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Most of the time, like last week when it was 123º. Today, however, it 20% humidity. It actually rained here yesterday. First time since March. A whopping 0.03 inches. Life in the desert.

Disregard. Some digging in a parts box resulted in finding it. 105º in the garage this morning.

And let's not forget the study results released this week about the loss of brain cells following COVID. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/17/new-covid-study-hints-at-long-term-loss-of-brain-tissue-dr-scott-gottlieb-warns.html Unfortunately, the unvaccinated don't have a lot to spare before getting COVID. Just further proof that Darwin was right.

Unlikely since they've probably transitioned from paper to digital over the last five decades. But, you'll never know unless you don't ask the insurance agent. I think you're probably getting closer to looking for a Z "in the style of" your dad's car than finding the actual. Good luck with the insurance VIN search!

Stay stock, at most just clean or polish. However, you bought the car to enjoy so do what makes you happy when you open the hood.

Great day for hot weather testing. I see them doing that all the time in Palm Springs where it was only 120º yesterday.

Some questions that may help in the search: Did your dad sell it to a private party of trade it in at a dealership? Where and when did he sell it? Any old documents, insurance papers, registration forms, tax documents, maintenance receipts that might have the VIN? You might want to just plan on providing one "in the style of" the one he had if you can find an old picture or ask him about colors and wheels.

Great, well thought out, ideas and goals. Unfortunately, the next sound you hear will be me bursting your bubble. As I mentioned earlier, I have access to initial sales and owner data for all of the 1,785 Porsche 914-6 cars imported to the USA in 1970 and 1971. We provide some of that information to club members in the form of a certificate. No owners' names or street addresses. It was a huge time consuming effort to get permission to release even limited information. There is no way one could get 50 state governments, the District of Columbia, and assorted US territorial governments to agree to cooperate in maintaining and sharing vehicle historical information, even if the 50 year old records even still existed. You may have noticed there are a few issues of procedural disagreement between the nation's elected officials currently. Establishing a baseline by encouraging club members to maintain records and historical data on their cars with the intent of passing it on to subsequent owners is probably the best one can hope for. Remind folks that a well documented car will generally be worth more than one without a historical record. Our Porsche club has a booklet for recording the car's historical information and storing receipts and maintenance records. As I said, great idea. Keep brainstorming alternatives.

Adjustment Disorder. https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-adjustment-disorder We can help you work through this. Fortunately, I'm married to a psychologist so I no longer care what kind of oil filters are on my cars.

Speaking as one of those Geezers who just hits the "command+" keys to enlarge the font, can anyone tell me how to make my TV louder?

Looks terminal.

With the current privacy laws, it's almost too difficult to trace ownership history without finding receipts, registration forms, or the original service and maintenance record book under the front seat or in the glove box as "heyitsrama" mentioned. Another group I belong to is the Porsche 914-6 Club USA. We have the original source document from VW of America for every 914-6 they imported to the USA. It lists date sold, original buyer's name and address, and a few other bits of nice to have information reported by dealers as each car was sold. Unfortunately, a record like the probably doesn't exist at Nissan. It might be worth checking to see if it does, however.

I'm guessing most of us have defroster grids that haven't worked for 30 or 40 years. There's been lots of discussion on repairing, replacing and removing the grid over the years. Here's a link you may find helpful.

No worries. I thought perhaps your comments were on the process not the vendors.

Hi Keith, Feel free to share your insights here for the benefit of all. All tips are appreciated....especially if they help to make the job easier. Dennis

Keith, thanks for sharing. I've owned my Z for 50 years and have reupholstered the seats twice last century. When my upholstery comes in it will be my first attempt this century. To quote Yoda, "Do or do not. There is no try." We'll see how my arthritic hands do with it this time.

Yes, if you place an order they will NOT charge your credit card until they have stock on hand. That way, you lock in a place in line. I did that in late April and am waiting. They will notify me before charging my card and shipping.

Where have you looked so far? One source is http://www.zcarparts.com . However, they are currently out of stock and taking orders. Do you need to replace/rebuild the seat foam and strapping, too? My 4/71 240Z is in need of a complete refurb of the seats. I have new foam and am waiting for upholstery to be back in stock.

There's a HUGE thread on the topic that details the differences in lenses and mounting rings. It also shows mounting hardware. I've been on this forum for about 15 years and have seen countless folks start the repro headlight cover manufacturing process. However, none ever reported back that they had succeeded.

One has to wonder about the world we live in when we have to have a security plan to protect our security devices. Growing up, I never had a key to the family home because my parents never locked the doors except when we went away on vacation - and I remember them having trouble finding a key to do that on one occasion. We also left our cars parked at the curb unlocked. Now I lock my car, set the alarm, have an outdoor security camera, and subscribe to a service that will immobilize the car if stolen. Progress.

Available in the US for $249. But "out of stock" until end of June. Probably cheap insurance depending on your neighborhood.

For some, a tin foil hat may not be enough. They may be better protected by a jacket with extra long sleeves.

If a tin hat is good, perhaps a tin suit would be even better. For sure, people would stay a safe six feet away at family gatherings.

Your new door seals didn't "relax" after hot days and being compressed? Mine took only a few days after installation and leaving the car sitting in the sun before they allowed the doors to close normally. Maybe the 115º temps here at the time helped the process. Regardless, they quickly conformed.

If the Captain doesn't have shavings to share, try some Christmas tree tinsel.