Larry 73Z

To all of those who answered, Thanks guys for all of your thoughts and replys and pics! It is kind of funny though how there are several ways people have made those wedges different to do the same job. I guess from what I have seen here, is that the point is to make sure that the chain tensioner does not move or then the so called "fun" will begin. I just hope that I get it in there tight enough that it doesn't. Thanks again! Larry

Eric, Not really sure, never have shipped through one. I would just use a regular fed-x office if one is available. Larry

Hi Eric, I sent one tranny from Arizona to Texas and I think the charge was $60 and also one to California for just a little less. Your best way to get your shipping costs is to go to your local Fed-X office and tell them your shipping weight and the zip codes from and to where you want to ship. The actual weight after packed in the rubbermaid container and with the heavy cardboard was about 95 pounds for me. I tried the online fed-x shipping price program but it came to be more expensive and less at the actual office where I shipped it. And if you try the 800 number to get the shipping prices it is also a different cost. If you ask for the local shipping office number they won't give it to you. So long story short, go to your local office for your shipping quotes. Hope this helps you-----Larry

Thanks guys, but I was hoping someone would have the actual picture so as not to have to buy one if possible. I have a picture of one but it is not clear as to if both bottom sides are tapered or not. I think I saw somewhere that the wedge is suppose to be 1 inch wide by 7 inches long and 1/2 inch thick and tapered at the end where your drive it in against the timing chain tensioner? I am not sure if that is correct and hope some can clairfy it for me. Thanks again!---Larry

Hey, does anyone have a good detailed picture and description of how to make one of the wood blocks that you make when you have to adjust for timing chain stretch? Thanks---Larry

No problem. The containers cost about $14 and I get cardboard from behind Sears or an appliance store and use the heavy cardboard from fridges or stoves to line and pack them in so they don't break the plastic. I also tape them closed with duct tape around the top and sides of the container. Works pretty well for shipping them! Good Luck----Larry

Hi, The five speeds weight 80 pounds and maybe a couple pounds more with gear oil. I have had to ship several of them and the best shipping company is Fed-x, and I buy plastic 50 gallon rubbermaid storage containers from Home Depot lumber yard to ship them in. Larry

Sorry Guys-------I just made the grueling trip to Colorado (and it was cold--cold and more cold and did i forget to mention the snow!) from sunny Arizona and of course it had to be snowing when i got there to pick it up. Ryan the owner of the Z has himself a fine 1978 280Z he is getting some work done on. Nice guy Ryan was at 17 years old.----Parents must have done a good job!----- and he is a man of his word for holding the car for me till i got there. Thanks alot Ryan and good luck with your car and life!

How about a trade for car stero equiptment? and or a partial trade and some cash? Larry73Z

Jeff, hey i left you an pm and no reply. How come? Give me an idea of how much you want for your car. I live in Arizona and would be willing to come get it if the price is right. How about $500? No pics it is hard to make a good offer without them. Larry73Z

Hi, I might be interested in your car. E-mail me at stubbyboy39@yahoo.com and please leave your phone # and i will give you a call. Let me know the best times to call. Thanks Larry73Z

Hi, I am interested in you AC set up ,,, i have a 73Z i think it would have to fit, if you know that it will in my car let me know and how much you want for you system and i would want the original air compressor most likely. You can e-mail me at stubbyboy39@yahoo.com thanks,,,Larry 73Z

Is the dash still for sale and how much? and is the wiring harness the same as a 73Z, if it is would you just sell the harness by itself and how much? thanks! Larry73Z P.S. texasz Thanks for the reply on whether the dash is the same .

Hi, I need a dash with all the wiring and fuse panel complete . How much do you need for it and do you know if it is the same type of dash as a 73 240Z. and do you have su carbs with manifold, must be in good shape. P.S. is the dash with AC controls? Thanks! Larry 73Z you can e-mail me at stubbyboy39@yahoo.com

hey i know the car is sold but i am sure interested in where you got you kit from and your opion on it and how much and so on and so forth. Please e-mail stubbyboy39@yahoo.com or call 928-230-9924. Thanks,,,hope to hear from you Larry 73Z

hey if you still have the carbs give me a call or leave your number, mine is 928-230-9924 or e-mail stubbyboy39@yahoo.com thanks Larry 73Z

You can also call my cell# on the dash and carbs for sell. 928-230-9924 Thanks Larry 73Z

Hey i have tried to e-mail you but yahoo says that your address is not valid ,,,,sure would like those carbs and dash give me correct e-mail address or e-mail me at stubbyboy39@yahoo.com thanks ,,,,hope we can connect ,,,,,,Larry 73Z