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I think I too would be hard pressed to sell a car in such condition, so I understand about the conflict in selling. It's just that I have a friend that used his stuff as a validation of his worth or stature. Good guy and all that, just looked at things in a different manner.

Do any of you guys know the seller? Maybe this is his way of getting stroked!! He sits around saying "Everybody wants what I have and look what they're willing to pay".

dhoneycutt, What you are looking at is the "flow guide valve". If you have a haynes book look on page 66, Fig. 3.74. Don't ya just love this site?

Do you think he used an old-old picture of the engine bay? If I had a 300 engine in a car listed for sale I'd have that picture posted.

Ditto to the M for a "72". You have a different key for the doors than the ignition?

The only way the crossfire and the 240 are related is if there was some funny business going on in the parts bin. You know kissing cousins.

Hay Tanny, Didn't mean to step on any toes. It's just that at this point I'm seeing more $$$$ interest in the earlier Z's. The 73's will come about with time but I doubt they'll catch up with the earlier models simply due to the numbers avaliable. But who knows, only time will tell.

Are you including the hinges for the hood?

I run 93 to 95 octane in my 72. Chris is correct about the purpose of the lead. With the hardened valve seats, unleaded is no problem. I have heard that unleaded has an additive to protect engine parts as the lead did. There where a lot of cars on the road that where not designed for unleaded when it first appeared. Could be an urban legend!

To get the quality of car you are talking about is not going to be cheap. Plus you never really know the car until you own it. Can't always tell what you're getting. Why don't you spend the money on the car you know? Going from an 8.5 to a 10 will cost but at least you know what you have.

Are you the same guy that wanted to know about car color? I'd say the answer would be the same, it's your car. Do what makes you feel good about the car you drive. The only thing I would say contrary to that is : If the car is a 70, 71, or 72 try to make the install without compromising the orig. look of the dash,ie,don't cut it. Some day you might want it to be all orig. again. Good luck and have fun !!!

Mike, Was the car you saw a car slated for the US, or was it a car made for another country and made it's way here? I've never seen the foot rest before.

One problem these 5 speeds have is the retaining nut for 5th can loosen and back off. That would also cause the problem you're describing. I agree with kmack, it needs to be opened up before it crashes. Good luck.

Are you trying to be fully original? If not you can get oversized grommets, that are similar, at some hardware stores. I found what I needed at Ace Hardware. They have all kinds of hard to find stuff like that. Good luck !

The car is pictured in his gallery.

I have a two car garage which is under the same roof line as the rest of the house. I had an A/C vent installed to help with the moisture in the air. One wall has a work bench with storage under and cabnets over for some of my tools. Also have a rolling tool box for the rest.

Ok, truth be known, my '72' and my '90' both reside in the garage. My wife's 4Runner sits in the weather. I don't know of any smiling or winking between the cars, but I do know that I usually have an ear to ear when I'm in the 240. The 300 is my daily driver and a comfortable ride. My 240 hauls arse, makes a loud exhaust noise, and beats the wheels off the 300 in fun. They are referred to as the GOLD car and the RED car. I wouldn't trade either for a 350. Not knocking the 350's just love my cars.

Chris, Do you see dead people??

Ok !!!!??? So you guys have cars that talk to each other ??? Or do hear voices at other times?

Father's Day ?!!! Hummmm!! F-- is for the FAMILY that sleeps while I cook my own breakfast. A-- is for the AGE that I feel as I look at my 10 year old with his 30 year old sister. T-- is for the TIMES I have spent with my kids, t-ball, karate, dance class, etc. H-- is for the HUNDREDS of HOURS spent putting various toys together with instruction that a five year old can follow. I'm not FIVE. E-- is for the ENERGY that is sucked out of me on the week ends trying to keep up with my 10 year old. R--is for all the other REASONS I'm where I am and have the kids I have and loving it. Put them all together they spell a place to visit after I retire. I'll eat all their food. Leave the lights on in every room in their house. Stand in front of the frig. for hours trying to decide that there's nothing in there I want. Spoil my grand kids , have two already, and then leave. Any questions?

Check out the header of the home page.

I'm 51 and I have two Z's. One is champane (spelling?) and the other is "RED". How 18 is that? Paint it what ever makes YOU feel the best !!!!