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Welcome! Check back when you need some advice and be sure to check the message archive with the "Search" feature. Dennis

Tango Uniform, I believe. If so, it means "dead". Dennis

Welcome! Always nice to see another '71 on the list - especially one that looks soooo good. Dennis

Actually, read more about it - KMart DID buy Sears. But, we digress..... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sears#Merger_with_Kmart Dennis

Welcome to my world. Looks like a lot of fun treasures in the ad. Orange has a 1950's vintage main street with a traffic circle and many antique and collectible shops. Fun place to spend an afternoon. You never know what you'll find. Dennis

It appears to be the weekend of November 12th , not this weekend. But, if you go this weekend, you'll probably be first in line. Dennis

It's always interesting to hear how owners connected with their '71 Zs. How long until it's back on the road? Dennis

That should eliminate some of the long term rust issues. Dennis

Nice! Dennis

How can you put a price on a Z with a vinyl top? Dennis

Don't decrease your optimistic outlook. It's something we all share and it keeps the old car hobby going. My guess is that everyone on this list has spent more than a little time dreaming of finding a needy car and restoring it to near new condition. In fact, I currently have one in the garage and one on the driveway. One has been a work in progress since 1976. My hat's off to those who complete their projects more rapidly. Good luck with whichever path you take. Dennis

Well, in that case, power on. Let us know when you find that "decent used 'old' car for 1000". Oh to be young, again. :classic: Dennis

Allow me to add a little more rain to your parade. The earlier advice to get a newer reliable car for now, finish school and get a good paying job, and THEN look for an older "fun' car is solid. A newer car is safer, potentially more reliable, and easier to finance. An older car will give you more pleasure when it's not your only means of transportation. In the meanwhile, learn as much as you can about the old car of your dreams and plug into the on line forums to keep up with prices, parts availability, and cars for sale. Enjoy the journey! Dennis

Welcome to the Group! May all your discoveries have a pleasant ending as you go through your "new" Z. How are your metal working skills? Dennis

Looks like a match right down to the decal in the window and the aftermarket exhaust. Dennis

Nice fix! Should be good for another 35 years, or so. Dennis

I upgraded to BMW seats which have far better lateral support that my original '71 Z seats. You're on your own for fabricating rails and mounting. I used a spare set of factory Z seat rails and bolted together the mounting hardware to mate the rails to the seats from flat stock and angle iron available at the local Big Box hardware store. Details can be seen at: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/album.php?albumid=357 Dennis

I think I'd certainly want a sleek and curvy design, convertible hardtop for open air driving, great exhaust note, all of the modern creature comforts, adequate HP......... Oh, wait a minute, I just described my Infiniti G37 convertible. To me, it's what the Z 2+2 could have become. Dennis

They lost me in the fist sentence of the ad when they stated "original looking Z". Wrong wheels, added side "bump" strip, interesting exhaust pipe, no bumper over riders, outside mirror....... Might be a good deal, but there are probably better deals. 2¢ Dennis

Wake me when they get there. There's also a '73 Z and a 510 in the adventure. For a list of all entries, check: http://www.londoncapetownrally.com/entries.html If you want to cheer them on as they skirt Somalia, here's the route: http://www.londoncapetownrally.com/gmap/lc2012map.html Dennis

According to their web site, they've only raised about $50,000 in pledges. Seems they have a ways to go - both literally and figuratively. Dennis

I used a silver Sharpie on the silver trim on my '71 center console a couple years ago and it has held up well. Link below: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/album.php?albumid=177 Dennis

Welcome to the Group. There are some significant differences between the 240 and 280, so study up and feel free to ask questions as you search for your "perfect" match. Dennis

Check the price & availability of the rubber trim strips that are missing/need replacing on the early style bumpers. All things being equal, and they never are, I think I'd pass on this one unless I had always dreamed of owning a righthand drive Fairlady 2+2 with questionable history. In which case, I'd be there checkbook in hand. Dennis

Welcome to the Group! Good to see another '71 being appreciated. My first Z is also a '71, although I've owned it a bit longer than you've had your Z. Dennis