Jimbeaux

15x7 VTOs with 205/50R-15 Yokohama Advan

I'll mostly be working from home but will need to travel to Nashua and Marlboro, MA once a week or so. I'm looking somewhere west of Nashua mostly. You travel to Albany Oregon for work? What line brings you here?

I will certainly look up the club when we get settled. Hopefully sometime in June, July or August. My plan is to find storage for one of the cars and all my tools, parts and make an initial run in May to move the garage. Then I'll tow the second car on the final trip out. I'm getting storage quotes now for 10x30 or so spaces. I'd love to find a deal if you know anyone with an empty barn or warehouse space! Thanks

Hello All, I'm facing a coast to coast move and just can't justify bring the parts car. It's a 72 240 mostly complete, plus I have a F54/P79 motor and other assorted items. Photos are in gallery and ads are posted in classified. Located N. Albany Oregon. Soon to be 2 new Z's in New Hampshire !! Cheers !

Gary, this one looks like a 280 (as stated by AZ-240z) and it's in Portland.

Wouldn't miss it! It'll be Sunday for me.

Here are three that have been in family for about 5-10 year now. VIN's for this thread, nicknames for a recent thread and condition for the current poll. Sylvester - hls30-449823 build 2/78 - 80% complete with complete total resto. Warren - hls30-83771 build 5/72 - faithful daily driver. Yellow - hls30-26542 build 3/71 - mostly original, been parked for 10 years, patiently waiting.

I don't recall the amount of space at the front of the pan to work with trying the magnet trick. AIR, a small flexible magnet may work and yes, the key should stick to it nicely. If it did fall in and you have not had a lot movement in the area, it probably isn't far. As far as leaving it in the pan (if it is truly there) I'd be uncomfortable if it was my car.

I too suggest the OEM key. A nice snug fit in the crank and pulley keyways is important, a little slop could make a mess over time. Be careful when installing the pulley that the key doesn't get pushed up/back in the crank slot and bind the pulley or "bugger up" the grooves. If the key is firmly seated in the bottom of the crank keyway and the key "flat" surface is parallel with the crank you'll have no problem. I would also wonder where the original key went. Perhaps a quick inspection to insure it didn't drop into the pan? Enjoy the project.

Lot 309 Looks like it sold for $ 11,556.00. It also appears the same car sold at BJ in AZ last year as Lot 408 for $13,500.00 Both were HLS30-74204.

I have a tank and cleaner I bought used from an automotive industrial supplier in Houston 10 years back. The Pro's: It's Big It's Heavy It held 40 gallons of Varsol The Con's: It's Big It's Heavy It held 40 gallons of Varsol I moved last year to Oregon and it cost me $150.00 to dispose of the solvent before moving. After numerous calls SafetyKleen took the solvent. It's a difficult item to move around by yourself. The petroluem based stuff can smell up the garage pretty quickly and is rough on your skin. Even keeping it in the corner by the door, running a fan and using gloves it was strong. The Varsol cleaned everything very well. The tank is empty now but I'm thinking of trying the aqueous path this time. I'd love to hear more on this subject. It sounds like it cleans fairly well. What does this stuff smell like? What are the disposal methods? Jim

Hello All, 71-240 - HLS30-26542 build date 3/71 - good original car, practically rust free, needs refreshing. Has been patiently waiting for 10 yrs now. 72 240 - HLS30-83771 build date 5/72 - retired daily driver for many years, tired, rusty, bent but perfect dash ! 78 280 - HLS30-449823 build date 2/78 - Almost complete (80%) with a stripped to shell resto. Might get to drive him this summer. The 71 started life in Colorado but ended up in Texas, the 72 is a native Texan and the 78 moved back and forth between Texas and Oklahoma. They all currently reside in Oregon. Cheers,

I purchased a new OEM dash for my 78 280 from Baker-Jackson Nissan in Houston about 4 years ago. 15% discount, 8.25% TX Sales Tax - $835.00 I was told at the time it was one of two in the regional warehouse.

"I'm a great believer in luck, I find the harder I work the more I have of it." - Thomas Jefferson "Life is a series of dogs." - George Carlin

Hi All..sorry for any delay in reply but I haven't been online in several days and this is probably my last look at the computer for a week or so. I got the parts cleaner emptied by Safety Kleen, the proper way but $100.00 ! I'm taking the 72 240 to Corvallis with me so I've got everything covered at this point. Thanks for everything...see some of you in Oregon!

Thanks all, for the warm welcome to Oregon. The rain is no problem...coming from Houston! For Texasz the parts cleaner is a full size 32 gallon steel cleaner. I bought it from a dealership, was originally serviced by Safety-Kleen. It's awesome but my current problem is it's full. I'm having trouble finding a place to dispose of the Varsol so I can transport it. I paid 300 for it and then added $80.00 worth of Varsol. I'd let it go for 150.00, come get it full! No decision on the 72 yet...it will cost me than it's worth to move it but wife wants to keep it and I want the perfect dash out of it...I drove it for about 5 years and parked it 2 years ago so it's complete, some rust in floor pans otherwise not to bad......I'll keep you posted. Gary..when I get settled I'll get the clubs info and sign up! Thanks! Jim

Hi Folks, Long time reader, occasional poster here. I have a Z move upon me and thought I'd ask for you opinions. I wish I could say this is a long, planned out organized move but ... The situation is moving the family complete with 3 - Z's and 2 other vehicles from NW Houston to Corvallis Oregon. In Corvallis I'm hunting for a home to rent, Z storage, Z friends, and any info that may help. In Houston, I have a few parts and tool issues perhaps even a car to part with (72 240). Anyone know where I can dispose of 25 gallons of Varsol from my parts cleaning tank? Or anyone interested a parts cleaning tank? Time frame is out of Houston by 12/30. I'm here in Corvallis now house hunting! Cheers, Jim

Very true, they are easy to lose. The good thing is they are available in packs of 10 from MSA and probably others.

Wonderful time growing up in western Mass and southern Vermont. At age 22 I took a job that allowed me drive to and through the contiguous 48 states, most of them many times over. I loved every minute and have a bunch of favorite places and memories. Pacific NW, SoCal, Fla, MD, DC, Chicago, the Nat'l Parks man what a great country! After 8 years of travelling I ended up in another country....Houston, Texas

My Z's and I reside in Houston, Texas. I selected "other" because when this Vermont Yankee came here 20 years ago I found Texas was definitely an"other" place!