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At Cleveland, Judges were asked not to take points for faithful and proper looking parts(reproductions), or for later versions of earlier parts. Unless there is a perfect example of an original part on a car in the show, I can't imagine any judge would take points for a presentable reproduction, and unless the original version of a superceeded part is plentiful, I can't see a judge taking points for using a new version. I do think that if someone had taken the time and energy to hunt down original parts (as opposed to readily available superseeded genuine Nissan parts), that time and energy should count in the score, though I can see how a big budget restoration could afford original parts when a home grown wife regulated(as far as she knows)restoration probably could not. Will

6mm shaft 10mm head Will

Still, gets you out of the house, and from under her feetROFL! Great point Alan, fooled me too-even though I was too late to participate. It is crazy the way VAT works for those of you in the other side of the pond (with more frequent exposure to real fairladys-not the Hurley type;)), and that us Yanks don't have consistantly enforced taxes between the states...and we have so many duty rules and guidelines for imported parts that in most cases duties can be avoided(I ordered the last of some Ferrari taillights from EpocaCar several years ago, and in talking to a US Customs agent, he found a duty free classification for them) Will

John, is your car, or did your car start life as an automatic? The shifter in an automatic had a light that took care of the indicator-all USA harnesses had the pigtail, but only the actual automatic cars got the light assembly that plugs into it. Will

By her standards, Those of us that missed the contest get the rest? Will

There is a decent amount of construction on I95 from just South of Savannah down to the exit for St Simmons Island. Down to 55 for most of that with trucks moving on and off the highway. Coming from Orlando (4 to 95) was clear-other than the normal Orlando Traffic. Yesterday afternoon I saw a Red S30 being trailored down 95 around Jax. Will

Maybe it was Carls birthday video I was told about... Will

Could be the pick up tube, more likely the hose, or an issue with the aux pump if your car has one. For air to get in there from suction, something is not sealed properly... Will

Hadn't though of that... When I get back from Amelia, I'll write a technical article on how to do it safely-in the mean time, a squirt from a can of starter fluid could be used as wellfollowing all of the directions on the can to the letter. Will

1) late 240z Steeringwheel. 2) looks like the AFM is laying in the back, 3) looks like you have the console that is where it belongs, plus one from a 2+2 laying in the back. 4) lock set if you have the keys and all work 6) Impressive custom rear bumper! 7) Aftermarket/competition header. 8) 2 front grills-on in the passenger compartment 9) sheet metal. fenders, hatch, shelf/rear panel 10) Non egr intake manifold 11) all of the stainless and incidentals. Looks like the car is mostly there-albeit not completely assembled. I don't know about the value of the outboard, but the used sterio equipment you probably did well with... Will

It is your choice to come or not, so why shouldn't it be ours to rub it in!:stupid: Wait, didn't we talk about a long trip in a Z earlier! Will

You have a set of three screw, Hitachi licensed Skinner Union (SU) carbs. Will

If you saw it run and nothing has been removed, the complete drivetrain/ECM/HARNESS is worth $450. IF YOU DIDN'T SEE IT RUN, I WOULD QUESTION WHY IT WOULD GO DOWN IN ONLY A MONTH-and want to see it running-even if it us started and run on a simple propane cylinder with the hose going into the air filter box(it can be done simply) ! Will

I would suggest a Modine direct replacement, but that is probably what MSA sells. Will

Sounds a lot like junk in the tank...before the tube went in. Fortunately the tank is pretty easy to drop and clean, but inspect it and clean it out/coat it if you see rust forming inside. Will

Do'oh! Busted...again! Will

careful use of lacquer thinner, and a wee bit of elbow grease! Will

Driving on 4 into Orlando about 4pm today, I had a Mustard yellow driver 70/71 240Z pass me in the fast lane, then need to get over to exit, I tapped the brakes to give him the right of way, a thumbs up for driving it, and enjoyed the puff of smoke as he down shifted and punched it across four lanes to exit! Windows down, a quick peek back to give me a wave and a thumbs up, and a brunette in the passengers seat-he was having a good day! Yup, I was in the Volvo... Will

The Plans for Saturday, March 14th, the day before the Amelia Island Concours, and the proud display of Carl Becks exquisitely restored BRE Rally 240Z are done! The Ritz Carleton historically has hosted a convention style atmosphere with different vendors giving away goodie bags and freebees all day long Friday and Saturday, in addition to their posted schedule of events(see below). The Alternate plan is for those that can and want to to meet Saturday morning at Pavilion #5 on the North Beach at Little Talbot Island State Park (12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32226 904-251-2320), 9AM Z Show and tell Bring your favorite Z items/literature to show off! at Pavillion #5 on the North Beach of Little Talbot Island State Park. At 11am the get together will change venue to a Z CruiZe to Lunch! 12:00 Lunch at Clark's Fish Camp & Seafood, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 3PM Z Show and tell resumes until 5pm Then hopefully we will get together for dinner at: The Surf Restaurant and Bar 3199 South Fletcher Avenue Fernandina Beach, Fl. 32034 904-261-5711 Lunch CruiZ details The restaurant I have chosen is one I have been enjoying for over a decade, almost every time I visit Jacksonville, (since the Mash Unit restraunt (Dressed up as the 8063rd if memory serves) closed years ago), and have never been disapointed with. Any CruiZ should have a decent drive, and this restaurant is 50 minutes(39 miles) from the park! There is also an optional route that will allow your Z to be carried carried across the St. Johns by a boat($8) instead of a bridge!! The restaurant is called: Clark's Fish Camp & Seafood, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 It has a casual, family friendly, "anamalistic" atmosphere with a seriously extensive menu (found here: http://www.clarksfishcamp.com/menu.pdf ). The full website can be found here: http://www.clarksfishcamp.com/page3.html I promise you will get a kick out of this place! Will Ritz Carleton Events for Saturday March 14th. 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034 (904) 277-1100 New car displays by The Ritz-Carlton Front Door by: Bentley Motors, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz USA, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Spyker Cars North America, Ultimate Motorworks Amelia Golf Classic $175 per person Reservations required 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start at The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach Contact Keith Gibson or Eric Cannon at (904) 277-0012. "The Great Roadster Drivers" Seminar $25 Reservations required, tickets online. 10:30 a.m.- 12 noon st The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Ballroom Celebrate the 50th anniversaries of the first US Grand Prix F1 race and the only time Indy cars ran at Daytona. Panel discussion and Q&A session with Parnelli Jones, Bobby Unser, Johnny Rutherford, Lloyd Ruby, & Jim Rathmann. RM Auctions' Automobiles of Amelia Island Cost: G.A.: $100 (includes catalog, admission for two to the auction only) Bidders: $200 (includes catalog, admission for two, seating in the main tent, and invitation to Friday’s Preview party). 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Ocean Front Lawn Test Drives - Various Manufacturers No charge, open to public Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach Heacock Classic Collector Car Insurance Silent Auction No charge, open to the public 10 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton : Slot Car Racing $2 per race 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Center Tennis Court Location: Cost: Automotive Fine Arts Society No charge, open to the public 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Plaza II Breitling Cocktail Reception $275 per person, including Mercedes-Benz Gala Dinner. Limited availability. Reservations required. 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Pre-function Area Mercedes-Benz Gala Dinner $275 per person, including Breitling Cocktail Reception Limited availability. Reservations required. Keynote speaker: Veteran racer & SPEED Channel Commentator David Hobbs Directions from Little Talbot Island, Jacksonville, FL to Clark's Fish Camp & Seafood, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 -------------------------------------------------- 1. Start out going WEST on HECKSCHER DR/FL-A1A toward CHAPMANS PL. Continue to follow HECKSCHER DR. (go 13.9 miles) 2. Merge onto FL-9A S via the ramp on the LEFT toward SOUTHSIDE CONNECTOR. (go 19.8 miles) 3. Merge onto I-295 N via the exit on the LEFT. (go 2.4 miles) 4. Take the OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD exit, EXIT 3. (go 0.3 miles) 5. Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD SOUTH ramp. (go 0.0 miles) 6. Merge onto OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD. (go 0.9 miles) 7. Turn RIGHT onto HOOD LANDING RD. (go 1.7 miles) 8. End at 12903 Hood Landing Rd Jacksonville, FL 32258 >> ESTIMATED TIME: 49 minutes | DISTANCE: 38.95 miles -------------------------------------------------- Please PM me if you plan to come to participate in the CruiZe, or meet at the restaurant so that I can make reservations to keep our wait time down. Everyone will pay for their own lunch and dinner! We also will make plans to line the Amelia Island Parkway with Zs on Sunday Morning! Will PS, we dropped by Clark's today for lunch on our way to DisneyWorld-chalk up another great meal! ALso, There is a ton of Construction going on on I95 between Savannah and Fernandina beach, the speed linit for most of that distance has dropped and been posted at 55. Serious enforcement hiding in the median on every curve and behind all obstructions. If you are using I95 south add some time for the construction, or a ticket!

Were those on ebay a while back? Will

pARANOIAWILLDESTROYA! Arne, at least I didn't mention selling cars you don't own on a website you do! Just seeing if you were paying attention! Will

And here I thought putting a varistor in the cold start sensor circuit, or changing to aftermarket wheels was a "small Upgrade"!:stupid: Scott, You are doing a restomod, not a restoration:finger:! Now you're in trouble.... Restoration-putting it back as it was. Restomod-putting a few things back as they were and changing everything else! Will

Scott, If you were in trouble, you'd know it! As a newby, you get the benefit of doubt for a while-as long as you don't go painting Matchbox cars and passing them off as coming that way! Will

The Plans for Saturday, March 14th, the day before the Amelia Island Concours, and the proud display of Carl Becks exquisitely restored BRE Rally 240Z are done! The Ritz Carleton historically has hosted a convention style atmosphere with different vendors giving away goodie bags and freebees all day long Friday and Saturday, in addition to their posted schedule of events(see below). The Alternate plan is for those that can and want to to meet Saturday morning at Pavilion #5 on the North Beach at Little Talbot Island State Park (12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32226 904-251-2320), 9AM Z Show and tell Bring your favorite Z items/literature to show off! at Pavillion #5 on the North Beach of Little Talbot Island State Park. At 11am the get together will change venue to a Z CruiZe to Lunch! 12:00 Lunch at Clark's Fish Camp & Seafood, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 3PM Z Show and tell resumes until 5pm Then hopefully we will get together for dinner at: The Surf Restaurant and Bar 3199 South Fletcher Avenue Fernandina Beach, Fl. 32034 904-261-5711 Lunch CruiZ details The restaurant I have chosen is one I have been enjoying for over a decade, almost every time I visit Jacksonville, (since the Mash Unit restraunt (Dressed up as the 8063rd if memory serves) closed years ago), and have never been disapointed with. Any CruiZ should have a decent drive, and this restaurant is 50 minutes(39 miles) from the park! There is also an optional route that will allow your Z to be carried carried across the St. Johns by a boat($8) instead of a bridge!! The restaurant is called: Clark's Fish Camp & Seafood, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 It has a casual, family friendly, "anamalistic" atmosphere with a seriously extensive menu (found here: http://www.clarksfishcamp.com/menu.pdf ). The full website can be found here: http://www.clarksfishcamp.com/page3.html I promise you will get a kick out of this place! Will Ritz Carleton Events for Saturday March 14th. 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034 (904) 277-1100 New car displays by The Ritz-Carlton Front Door by: Bentley Motors, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz USA, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Spyker Cars North America, Ultimate Motorworks Amelia Golf Classic $175 per person Reservations required 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start at The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach Contact Keith Gibson or Eric Cannon at (904) 277-0012. "The Great Roadster Drivers" Seminar $25 Reservations required, tickets online. 10:30 a.m.- 12 noon st The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Ballroom Celebrate the 50th anniversaries of the first US Grand Prix F1 race and the only time Indy cars ran at Daytona. Panel discussion and Q&A session with Parnelli Jones, Bobby Unser, Johnny Rutherford, Lloyd Ruby, & Jim Rathmann. RM Auctions' Automobiles of Amelia Island Cost: G.A.: $100 (includes catalog, admission for two to the auction only) Bidders: $200 (includes catalog, admission for two, seating in the main tent, and invitation to Friday’s Preview party). 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Ocean Front Lawn Test Drives - Various Manufacturers No charge, open to public Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach Heacock Classic Collector Car Insurance Silent Auction No charge, open to the public 10 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton : Slot Car Racing $2 per race 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Center Tennis Court Location: Cost: Automotive Fine Arts Society No charge, open to the public 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Plaza II Breitling Cocktail Reception $275 per person, including Mercedes-Benz Gala Dinner. Limited availability. Reservations required. 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Pre-function Area Mercedes-Benz Gala Dinner $275 per person, including Breitling Cocktail Reception Limited availability. Reservations required. Keynote speaker: Veteran racer & SPEED Channel Commentator David Hobbs Directions from Little Talbot Island, Jacksonville, FL to Clark's Fish Camp & Seafood, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 -------------------------------------------------- 1. Start out going WEST on HECKSCHER DR/FL-A1A toward CHAPMANS PL. Continue to follow HECKSCHER DR. (go 13.9 miles) 2. Merge onto FL-9A S via the ramp on the LEFT toward SOUTHSIDE CONNECTOR. (go 19.8 miles) 3. Merge onto I-295 N via the exit on the LEFT. (go 2.4 miles) 4. Take the OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD exit, EXIT 3. (go 0.3 miles) 5. Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD SOUTH ramp. (go 0.0 miles) 6. Merge onto OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD. (go 0.9 miles) 7. Turn RIGHT onto HOOD LANDING RD. (go 1.7 miles) 8. End at 12903 Hood Landing Rd Jacksonville, FL 32258 >> ESTIMATED TIME: 49 minutes | DISTANCE: 38.95 miles -------------------------------------------------- Please PM me if you plan to come to participate in the CruiZe, or meet at the restaurant so that I can make reservations to keep our wait time down. Everyone will pay for their own lunch and dinner! We also will make plans to line the Amelia Island Parkway with Zs on Sunday Morning! Will

Not in my parts books, probably PO installed upgrade/mounting plate for some gizmo... Will