Guycali

Thanks for the advice. I finally found the number to the "Hazardous Household Waste Mgmt" facility in Martinez. Their automated messaging system says they will take in "automotive care products". I'm hoping old gasoline is considered as automotive care products. They will accept only 15gal of waste maximum per trip and require proof of residency in Contra Costa County. Hazardous Household Waste Mgmt 4797 Imhoff Place Martinez, CA. 800-646-1431 -Guycali

Hiya fellas, I'm comtemplating on draining the old gas from the tank since the car had been sitting for couple years. However, my dilemma is that I'm not sure how much gas is left in the tank because the fuel gauge doesn't work anymore! I suppose I can fill up couple 5gal buckets with the drained gas but what can I do with it afterwards? I don't have a part washer bin and can't simply dump it somewhere carelessly. What did you do with the old gas you drained? Regards, -Guycali

If you're thinking about a rear brake 5-lug conversion, I'd assume you want new rotors to go with the new pads right? Here's a quote from RaceShopper.com for the powerslot rear rotors if you're interested. Still trying to find other places that carry 84-89 300zx slotted rotors... Hi Wilbur, Thanks for the interest! 1984-1986 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 32-2555 (Rear) - These are Solid Rotors - 11.4" diam. $145.37 /pair. For ordering, or for more information, you can reach me directly at: 800-733-8380. Best Regards, Edwin Robinson. http://www.RaceShopper.com 1-800-733-8380 Fo non-slotted rear rotors, I found prices ranging from $30-$42/ea based on the Nissan part number I used, 43206-02P01, although I'm not 100% sure it's the correct 11.4" diameter but is listed as the rear rotor for 84-86 300zxt. Just do a search on Yahoo for "nissan parts" and enter the part number. Gosh, powerslot rotors cost twice as much than non-slotted! Are they really worth the price for the rear brake? -Guycali

I don't see the show being listed in either tvguide.com or History Channel's schedule. Do you have cable or satellite? I'm in 94597. -Guycali

Hi guys, Taking MIG welding this semester and was talking to my welding instructor today about capability of MIG welding. I informed him that I want do MIG on auto body, rotisserie, and custom roll cage. He told me MIG won't be strong enough for any structural support, i.e. rotisserie. He suggested to use Arc welding instead. So for those who had build their own rotisseries, which welding technique did you use? Is MIG good enough for building a roll cage? Can TIG be used on rotisserie and roll cage? Thanks -Guycali

I got my set of clear lenses for $55 about 2 years ago. That'll tell you how much appreciation these rare items have. Gobble up now if you can afford them! Oh, same with the rear deck repair panel... -Guycali

Some bay area folks have created a yahoo group, NorCalHybridZ, spun off from hybridz.org. Feel free to give us a shout! NorCalHybridZ -Guycali

Site is dead???

I've always had a question about that. As for most of us, we only have time to work on the Z on weekends. That means, we'd need to protect the bare metal from rusting after we strip off the paint, tar, whatever for months or years before completing the restoration. I know Metal Ready from POR-15 etches the metal and coats it with a layer of zinc phosphate. But how long does it last to offer good enough protection against rust? Having the shell primered for a long time isn't that great of an idea either since the primer is porous and moisture can get in to cause rust as well. Is there any other good way to keep it at bare metal while one completes what is necessary to go into the chassis and body, when we know for sure that the entire body work can last for a long time? The pic below shows a full weld-in cage and seems like the Z has been stripped out of its paint completely. I wonder how long has it been sitting naked? http://www.240z.org/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=18001 Thanks, Guycali

Has anyone used this friction system to repair dents? It seems like a plausible idea and it's been around for 13yrs. I wonder how much they charge for the set... Sunchaser Tools

Another bay area here. There is a spinoff club from hybridz.org in Yahoo groups called NorCalHybridZ. They had several small z meets already. I haven't gone to any of them cuz I haven't started tearing down my recent acquisition yet, '72 240z. Kinda feel embarrased... Soon, by golly, soon! -Guycali

Good job on the new theme Mike. It's a nice refreshing change. Although I like the XP style as well. Is there a way to display more than three threads per page? It can be finger-clicking intensive to navigate through 45+ pages in the For Sale section, for instance. -Guycali

Is there an universal aftermarket embedded antenna available anywhere? My Eclipse has embedded rear window antenna and the reception is quite good. If I can find one, I'm gonna patch up the old antenna mounting hole... Guycali

Do I really need to get a tranny jack or can I use normal floor jack? The jacking head has small surface area and I'm afraid the tranny will roll off of it. Guess I can fabricate a wooden plate with chains to keep it from falling? Is this too much trouble to just change the clutch? -Guycali

Hey cool. I'm not the only one with this crazy idea of a custom cage that goes behind the dash. I don't think there is enough room to fit both the bar and the air vent tubing behind the dash so you'll have to sacrifice one or forego the other... -Guycali

OK. I finally had time to jack up the car on all four wheels to inspect the underbelly. The driver's floor has no rust but is caved inward in certain places. The guy who sold me the car said he had rust underneath driver's door repaired at one time. I hope what I'm seeing is not a sandwiched repair work. The passenger side has a crack across the floor width-wise. Should I replace the entire passenger floor or just repair the crack? The frame rails before the firewall (jacking points) seem to have caved inward a bit as well. Should I replace the rails or leave them as they are? Thanks for the help. Argh! Rust! -Wilbur

Hi all, Courtesy Nissan is having a sale on '79-'83 280ZX hatch struts where you buy one and get a heavy duty one free. Buy 1 get 1 free Are hatch struts interchangeable? If so, I can use them on my 240Z... Thanks, Guycali

If I'm working indoors in my garage with a concrete floor, do I still need to place plates underneath the jack stands? I'd imagine not but just want to be sure... -Guycali

Yeah. I too got a mail from Nissan about the VIN#00001. I wonder how many miles it had already put on during this time for all the publicity events and shows. Unless I'm mistaken and it hasn't rolled off the assembly line yet, it may no have that new car smell anymore, may have some scratches that are minute or visible, or it may have Mr. K's butt impression permanently set in the passenger seat (j/k). -Guycali

Not sure if everyone knew this but sadly, VR Engineering is no longer in business. They've ceased to operate since June 20, 2002. I have a feeling that fewer and fewer Z-vendors will remain in business as time goes by, just like the ever so decreasing quantities on NOS parts. So sad... -Guycali

Yeah. GT2 does have a 1971 240Z ZG Fairlady in it. It's available in Nissan used car section around 20th day. It's also available at different times through out the game as well. It's priced at around $7K I think. I bought one and it was only available in White. Funny tho, it came with a 5spd tranny. . The gearing of the tranny in the game by default does not match with any actual gearing from real cars, 240Z to 280ZX. I'd recommend purchasing a full-customizable racing tranny ($11K) to get the correct factory gear ratios for the best simulation and realism. At 150hp stock, the car is dog slow... -Guycali

So does anybody make a dry sump system for the Z, especially the 240Z? I guess the most important question would be is there a low profile oil pan to cover up the crankshaft opening to be used with a dry sump system? -Guycali

Does anyone know why there are two different colors for 240Z service manuals, 1970-72, orange and green? Are both of them the same or different? Printed by different company perhaps under authorization from Nissan? -Guycali

Would that be the same bumper as the European one? Where can one find a competition Nissan racing 240z bumper and how much does it cost? Thanks. -Guycali

Get on a rigorous diet plan for the driver too.