rdefabri
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I found one! It's similar to the '72 - I found it on a 510 site...I am mocking mine up now, will post when finished.
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So no one has a repro '72 window sticker?
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Hemmings sport and exotic show @ Saratoga auto museum, Sat, Aug 8
rdefabri replied to tomwas's topic in United States
Too bad my '67 Honda isn't roadworthy (yet)... -
Any skilled 240z people around NJ at all?
rdefabri replied to aceofspades's topic in Open Discussions
I am ok with it. I've sent photos, but we can take more when I get back from vacation. -
Alright, let me throw the poor guy a small lifeline. Here's a "teaser" shot. So I won't steal his thunder, this is all you'll get, but at least we know the car isn't "vaporware"
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Is it wrong for me to post the pics I have of the car? I have pics from a show my car was in...seeing that Rick's camera isn't working properly and all
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It is actually a nice car - Burgundy with a hot Rebello stroker. Rick literally lives like a block away from me. He owns 3 different Z's at the moment, but I think he must have forgotten to post the pic! (That or it's his black Z...which may have just rusted away in this shot...ok, bad joke - sorry Rick!)
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Yes, I am on the up and up! Ace and I have been speaking. I've always had a criteria that someone that will care for this car should be the buyer - he seems genuinely interested, and I hope we can make the deal. It's time for my car to go to a different care taker, as I have other projects. On another note - does anyone know of a car hauler that could take the car to Chicago for a reasonable amount? I've used McNutt in the past, they were great. Logistically, it's hard to get someone from Chicago to NJ and back again Edit - we spoke and he's able to get to Philly for less than $120!!! Problem is still getting to my place, etc, but we're trying to work it out.
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Out of curiosity - what is the charge for the service? Why not purchase a remanufactured or used head?
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Disagree with most of you here - just saw a Cube, and it's a damn good looking car. It's odd, yes, but really eye-catching and nice. I'd take it over a Prius or other bland hybrid for sure. What really sets it apart is the detail - the curves of the windows and the wraparound tailgate. There was some real thought to the design and it's way nicer than the Scion, et al. BTW - I own a Jag E-Type and my wife won the "picture with a Z" contest, so I think I have a decent eye All kidding aside - beauty is in the eye of the beholder - I for one like the Cube!
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My front end is solid - mostly all new parts. However, I have larger tires on aftermarket rims, and I get the "groove" feeling all the time. I have a front air dam too, car seems a little better at higher speeds, fights me at lower speeds. I chalked it up to the tires, as many here have noted. The comments here only reaffirm my suspicions.
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Great stories! Foose sounds like a great guy, I always thought highly of his work and his treatment of others. I've had my Z in general car shows and I've always gotten a strong crowd. It's amazing how many people have a memory of them. I had a guy that owns 2 Ferraris (67 330 and a 360CS), a fully restored '67 Vette, and a historic Indy Car show up at my house (in his Ford GT) to look at my Z. It was quite interesting how much he liked my car - I would have traded him on the spot!!
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Probably everything on this thread Seriously, I have the Jag E-type already, I love the Alfa Giulia (my daughter's name too), and my Dad (now my brother) owns the '61 Vette. The thing I want most is a Ferrari 3xx series. My preference would be either a 328 or a 360, but I would certainly love an early 308 GTB with carbs ('76 - '79). I have kicked around selling my 240 for one of those...
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Were there many people that came up to the car to look at it? Did you win anything? Looks like a fantastic time - that would be a dream to own a car like that and have it on the lawn with all those classics!
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I turned 40 in October. This is my second Z, I owned a '76 280Z back in 1986, which I drove for 3 years until I was a sophomore in college. It was a great car, and I had 3 other friends that all had similar cars (2 '77s and a '78 in my group). I was in the market for a Jag E-Type about 5 years ago, but kept losing out to higher bidders. So I decided a Z would be a fun toy, and purchased my current car. I also ended up with the E-Type, but the Z gets much more attention!
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I've got a similar set up in my car (4.11 R180, ZX 5-spd)...sucks for highway driving, but I can light up the rears pretty easy
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Another Jersey guy here, but Jersey Shore - not particularly close, but not terribly far either
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Pretty much the same rear as in my '66 E-Type.
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It's like a CNC machine with the scanner piece built in. I don't know why you wouldn't make that part out of a billet, but perhaps for authenticity or something...
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One to many irons just about to drive me crazy
rdefabri replied to onuthin's topic in Open Discussions
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Don't necessarily assume ring bypass. It's certainly possible, but these cars are prone to head and / or head gaskets needing replacement. I'd start there and work "down". Do you see any visible oil weeping from the seal between head and block?
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As Arne pointed out, those hubcaps were available on base 280ZX's. My brother's '79 had those very same 'caps. I will be getting 280Z rims from a '77, not alloys from a ZX. These will take the hubcaps, but as Arne mentioned, the date code is mildly problematic. However, there are no immediate plans to win a Gold Medallion, so these will work fine for the time being.
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They're done - posted on a different board I post to.
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Right - the plan is to put the teardrop hubcaps on. No plans to have my car a concours car. However, I do want to appear as original. One day, I'll get the proper rims - given the price of these, it's a no brainer.
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I didn't realize they had a date code. That being said, my preference would be rims off of a '72, but given that these '77 rims are free, I'll take 'em.
