mally002

Hey folks, I need the spring that goes on the gas filler door, does anyone know where to buy just the spring....or does anyone here have one they want to sell. Thanks, Randy

Wow, that is ironic..... Did I see your old NSX at C&C at European? Maybe around a year ago. Maybe I'll see you at one of the events around Knoxville soon.

Gentleman, Thank you for the kind words. Here are a few interior shots, I forgot to add these at the beginning. I put in a few of my old 72 with Butterscotch.....I love the Blue, but man that Butterscotch looks great on a 240Z.......

Here's a few before and after.....Body and Engine.

Hey Marty, Check out this thread.....I had the same question. Basically the old crush method. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?40217-Konig-wheel-center-question&highlight=wheel+centers

Thanks Fella's The wheels are Konig Rewinds 15" with Kumho 205/60 R15

Looking....for....spray.....paint.....can.....:laugh:

Your Hired..... Great photos, I need you to come take shots of mine.

Too nice a day not to go for a drive and snap some pictures........(Although I need a better camera with higher resolution.)

I still have the car, took a lakeside drive yesterday. It didn't meet reserve on EBay and had two very serious buyers post auction. That proceeded to turn into a huge hassell and ultimatley I decided to cancel the sale. I will most likley re-list it this summer. Sorry for the off topic material....please return to your engine bay cleaning.

Late to the party....but here's a few.

Well, "Overhaulin" does it in 7 days so a good crew and a couple months.........don't see why not, but $$$$$$$. Save your time and money and just buy mine Good luck on your project, nice find.

Lets just say 16k was very close. When I decided to sell the car I made a choice to list ALL issues....I could have kept quiet about the small things and taken the used car salesman approach to increase bidding, but in the end if it sold fine, if it didn't fine. I will either work with potential buyers and sell the car or start my punch list and re-list at a later date....and of course at a higher price. In the end I still have a wonderful lower VIN 240Z to enjoy for spring driving.

Thanks Wally, Keep working on that Z.....before you know it it will look better than mine. Randy

Jim Bradford at Bradford Restorations.

They are 15x7........come on down.

Thanks fella's.........

The whole interior came from Les, it is new. Arne, the 912 is almost done. It should be out of paint next week and then I have to start on the interior and headliner.

Someone would have found it eventually.....but ole 797 is up for auction. Bottom line......Looking for another adventure. Here's to some HIGH bidding. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lower-VIN-1970-Datsun-240Z-/110836229305?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19ce5aa4b9 Randy

Bob, Congrats on the car.......It looks outstanding!

I should have clarified, but the main reason was it was always giving me grief. It was the most expensive to maintain and after a few weeks of ownership I just didn't like the ride or feel of the cab. For some sick reason I just love the pre 74 cars.....something about the feel, look, and the ride. The power doesn't even compare to the S or SC engines but I'm not about speed.... (anymore). I still love the thrill of a quick start and still autocross, but most of my classic car rides are around the mountains and country back roads.....I'm mellowing as I age I guess.....Crap. To that end, I loved the SC series....almost bullet proof engines. My problems were mostly electrical. My neighboor had a 87 Turbo (I think it was 87) and the few times I drove that car......WoW! It was scary fast and could get you in a lot of trouble.

Well, I'm a porsche and Z guy (ok, I did get the Ferrari before the kids started college but it's gone now) and I could not choose one over the other......Love them both. The rear engine experience is different, and to compare the later 911's is like others said apples and oranges. I love the early P cars and depending on the ride I prefer the Porsche.....twisty roads really like a rear engine. Here's some pictures of the cars, haven't had much experience in the 912 yet but hopefully will have soon. The 1983 cab was my least favorite. The 1968 911 softwindow Targa was my favorite....Never should have sold it. The 1975s middy year was really a nice car, the middys catch a lot of grief but it was a pleasure to drive. The 1963 356B was a very nice car but just wasn't for me, I'm not a 356 guy. The 1974 914 was a blast, a street legal go cart. But thats where it ended for me, just a toy. The 1968 912 I've only driven about 200 miles. It was impressive, on curves it's a monster with out the "slide"of the 911. Anxious to get this car finished.

Not to thread jack.....but Doug I picked up a 1968 912 last month (Love it). I liked it so much I decided to restore her back to original condition. Here's some shameless thread jacking photo's. It should be Ossi blue, which it will be soon. Now, lets get back to Bob........

Bob, Good luck......Looks like our 70 models have something in common written on the glove box.

When I refurbished the green Z I used the products and paint from Les. The paint as mentioned earlier was like 25 bucks a can. It matched everything very well and appeared to be the closest to original. Here's a few more pictures, however as E stated earlier your monitor and camera images will vary... (as shown below). Good luck with your interior.