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st0878, When I installed my body kit the body man actually had to add fiberglass to the edges of the kit. When dry he shaped them to match the body lines. This sometimes took three to four applications to get it right. Also my body man said that fiberglass pieces that come out of a mold tend to take some time to "cure" thus sometimes making the part twist even more. He was right. By the time we got around to installing the body kit, it had twisted even more. It's a very tedious job so buy some patience and don't get discouraged, when done properly it will look fantastic! :squareeye :devious:

After looking at the pics of this car it has some issues I'd go with the OBO.The dash looks excellent though. Scott

If memory serves me well, on the re-furbed 240Z, it looks like the paint code numbers were written rather than stamped. Anyone else have a engine bay shot of a "Vintage" Z so we can see how the paint code label was reproduced or restored? Vicky

Could you just make or buy a templet matching the numeral design and size and then just use black ink or paint? Just a thought. Vicky

I watched the re-run (i'm guessing) of the Full Throttle show with the two '75 Pontiac Formulas. As usual, they give a history of the cars they're featuring for that week. They explained the downfall of the American Muscle car, prices of other imports, emission restrictions and the usual blah, blah, blah of the oil embargo in the 70's. We'll you can imagine my surprise when they showed how the 240Z contributed to the demise of many cars in the 70's. Ha, ha, ha. Chalk one up for the Z car cuttin' in on the Pontiac build. The comentator even said that the 240Z was one sweet little car that the US car makers could not forsee. It was GREAT!!! :laugh: Vicky

Who needs a house after looking at that garage. I like the nice stainless cabinets. Man if I ever win the lottery, my Z's would rest in comfort like that porsche. Oh well Vicky

Since your under the car might as well upgrade the bushings to polyurethane. Suspension Techniques also makes the complete kit for the Z. Heavy duty sway bars and strut tower braces are also recomended for maxium control. JMO Vicky

I don't care what anyone says about drifting or how the vehicle is set up, it just seems like this is very hard on the driveline of the car. We used to do that and it was called beating the s*** out of your car. Drifting in go karts is fun though Vicky

Hi Chris Yes both cars have a golf ball size hole but it doesn't appear to allow air in the cabin, unless there tiny holes further back within the golf ball sized hole. I always thought this was just a visual, rather than a functional item on our cars. Vicky

In looking at jmarks fantastic shots of his newly painted Z, I'm reminded of a comment that was made in reference to the 240Z. The area were the pillar emblem is located, there should be a hole to allow for air flow within the cabin of the car. Is this hole very small or is it suppose to be quite visable. Scott's Z has a red LED light that glows from behind both pillar emblems. I don't recall seeing a hole on the 280Z. Vicky

Still a member in my book if the Z remains Red!! . I see the method to your madness. Your inching ever so closer to your dream car, the Cobra, yes? Cobra Trivia: The elusive red, more of a candyish type red, is the rarest of all the cobras. Have a friend that owns one of the few that Carrol Shelby produced. Car alone without the plumbing was close to 90K. Bought it from a Shelby museum that had the car on a rotating platform. Vicky

How is the crunch factor on these carbon fiber parts? Stronger than fiberglass but weaker then metal? Would a blemish be fixed the way fiberglass is repaired? All these Z parts comming out now that the 77 is done is just not fair :mad: Vicky

It took us 4 days (trailered) to get to California for MSA. You do what you have to do to enjoy the Z even if it means a day of driving. You will not be disapointed, that I will guarantee!! Vicky

Doesn't matter Bill, it's warmer than Arkansas in February so come on down!! :classic: Vicky

Art The ZFest is becomming, if not, one of the largest Z gatherings in the southeast. Location is primo, Orlando!!! So many spectators and all kinds of Z Cars. Fantastic music & food. Kick off night was Friday, show Saturday with a Poker Run for those that were done with the judging/show. Vendors with demonstrations, trophies, mega door prizes (nice). Sunday was a rally of some sort, I believe (don't quote me), we left to come back home. Westpak is obviously the contact. This event is definitely something Sport Z Magazine should cover. Vicky

Is it possible to take a picture of the underside of the dash also? Vicky

Chris Do you still need fenders? I do believe Scott located both fenders. There's practically an entire 77 280Z in the attic and I know he's never going back to stock with his car. Vicky

I vote YES! It should be 26th-Z/27th-Z or something like that. Combo of both Z's..................or your favorite "Asian Twins" but that doesn't let others know of your low vins except in your signature. Vicky

I paid $175.00 for the original '72 am/fm Hitachi radio a few years ago. It also came with the original speaker and it still has the cadium (sp?) on it. Very nice product for the price........at least I thought so. I realize early first Z's (69-70ish) items are more rare but I think OEM radios are one of the hardest items to find as this is normally the first thing the owner changed out. At least radios that funtion and are in good shape. JMO Vicky

Snow, I laugh in your face. Hurricanes, you laugh in my face. Seriously, put a cover on that beauty after all your work. Also, can't the weight of lots of snow and/or ice dent the fragile metal on the Z's? Send her to Florida, we'll take care of her :nervous: Vicky

It's freakin' cold in Florida in February!!! Windy and rainy too. We'll be there but I'll be sitting IN the car with the heat on Just kidding. Last years event was great with lots of cars and great people. If you have a swap meet, I'm gonna try and get my husband to clean out the attic of Z parts he's never, ever going to use again. Parts will be off his 77 280Z. Vicky

This is what happens when a Z falls into the wrong hands. I do like the rims however. The "Blower" looks like a tea table. Vicky