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You first said no rust then a little rust. So there is rust on the car. Also like Ed says, it depends on what you have done to the car. I bought a very clean and completely rust free 71 from los angeles for 2500. Location means everything. The cleaner it is and the lack of rust are the biggest factors.

www.suspension.com is the place to go. Great price fast shipping and great people. Ive dealt with Bruce, hes awesome.

From a fellow Z freind named Blue. here is the link http://www.hammondsplains.com/zclub/techtips/index.html Many subjects covered, I hope you enjoy this, this man took a lot of time to do this all for everyone to use and enjoy. James

the triples put a cam in your engine and you should be fine with them. All you really need is a basic set of metric wrenches and sockets. You could pick this up for cheap at Sears. To bad your not near PA, Id help you out. Like seerex said, its not a hard job with the brake booster just a pain in the aspen.

One of my buddies over at the other site:ermm: dont hit me:stupid: wrote this, I think its awesome, Props to Zluster for this cheery Z Christmas poem. A Visit from Saint Nicholaz Twas the Night before Christmas and all through the town. Not a Z Car was zipping or cruising around. The stockings were hung by the tool box with care. In hopes that St. Nicholaz would leave something there. 300zxClub members were tucked in their beds, While visions of Zeds raced through their heads My car under cover and I in my cap, All I could think of was the summers last lap When out on the driveway there arose such a clatter I sprung from my 240 to see whats the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash. I ripped down the blinds as I tripped over the trash. The moon on the hood of my new GTR, Threw a glow in the night both near and far. When what to my wondering eyes should appear? But- A shinny red Z and eight Japanese deer! With a little old driver that liked to go quick, I new in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than Mustangs his coursers they came, And he whistles and shouted and called out their name: "Now, 240! Now, 260! Now, 280 and ZX! On, 300! On, Shiro! On Twin Turbo and Stillen! On down the driveway, stay away from the wall! Now zip away, speed away, zip away all!" As fast Zeds burn rubber while a twisty track they fly, When they meet with a curb, and mount to the sky. So up my Court the Datsun flew, The Nissan full of car stuff and Saint Nicholaz too! And in 0 to 60 I heard on my drive The clutching and shifting of a 5 spd overdrive. As I drew in my head and was turning around Into the garage St. Nicholas did bound! He was all dressed in Nomex from his head to his foot, His jump suit was tarnished with oil and soot. A bundle of race parts he took off his back. He looked like a parts dealer just opening his pack! His eyes - how they twinkled. His dimples how merry. His helmet was Bell, Bright red like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up in a grin With a bit of black gold smeared on his chin. The tip of an exhaust pipe he held in his teeth, And the smoke encircled his head like a big Christmas wreath. He had a broad face and a little beer belly That shook, when he laughed, like a bowl full of chili. He was jolly and plump - a right jolly elf. And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head I new he'd take care of my sweet little Zed! He spoke not a word but went straight to work, Changing my camshaft, he then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose And giving a nod - out the garage door he goes. He jumped in his Z Car, to his team he did whistle And raced down the street like a Tomahawk missile! But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight: "Happy Christmas to all, and too all a good night!"

and it will help you to do it buy giveing yourself some time on your car. Trust me this is a good start to a learning experience on working on your own car. Most dont know about Z cars, (meaning mechanics at your local shops) and the more you can do yourself the more you can save. If you have a set of basic tools, ie wrenches, extensions and ratchets and sockets, the two jobs you listed are easy. The hardest part for me with the master vac brake booster is getting the 4 nuts off of the inside. Its an easy task. Now for the tripples if you have a stock engine, I wouldnt recommend putting these carbs on till you have some engine work that can take advantage of what these carbs will offer. Just my .02

I didnt notice that, it is from anothe forum, hes a good member and has posted several good how to's and tutorials. Thats something that I missed. I surely wouldnt as I said before though put that in my oil irregaurdless.

Its from a toyota forum. I dont see where though you got the oil would be thinned out by laquer thinner??? Its an old trick to add some life to worn or dried oring type gaskets to give them some life. You just give them a quick soak and clean in some laquer thinner. I wouldnt be putting it in my oil for the clutch fan. Most people that I know that have done the clutch fan rebuild usually use a 20/50 oil in the clutch fan. If you could contact Nissan maybe they have a specific oil that goes in there? Who knows

Put those on ebay your sure to find a fortune for them there, especially from US buyers.

About 2 months ago I just tossed 5 of these wheels out. I didnt think anyone would want them and I polished them myself. They were on my black 72. Shame, I would have just given them away. Oh well I got the scrap aluminum price for them:classic:

Now look at the head on this cat. Remember you have been warned:finger:

In the world that could fix my pic.

Ill have to post mine now. Damn you Keith:finger:

Pics can be seen here http://www.pbase.com/bronte/fan_clutch Here are the instructions: A fan clutch is supposed to be a fluid coupling device that allows the fan to rotate less than the engine speed. Unfortunately, a fan clutch can slowly empty it's coupling oil overtime and often seizes. (the oil also can gel/thicken and grab). This means that it turns as fast as the engine! It results in: extra wind extra cooling false temp sensor readings (they are in the high velocity wind stream) delayed thermostat opening (it is cooled too much as it is in the high velocity wind stream) lots of noise possible damage to water pump due to unbalanced fan and torque on the water pump shaft Check for a seized fan clutch it by opening the hood with engine running in neutral. Rev the engine and listen/watch fan. If you get a wind storm and windy sound from fan area then your fan is seized. There are three solutions: 1. Replace Fan Clutch with new one (~$70) 2. Recondition Fan Clutch (~$5) 3. Remove fan clutch + fan and replace with 12V electric fan (~ $50-$200) I just reconditioned mine. It went pretty easy. Here is what you need: 10mm, 12mm, 13mm wrenches Knife Rags Brake/TB/Carb Cleaner or other solvent Oil Lacquer Thinner Here is how to do it: loosen alternator (13mm and 12mm bolts on mine) remove four 10mm nuts holding fan assembly to water pump pulley remove fan assembly Remove four long 10mm bolts that hold fan to clutch (note the old oily dirt in center ring of plastic fan. Wash fan in soapy water (paint it if you feel spanky) Remove four short 10mm bolts from rear of fan clutch Use knife to pry front and back halves apart (they are stuck together with suction) Drain remaining "honey" oil inside Remove O-ring and recondition with lacquer thinner Clean/flush aluminum halves with brake cleaner or similar Refill back half with oil and a few cap-fulls of lacquer thinner. Reassemble Check for leaks Reinstall Check for leaks and proper operation Hope this helps you out.

But for 500 dollars I think I could definetly find a better looking set of wheels. Escanlon is correct though in that polishing professionally does cost. Me personally I wouldnt pay that price though.

I was called a snot!:cross-eye

Though the parts that come with the car look good it isnt worth it in the end as you look at the car as a whole. With the repairs needed and seemingly repairs that will be in the very near future I would look for something else thats in better shape. Unless you can get this car for a song I would bother.

Who was the one that started this thread anyway??? HUH HUH HUH You might not want to see the horror that is me, hehe, if I appear on your screen I will not be responsible for any damage to, your monitor and or retna. You have been warned. Now if I see 2many's pic Ill post. You hear me Goober!! Take a pic of yourself and that Mexi-cali girl of yours.

Its kind of hard to argue with a motor that does the 1/4 in 12 seconds on SU'S!!! Webers or triple anything isnt always the answer.

If you have a new fan clutch then have at it. You can rebuild the clutch though.

one, I had to copy and paste as well.

HEHE, your going to get spoiled once you get that into your car. Trust me on this

I know your bummed but your biggest mistake with your set up was going with the Holley carb and Arizona intake. The Z wasnt meant to be used with a downdraft carb. It was meant to be used with side draft carbs. Sell your intake and carb, and get yourself a clean set of su's or a set from Z therapy. Go back to the dyno once you have those and your rings done, see the difference. there is a 12 sec na dual su carbed Z and hes in your area. That should give you a little hope. Maybe not, Im not sure if its North or South Carolina that he lives in.

Just look at what insanity causes you to do. Please keep your children very far away from this guy. http://www.public.iastate.edu/~tschrage/demo3.wmv

There is nothing wrong with the rear drums, they work really well. Upgraded pads for both the discs and the drums will do wonders, if you need more you can always upgrade the front discs. Either way I dont really see the necessity, less your autoxing or something.