Gp4VioletGTS Posted February 23, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 23, 2011 Hello My name is Ken Burt and yes I have worked on Zs for a long time. At my own shop and Datsun/nissan dealers. I currently work with Vinnie Bedini at Preformance Specialties in New Milford, CT USA. I have owned many Zs. now I am down to 2 Zs and a 2000. I also have three rally cars: 1600sss, Gp4 Violet GTS and a GpB 240RS. I would like to build a proper Rally Z and I would like any help in getting the right parts. I am looking forward to getting to know many of you.Ken Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted February 23, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 23, 2011 Hi Ken:Great to see you here. I too have owned, worked on and raced Z's for 40 years. Love them as much today as the first day I saw them. Had the pleasure of seeing Vinnie year before last at a CZCC Car Show. Back in the 70's our local Z Car Club {Clearwater Z Car Club} would always meet up with Bob Sharp and his crew at Daytona.I'd love to see some pictures of your rally cars. I restored the 240Z that Peter Brock ran in the 73 Baja 1000 and 500. I'm sure that by todays standards the suspension is quite "old school", but it's a really neat car to drive even today.FWIW,Carl B. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/#findComment-347004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted February 23, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 23, 2011 Ken, are you interested in racing the car, or just building it as a tribute? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/#findComment-347019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z train Posted February 23, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 23, 2011 Ken-do you remember a Z shop in the South Windsor/E-Htfd area run by a guy in the late 70's early 80's.Tall,bald, Polish guy. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/#findComment-347020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gp4VioletGTS Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted February 23, 2011 DaveI plan on driving the Z in historic rally. Only if there was a true Hictoric class and or a true seires in the US.Ken Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/#findComment-347022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gp4VioletGTS Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted February 23, 2011 That time frame I was on Long Island. The only time I went to CT. was to go to Bob Sharp or the CONN Classic Rally. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/#findComment-347023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy & Rick Posted February 23, 2011 Share #7 Posted February 23, 2011 Hello My name is Ken Burt and yes I have worked on Zs for a long time. At my own shop and Datsun/nissan dealers. I currently work with Vinnie Bedini at Preformance Specialties in New Milford, CT USA.I am looking forward to getting to know many of you.KenHi, Ken, now we get to converse on the website as well as in person!I'll be seeing you at the shop since Vinnie is my main man; and as thefinances permit, I'll help to keep both of you in a job.I'll be up to see you and Vinnie when I can get out of the snowdrifts!All Z Best,............................Kathy & Rick Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/#findComment-347024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gp4VioletGTS Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted February 23, 2011 Carl Vinnie has spoke of you and your car. I would love to someday (someway) to drive the BRE Baja Z. Druing ther 60s and 70s my grand parents lived in Ridge Manor Fla (rt. 50and rt.301) This is a nice part of Fla it is not so flat it has hills. I Will get so pictures up on line when I get the time. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/#findComment-347025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted February 23, 2011 Share #9 Posted February 23, 2011 I knew there was a hill in Florida somewhere. Up here in the NE there are a lot of rumors about Floridians, and over the hill? I never knew what hills they were referring to. There are a few rally's that run through the US but I suppose none of them would have a vintage class? I spectated a few rally's here in upstate NY, and the one out in PA pretty recently. I think I even remember seeing an S30 run in one of them. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/#findComment-347026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
venus Posted February 25, 2011 Share #10 Posted February 25, 2011 Cool! Love to see some pix! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/#findComment-347313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinfish Posted February 26, 2011 Share #11 Posted February 26, 2011 Ken,Welcome to the site .....lotsa great info here.Small world ..... I am also originally from Long Island but been in south Florida since the mid 60's. Love the warm climate all year round.An old girlfriend now lives in New Milford ....... Reservoir Road ...... believe with her huisband. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/#findComment-347320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-spec Posted February 27, 2011 Share #12 Posted February 27, 2011 Hello My name is Ken Burt and yes I have worked on Zs for a long time. At my own shop and Datsun/nissan dealers. I currently work with Vinnie Bedini at Preformance Specialties in New Milford, CT USA. I have owned many Zs. now I am down to 2 Zs and a 2000. I also have three rally cars: 1600sss, Gp4 Violet GTS and a GpB 240RS. I would like to build a proper Rally Z and I would like any help in getting the right parts. I am looking forward to getting to know many of you.KenHello Ken , I build a few 240z rally cars and we have a lot of expiriece with them , maybe i can help you with advice to use the right parts . Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38672-working-on-zs-for-40-years/#findComment-347533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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