wheee!

This thread makes me happy. I will post a picture and description of everything I have left over as I complete my restoration! In the meantime, I am looking for a drivers side "kick panel" cover that goes under/behind? the ECU for a 1976 280Z....

We have a Freebies thread over on the370Z.com and people post any items not in use they would like to donate. The first perosn that asks for it, gets it basically and the receiver pays the shipping. It works great and a lot of people have used it over the last year or so. We could do that for sure. Heck, I have a 4 spd transmission and R200 3.54 non lsd to whoever wants to pay a fortune in shipping! Local pick ups work best of course... I guess my point was to find a way to save more Zeds. I know the plan would never be perfect and there would be fails along the way. I just thought that at $10, I wouldn't care too much about the final balance sheet. I would just feel like in a small way I might help a few guys get their cars done or started.

That's the spirit Pat!

That's why a limit of about $10 or $20 would limit each members exposure, based on whether he or she feels that the receiving member genuinely will do their utmost to complete the build, regardless of the funding received. No one should donate to a person that is looking for total restoration funding. Everyone should have a plan and a budget in place. A member that wants to restore a car on someone elses dime is not getting my dollars. Funding would only speed the build or kickstart a slow one. Again, I'm not saying this is the answer, more of a suggestion to get a conversation going about how I personally see a benefit in saving Z's...

Probably won't matter as engine compartments are often a shade different or not cleared... I will do a white sealer on mine after reading this though....

I don't disagree completely. There are a lot of dreamers for every true restorer.... That's why we would need to "vet" them through the forum. See their plans, assess their reality check (Stealth240Z is a good example) and maybe decide as a group if they are eligible for the "forum resto-fund".

Bear with me, this could get interesting! I had an idea last night while watching the news. Some poor soul had lost everything in a fire and was being supported by a crowd funding page to help them restart heir lives. Then it hit me! What if we were to treat the Z community like a family? What if we, as Z owners and caretakers treated every Z project as one of our own? We already are there for the owners, restorers with helpful tips and hints, even physical assistance when possible. If each member of the Z community (classicZcar forum members especially) were to support the restoration project of other (vetted) members, we could potentially make it possible for a lot more Z's to be back on the road in good or better than new shape! Think about it. We each donate a small amount, say $10 to the project fund for a calssic Z car restoration. the receiving member posts a full blog with pictures, intentions, projected costs and a solemn promise to finish the project with the funds raised. Any projects that fall apart or do not get finished would require the member to "pay it forward" with the balance of funds to another members project or multiple members projects. I have learned so much from other peoples projects and posts this would be a great way to repay the Z community at the same time as making it possible for people to get their Z's restored! More Z cars saved from the scrap heap! I know this will meet a lot of skeptisicm from some people, and no, I am not looking for handouts. I just think that money is the biggest obstacle for some people to get a project going or finished. With the added responsibility of having people invest in your project, you would be motivated to finish it! I personally would be on board with sending $10 to at least five different projects on this forum as a way of morally and financially supporting other members. How do YOU feel about this?? Flame suit on, do your worst,

I'll put pictures up as soon as it is out and cleaned up. Along with metering results.

I'll meter out the sending unit after I get it cleaned up properly. Hopefully it is still working correctly as it looks intact the throughout the electrical resistance windings. The tank is one of those things that will haunt me if I can't repair or replace it. All the work of a complete restoration but still leaving a damaged tank installed would kill me! Even if I couldn't see it. Hopefully the Texas unit I asked about will be in good shape and reasonable price to get here. It is listed as an "A" class part....

Sending unit is 50% restored as we speak! Soaking in a tub of CLR.....

Pulled the fuel pump and cleaned it up, sandblasted the exterior case and fired it up with a tub of CLR to clean the insides out. Ran like a top and purred like a kitten! It's nice having a bench top power supply for these things....

Pat, do you mean fibreglass filler by itself or cloth fibreglass plus filler? Sorry to derail...

I like the dedication!

I have a set of his floor panels in my shop, waiting to go in!

I have two new replacement panels for this sections just in case I need them. Looks like I will on at least one side. Excellent posts and very good of you to document so well!

Keep going! Love the updates so far!

... and any particular reason you didn't put the trans mount in for stability during the floor removal/replacement? Any movement?

What brand of floors were they? Homemade?, Zedd Findings?

Awesome! Looking forward to your updates!

What did you use for seam sealer in these pics?

Nice detailed work!

This ought to be fun....

Love my sandblaster! What a difference.

Sent them a message.... Hope they respond

Finding that out as I go Oh well, I am very resourceful. I will use my sliding hammer to pull it out i think