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Ah yes Will, I forgot that darn plate, ruins the whole car. I guess I better check modified . Speaking of that plate (not wanting to hijack the thread either) I wonder why Nissan used the 350Z "Z" design rather than the original "Z" on those. The 350Z would not be out for another 7 years. Vicky

For "modifications" sake. My 240Z IS bone stock. For example a modified battery would be like the Optima Red Top Gel Battery but my Z has what is considered to be a stock plain old black Nissan battery. The oil filter is a Nissan (with Japanese writing :classic: ) rather than a K&N or Fram. Tires are what would have been simular to 1972 standard issue. I classed my 240Z as "bone stock" because it has been restored as close as possible to plain ol' stock with what equipment PierreZ's could install. Notice I didn't say the "F" word so as not to offend anyone :cheeky: Vicky

I'd rather do a single REAR tire burn out in a Z then a ricer front wheel drive burn out. Now that's funny. Vicky

Hey Eric (spudea) if you know of the old Z Car Magazine, check out the December 1996 issue (I'll double check when I get home, I know it's a 1996 issue) with the front cover of "Awesome V-8 Z's". There is a much more supreme example of a Tilt front end on a Z car. Matter of fact the Z is called "TILT Z". It has a 383 stroker and can move. The body work is top of the line. One of the best custom Z's in the country IMO. Everybody likes something different and that's what makes the world go 'round. Vicky

Actually John other Z's fall into that catagory more so then the Scarab. The Ferrari Z's and Tomohawk Cobra Z's for example. Will your Alpha One GTO body, that's a Ferrari-ish Z? Is it like the Scorpion body Kits? Vicky

Oh yeah! Thanks for thinking of the Scarab Will. Vicky

What a great shot Alan! I would pay to have that picture framed and hung on my wall of Z Fame. What a fantastic automobile. Vicky

Hi Dave My VZ does not have the grab handle on the drivers door, only on the passenger door. Scott calls it the "Oh Sh*t" handle :laugh: I always thought it was a "brace" handle for the passengers for when you're cornering and such. The driver has the steering wheel and the small pedal on the lower left side for your foot for cornering, so naturally that's what I assumed the handle was for anyway rather then for closing the door. Vicky

What is a "ATK" block? Vicky

This is the product of an body shop that lacks the proper ventilation. Sniffing to much clear coat and paint fumes will result in this type of modification whereas the car looks as if it has already been wrecked! :sick: Vicky

Hope the owner is not a member here Vicky

Will, I said (typed) "Jackie Chan" for the Mitsubishi Cannonball Run answer. Who's Chong Wang???? I know Wang Chung I know that Rocky drove a Black Trans Am in one of the many sequals. "Yo Adrian, wes da keys to da caaaa". Vicky

Geez, Will I forgot all about those questions and now I've thrown out the car magazine that had the answers. I believe it was the AMC Pacer that had the longer passenger side door. As far as the no warrranty muscle car, I'm thinking it was a Mopar product. The model I'll have to dig up. I recall that Jackie Chan was in the first Cannonball run, was he in the second too? Vicky

Thanks for those Big Sam pics Alan. That is my favortie Z racecar of all time. I realize it's just a car but all the reading I have ever done on Sam makes it seem as if he is "alive". Yes, congrads to NickH. Thanks again Alan :classic: Vicky

How about some of those real cool stickers that look like bullet holes? All the PT Cruisers in Florida are wearing them this time of year. Tee Hee !! :

Element: Woman Symbol: O+ Discoverer: Adam Atomic Mass:Accepted as 55kg, but known to vary from 45kg to 225kg Physical Properties: 1. Body surface normally covered with film of powder and paint 2. Boils at absolutely nothing - freezes for no apparent reason 3. Found in various grades ranging from virgin material to common ore Chemical Properties: 1. Reacts well to gold, platinum and all precious stones 2. Explodes spontaneously without reason or warning 3. The most powerful money reducing agent known to man Common Use: 1. Highly ornamental, especially in sports cars 2. Can greatly aid relaxation 3. Can be a vary effective cleaning agent Hazards: 1. Turns green when placed alongside a superior specimen 2. Possession of more than one is possible but specimens must never make eye contact Vicky

Yes, thanks Chris! Perfect fit. Vicky

I've seen the Auto-Meter gauges in the Z dash but I don't think they sit back into the panel like the stock gauges. They sit up close on the lip of the opening. Summit should take those back with no problem as long as the package hasn't been opened. Maybe someone with those installed could post us a picture Vicky

When you're finally holding all the cards, why does everyone change games? Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. Vicky

Wheel covers yes but I thought the hood vents were the same on the 77 and 78. 77 was the first year the vents were introduced, no? 77 was also the first year for the 5-speed too. Vicky