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Congratulation's Rick. It looks like you found a nice Z. That 77' looks really clean. -Ben:)

That is one drawback with smaller wheels, no big brakes. Take care and good luck with that. What kind of brakes are you planning to install? One of the popular things here in the states is Porsche brakes. I assume that they are excellent brakes, but I have seen three Z's with the calipers that still say "Porsche" on them. I think it is a little odd. I have a friend that has 16" wheels with BNR32 brakes on his Z. I am a little old school and would prefer the MK63 brakes if I had a choice, but with my around town driving, the stock ones do just fine. Ben:)

I prefer 14-15" diameter wheels with a more negative offset. I think I can speak for Lachlan on this as we prefer big dish over big diameter. Plus, it is more period correct and very aggressive. This is just my opinion so please take no offense to it. Do you have 17"s on your Z? -Ben

Sorry Vicky, the slots are sold. I have the Watanabe's which will eventually go on the car. You know you have a Z when you have 3 sets of wheels for your car... I also have a nice set of 77-78 280z hubcaps. I think I am going fix them a bit and sell them. I will make a thread on the whole process in the near future. The taping was a little wiggly like 240zx mentioned. I was upset about it at first, but I was not about to start over and you really have to get close the hubcaps to tell. Some are better than others. I just hope the paint is durable. I am confident that it is as I restored my grill with the same paints and it has held up quite nice. Thank you all for the compliments. -Ben

I bought a set of restorable hubcaps off ebay not too long ago for a very reasonable price (35USD). I put about 40USD and a lot of time into them. I am very happy with the results, but they are not perfect. I have to thank Ed (DatsunZguy) for helping me with this project. His knowledge and inspiration is what started it all. I also wanted to thank Stephen for sending me the OEM lugnuts, and Wilber (guycali) for the steel wheels. I know this is not an awards show, but I just wanted to say thanks to these individuals. If anyone is interested in restoring their hubcaps, I would be glad to give advice. Like I said, they are not perfect even though in the photo they may look near perfect. -Ben p.s. I want to put the Watanabe's on, but money does not permit for now. I love both looks. Now I need 175HR75 tires.

Yes, happy Easter. I like those comics Carl.

Here is a nice pair of Advan A3A's on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4537293636&category=6755 -Ben

Wasn't Fujitsubo the company that made the original exhaust systems for the z432? C10? I could be totally wrong here, but I thought that is what I read one time. I love the car and the exhaust Jim. -Ben

I have seen 8j wide slots on ebay before, and they had a Z bolt pattern. You just have to keep your eyes peeled on ebay because I am sure they will pop up eventually.

There is going to have to be some serious stretching for those bad boys. 245 by 50. I know some crazy Japanese enthusiast would do it.

Thank you so much Kats for the long post. It was very interesting. I am speechless. -Ben

Thanks for the photos. It looks like you all had a bunch of fun and the cars look great. Your car looks like it was shipped here from Japan after being in the hands of a Japanese road racer. I am liking it . -Ben

I drive mine all year round. It goes in the rain, but I still pamper it. I have been seeing a few old Z's out too. I saw a really clean orange 240z on Friday. Too bad I wasn't in my Z. I tend to see them when I am in a different car. -Ben

I thought everyone might like this. It is perfect, except that it has an automatic gear box. -Ben http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6187&item=4535064650&rd=1

That is awesome!!! Thanks for posting it 1genzed.

I have a set of 14 by 7.5j wheels for the rear that I am going to be putting on very soon. The offset is +1.5mm. Zguitar, do you think 195 by 70 is too much of a stretch? the tread width is 6.1" and the overall width is 8". I don't mind it to look like there is a little stretch, but I want it to be safe. 205 by 60 would have been fine, but the height is a little to short as I have stock suspension. Thanks in advance, Ben

I bet that these headlight covers will go for 675+. I think they are beautiful, but you never see them, even pictures online. Where are all the sets going??? Back on the shelf? I would love to get a set, but as everyone else, I am waiting for will. -Ben

OMG!!! A yellow F40. That is a rare one. Only a very few were made in yellow of the total 1550 cars ( Not exact production number. It is not a Ferrari unless it is painted Rosso red. j/k). Then there is 3.0CSL "Batmobile"; also a beautiful car. I am speechless. The F40 was the car I always had a poster of on my wall throughout childhood. Now 22, and I still have that poster up at Uni! Hehehe. That garage is a Ferrari enthusiast's fantasy. Ben