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Victor, Are you some where near Jessica St. near that little park off division? I work on some projects up there where you can see the 2 and Eagle Rock Blvd. The Pasadena shop it is . No use going anywhere else if they're specialist. Love to go to breakfast and a drive. Only problem is that I don't have a Z. I am hoping soon. We just had a baby 6 weeks ago. Time is a little tight. There's no reason why we can't sit down and have some food and a beer sometimes and meet some of the local members. The reason why I want the 240 is that when my little boy's old enough, we can work on the Z together and if he's a good he can keep the car. If the Z's that much fun, I might keep it for myself. Next time you guys go for a drive, can I tag along with my old beat up and way under powered Miata? I'll try to PM you my phone #. Jeff

Hey Victor, Thanks for the quick reply. Tallk about beign in the hood. I am in Mt Washington. I am down the hill a little bit from that little school on top of the hill. Where about are you? I have seen that Nissan shop on the corner of Ave. 50 and San Rafel Drive. What do you think of them? who's that in Pasadena? Jeff

Hello, Not yet a Z owner. Looking at a 240 that sat in a garage for 10 years but need a local mechanic to help with a few things. I am in the northern part of Los Angeles, Pasadena, or Glendale. Thanks. I am not sure if this is the right place to post this? Jeff

If I can get to all the rubber hoses then I like to get them change. You can access all of them from up top? The engine bay is wild open unlike a modern car? What do you think of the ones at places like Pep Boys? Are they good for the long haul or they are a Piece of junk? I notices the Konis on your car. Are they adjustable? Tokicos are great. I have the adjustable ones on the Miata, and I can hang with some of the big kids in the canyons. So, what's the stock susp. set up like in the back? Stock sway bars are Good? I'll mess around in here a bit and try to find the member's gallery. V12, 70 mph at 2400rpm isn't bad at all. Is the 240 the same gear ratio? So, these early Zs are geared a bit high. Do you have to get the revs up to get any power? In my Miata, I wouldn't see any power until it is doing 3500-4000rpm, and that only 100 or so HP at the crank. Jeff

Thanks guys for the quick reply. I'll see the owner this weekend and check out the things mention above. BTW I am in Los Angeles. Steve I know all about the time and effort thing in the past 5 weeks. This little guy can suck up your time like nothing else. By the time this is running well, this will his car and his problem. At least we'll spend time doing it. I am hoping to get this Z started and get it to a local wrench so I can at least get the mechanical stuff taken care of so this I can drive it. I like to replace the old fuel lines. It can be a fire hazard. How much of it is metal and how much rubber? I like the light weigh cars with OK Hp. 150 on an 2200 lbs or so car isn't bad at all. I don't need a 300 hp v8. Can't stop the damn thing. No fun. I might sell my early Miata so I can play with the Z. How do these Zs handle compare to the Miata or other small sports cars? Coil overs and struts? Good handle is important. I like throw em' around a bit. With the 4 speed at 70mph, what's the rpm? I am planning to use this car at least 3-maybe 4 times a week. I suppose A/C is out of the question. The So Cal summer can be a handful. After looking through some pics here, why are some of the cars bumperless? Is it for weight saving or looks? Is there someplace in this fourm that I can go to find a local wrench. About a year ago, the mechanic that I mention earlier tried to sell me a 260 with a 280 motor and suspension, and fresh paint for a little over 6k. Since I don't know about these cars much, I let it pass. Did I let a good deal go? Thanks again. Hey Gogriz, I don't know much about what's on that car beside the Susp. Tech. stuff, will you share a pic of your car? Sounds like a real nice Z. Love to see it. Jeff

Might need you guys to give me a hand on this one. I am not an owner yet. Have always like the early 240s. Came across a So Cal car that's been sitting in a garage for a long time. Seems to be original. The owner wants a few hundred bucks for it. I don't know much about them other then they are a blast to drive. I have been digging through out the net trying to find info on them for the last day. Time isn't on my side. We just had a 5 week old baby, and man, that's taking lot of time. So much for surfing the net. Glad I found this place (did a little seraching) and hoping something can help with a few quick questions. So, here it is: No one know what year the car is. I don't. Only look under the cover for 30 second. Too much carp was on the car. I think it has metal bumpers. She claims no accidents. she looks honest. I am worry about the gas tank, lines and the old goo thats going to gum up the carbs. Should I pour some gas into the carb and try and start it? do I need to drop the tank and get rid of the bad gas now? 72 and on have 5 speed? How's the 4 speed trans? Am I going to be in the 4krpm range doing 70mph? That might drive me nuts if driven for a long time. How much horse power do these cars have? That is not too important to me right now. Just want to get in idea so that I have something to go by. I understand that are only a little over 2200lbs woth something like 280 hp? Talk to a local Z car wrench, and he trys to sell me a 280 motor and suspension already. Not much help, but a real business man. That's OK. Anything else I should look for? Am I being crazy and will be spending big money into the Z pit. I read about the rust spots near the wheel wells. I will be thankful for any help you guys can through my way. I got to move on this, she's cleaning out the garage and getting ready to sell the house. I have 3 days to decide. It will a cool proj. to work on with my boy when he get a little older. Damn, wife's calling, I gotta go wipe up poop. Thanks in advance. Jeff