cremmenga

If it were me I would drain all of the gas out of the tank and put some new high octane in it before trying to start it, as well as a new fuel filter. And just from experience you will prob have to bleed the clutch as well. both of my z's need that. I went to get them both out of quansets they had been sitting for a few years and there was virtually no resistance when I depressed the clutch. Also look for mouse nests in the air cleaners and carbs before trying to start it!! funny story!!!

The first thing that I would do is look for rust. I'll post a site that tells you all the places to look!! Take a pretty hefty magnet along and a soft cloth to put around the magnet so you dont scratch the paint and run it over teh fenders and everywhere else to see if it has alot of bondo. And of coarse look and listen to the engine. Feel how it runs, any weird vibrations from the motor, tranny, etc. listen for things rubbing or hitting when taking a corner or on the brakes. Look to see if it smokes when you get on it alittle. But most of all I'd say rust look to see how bad it is rusted, all z's have rust even if you can't see any!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trust me look in my gallery if you don't think i know about rust!!!!!! Make sure and look under the car for it, in the wheel wells, front frame rails, everywhere basicly. Read this whole page it will help you!! Good luck. http://zhome.com/Classic/CommonZRust/RustPrevention240Z.htm

I have a set I would let go for $200 plus shipping. I also have the air filter cover, etc. pm me if anyone wants them!

I hate 442's but maybe i'll make a drive to go see it since i'm so close.

I love it, your making me want to just forget about the other stuff i was going to do first and just send mine in for paint!!! anyway looks great!!

so does that mean i can run an 18"x 8"??? and get away with it after I lower my car a bit??

240zx, you are running 8 & 9 inch wide rims?? is that on a 240z or 240zx. I would like to run wider tires that what a 7" rim would give if possible. Do you think i could go with say 18" x 8" it probably close to =40 offset rims?? on my 72' 240z???

Ha I'm a new school kinda guy myself! I have asked many a people about this question. I am putting 17x7" chrome rims on my z and motorsport sells a strong billet adapter that will work. Tell them your rim is a 17x7 with a 40+ offset just like the Konig "hurry" wheels http://www.zcarparts.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=25-1058&Category_Code=WWC19 They will tell you what adapter they use for that rim and it should be the same for yours if that is the size you are going with. I called awhile back and I think he said the adapters were $58 apeice or close to that, so that is pretty damn cheap!!! The phone number is (800) 633-6331 , just explain to them what you are doing and they will get you set right up!!

All I have to say is finish it!! Repair it, be the guy to save that car from being crushed! Its not that bad look and my gallery min was much worse, i bought every new panel plus had to make my own on some. it will be worth it in the end!!!!!!!! and here is the links to mull's vids, I watch them over and over and over and over and over and over and over. http://www.voodoo-people.com/~daz/mull/wmv/ hell i even learned to lead bc of these videos!!!! SAVE THE CAR FROM THE JUNKYARD!!!

Dude I know i dont' have to tell you this but, id try to find a car lift just so it doesn't fall on you!! ahh feel much better now. just had to say it!! don't want anything to happen to a fellow zer!!

Huge news in the car world today!! My Kirkey road racing seat just arrived!! I freakin love it!! it feels so nice and fits tight!! LOVE IT!! Definately recommend it!!! Anyway my z comes home from its long stay at the body shop, she is all smoothed up and, getting front frame rails in her today, and some parts bead blasted!!! I posted some of the older pics yesterday in my gallery. http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=19937

I'll bead blast mine and sell them for $300!! I have 2 of them sitting around and a bead blaster!! hell ya!! i'm in!