Davis

thanks for the guidance - I did a search on tar mat and found a few ways to remove it I used a heat gun and it went quite well - got most of the passengers side done in about 1 hour last night I found a patch done by some other owner, but otherwise very minor surface rust that will remove easily - the view from the underside looks ok too. What purpose did that mat serve - was it to waterprooof? regards Dave

I tried doing a search on this but no luck - maybe I havent used the right lingo. What is the best way to remove the layer of asphalt type paper that is over top of the floor pans? I have removed some of it with a chisel and found rust some below. My idea is to remove it all then coat everything with POR 15 before I install new carpets. Anyone help? regards Dave

thanks guys the club is an amazing resource!! - appreciate your help with opiniona and contacts etc regards Davis

Gentlmen I wish to replace the carpets in my 72z - this is NOT a restoration, but I want to be somewhat period sensitive - look style carpet will be used I want to carpet the transmission tunnel and the area above the door scuff plates - I am not a fan of the diamond vinyl in these areas. can you give me some advice? - get a custom intaller? - is there a molded kit from a later year? - maybe 260z,(I could do the work myself) - some other multi piece kits out there to use? I see a ton of suppliers on the internet - Any help would be appreciated regards Dave

I got Laverne Burkharts number from the fellow who did the car appraisal for me - I would like to go see him first for some misc repair work that I need (intermittant gas leaking issue) - he is close to me which is nice regards Dave

thanks Chris I think I will take a run into TO to see the Whitehead people if the weather clears up. regards Dave

Gentlemen I am a recent member to the club and have purchased a 72 240 with a engine rebuilt (L28) by "Sumo Engine Co. (Canada 1992) Ltd They were located in Vancouver BC I have the warranty and service papers but nothing more than that. The work was done in 1995. The felllow I purchased it from said it had a performance can in it (very apparent) Anyone heard of this company?? - I know little about performance builders for Z cars and would appreciate any info out there. Personally - the motor seems a little over the top for a street car (as I wish to use it for) and I am considering bringing it back to a stock L28 any info or comment that would help? regards Dave

Does anyone have an idea where to buy a rear view mirror - the complete assy that plugs into the fitting at the sun visor clips? No luck on internet searches thanks Davis

thanks - will do that regards

found was I was looking for - 1972z almost done - 59000 mi - needs some interior work, but otherwise in very good shape rust and structural wise, nice paint job - will have to address some exhaust fume issues but I have a plan thanks to all the posts on this site about those problems - Great reference material!! - has L28, perfomormance cam, triple mikuni carbs, msa ignition - would give my M3 a good run for the money! so this winter, strip out interior, new gaskets, plug any hole etc to get ready for new interior in the spring. regards Davis

Living the dream guys!! I've wanted to do this for years and finally did!! - read up on Z's, (that took a year plus...) sold my M3 yesterday and I'm in the market for a half done 70 - 72z (my wife tells me I'm crazy) Exciting times!! - It seems I'm about to get further educated regards davis