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Say hello to the doctor for me, and it appears he's started a saline IV for the patient (carb).

The shopping list will evolve as I work on it obviously. I'm already resigned to the fact that in probably going to have to replace everything brake and suspension related. I want to get it started before I worry about what comes next though.

Buy some low pressure hose and fill a gerry can with gas. Run to the fuel pump in and return line. You can pick these off at the tank in/out. You'll have to do a short run with the can strapped in the back deck but it will be a quick test to save a lot of headache.

I spent a bunch of time taking optional stuff off that my previous owner had put on. So on my list... I guess I forgot about that one so I added it to my list of SOP. Stuff will be out of place. Stuff will be missing. Stuff will be wired wrong. Stuff will be put on backwards. Stuff will be leaking because it's too loose or too tight or because it's standard thread when it should have been metric. Stuff will have been modified and/or added that wasn't done right or are just things that you don't want or need.

Thank you Jim for another very enjoyable outing with the Z'z! The weather was warm in stark contrast to the sweltering temps and humidity in Memphis. A very nice drive over to the show--- For a moment we thought Cliff had shown up in his non-Datsun entry----a Duster! We thought sure it would win this coveted one of a kind trophy for it's meticulous attention to detail. Alas, it was not Cliff's entry but an Arkie cousin's prized piece of Detroit history. Jim S. explaining the transition of 240z to 280z to one of many respectful, very complimentary participants for the only 2 Japanese sports car entries at the event. We were totally surrounded by American ground pounding muscle and a century of Big Three production. A few more photos--- A 100 point '55 Ford Fairlane that was a big winner--- Suicide doors anyone?--- Early times--- Fast times--- "Too much time on my hands"--- Good times for sure Jim!!--- That's All Folks! Zup

Solid looking rocker panels and rear quarters/wheel arches. It appears that Zs rust less when totally submerged. Note to Self: Park the '71 in pool tonight. Dennis

When I was messing with my sockets a couple days ago, one of them was so rusty that I felt I couldn't do an adequate job cleaning it up while it was all assembled, so I started pushing and pulling the socket apart. I think I was even able to push the metal tube portion up out of the plastic holder. Point is, I think you might be able to reuse your original plastic housing portion and just replace the metal interior section with a new one. That might be another option if we can't find a suitable mechanical replacement? Same fit into the tail lamp housing as before, but new metal where the bulb inserts?

Absolute fantastic find you have done. Im going throgh the same thing as i found a -72 2 owner car a week ago. Its a great feeling when you roll them out of their storage for the first time. Good luck. Here's my find:http://www.garaget.org/?car=376681