2ManyZs

We really didn't need to know that Rick. My brother is involved in a web-site called of all things Bombs-away.com so I sent this one to him and asked him if it was one of their members.:stupid:

Looks like I wasn't the only one to get that one. Glad I won't be there when he says "Bombs Away!"ROFL :devious:

You're right, all those girls would be more than I could handle at once. But one at a time would be no problem to a SINGLE man! :cross-eye

Pretty sure I saw this on another web-site. I'm fairly sure it's a Japanese model car, so the clear front lenses and mesh grill are probably stock. The Fairlady's all had the mesh grill and clear front signal lenses as did the 432's. Only thing that makes me wonder is the side mirrors, which would more than likely have been on the fenders. Hmm, maybe an import into Japan?

Before you change the mixture, check out your plugs. After running it for a while, try to shut if off without too much idling time to get a good reading on the plugs. It may be the paint on the header is what is causing them to turn the white-ish color, some header paints aren't what they claim to be and burn off easily. I've seen them anywhere from dark gray to brown to snow white the first 4-6 inches of the tubes, all because the so-called black header paint was garbage. If your plugs don't indicate a lean condition, you'll either have to live with it, or take the header back off, sandblast it, and try another header coating. No sense in jumping the gun and changing anything till you know for sure what is causing the problem. :cross-eye

If you mean the front air dam, it looks like a common urethane air dam, most any Z parts supplier has one like it. This one looks a little different in that most have brake cooling ducts, while this one is solid. Also available in fiberglass, but they don't stand up well to curbs as well as the urethane.

Personally, I don't want kids, but they better love my dog or they are history.:stupid: :cheeky: I'd "settle" for the one on the far right. You guys can fight over the "scraps".:cross-eye

They would have to supply a huge pile of cash and even more beautiful women to make me buy one. Call it an incentive!:devious: Let's see, with me in the pic you would have the Good(me), the Bad(hopefully at least one of the girls), and the Ugly. :stupid:

As far as mechanicals go, there won't be much difference at all. Transmission is a bit different (different shifter), slight variations in the carbs, manifolds and linkages, but for the most part they are alike enough to get by. Biggest difference would be in the electrical, many of the wiring harnesses are not compatible between the years, however the basic wiring should be quite similar. An FSM is better than some of the other manuals out there, so even if it isn't for the correct year, it's still better than a Chiltons manual!

Easy now, you better go back and read the fine print! Bet you didn't even notice the print did you? :cross-eye

Yikes, what a slap in the face that was.

Looks like Spiderman has been watching far too much of Richard Simmons doesn't it??? About those lights. It wasn't long ago when there were plenty of them to go around. You could buy them for about 69 each, now all of a sudden they are in excess of 250 each. Same goes for the clear front signal lenses, were 30 each, now reaching 75 each. Should have stocked up on a couple sets years ago huh??? Now when I want a set I don't want to spend the money. Goes without saying, hindsight is a PITA guys. Maybe someone someday will find a supplier that is willing to make them, until then it put out the cash or go home empty handed. It's like this with all the collectors cars, not just Z's. Why do you think their are so many people that go to Carlisle, PA to the shows with tractor trailers full of old used parts? Because someone is looking to pay a handsome fee to get what they need. It just took longer to hit the Z market, that's all.

Have you thought about Summit Racing? I think the Chevy style radiators will work without too much trouble. You may have to fab up or go to the local Napa store to find hoses with the right bends in them though. I think they are close to the same size, might want to look at HybridZ.com and see what some of those guys might be using in their V-8 conversions. Might find a few more opinions on what will work.

But one date with her couldn't hurt, could it???:devious:

Well, the hood is definately from a 77-78 280. Air dam looks to be one of the common urethane dams you can get from most any Z parts supplier, but the turn signals are a custom piece, definately not the originals. Looks like 15 or 16 inch Panasports. Road lights look like driving light off a 4x4 or maybe they are off road lights to begin with(?).

:stupid: Darnit, forgot about that Silvia coupe. Here I was just looking at one on Ebay not too long ago and forgot all about it. Oh well, can't get them all right.

Depending on how serious you are about the tunes, how about just hooking the stock radio up to some good aftermarket speakers? The stock speakers left a lot to be desired. You could mount them in small boxes behind the seats or anywhere you wouldn't have to hack up the panels in the car. This would be the cheapest and easiest alternative for the time being, then if you decide you want to upgrade to a hidden system like the one posted (which I have heard a lot of good stories about) you already have better speakers already in the car.

How about a Roadster?