DougN

Actually Mike, I've moved from Roswell and have an Atlanta address, (unicorporated DeKalb county now - not City of Atlanta) - so at least one of is can rightfully claim "Atlanta" as our location :classic:

I'd take my MGB on a 800 mile trip with no worries, and for a trip like that, I would not even haul along any spare parts. And Will, you forgot #4, those who got their cars sorted out, and drive them regularly, only performing regular maintenance and have no problems. I agree with Alan, in that British cars get a bad rap from all those "tinkerers" who don't really know what they are doing, so they mess up the car. Once you get them back to stock, maybe make a few proven improvements (i.e. Petronix ignition, spin on oil filter), they are extremely reliable, and will run forever with just regular maintenance. I trust my MGB to not leave me stranded just as much as I trust my 240Z.

You could try Goo Gone, it is a citris based cleaner that should take it off.

IIRC, there was a car that Eddie Radatz had restored a few years ago and the owner was looking to sell it last year. I beleive it was a '73, Silver with several mods to make it more driveable (like a 5 speed, etc), but not detract from the original look. Very nice car which needs nothing. I believe the price was in the $15K ~ $20K range - if you're interested, give Eddie a call at the shop - 770.926.6609 He may also have some much lower priced "project cars" around as well.

Are you set on a 69/70 production car, or are you open to any good 240Z? Also, what is your price range for a restored car if you want to go that route?

Here is Georgia you can have a YOM plate, but must have the state issued plate in your vehicle at all times. Plate must not match any currently registered plates, must be a real GA plate (not a replica) and in good condition. Nice thing is no fees or anything, just fill out form T-224 and take it to the DMV. They then associate your YOM plate with your state issued plate. Only bad news here is that the plate is supposed to be 1970 or before. However, my buddy got a 71 plate on his 71 Z without any problem. Other bad news is that after 1971 they stopped making new plates each year, as they went to stickers (on the 71 plate) for 72 - 75, made a new plate in 76 and then stickers again. Therefore, I have my 240ZED plate on my Z, but have a YOM plate on my MGB.

"Gentlemen do not motor about after dark." - Joseph Lucas

Looks like I got #14, in her confirmation email, Gayle also said: "Just in case you want to let folks know, special edition numbers still left are #16, #18 and #s 20 thru 45."

Excellent - thanks for the heads up, ordered mine just now! How do you know what number you got, did you order via phone instead on the site?

I'll have to agree with Arne and Randy here. I love my Z for top-up driving, and love my MGB for top-down driving. After I got all the DPO issues sorted on the B, it has performed flawlessly for years now. Once you get rid of all the hackjob DPO issues, a classic Brit car should run great without much additional effort required! And the real reason the Brits drink their beer at cellar temp (about 52 degrees) is because it actually tastes good, unlike certian domestic mass-produced swill that has to be ice cold so you don't have to see how bad it really tastes :classic:

Interestingly, when I put my Avatar photo up in 2005, someone on the site's photo approval list edited the plate (so you cannot read it) during the approval process :classic:

I can get them from my local Z-car mechanic for $25 each (they would need to be polished out/refinished), but typically I have seen them sell for $50 each fwiw. Others may know more... :classic:

Sounds about right. If you want to see a higher pressure reading on your guage, you can replace your sender with one from a roadster, as those will give you a higher reading on your guage. As long as the guage is not at zero, you are fine.

Another Yellow Z! Looks like you're making good progress, lots of information here on the forum on just about any subject. Welcome and good luck with your project!

My experience with fender mirrors (when I lived in Japan for two years) was that when adjusted properly, they worked much better, as they elimated the blind spots you have with door mirrors, and you did not have to turn your head to look at them. In fact, you would notice any cars coming up beside you with you peripheral vision. Actually I am surprised the safety nannies never got the US to switch to them. Personally, I am glad because while I think they work much better, I don't like the look at all (no offense to those that do).

I know the owner and car as well, and can support Bob's statements. The interesting part is that this is the car he is selling from the collection, as nice as it is, the rest of them he is keeping are even nicer! I've told the owner a few times he should open a museum!

I'd take one for my '73!

+1 Will's suggestion - clean and clearcoat.

Looks like quality work, I really like the color. Unfortunately I am really not keen on the chrome bits on the hood, ruins the lines of the hood and makes the car look "cheap" or "pimped". Not sure on the buldge on the trunk/rear deck area, like others, I think it may look better to have it flatter like other Z convertibles that have been done - but without seeing it in person, or at least a direct side-on shot with the top up and down, hard to tell.

Congrats on your LBC! Having a topless car for fun as well as a 240Z is about as good as it can get! As for the TR5/TR6, in broad terms, first there was the TR4 (with a 4 cylinder), then the TR4a (TR4 with a 6 cylinder and IIRC the independent rear suspension) which was the export version of the TR5 (which looks the same except for badging), but then the TR6 replaced both in the US and abroad.

Congrats on finally getting your baby home! :classic:

Welcome! I think you got the better end of the deal, as your friend will discover when it comes time to pay for Porsche work or parts! Makes the Z look like a real bargin! :classic:

Quick question -- where did you guys get the rubber seals for that early air cleaner box? I have one as well, but need to get the rubber seals for it.

Yes, Eddie Radatz is still in business and open. :classic:

Good idea, they could set up a PayPal account to accept $$$, and you could donate to have your name and Z car (or other Datsun) VIN # put on a tile or something used in the building. Generates $$ as well as records the ownership of the vehicles! Would be kind of neat to go there are see all those names and VIN's on the floor tiles as you walk around the museum. Provides a reason to go visit and take your photo on "your" floor tile as well, which can help generate more $$$ in entry fees.