the choke assy.? Nonetheless, - it might be a car to go look at. Many of the items could be pretty easily address, if indeed the paint and body check out. Was there a Buy-it-Now to begin with? Good eye Jim... {the heater hose might have had a Fill&Flush in it at one time}. But most of the rest if the items are just "sluck" jobs. Carl B.

The old saying is "better late than never" - - but gee 4 1/2 years later.. I guess your looking Winter in the Face now...Maybe time to start a Winter Project? Carl B.

Very Interesting - thanks for sharing this with us. Carl B.

Jim Cook Racing - California Z FWIW. Carl B

Sold at a 40% discount - no wonder it sold quickly. I thought you were looking for a high performance Z to buy - Carl B.

I'd pass on this one. What is your Budget for buying a Z? I seriously doubt that you will find a presentable 70-78 Z in Florida for less than $6500.00. Even then it will need your time and money - lots of both. Hate to say it but - buying a First Generation Z is no longer an inexpensive undertaking here in Florida. Want something that you can get in and drive from one end of the State to the other? Something you could park at a local club meeting or Cars & Coffee and not be ashamed of? You'll spend $16K+, either up front or you'll have that much in it by the time you get it to reliable/presentable condition. FWIW, Carl B.

not only on the Z -