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Outstanding. Thank You. H Houghton

Check the tech articles here: http://zhome.com/ and do a key word search of this site as well, its probably here somewhere. Luck, H Houghton You can try Crane tech support, but they usually reek.

I am gutting the interior of my early '71 and find the transmission tunnel has a very small hole for the stick and no provision for a hold down ring for the inner shift boot. I have no idea whether or not the boot that was in there is even out of a Z, I suspect not. My question is: What does an early boot look like and how is it held down? Glue down or does it rim in the hole itself like a fire wall grommet? Any help appreciated. Best Regards, H Houghton

Thanks! H Houghton

So if I install an MSD 6A I would need a tach adapter? Best, H Houghton

Does anyone know if the early z tachs were triggerd by a square wave or not? Regards, H Houghton

That is exactly the info. I needed! Thanks all. Best, H Houghton

Does anyone know the original oil pan color? Was it painted Datsun blue like the block or black. Ive seen both. Thanks in advance, H Houghton

It would be nice if there was a state by state or area listing of reliable shops

You gentlemen have gotten me thinking. I still need to find a decent body shop however. Best, H Houghton

All my experiences with bondo have been worse than negative. Cracking,popping off,I think it is horrid. I would like to do this once and be done with it. Best, H houghton

I live in New Mexico and cannot seem to find a decent body/paint shop.I would like to avoid bondo and use body solder but the only one I found quoted me 15-20 THOUSAND! with me stripping the car. It is a '71 with very little to do on it body wise. My question is does anyone know of a good shop either in New Mexico or Arizona? I would even be willing to trailer it to Texas. Any help is greatly appreciated. Best, H Houghton

This guy does end to end restoration of your harness and swirches but he wants Large $$$$$ Patrick Restorations azariara@cs.com phone 760-522-1555 He is iin Escondido,CA Luck, H Houghton

Dave, I installed both harnesses this afternoon and checked them out this evening after dark and I can SEE my gauges!! No more checking my speed by the light of the street lights! The difference in the headlights is amazing I can acutally see where Im going. Thanks for making such a great and valuable product available to us. Best, H Houghton

I found one here http://tooltopia.com/index.asp?PageAction=PRODSEARCH&txtSearch=tie%20rod&Page=2 for $15.00 bucks. Works great. Best, H Houghton

Hello again, I just spoke to a guy today that restores all Z car wiring harness. He is a bit pricey, but if your in need.... He charges $50.00 an hour for repairs or $750.00 for a concours quality restoration. He sounds like he knows his stuff. Patrick Restorations 760-522-1555 All I need is money. Best, H Houghton

Hello, Try this thread there is a downloadable file. Take it to Kinkos and have them enlarge and print . Works great. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19942&highlight=wiring+diagram Best, H Houghton

I pulled my dash and replaced it about a month ago and am getting ready to do it again. DEFINATLY mark everything and this time I am am going to pull the windshield because getting it back in was a pain and it needs a new seal anyway. HCH

Hello again, I have connected this thing in every possible combination and still nothing. The tach itself seems to be fine because when I connect it as stock without the bypass jumper on the resistor it works fine, but the instructions say that the xr3000 unit demands full power. When connected stock it appears that the tach is receiving both a continuous 12 volt feed from the ignition and an attenuated signal through the resistor and with the new connection it recieves full voltage both ways. Would a dedicated 12 volt connection for the tach alone while leaving the signal side connected to the resistor address the problem? I dont know how clearly Im commincating this. Please give me your thoughts. Best, H Houghton

Hello, I also installed an xr3000 in my '71 everything works fine except my tach. When I connect it to the negative post of the coil as per the instructions it kills the engine. I can connect it as it was through the resistor and the tach works but the instructions say not to connect that way. I have called Crane support about a dozen times and every tech I have spoken to is clue-less. Any suggestions you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Best, H Houghton

I recently did my wifes Karman Ghia with a double layer of fat mat(originally slated for my '71 Z) and used two rolls, works fine. BUT, I have since found that a roofing material called Peel-N Seal is exactky the same as Fat Mat type dampners and is sold by the manufacturers to some sound companies. I am going to use this on my Z. You can find it at building supply stores like Home Depot or ask for a distibutor near you at their web site, it costs about half as much as fatmat. Just make sure you dont get some other product that doesnt have the metal skin, some companys put out a window sealer with a shiny plastic skin that wont work. Best, H Houghton

Hello, The web page for fatmat is www.fatmat.com Much info and installation pics. several products with comparison db ratings etc. I dont know how much is advertising hyperbole but it sounds O.K. I'll be getting mine next week and will let you know. Best, H Houghton

Hello, I am getting ready to use some stuff called fatmat in my wifes Ghia and My '71 Z it is massivly cheaper than dynamat extreme and performs better. (so the numbers say) Best, H Houghton

Trying to find grose jets for my S.U.s. ZTherapy doesnt sell them any more and I cant find an address for D&G Valve Co. who manufacture them. Anyone know of a source?? Best, HCH

Thanks, That was exactly what I was looking for. Best, HCH