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I found this laying in the dirt as I cruised the pick and pull one day harvesting Z car fasteners. Anyone have an idea what it might have come from?

Here is a picture of it 'undressed' if you will...

I guess I do. Technically though, I still have a house in Fair Oaks. I found a great location for the events after this first one! I can't wait to see and meet the Reno Z car gang!

According to the tech, it just has to be present. The problem is my '73 has triple Webers. Presently, I am looking for warehouse space in Carson City or Story County to store cars, tools, trailer etc... I can use the address to register the Z and my 914. The 914 might pass, the Z not so much.

Jerry, I am newly in the Reno area. I go back to work tomorrow and that is pretty much all I can accomplish for the next 6 days but after next Tuesday, I start my every other week 8 day vacation and could look at it for you. Not really in to Datsun Patrol, in fact I am not even sure what one looks like but I do know what rust looks like and I can hear a rod knock pretty well...

Yup! You heard it right! For the last three years I have had a monthly event called the Sacramento Porsche Family Reunion and a year back, I included my Z Car friends. Now, I live in Reno... The Sacramento Porsche Family Reunion lives on with another organizer taking over for me. It's time to get the party started here in the Reno-Sparks area! Saturday, October 8th 9am to Noonish at Starbucks at the corner of Double R Blvd. and South Meadows Parkway. Peg's is there as well if you crave breakfast with the family. Let's fill the lot with Z Cars!

Oh terrific! I live in Nevada now. Smog test one time for all '68 and newer...

I find myself having to go through a 1 time smog check with my '73. I talked to the tech while having my 911 smogged and he said it might pass with the triple Webers as long as the expected smog equipment was in place. I know the '73 didn't have an air pump, did it have an EGR? I forgot to grab my factory service manual while I was in Sacramento today... That would have told me.

Nice job identifying the track and suspects on that last pic... This one might be a bit more difficult. At least on the track. The car and driver should be obvious.

I just did this with my 42 DCOE carbs. The kits have become more 'general' and you don't use all of the parts. A tip though, you have to put the carb top gasket in place before you attach the float as the float doesn't 'drop' through the gasket, at least on mine. You also might try asking this in the carb forum. If you bought your kits from Pierce Manifold you might try calling them. They are very helpful...

The Fordahl Racing car might have to be rebuilt for next year. Leeds Gullick rolled his Suburban and trailer on the way home. He apparently lost a tire on the trailer and in the high winds, lost control and rolled the truck. Not a scratch on him but the truck and trailer look to be totalled. The 914 doesn't look too bad from the pictures but I can only see a bit of it... Glad he is ok!

This is pretty cool... Lots of Datsuns and even a 914 or two. Anyone recognize the track or care to venture a guess as to the race?

Remember! Tomorrow 9am at the Donut Shop followed by a caravan out to a house in Galt for a BBQ. Bounce house and pool so if you are so inclined, come prepared for that. Spouse and kid friendly!

Ok! This has gotten bigger. We will start at the donut shop at 9am and then about 11am we will drive out to a house on the South side and have a BBQ! This will be fun!

Mitchell, I'm wondering why not use the mechanical pump and why not use the return line. What were the reasons given? One would think that fuel starvation would be more of a problem than too much fuel. As long as you can maintain the small amount of fuel pressure needed for Weber/Mikuni/Solex/Dellorto carbs a return line should not be a problem.

Thank you for that... I am richer for the friends I have gained. Oh, and there will be a Reno Z Car Reunion once I find the right spot. 8D

I have my step-son checking on what it would cost to walk in and buy them direct from ROTA. We may be able to get a deal on these if we can get enough of them. He is in Metro Manila going to school (much cheaper than sending three of them to college here at the same time).

I have a slight correction to this post Arne. Rota's are made in Manila, Philippines. They have their own distributorship in SoCal called Cosmic or Cosmik I believe.

For the better part of a year now, the local Z car guys and a few diehards from out of town have gotten together to munch on a donut and chat about the cars we love. Friendships have formed that will last well beyond these events... We have shared parts, tools, and advise. We have formed a community. I have always been impressed by the power of community... Together we are greater than the sum of our individual talent and resources. Why is this the last? Last week I was handed the keys to our new home in Reno. By months end, the twin bed and two camping chairs I have been 'roughing' it with will be joined by Ms. Yopu, Nicho and the rest of our furniture. So let's get together this one last time and raise a cup of coffee and dip a donut to friendships and Z cars. Saturday, August 27th - 9am to noonish. Family Donuts and Deli, 9045 Fair Oaks Blvd. Corner of Fair Oaks Blvd. and San Juan Avenue in Carmichael CA. See you there!

Nice Julio, I keep waiting for you to get some bugs on the windshield and come on up to the Reunion events... You have to meet Madamba, Parmley, Cook, Mill and the like... But, beware! They will try to get you to take that garage/trailer queen and get her out on the track!!!

I am not sure how old this shot is... But it encompasses all three of my favorites. The Z, the 914, and the 911.

Don't forget to bring your Z! The July Sacramento Z Car Reunion is Saturday!

Steve, One of my friends, a guy who lives 6 blocks from me owns one of those. I will share this with him. 8D