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Sorry, I couldn't shut up yet. *&^@$#!)*^++&&%$@^&**$%$%(*_)(^&^$@$#~(*&)(*&%$!#~$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take that everybody!! Victor. Don't be laughin' now, this is serious excrement. You REALLY cracked me up with that one mate. Are you an ex pat Aussie Tanny???? You've got the right sense of humour to be one. Believe me, very few can swear like an Aussie soldier and I was one for twenty years so you can be sure that I have a reasonably large vocabulary. There have been occasions when I have completely run through my entire repetoir, still felt like swearing so made a few up. Sure, it's heard on T.V, movies, the internet and commedian's verbal disentery But does that make it right ??? FART is not REALLY a swear word and BLOODY, (which I use quite a lot), is right at the bottom of the scale. I admit that my standards are rather old fashioned but then, as I've said before, I am an old FART. On crowded public transport I'll offer my seat to a lady. I'll open a door for a lady. I hold my wife's chair when she sits at a table etc. etc. It's called respect for women. Warnings or not, swearing in a public place is inappropriate. Rick being serious ???? Yes Lachlan, miracles do happen mate. 'nuff sed. I'm off the soapbox. Rick.

:stupid: :stupid: :stupid: Duh, gee tanny, do ya tink dat might be why it's so 'ard ta drive? Looks like I'm just going to have to reverse the negative in future to keep tanny happy. You've just taken the hit and miss out of me tanny. You're a fast learner mate, keep up the good work. We'll turn you into an honorary Aussie yet. Rick.

:( Maybe I'm old fashioned, (Well, I AM an oldie), I feel the use of bad language in a public place and/or within earshot of a lady shows a lack of manners, disrespect and pride in oneself. These Forums are Public Places and there are Ladies present. There is absolutely no need to lower one's standards by using foul language. With only a little THOUGHT, anyone with even basic inteligence can find a reasonable substitute. Believe me, when it comes to swearing, I can cuss with the best. However, I use a little common sense as to where, when and how. Other than that, my pet hate is; "I just finished restoring my 260 Z". "Oh, you've finished it have you?". Rick.

:stupid: Aaaahhhhh, Lachlan, The things we old and wrinkled ones can get away with. Hey !!!! Have you and George checked out that last lot of photos yet ???? What's the verdict ?????? Now don't forget you young blokes, be kind to old people. Rick.

Just Cars Magazine, (Australia's most widely read classic car marketplace), rates the 260Z as; Excellent condition, $12,000.oo Fully roadworthy and driveable, 5,000.oo Poor condition, 2,000.oo In the June edition, (I haven't got July's yet), there is a 1974 260Z for sale, asking price is $8,500.oo There is a 76 model 2+2 for $5,000.oo There are four 240Zeds offerred for $8,500.oo, $8,900.oo, $15,000.oo and $17,500.oo for a car set up for rallying. Probably of little help to you I'm afraid. Good luck, Rick.

:stupid: By George, George, You reckon you're stunned. Imagine how I felt being so rudely woken up and lieing there gasping for breath ????? I told the boss that I wanted to learn sign language and was simply talking in my sleep. Rick.

:devious: I first became involved in vehicle restoration at around age 10. Every Sunday morning I'd walk about five kms to the rubbish dump looking for bits and pieces and parts. Finally, after a couple of months of scrounging I painted the frame, let it dry and took my first ride on my very own pushbike. Two weeks later some bast@#$ pinched it, so I had to start all over again. As for Precious, I even DREAM about her. The other night I dreamed that I was very gently polishing her, just using my fingertips, in a very small circular motion but I was very rudely woken up by an elbow in the solar plexus and heard the words---"keep your hands to yourself". Obviously my wife is jealous of Precious. Rick. :love:your Zed.

:love: :love: O.k. you lot, I've uploaded some more pics. Due to technical difficulties, I didn't enlarge the photos . Fortunately, I know you lot are all finger clickin' good. O.K, dish it out, I can take it. Rick.

:love: :love: G'Day Lowell, I guess I wasn't clear about warming the engine. When I start the car, I sit there, adjusting the choke, until the engine runs smoothly without any choke at all THEN engage gear. You're absolutely right about the effects of allowing the engine to run on choke for any length of time. Rick.

:stupid: :stupid: O.K. you lot, There's another eight photos in the gallery to feast your eyes upon. I still managed to stuff it up. The first photo was not accepted 'cause it was TOO BLOODY BIG so your stuck with double clicking to enlarge them. I love every nut and bolt in the old girl, (the Zeds pretty good as well), but I guess I am biased. She's as original as I can make her although I couldn't resist a couple of personal touches. The bumper rubbers are held in place by chromed round head bolts instead of glue and the paint job, while it IS the original colour, was given a top coat of gold pearl. Looks GREAT in the sun. So!!!!!!, give me both barrels at once. I've got broad enough shoulders. Rick

YOU WOULDN"T BE AN "X-FILES" FAN WOULD YOU ?????? Rick.

:love: I take Precious out for a run three, maybe four days per week, usually travelling around 50klms each time. If I was still a working man I'd have no qualms at all about using her as DD. (Then I'd miss my trusty old 89 model Toyota ute) It all depends on the condition of the car itself. If it's in good, roadworthy condition, sure, use it as a DD, otherwise catch the bus. By the way, Lachlan and George are bloody right about warming the engine before driving. I ALWAYS WARM THE MOTOR BEFORE SHE LEAVES THE GARAGE. I have far to much love and respect for old engines than to place them under load while cold. When all's said and done, friend, the final decision is yours and yours alone. Rick.

G'Day Malder, According to my Haynes manual; Weight unladen; Manual gearbox, 240Z =2350 pounds (1043kg) 260Z =2499 pounds (1134kg) 260Z 2+2 = 2669 pounds (1210kg) Automatic transmission, 240Z =2400 pounds (1089kg) 260Z =2509 pounds (1134kg) 260Z 2+2 =2670 pounds (1215kg) Unfortunately, there is no mention of the weight/s of the 280Z. Hope this is of some assistance to you. Rick.

:mad: :mad: :mad: and STILL :mad: When I said "It's a pain in the BUM", I meant the sunroof itself. I understand that the company that made the bloody things is no longer in business. Consequently, purchasing essential bits and pieces such as weather seals is bloody impossible. I'm not game to open the damned thing as the seals have had it and I haven't found a suitable replacement yet. Rick.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Yes Carl, like chucking out the original wheels and replacing them with nice, shiny chrome ones. Now they're as scarce as hen's teeth and cost a small fortune. Rick.