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Stop in on your way by Montreal...oh..wait... By the way, sounds like an awesome trip with you and your pa...make sure you bring some Obusform seat pads in case the seats in the Z aren't up to snuff...long, long drive otherwise... Cheers!

Hey Dave, Welcome aboard! You'll find plenty of help and advice on the board and from members. As Bravo said, use the search functionality on the board and the Z world is your oyster...

Hey a new Kiwi...welcome aboard...

A new garage...just moved 5 car garage...check A younger sister...'87 300ZX...check A new younger sister...'77 280Z just bought...check Maybe a car cover...maybe a decision resto vs. performance...maybe a new suspension...probably all of the above... Merry X-mas in Z land...

Try this: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/SEIC04D Not cheap, but does the trick...

Yeeehaaaa!!!! Post photos ASAP!!!! As for the questions (note that I'm not an expert, but learning): 1. No. Find rust. Eliminate rust. Rebuild if necessary. Don't drive in conditions that will lead to rust (I should have taken picture of my car when it was delivered by the transport company after a record snowstorm in Montreal). 2. Yes. I've only heard good things. That being said, not the most pressing priority. 3. No. Upgrade to 280Z alternator and upgrade your fuse box to accomodate. If you are going to run the bells and whistles, this is a priority. 4. Sure. Looks cool and is functional. 5. Maybe. HP gains are limited, so it is based on personal preference on tonality. From an appearance perspective, I sure like the ANSA mufflers that WingZr0 is selling...(maybe he'll give me a discount for the props...) 6. Yes. See # 3. Cheers,

Very nice work

Welcome to the board. Very nice car...

Welcome to the board. Interesting car.

I'm not so sure...the truck seems nice, but why put a plow on it?

Have a great drive... Unless I'm mistaken...the dogleg:

You said "fully restored". See if you can get photos of the restoration process. That should answer most of the questions. If you have any concerns based on those photos, post them here. You'll get plenty of help. BTW, nice looking car. A couple of things: There seems to be some crimping or irregularity along the wheel wells, I'd check into that. No cover on the air cleaner (do they have it?). The Fairlady badging is a little odd on a LHD IMO. Cheers,

Post photos when you get them.

Yeah, but assuming these aren't all trailer queens, would you really want 35+ year old rubber as a spare... Or is this just for show judging...

Buyer has a feedback score of 2466 99.9% positive...in Cable, Ohio...seems to like parting out Triumphs and other Brit-mobiles...maybe he's seen the light....

Hopefully the release hasn't snapped... Search the forum...dealing with hood release mechanisms is well documented in a variety of threads... Here is one: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21133

Zs-ondabrain makes a harness upgrade kit that you should use. I haven't used it myself (but will), but reviews are great. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20016

Glad that I'm a hockey player...actually bumped in to her once after a game in the family & friends area at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit (while she was dating Federov). She was with a friend who was, brace yourself, much hotter...

Hiya Chris... Welcome aboard! Another Canuck...Pretty soon we'll have more Canadian than US ownership of Z's...sweet...

She has a pretty sweet '75 that is still in her possession. She's fine.

Particularly those who own 280's...

Actually that wasn't the one... The actual story: "New York Yankees outfielder Dave Winfield was arrested on August 4, 1983 for killing a seagull with a baseball. Winfield had just finished his warmups in the 5th inning and threw a ball to the ballboy. The seagull was hit in the head and died. Some claimed that Winfield hit the bird on purpose, which prompted Yankees manager Billy Martin to quip, "They wouldn't say that if they'd seen the throws he'd been making all year. It's the first time he's hit the cutoff man." The charges were later dropped." A memorial is held every August 4th...Dave Winfield, that bastard...

It was sold to some guy in Canada...

Not sure on waiting... This is the time when a lot of people are looking at putting the vehicle away for the winter and prices are depressed. In the spring, demand for summer vehicles increases and prices on vehicles in decent working order will slide upwards. 1. Set your search criteria: - year(s)/model(s) - general condition/amount of work you are willing/able to do - willingness to ship 2. Set your budget 3. Just keep trolling the sites. There are some great deals to be had if you know specifically what you want (witness the link on California Z's). Cheers and good luck.

[quote=gregs240z;237096The reason is this: [Anyway.. flame suit on.... I have a soft spot for British cars.... 2 seater with decent power...above average handling... Am I describing a Lotus or a Z? No flaming here...nice ride...