Finally taking time to introduce my Z - long story

[het976]

The MGB is a 1979...with zero rust (CA car). If I finish it, I will do either the Sebring kit, chrome bumpers or some other form of no-bumpers. She is really nice, but I also have a 68 311 Roadster, so I don't really need another convertible.

[AggieZ]

Great story! If I found my original '71 240Z, I would buy it in a heart beat.

I should have NEVER sold it.

A canoe on top! I would have stopped believing your story if not for that detail. OMG... thats gotta be memory you just wont ever forget.

[het976]

It's all true...In the words of Jimmy Buffett..."I made up a few things and there's some I forgot"... Some details may have been left out in case my sons ever read this.

But really it is even worse...The straw that broke it's back was that the canoe was stuffed full too, literally to the gunnels. If not for that, I think we could have gotten away with it. I used to haul the canoe everywhere with just a foam pad and some rope. In fact it was that trip that got me to buy the ski boat, everyone else had them and I only had that stinking canoe (later traded the canoe for a Honda 125 Elsinore).

[DougN]

The MGB is a 1979...with zero rust (CA car). If I finish it, I will do either the Sebring kit, chrome bumpers or some other form of no-bumpers. She is really nice, but I also have a 68 311 Roadster, so I don't really need another convertible.

IIRC, Moss has a nice conversion kit to convert from rubber to chrome bumpers. A set of chrome bumper car springs and you're all set! Of course, the Sebring kit also looks very nice! You can always keep the B for your kids or let the wife drive it, that way they won't be bugging you to drive the Z :classic:

[het976]

The only problem with the Moss kit is $$$$. I may finish it and sell it or I may just sell it as is. I like the B well enough, but my other half has adopted a "real" Fairlady. We have 1968 Datsun 1600 roadster with a Toyota 1800RG (twin cam 2 liter with dual Solex carbs - Good for about 165 HP in the car) engine and 5 speed. She is a little diamond in the rough, rust free and runs and drives really great, just needs some detail. Next up on the project block as soon as the Z is done.

[a7dz]

Some things just work out I have only owned one. Still own it a few years later. I will be at the Canby Nissan show in June with my 70. Keep watching this board for more details.

[Zak's Z]

Hey what are the odds of finding your old Z again!? Thats a great story, hold on to her now! Keep us posted on your progress.

[het976]

a7dz...I am planning for Canby, that is the goal...to have Z done and the Roadster presentable. Looking forward to seeing yours there. I have to say, I would not be nearly as far along with out this site. The Honda heater and wiper upgrades as well as the dash restore all came from this site. A lot of smart and creative folks here. I hope to be able to contribute something back.

[al'z]

Can anyone direct me to the Honda heater/wiper improvements? PM would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

al

[het976]

Hi Al,

Just do a search and you will find them. They are out there and they are easy and they work. Good luck.