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If you decide to take it apart, in the process you'll realize how easily everything goes back together. It just takes a little time. DO NOT use a wire wheel (your mate was right). I used Aircraft stripper to get the bulk of the old paint off, then followed with a high speed orbital sander. If there's any rust, I would use the wire wheel to clean that up in preparation for the panel man.

"If you want to save money, the more work you do yourself, the less work you will have to pay for." That's the key. It's surprisingly easy to strip a Z of all badges, bumpers, glass, etc. The more you do of this stuff, the better off you are. Additionally, the Z IS a small car... try doing sanding and paint stripping yourself; you'd be surprised at how quick you make real progress.

After warm-up, my 77 wants to idle at "way too high" rpms. A quick punch of the accelerator only works some of the time. Not long ago, I removed the air filter and housing prior to doing some grill work; I have not replaced it yet. Could the free breathing be causing it to idle so fast? (The car exhibited the same symptoms prior to removal, but it's much more pronounced now.

might be interesting to know the breakdown of who owns "What" and "Where". i.e., 240's in Australia/New Zealand, Europe, North America 260's in same 280's in same I know that's a heckuva lot of options, so probably not practical. My guess(?) is that more 260's down under than anywhere else?

White w/ the Orange, then the black / blue flames

I already own the 81 motor. I've always heard that the P79 is much better than the N42; maybe I'm wrong. I thought he P90 head is for Turbo.

I have a low-miles L28 w/ P79 head. I know that I'm going to add the MSA cam with slalom grind (.480 lift, 260 duration) and headers. I'm undecided on whether to stick w/ fuel injection or switch to triple Webers. With the above mods in place, can I add the carbs later. And if so, is this a good match?

The carpet kits, I think, are designed so you can easily do it yourself (they're already molded and cut). I would suggest an upholstery shop if you wanted them to provide the mat'l, cut/mold it, and install it. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think all you need is a screwdriver, a scraper, maybe some adhesive(?) and a couple of hours.

Thanks for the info guys. zacny, the SEM works great; I used it on mine. My problem is that my rear carpet backing has become brittle, and rips/cracks very easily..