astrohog

I was kinda waiting for an answer on that as well. I speculated a page or so ago that it may be an "hour code"? When I was in the food processing business, we would print the "daycode" (month day and year) as well as an "hour code" (which WAS designated by a letter), so we could determine EXACTLY WHEN (within a two-hour period) our product was produced if we had to trace backward for whatever reason. anyone? Regards, astrohog

I haven't read all the posts on this thread, and I think I actually remember seeing it posted SOMEWHERE (might have its own thread, or even in the barn finds thread, not sure). I was watching a "Chasing Classic Cars" episode, where wayne is invited to check out an old vintage motorcycle collection. After checking out the motorcycles, Wayne was on his way up to another room in the shop to check out a vintage Ferrari race car, when the camera glimpsed what looked to be an early 240Z. This guy DEFINATELY had good taste!!! FYI, I forget what model and year the Ferrari was, but i think I remember the guys widow saying that he had purchased it in the '70's for something like $15,000.00 and it is now estimated to be worth millions!!!! Regards, Astrohog

that last number or letter code could be the time frame that the block was cast on the given date. Alot of our food products are stamped at packaging with a date code that can include a letter code (usually corrsponding to the HOUR, or shift? it was packaged), allowing one to really narrow down the window where that particular item was manufactured. just a thought... Regards, Jeff

I am thinking about "super silver" from the 2010 GTR. Although I am not as close to paint as I would like to think! Jeff

NICE Arne! If only we could have 12 months of spring/summer weather year round here in the Northwest!!! SHHH....don't tell anyone! Astro

Thanks for the compliments!... Mine does LOOK okay...from 10 feet or more! It is fine to drive around for now, but I try to keep her dry as there is some beginnings of rust, and that is why I am looking forward to the bodywork and paint! Don't want to see her disenegrate to nothing!!!! HAHA, I did my brakes and the water pump last August!!! I did mine out of complete necessity though, not a planned preventative maintenance thing! Regards, Jeff

Yup! Big ole' Grin on my face today!! My next two weekends are booked with travel for my other hobby and then I have a few projects lined up for the Z Gonna drop the tank, boil it, POR it and replace all associated fuel lines and filters! Then I'm gonna replace all the bushings. While I'm done there, I am gonna have all the control arms and stuff bead-blasted and powder-coated! After all that I am finally gonna take my L28 turbo motor that is sitting on a pallet to the engine shop for tear-down, hot tank, paint and re-build! Still gotta find a 5 speed to mate to the turbo motor!! My interior is largely finished, so after going through the bushings and tank and getting the turbo swap ready, I am finally getting closer to the bodywork and paint!!!!! Astrohog

Woohoo, the weather is finally shaping up here in NW Washington State! Got to get my '71 out of storage and stretch her legs a little today! Here's a couple of pics (mine is in the foreground) Regards, Astrohog

Thanks, Dave! I will give you a call Sunday morning IF I am on my way down. Jeff

Congratulations! BUT..........Completely worthless without pictures of that beast!!!! Astrohog

Thanks Arne, YOU DA MAN! Astrohog

Hey Dave, Wanna put a map link to the Jack-in-the-box for us out-of-towners so we can all drive in to the meet together? :D Thanks, Jeff

Hey guys, I don't have gmail either, somebody want to add me in Bellingham, WA? Astrohog (Jeff Mullen) Thanks! One more for WA Yeeeehaaaw!!

Hey Dave! I am thinking about it, but kinda depends on if my trip to Othello on Saturday falls through or not, and the weather.... Jeff

Hi guys! I visited my Z at storage the other day to charge the battery and to start getting excited about bringing her home to start my "spring cleaning" and to formulate a "to do" list for this year. When I closed the rear hatch, I could not get it open again. The button feels the same as it always has and I tried to jiggle,wiggle, insert key,lock,unlock etc. I could not get it open again!! The button depresses, and I can turn the key to lock and unlock it, it just won't unlatch to open. Anyone else ever had this issue? Can I access the mechanism from the inside? If so, where do I start? Thanks for any help you may have!! BTW, it is a 12/70 series 1 Regards, Astrohog

Damn, Dave, If only your garage were bigger, I could just drop off my Z and you could use it for a guinea pig!!! I wish I had the time and motivation you have!! My car would be much farther along!! Keep up the good work! You truly are a valuable resource for those of us here on the forums!!! Regards, Jeff (astrohog)

Just browsing and found this!! THere are a couple others for sale on the same site that look reasonable as well! http://www.autotraderclassics.com/details?adId=90448042 Wish I lived closer, I would definately be checking this one out!! Regards, Astrohog

This is the one I used on my '71. metra 44-PW22 Do a search. I got mine off the shelf at my local Best Buy for I think like $39.95!! Fits great and works great! Dave (zsondabrain) installed mine along with a new head unit and all has been working well for over a year now!! I think Dave may either have one of these laying around, or can source one for you if you cannot find one. Good luck! regards, Astrohog

Looks like he obviously read Carl's last post and re-listed it for the 7K regardless of condition! Regards, Astrohog

No thanks! THAT IS JUST WRONG!!!!ROFLROFLROFL Sorry, sometimes I just think funyy thoughts!! Astrohog

thanks all for your input! Upon closer inspection, I realized the pistons in the front calipers were stuck and I replaced with new and pads, and what a difference!! I guess I can hold off on the booster and master for a while now! Thanks again!! Regards, Jeff

I am thinking of removing the "smog rail" (right term??) from my stock '71 240Z. It looks like I will have to plug the holes in the manifold with pipe plugs. Anybody know what size/thread plugs I will need? It looks like all the fittings are pretty rusty/corroded, can I expect them to be so stubborn as to cause problems?? I am planning on swapping this motor next spring, so if this is a tough job, I may just wait until I pull the motor or replace the headers down the road. Any help??? Regards, Astrohog

Yes it is!!! The current owner was trying to convince me it wouldn't be a bad project, but this car is pretty much a basket case!!! I guess I do need to add that, yes, it COULD be done (and others probably have started with worse, 26th, etc..), but what a chore!!!! I figure it is worth all of $400.00, as it has the 2400 valve cover, the tail lights are good, wiring harness intact, original steering wheel, heater panel cover is good, decent 5 slot mags, interior plastic finishing panels, badges, diamond vinyl (can you remove and re-use diamond vinyl??), clock/gauges, mirrors, AND a running engine!!! Just don't know if I have it in me to strip a car here in my driveway as the last few waning days of summer are running out here in the Pacific N.W.!!! It rained like CRAZY the last two days!!!!! Regards, Astro

tool boxes are there, but p.o. had cut holes in them and mounted speakers!!! rear hatch vent covers are....mine! (sorry) looks like all of us are looking for similar bits!! I was gonna keep the console switch and emblems! antenna was broken I did nor check the seatbelts, but assume they are fine as well as the seat adjusters. interior color is black. I will let you all know if I end up with the car as I am still riding the fence. And it will still depend on if he accepts my low offer! Regards, Jeff

HLS30-91xx. Looked at it yesterday, wrote serial # on my hand, washed hand.... Was at work, should have taken pictures.... Anyway, it is RUSTY!!! BUT.........It is a very complete, original car!! Interior is okay. Clock works!!! Emblems are good, dash has one or two cracks. It runs!! (Don;t know if I would want to drive it as is, but it does run!!) I am debating picking it up and parting it out, but thought I might throw this out there if there was anyone that wants the whole car. The gentleman is asking $800.00. I should mention that it is VERY RUSTY!! When the guy that is selling it went to sit in it and start it, the seat came through the floor!! The rear hatch is rusted through at the spot welds, and the roof has quarter-size rust holes in it. Glass is intact and in good shape!!. Let me know if there is any interest. I am thinking specific parts. I can buy it and pull any bits you may be needing. Regards, Astro