nwcubsman

Please let me intorduce myself. I'm Bryan, married father of two who are becoming adults very quickly. My son started driving (my '94 Ranger 4x4 super cab - great vehicle, was my wifes driver) and has laid claim to it as his own. He has given it some character (read dents and scratches) and so it just didn't feel like ours anymore. So, I started looking for a driver that I could fix up and work on. Having not grown up a wrench twister (only enough to keep transportation driving), I am looking forward to learning all I can. I have an '84 MBZ SL and parts are so expensive it really takes the fun out of it. So, I was thinking vintage mustang or ? and my dear wife said that would be cool, but her 1st choice would be a 240Z. I travel for business so I have kept my eyes open for quite awhile. I remembered seeing a '73 in Spokane, WA about 8-9 months ago. It was really clean and sharp. I called the owner to see if he still had it and he said he did, and he was badly needing some cash for the taxman. So I grabbed a buddy and he drove me the 350 miles to check it out again. All it cost me was a room a couple rounds of golf and some food. Not bad considering he took off work to go. Well it had been stored about 20 of its years as the story goes. 53000 original miles. It had been given a shot of paint, but no rust to be found and it all works. Very clean in and out. Needless to say I parted with some greenbacks and drove it home. Well my wrenching begins right off the bat. Speedo cable broke half way home. Still has the flat top carbs. I have been reading as much of your threads as I can. I have a line on the carbs off a '70Z here close to home. I have some struts and springs on their way. Speedo cable is due any day. I am trying to decide the route to electronic ignition. There is so much conflicting info out there!! :stupid: Headers while the carbs are being installed? If there is anyone out there in the Portland area that would like to help me install carbs and de-smog my baby, I'd appreciate hearing from you. I'd like to have it ready for the June Z event in Canby, OR. Looking forward to the camaraderie and experience you folks have to share. I have to say I am very impressed with the knowledge I am reading and the willingness you have to help us save these cars for the future. Hats off to you all. Well thats the nickle version. Glad to be on board!!! Bryan

Bob, Excellent article. My initial examination has shown 2 proble areas myself. After tackling these I'll move on to eliminate any others you have mentioned. Keep up the good work, I appreciate it.