new to z's from Kansas

[sblake01]

The zx block has flat top pistons and the head has value.

Only the 81-83 ZX non turbo had flat top pistons. I know his car falls in that catagory but for clarification that not all ZXs had flat top pistons, the 79-80 had the N42 block/N47 head combo with dished pistons, and the 81-83 n/a had the F54/P79 combo with flat top pistons. The only ZX after 80 with dished pistons was the turbo, F54/P90 or P90A.

[krivman65]

Bonzi-

Yes, this is the only 4 year Restoration program in the U.S.. And actually, we send a car to Barrett-Jackson every year. This year we sold a '56 T-bird and it ended up selling to Tony Stewart I believe... Yes, Jay Leno does help. He is on the board of directors for the school because of the program. We don't see or hear from him much, but he said once he retires, he will probably be around more often. As for the show, you can pre-register or just pay at the gate. It doesn't matter.

--Chad

[Bonzi Lon]

Just let me know when and what the cost is as I may have a few of us that may caravan up there.

Bonzi Lon

[bigoak]

Chad,

Welcome to the board and the world of Z's. Your experience with the first car is not uncommon. My first Z purchase was advertised as only needing brake lines. Once we got the car up on a hoist, we found out with mild pressure you could put your fingers right through the rear of the unibody (behind the seats). Luckily the seller was a stand-up guy and took the car back.

Since then I've added 3 and plan for more. Have fun with the resto!

[krivman65]

Ok Bonzi I will let you know as soon as I hear anything!

--Chad

[krivman65]

Thanks Bigoak! I will definitely have fun with this project! It will be the first non-American project I've had...

[krivman65]

Hey everybody, here is the '75! I just picked it up yesterday. It's not pretty, but it is solid other than a few holes in the rockers and doglegs.

--Chad

[EScanlon]

Chad;

Be sure to examine those rocker panels and rear doglegs with a fine magnifying glass.

If the cancer showing on the left rocker panel is any indication, this may be the straw that could break that car's back.

The front fender lowers are typical, but may be hiding trouble in the front part of the rocker panel on both sides.

Remove the inner vinyl and look through to the exterior sheet metal of the rocker through the reinforcing holes.

2¢

Enrique

[JonnyRock]

A number of 240 owners would also be interested in the Alternator off of your 81. I just picked one up myself for my stereo system/headlight upgrade.

Welcome Chad!

[krivman65]

ok, thanks Enrique. I know that both rockers are not pretty, but when comparing this car to my '81, I know that the floors and the frame rails beneath the floors are solid. This should mean that the '75 is in better structural shape than the '81, right???

--Chad

[krivman65]

Thanks Jon, I guess my alternator is up for sale!

[jjantz]

Hi Chad,

Assume you're an Auto Rat at MC, as was I back in 96-97. I know Scott, Patrick, Nick and some of the guys, my 62 Vette chassis is coming to you guys this week or next. Motor, tranny and rear axle assy are already there somewhere. I'll try to bring my 75 by sometime soon when checking on Vette project. I do have factory service manual you can copy sometime if you want. Catch you soon. Regards, Jon