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Bumper trim made of tread cut from used racing slicks would probably look better. Or, even more impressive, snow tires Dennis

I've bought a few hard to find early Z items from Datsun Spirit over the years. Good service, able to get "unobtainium" type parts, OK prices, and good communication on orders. One man's opinion. Dennis

"Twin Pipes" would be a perfect title if the flow through on this topic remains unrestricted. Dennis

Didn't know that MSA had the screw for the handle. I'll be picking one up the next time I stop there. Thanks for the tip. Dennis

If you do, I hope you have tiny fingers and tiny tools. That's a very small set screw. BTW, I need one, too, for the last 32 years. Dennis

Nice looking alternative style. I like the flow of the body lines. Sort of the "Shooting Brake" body style that's been around forever and used by Jaguar and Ferrari recently. Dennis

Might be a bit high. I had the unit that MSA sells installed with electric fan for about $1,600 a few years ago in SoCal. The unit you're looking at may be more expensive, but installation cost should be about the same for any unit. Dennis

[quote=73str86;461267 Is there a video size limit for these forums? I want to take a good quality video of my current exhaust before I change it a little. If the video is too large, you could load it on YouTube and just post a link to it on this fourm. Dennis

Vinyl, plastic, rubber flooring is typical of utility vehicles like pick up trucks and your FJ as it's easier to clean/hose the crud and corruption up after work or play. The Z generally doesn't go off roading, intentionally, or carry construction supplies. So, they came with carpet. Have you tried generic rubber mats from WalMart or your FLPS? They could fit over or replace floor carpet. The rear deck carpet replacement will be a little harder to source. Dennis

Like the tree that falls in the forest when no one is there to hear it fall, it would have gone unheard. Dennis

Who WOULDN'T want a 260Z 2+2 with automatic? Does it have mud flaps? No offense meant to any current owners of such a car in this group. Dennis

ARA unit installed by a Chevrolet dealer shortly after I sought the Z new in '71. Dennis

Glad you have the ash tray. That saves you a few hundred dollars. As others have mentioned, if the car has been sitting for years, change the brake fluid, Trans fluid, oil, get rid of the old gas. My Z had been sitting for about 15 years in storage and I changed all the fluids, plugs, plug wires, fuel lines, brake calipers, fan belts, air & gas filters, and gave it a tune up. Lots of crud in the gas tank. Good luck with the project, and as you start pouring money into it, remember that the car was free. Dennis

Welcome to the group! Glad to see another early Z in Palm Springs, besides mine. From the pictures, it looks like just about everything needing attention is fixable or replaceable. The ash tray that covers the fuse box will be a little pricey, but they show up on ebay from time to time. If you need the name of a good local mechanic for mechanical and electrical issues, let me know and I'll give you the name of the place that works on mine. He also installed the A/C on my '71, in case you decide you need it for the 108 degree weather. Dennis

Entertaining. Making something from nothing is always fun to watch. There was no pretense, no flash, and no made up drama. Just a couple guys with a goal. Dennis

This thread has strayed so far from the original topic that it's neither informative nor pleasant to be a participant. It's dead to me and I'm moving on. Dennis

I could care less about his current car or how he paid for it. Please stay on topic. Why I asked is because it is related to your initial post since he wants a V8 Z and you want to know the value of such a car. Values of such a car have a wide range based on type of engine, quality of installation, build quality of the Z. Your stepson's budget will determine the level of converted car he can consider buying. Depending on the budget, it may be a very nice complete car or a hastily put together conversion with a fresh coat of paint. Perhaps, it would be more appropriate for your stepson to be asking the questions on this forum. Dennis

What's your step son's budget? What's the most he's prepared to spend? Dennis

No problem. Have we reached consensus based on the responses so far? Do you feel we can reach consensus? How will we know when we reach consensus? Does diversity hinder consensus? Dennis

No, the other one - Stupid is as stupid does.

What was your first clue - weak English skills, V8 Z obsession, lives in MD, baits comments, makes no sense, doesn't listen to reason? I blocked OJ on this forum long ago. Then he moved to Hybridz and I blocked inane posts there. Now, I'll probably have to do it here, again. Forrest Gump was right. Dennis

That would be a neat package. My Infiniti G37 convertible has 325 HP and makes a great sound on acceleration. Converting an original 240Z to a 3.7 Nissan drivetrain would make it a modern 370Z with a much lighter vintage Z body. An interesting concept. As for V8 conversions, I've always felt that if I had the desire for a "go fast" Corvette powered sports car, I'd buy a Corvette. Dennis

Mike, You're right about the sun, so I got out of the desert for the summer. Much cooler here in Lake Arrowhead and it helps the lucid thinking process Dennis

The "Rule of Thumb" tends to be that you NEVER get back what you put into a restoration either stock or restomod. Maybe 50 cents on the dollar if you're lucky. The finished product may be priceless to the owner, but not to potential buyers. Your query asks for a tangible answer to an intangible question. You'll get opinions, but no definitive answers, and as they say, "Opinions are like belly buttons. Everybody has one.". Soooooo, while it's a thought and debate provoking question, there is no answer. You're comparing unequals with too many variables. In reference to the V8 Zs in the pictures above, the real answer to your question is that they may or may not be worth more than a nicely restored early Z. It's in the eye, and wallet, of the beholder. Dennis

Horse trailer...of course......why didn't I ever think to look for a vintage Z in a horse trailer? Seems like a logical place to store a car.......especially if you keep your horses in the garage.