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He who hesitates is lost. Jump on it. Dennis

2000 GT based on tail lights, missing square access panel on front fender, and small rear/side marker light. Dennis

Not a Cheetah - they were fiberglass and wouldn't rust like this mystery car. Although it has styling similar to the Cheetah, the hatch and side window are not part of the Cheetah design. I know what it's not, but not what it is. Dennis

Nice insight for those who approach a similar project. The little bits and pieces add up and usually aren't factored in prior to taking on a project. Thanks for posting! Dennis

In the picture through the driver's door, the dash appears to have numerous cracks on top. For whatever reason, no pictures of the left side of the car. Some things to consider: What's your restoration budget? How much of the work can you do yourself? Do you have access to a parts car, local Pick-A-Part, or wrecking yard that has Zs? A quick inventory indicates you'll need: New bumpers Bumper mounts Outside marker lights Windshield chrome trim Steering wheel New center radio/heat control panel Radio Seat covers Door panels Assorted door pieces, window cranks, lock knobs, inside release trim Carpet Possibly a new center console Inner & outer shift boots Outside body emblems And, all the things you discover needing fixing and replacement along the way Just those items could be a few thousand dollars depending on how sourced. Depending on how big a project you're willing to take on, you may want to keep looking. Let us know what you do. Dennis

Picture shows tach needle at 3000 rpm. That either indicates the engine runs or the tach is stuck. Dennis

A little pricey when you consider $14 for shipping and assumes the grille and tail light finisher have the same color and finish. Dennis

In 1970, one could buy an almost new XKE for about the price of a brand new Z. I passed on the XKE because I was about to move out of the country For a while. When I returned in 1971, I bought the Z I still own. Not sure I would have held onto a Jag for 43 years - or could have afforded to keep one that long. Dennis

Welcome to the Group! Always good to see another '71 added to the list. I've been driving mine for about 43 years and hope to get a few more years of fun out of it. Dennis

That's the article. It should raise Craigslist Datsun prices in SoCal for a while and probably shake a few Japanese cars out of storage sheds, back yards, and garages. Dennis

There's a great article on the front page of the Los Angeles Times Business Section today. The focus is on the increased interest in collecting Japanese cars and the subsequent jump in price - there's that old supply and demand thing again. The 240Z is mentioned a few times in the article, along with 510s, the 2000GT, a Celica, and the rotary Cosmo. Importers are quoted. Dennis

Never thought I'd be one to say this........but, did you bother to type "damper oil" in the search box in the upper right corner of the page? Search is a wondrous tool and opens the door to a wealth of collected knowledge. Dennis

Looks like someone may have tried to lift it with a misplaced floor jack a time or two. Dennis

Duplicate post - sorry. Dennis

I seem to have missed the link to the pictures. Dennis

Lots of pictures of the cars at sportscardigest.com web site. Dennis

Your car, your choice. You bought the car to enjoy, so do what makes you happy. Here comes the "however" part. However, if it were my Z, I'd stick with the 918. I changed the color on my Z once and regretted it - went back to original color after a few years. Dennis

Very nice! All that's lacking is a shift lever on the right side to adjust the height. Dennis

I agree with Stanley. Make it easy on yourself and just go to a local muffler shop. They'll have you in, out, and quiet on the road in no time. Dennis

A diamond in the rough! Nice find. Dennis

Very nice! Dennis

Did you check to see if the radio is attached to the bracing under the dash by a metal strap at the back of the radio? To pull the heat/vent control panel you'll need to disconnect the wires that go to the various vents and heater. It helps to have agility and small hands. Dennis

Probably the key words are "heat resistant". Give it enough heat and it will warp. Dennis

It only got to 95 degrees here today and will plunge into the 60s tonight. Typical spring weather. Check back in August. Dennis

Maybe call it something catchy, like "Route 66". Oh, wait a minute, somebody already did that with two guys named Buzz and Todd dressed in straight-leg jeans and button-front shirts driving a '60s era Corvette. Dennis