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It was my turn to take a drive to enjoy the leaves. I'm working on getting this road included on one of the drives for ZCON 2018.

Here's us last Saturday at the site of the best bacon cheeseburger in Arkansas----1/2 lb. of goodness after a spirited run through the Ozarks. Wish you were here!! Left to Right-----Jim Smirlies, Kent Yount, Zup, Scott McElroy

So far, here's what's been done. Fuel system clean up, which was drain the 2 or 3 litres of that lovely smelly 26 year old fuel left in the tank, blow out the fuel lines (nothing there), change the fuel pump, clean up the SU's a bit, new fuel filter. Add battery, clean up primary electrical supply and grounds. Put 15 litres of fresh hi-test in tank. Change wires and plugs. Sand down arced points, replace coil. Change oil and anti freeze (which was still clean and good to -20F). Turn key. Fight to get pump primed (cheap can style pump, crap) Start car. (Chokes work just fine). Warm up. Good oil pressure, temp stable. Replace clutch hydraulics. Clutch works fine on first try. Rear wheels are stuck on rusty drums. Drive it back and forth in garage until the wheels turn. (Have cute drag marks on floor now!) Get drums off (heat and BIG hammer) and, oh god, thats disgusting,... just take it all apart and replace with new hydraulics, lines, shoes etc. Yeah! Rear brakes! Oh for heavens sake the e-brake works just fine! Hummm. Clutch works, engine works, have some brakes, drive?? Hell yes! Open garage door. What the hell is the white stuff in the lane???? Snow!!!?!?!?!? YES!!!!!! Go for drive. Not always in a straight line, foot on floor quite a bit,. Just around the lane, really. It's already rusty, driving in the snow (and sluch and salt tomorrow) how is this a bad thing! My wife was out cheering me on, if you need feedback on what did she say.....

Welcome to the grumpy old man club! You Hoser! You!!

How about a pic of the flasher Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

When you're raised in this climate, it's just another day in the frozen north. It was high 80's low 90's most of the summer, unusually hot but I didn't mind. My shop is heated. There is very little suffering going on here. And there is a certain joy in having infinite drift capable tarmac at your finger tips to make what suffering there is all worth it.

Nice Vintage race motor for someone. If the price is right. https://www.ebay.com/itm/72-Datsun-240Z-Bob-Sharp-built-engine-NEVER-RUN-Stored-indoors-35-years/253228268208?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

It would be helpful to know what the car is and what you currently have for diff and axles. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

It's the same guy/company according to Wiki. I have Campy wheels on my Pantera but never had any Campy parts on my bikes. I was always a Shimano guy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campagnolo Chuck

Ouch. Now that hurts.

Rob totally hooked me up. I reached out to him just as you suggested and he posted a kit for me. See link below. I think I may still buy some Hella Sharptones and paint them since I will have to deal with Austin traffic when I take the car out. I will restore the original horns and have them for safe keeping. Looking forward to getting the kit! https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Datsun-240Z-260Z-Roadster-Horn-Rebuild-Screw-Gasket-Kit/152768263718?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Sold to put on a great 240Z vintage racecar; thanks to all for the interest. (4) 15x7 Panasport 8-spoke alloy wheels from our SCCA ITS / Vintage 240Z. 4 x 4.5" bolt circle, 4" backspace. Gold 8 spoke centers with polished and clear coated 2" lip. NO rim rash. Some spoke rash from race tire changing, some residue from tape-on weights. $800 plus shipping from Clemmons NC 27012. We also have a pair of 15x7 generic "slot" mags, and one 15x7 "Western"-style wheel... $70 each. Photos of all at >>> Mikes Garage link