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Cliff, I'm sure the family appreciates your help. Take care of yourself and jump back into the forum when you can.

Perhaps Artificial Intelligence (AI) will cure many of the misperceptions about the origin of the 240Z. Although, I wouldn't rule out the chance it will also introduce some new ones or reinforce a few totally wonky ideas. Here's what Microsoft's AI, ChatGPT, has to say when asked to write a brief paragraph about the design origin of the 240Z. "The designer of the 1970 Datsun 240Z, also known as the Nissan Fairlady Z in Japan, was Yoshihiko Matsuo. Yoshihiko Matsuo is credited with leading the design team at Nissan (then Datsun) responsible for creating the iconic 240Z. Under his guidance, the team aimed to create a sports car that combined performance, style, and affordability. The result was a design that blended elements of European sports cars with Japanese sensibilities, featuring a sleek and timeless aesthetic that appealed to a wide audience. The Datsun 240Z's design played a significant role in establishing its reputation and popularity, making it a classic and highly regarded sports car of its era."

Or, just clamp the fuzzy visors tighter to the support bars with heavy duty clips like these: It would be like tightening the screw on original visors. Quick, easy, and low cost temporary fix until you decide what you want to do abput replacing them.

Nice job! Just finished doing the seats in my '71. New foam and vinyl upholstery. It's the third time I've done it in the 52 years I've owned my Z. And, no, it doesn't get easier with practice. Enjoy your heated seats and leather.

Here's one for Cliff...

Purpose: Click on them and it makes a little money to support the forum. Items: Bicycle light that changes color, flexible screw driver heads, drone with camera. All at crazy low prices that makes one wonder what you would get if you purchased the items.

Should be interesting when the first AI Bot registers on this forum and starts doling out tech advice. Hopefully, Google's AI, Bard, will be better when it's released.....or escapes. I've used it and it has a way to go just like Microsoft's AI.

I'm recovering my seats now and found that having the points slightly "up" makes it easier to stretch and slip the upholstery over them before tapping them down over the wire that's threaded through the base of the seat cushion upholstery.

Jay Leno's Garage was cancelled in January 2023.

If you have the original antenna switch from the original Z AM radio, it should work just fine. The switch doesn't care what radio you have.

Even industrial strength Lume couldn't make this one smell good. 😎

In my neighborhood, they seem to be out all of the time.

Part of the reason that people had kids in the 1950s and '60s was so that there was someone to get up off the couch, walk across the room to the TV set, and change the channel, adjust the sound level, or stop the horizontal roll. The world has changed. 😎

Allow me to add one more point to the summation.... Guaranteed to generate endless debate and confusion 50 years after being introduced?: Yes

This time of year it's good to live in the desert. It will be 81º here on Christmas Day. Stay warm!

Cliff, start pouring.....

Out of curiosity........your speed at the moment of impact?

Nice work on your site. The visuals are great. Enjoyed the tech upgrade tips. Just one nit to pick. The '70 Z weighed about 50 pounds more than the '70 911, not less.

Clearly, it was not or you wouldn't have been struggling with this issue for the eight years you've owned the car. It's a hard pill to swallow, but having the engine and carbs rebuilt or selling the Z and starting over with another one may be the best solution. You've fought a long hard battle with your current Z.

I've been following your struggle for all of those eight years. If I remember correctly, the person who sold you the car has a less than stellar reputation. You might be stuck with the problem until you have the engine and carbs rebuilt by a reputable shop.

The paint I used for mine, as seen in the picture a couple messages earlier, was a satin black rattle can for outside furniture. I bought it at ACE Hardware and it's held up well for over six years.

Here's a link to what I did with my 4/71 console.

@MikeOn behalf of the Vets on the list, I appreciate the thanks and positive recognition. It hasn't always been that way. Dennis Major, USAF Retired

Very little activity the last two days. Might be an issue with the site, or it might be an issue with the participants.

Take your pick of anywhere from WalMart to to your local auto parts store. Google is your friend in doing an on-line search for a wide selection of car covers. The brand I sold was Covercraft. They've been around for decades and make a good product. Have fun shopping and picking the one that works best for you!