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I was wondering about what happened to this car. There's an update. Seems suspicious. I wonder if they were insured. https://gasmonkeygarage.com/gas-monkeys-280z-goes-up-in-flames/

People can't resist posting about election topics and other things that they feel strongly about so I'm starting this new thread. Feel free, let Mike decide what to about it. The dead horse is getting bloody. p.s. I didn't create the Topic because I wanted to see more politics. Just trying to isolate it.

Here's another one, for the global picture. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Reposting this tool for those that want to see how things are in various regions. It's down to the county level. Lots of ways to rank or screen the data. https://covidactnow.org/?s=1219300

I used to know somebody that was convinced that their body was magnetized because their watch battery died often. Kidding!! (Actually I did know somebody that told me that). I don't know how a touch could cause a mechanical valve to switch like that. Who knows. I know that the flappers have a spring that has to be overcome by the force of the vacuum. Maybe yours were right on edge. Brushed a hose or something. I notice that those nipples and hoses seem to be of different diameter, so if they're switched one would be loose and one tight. These cars are like Alice's rabbit hole. Always more to explore. That sounds awkward...

No comprendo. Seriously. Don't know. When the label is right at the end of the hose, how can it not go there? Can't hurt to switch them. There is a lot of stuff in that AC chapter. I think the 76 FSM chapter might be in better shape than 75. This part here is odd also, below. Not sure what it means. Touch.

That sucks. I had my power go out for four days due to cold, wind and snow. Found out the fireplace really sucked, like it sucked all the heat out of the house instead of creating any. It was worthless as a heat provider. But you should have been ready. It was predicted over a year ago. Your free paper towels will arrive soon.

Looks to me like the valve has the hose connection locations cast in to the back. I would use those instead of the drawing if they don't match. Looks like one your D hoses is switched with another spot, it's on the "I" position. Don't lose those pieces of tape.

Belgium, Israel, Qatar... Otherwise, a hodge podge of countries doing worse over time. The large developed nations are all doing better.

Area under the curve.

That was me. Sorry.

Hungary is allowing fans at their soccer games. Can't end well. Those are real people in the stands, not cutouts. Meanwhile, their hospitals hit record high cases. Same day as the game. Today. https://news.yahoo.com/number-covid-patients-hospitalized-hungary-115146111.html icture

The story is spreading. Those AMMO guys are like an ad agency. https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a34499956/this-350-mile-280z-goes-from-barn-find-to-brand-new/

Sometimes I do long division on paper just to keep that part of my brain moving, the part that was formed many many years ago . Today you don't even need to open a calculator anymore, just type in "378 divided by 22 =" and an answer pops up. Sad... Incredible, but still sad.

I tried to find a decent paper map recently and it's about impossible. Even the Thomas Guide is essentially unfindable. And the internet maps are poor, the ones on your tiny phone thing, most of the streets and small cities aren't named until you zoom in on them. What you're supposed to do is turn on Location and do what your phone/computer tells you to do. "Turn left in 300 yards..." Doesn't work in the boonies, no coverage. It's incredible how technology's advancement is making us all less capable. I used to be able to read a map with my right eye while driving with my left one. https://laist.com/2018/06/22/thomas_guide_maps_the_rise_and_fall.php

This one is climbing fast. Worth following. Still seven days left and it's at $25,240 (who does $40? - Lstepp4re). Let me know if you don't want to fill your thread with extraneous stuff. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-datsun-280z-38/

Here's something for anyone finding the original question. These cars are full of clunking and thumping possibilities. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-datsun-280z-38/

Here's a 76 with about 100x more miles. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-datsun-280z-38/

@Diseazdand @siteunseen and others have done some rebuilds, performance and stock. I think that E88 head is going to be a question mark. There are several variations, as I understand things. Not positive though. The Maxima head is used to raise CR. Wouldn't make sense to use a 2mm head gasket with it. Defeats the purpose. @madkaw has done a Maxima head, I think. Good luck. I'd just put a cam in it and some new rings myself. Have you measured the bores? Does it need boring? If not, save the money, the Datsun blocks are tough. Don't forget that with a new cam you'll need new or reground rocker arms. Nickels and dimes will add up.

How about oil pump self-destructing? Or maybe the distributor shaft is dry. And, the quote above does not tell anything at all about the history of the engine. Happy to throw random guesses at you though.

Here's another one. This one played loud music for a "Hydropower" ad, then a silent video about Fredericksburg (why?) played.

Because I care. It's still out there. Don't get used to it. It just takes one guy who thinks his cough is no big deal. Seriously, sorry to be a downer. But those pictures make me cringe. Outbreak imminent. https://covidactnow.org/us/missouri-mo?s=1202293 Here's a better graphic.

In case anyone wants to look for the engine. Might raise its value. It's missing. Seem to be a lot of barns getting cleaned out suddenly...