Zrush

If the funds are there, then do it all now and get it over with. She's such a nice car, give her the upgrades that she deserves. Suppose to be a nice weekend here in Florida, perfect for that complete front end work you can do. Congrats again! Vicky

What do you mean by "basically not a clean title technically"??? I bought one of those "dealer restored ones", I paid 28K. I bought the car for an investment, to show and I just plain love the car. The value of my Z has increased by 6K since I purchased it and that's right from the insurance companys appraisal department (34K according to Hagerty). Hagerty used their valuation of my Vintage 1972 240Z to get a value on Scotts car which is TWICE the value of my 240Z. Don't think these Z cars are worth much, think again. They aren't the little economizers of the 70's anymore, some of them are true classics worth alot more then some people what to believe. Vicky

I have added the bungie cord battery tie down as David pointed out. My Z value has now increased by 10K. I have also smeared grime and grease on my air box to add another 5K. You are correct Tom. The dude is smokin' some serious buds :stupid: Vicky

My husbands train of thought was/is if you are going to alter/modifiy or customize the lines of the Z then the badges should be removed for that nice clean, smooth look. Obviously, if the mod or in your case, the wing is going to affect the emblems then you need to remove them or think about a different type of spoiler that allows for the badges. I personally like the badges but they look out of place on a custom car. Stock or semi-stock OK but modified, not my cup of tea. To each his own, that's the beauty of designing your own look :classic: JMO Vicky

IMO, that type of painting belongs on the side of a 1975 Chevy Street Van :sick: :sick: :sick:. I think it's tacky looking on a z. Vicky Hope Eric N doesn't see that pic on this site. He warns people not to upload those pics to any other site other than hybridz.com. :tapemouth

She's a beauty Rick, congratulations! Where is Weston Florida? Vicky

I'm going to ask a dumb question. I know what an LSD is, but what is a "clutch type" LSD? The clutch plates(?) within the LSD as apposed to what? Vicky

Sure Tomo, I tried to post the direct link to the rules, but it didn't work, at least for me so here's the path... Click the link www.zcca.org then z cars, motorsports, carshows, then the ZCCA rules. Vicky

ZCCA rules are very simular to AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) rules. AACA judges do not touch your car, they ask you to open doors, hoods and can even ask to verify if items work on the car, for example reverse lights. ZCCA judges allow a couple hours to prep your car then at a given time you must back away from your Z and cannot go near your car when they are judging. Of course, you cannot speak to the judge unless they ask you a question. Some people not familiar with high end shows might find this obsurd, but I feel this is the correct way. I've paid an entry fee, cleaned the hell out of my car, I want the judges full attention on my car. The kicker is, to break a tie, they can pull wires to verifiy cleanliness. Go to a local AACA show in your area and you'll get and idea of how a ZCCA show runs. Of course AACA has different classes. My 240Z was in the same class as a Ferrari.............and the little Z won, priceless Vicky

Yes, yes they did :eek: AND under the side skirt Vicky

Don't forget to clean the INSIDE of your tailpipe. The ZCCA judges at the 16th annual convention stuck their fingers up Zrushs' tailpipe.........with no cigarette afterwards . Fortunatly, I have great experience in cleaning and detailing cars and passed the tailpipe exam. The best way for you to make sure you've gone over everything is to print the judging sheets and go judge you're own car. If cleanliness plays such a big factor in such events, I believe that the show should be held on the first day. Many conventions have race days, cruises and other things prior to the show. Then you have to spend an entire day cleaning your car AGAIN or forfeit participation in other fun Z events. FWIW Vicky

Ed you can download the ZCCA rules from their official site www.zcca.org I do believe 26th-Z is going to be a judge for the upcomming convention in August. Vicky

Man that fuel rail is a thing of beauty. Mind if I ask what one would expect to pay for that? Vicky

Then those of us with mods aren't accepted here ? I don't have a V-8 or a 350Z so I figured I belonged here :nervous: Chris, I want to see you lift 120 pounds after drinking 18 beers. Just don't lift it near any of your Z cars Vicky

The 77 has headlight covers. I love 'em and I hate 'em. The car also has fog/driving lights mounted in the front aero kit. We have just upgraded the headlight bulbs to the "Cool Blues". Looks like the headlights on the new BMW's and Mercedes. That's a great mod for the Z, I think Vicky

On Saturday Night Live, Norm McDonald used to play Burt Reynolds on a Jeopardy skit. Sometimes the Burt Reynolds character would want Alex Trebek (Will Farrell) to call him "Terd Ferguson". That's the only other place I've heard and seen the spelling of that name. FWIW Vicky

They look good Ben. I know you've been wanting those for your Z for a long time. What are you doing with your slots, keeping them I hope. I'm still waiting for the body guy to prep my slots for the 240Z. I've grown tired of hub caps. I'm keeping them but need to add some jazz to the plain ol yeller Z. Vicky

What's that lever sticking up between the shifter and e-brake? Nice car but I really don't care for the g-nose. Vicky

Ed your Z does look good. Scott lowered his car almost 2 inches to go with that aerokit. Funny how that 350Z color looks soooooooo much better on an early Z. Can't wait to see it next year at ZFest. Vicky

Next time your speeding wear the pimp hat. Bet the cop will just ticket you for the hat . Vicky