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Wow-PT BARNUM WAS RIGHT!! Hard to prove or disprove 10% or less by seat of the pants! Will

All of the S30s I have ever seen/worked on, the entire door panel-grooves and all- was one color with the exception of the chromed ridge which is blue underneath. Will

The lower front valence is different to accomodate the differences in the bumpers, threir mounts, and combination (turn signal/marker) lights, the emblems are different, late 280Z have a vented hood, the doors are different because of lock changes mandated by safety standards, the door glas is the same, but the mounting frames are different through the model years. The headlight scoops are all the same shape, but they were made of composit materials some years and steel in others. The rear quarters panels have a flat floor sealing them in the early cars, in the later cars, the same area is sealed all the wat down. The earliest hatches had vents below the glass, and no vents above and behind the quarter-windows. The grills are different, the side mirrors are different. Will

I used a full-face dash cover from MSA-the last thing I bought from them-in my red 240Z ( http://www.hls30.com/hls30_003.htm ). I placed the cover on the dash at the beginning of the summer-and let the sun warm and stretch the cover to the exact contours of my dash for a month, then, I used four small dots of adhesive on the cover. One in each upper corner, and one on each side of the climate control panel. The cover fit wonderfully, most people could not tell it was a cover. On close inspection, the trim of openings for the guages, the vents, and the edges at the sides of the dash gave it away, but with the doors shut, the engine running, and the wheels rolling, it was perfect! With only four dabs of silicone, removal is easy, so guage replacement is only a tad more intense than it was pre-cover. The real secrets are: Let the cover experience heat in place for several weeks before you allow the urge to glue it in to take over. Use glue ONLY where the cover sticks out away from the dash, and then only after tying or banding the offending area to the dash for several weeks of sun. Pulling a piece of vacuum formed plastic out of its "cast" form almost always results in the formation of a compound misfit! Put the cover in position and let the heat that builds up in your car re-temper the ABS into the new position before using any glue. Will FYI I am going to take some detailed pictures of my '72 before and after I send it off for restoration. I will also take the same pictures of the cap on my '73(it has a '72 dash) for side by side examination.

Here is a currect article from AutoSpeed, on the 2000GT-even mentions the 240Z in the first sentance! I have enjoyed a subscription to AutoSpeed for just over 2 years, and found some valuable and cost effective tidbits to work into some of my Zs. Kind of a general interest article-with the taboo references of the involvement of Albert Goertz in the Z and virtually everything else in the time period, but... http://www.autospeed.com/A_2113/cms/article.html Will

Frank, here is a rough rundown on my rental-I am still painting and landscaping. Large corner lot, established neighborhood. Ranch with brick veneer, 2,200 square feet, newly painted inside and out. Working real Fireplace, recent central heat and air, 3 bedrooms, living room (with built-in book case), dining room (with built-in china cubboard), hallway all with solid hardwood floors. 2 ceramic-tiled full bathrooms(one has a shower big enough to sub-let), den with built-in corner cubboards, jallosy porch, both with new linoleum. New fully furnished luxury kitchen with italian tile floor, attatched Z friendly garage-with 3 phase power, washer and dryer, fenced yard(10' double gate, privacy fenced on front and side), 10x12 detatched storage building(6'3" double doors), Walking distance from two elementary schools, two high schools, YMCA, highest ground in the neighborhood. Includes yard maintenance, landscaping, and pest control-flea bombing extra. Outdoor pets only-must have proper veterinary care and continuous grooming. Monthly utilities average Electric $140- Gas $40 water/sewer $35 $1,200 a month (plus deposit and application fee) for qualified applicants. Application fee exactly covers background and credit reports, and will apply toward rental. Will

Inconcieveable! That anyone granted the opportunity to drive an S30 would not unterstand, or become infected with Z-itus(Similar to eternal bliss, but requires Time, Space, tools, premium Gasoline, and available road)! Symptoms include: Extreeme Pride in ownership, over active feet and arms, The euphoric feeling in the seat of your pants(NOT those feelings handled by Depends for those of us who sound like a bunch of old men) from a hot lap around the block, neighborhood, city, state, or country. Craving the admiration from other drivers who stop to talk, drool, and envy. A complete lack of understanding why they don't get it that they too could join in the fun. While the benefits of Z-itus are well documented, there are common side-affects, none of which are even in the same planetary configuration with placebo. You will experience forgetfullness(you find you did have a bank account, a job, a spouce, childeren with birthdays, a substantial need for food or cold ones, and a house(recurring payment),) You will experience trances-especially when walking past your Z(if you (or anyone else)can drag your away from it). You will experience chills at night-from sleeping on the ground beside your Z after having put the blanket around her while she is waiting for parts from Chloe. Seporation from your Z will result in withdrawl. Couch driving, air washing and waxing, sleeping with a winshield wiper, moping over tools are typical and to be expected. These symptoms can be life altering in nature, and should not be taken lightly. Once you have a Z to enjoy, you must have another as a backup just in case something happens to your first. While the loss of a first Z is traumatic, the quicker a replacement is available, the less severe life changes will be. While there is no known cure for Z-itus, temporarily relief may be had from active and passionate participation in a Classiczcars forum spouting the millions of intangeable qualities of an S30-and the infinate superiority of those who agree that everything else is unworthy of text, perusing photos of Z cars, and laughing at ricers. My name is Will and I have a problem....I sold my '73 ..................... ----but I bought a project '72 !

Hey Frank, I have a house for rent. You would have one hellova commute-as if LA commuting isn't already bad enough. More along the scale of a Gumball rally, thats why I viewed and didn't post. I am sure that not all of the other 80 views were from La either-but seems like "someone would know something about someplace nearby". Will

Hi 77Z, yes there are shows-and interest in your area, Atlanta has a strong Z-club, Georgia Z Car Club,and meets monthly, as well as having several outings-of one nature or another-in the course of a year. There was also a good club in NC, Triangle Z car club or. Both of those clubs have come to Savannah to run at Roebeling Road. I am going to get up the nerve to start the Coastal Georgia Z-car Club at some point-I have threatened several times, but life has successfully gotten in the way! Maybe to start the Club, I should arange a meet here in Savannah, and check into what it takes to secure Roebelling Road-although a caravan of Z-cars going to Tybee Island would be good too! Will

Fold some aluminum foil around your door glass to see how it looks. If your car still has the chrome and Stainless trim, you might not like it as much as you think. The cars in your pictures all had very little if any chrome. Do what makes you happy-it is your car! Will

Sounds like you did really well! Send good pictures and we can give you a good idea of what it is worth. Don't upgrade things to add dollar value-aftermarket upgrades seldom do. Upgraded to get the car to where you want it to be. Watch Ebay for a price. Will

I think Ed has got you covered(tinted) Will

Make sure that it is all sound-it seem strange that the floors would be good in your situation-unless a PO had already taken care of them. If the rust is cosmetic, clean up the parts and repaint them-check the galleries for before and after pictures to get an idea of how your rate, or post pictures and the members her will be happy to help! I am getting ready to turn a '72 upside down to take care of similar things! Check the search function of the forums, and you will probably find everything you want to know, if not, just ask! Welcome to the Club! Will

What about the '84 300zx-maybe a wee bit under powered? Will

Bill, look on the passenger side of the engine(oil filter side) look near the back just above the last two spark plugs for two surfaces that have been machined flat. The L2(whatever), and the serial number are stamped into them I can send a picture if it will help. Will

Another suggestion to go with Carls' info, consider the factory manual on CD from Courtesy Nissan-print what you need when ever you need it-I bought on for my 73, and am completely sold! Will

You are a good sport about the Audi resemblance, and I am glad you are here, we need more and better perspective! I have had a 240z as a daily driver for, oh, the last 16 years or so, until my wife found out there was no baby seat mounting! I have just sold my '73 daily driver, and bought a '72 to go through with updates-the '73 didn't really need anything, so I bought a car that could come back on the road with my improvements, and sold the other to someone who would cherish it as I have! A 240Z in good shape makes a great daily driver-but don't drive it like a little old lady-it can't compete with your 350Z in performance, but it may suprise you with an exhillerating drive to work that the 350Z just can't match! Will

I found another similarity between the 350Z and a 240Z, you can put your tongue in your cheek in either one! Wow! Will