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Bump for tomorrow? How many people do we have going?

Absolutely beautiful! May I ask where you purchased the floor jute?

Beautiful car... Great choice in the replacement as well! I will be receiving my in-transit BRZ in 2-3 weeks.

Finally a review on the Z car on Jay Leno's Garage! Jay also talks with designers on what to expect from the next Z car, and mentioned that he currently owns a Z car himself.

Very clean!

Thanks again Rob for signing us up. On a side note: I saw a video on YouTube of your car with Bill (Silverstreak) on the track! I have been instructed and driven with Bill multiple times at NCRC Events! Class act guy, will you be attending the Laguna Seca days with NCRC coming up in October?

In as well!

Please let me know if I can help in anyway! Thanks doing this.

I'd make the trip as well. Please do this!

Beautiful Z Car, I love the headlight covers!

Mark is a class act. I sent him my standard OEM headlight covers for my Z car, and even though the covers were not be able to be replicated due to him not being able to vacuum form just yet, he was very communicative and prompt. I had my headlight covers back in no time. He was also very responsive to any of my questions and concerns. A+++ for Mark.

Odd how it looks like an Early Z. I know that there are conversions in Japan where they retrofit the S30 taillights into the S31, and of course the bumper mod is common. I wonder how titling is handled since it is post '75.

I 'ed pretty hard at the music. Nice video! Now lets get one of the motor's first start

Looks amazing! I love the fuel line setup. No JDM Cyan blue velocity stacks like Eiji?

Beautiful build... Love it!

Do you have a bill of sale? You'll have to take a copy of the bill of sale to the DMV. They will most likely perform an inspection and, if all passes, issue you a title. I just purchased a 240Z race car and it was the same situation. I'll shoot you my phone number through e-mail, feel free to ring me if you run into any issues.

It was will not be tough provided that it already has a title. I simply took my non-op title to AAA and had it registered. No hassles at all. The title doesn't even state that it is RHD, so you'll have no problems.

His VIN is something like 1525... really low. I have a local friend who owned 231, but it was in almost non-restorable condition.

Great decision By the way, check out the pics I just uploaded to my previous post.

I would replace all the rubber fuel lines, blow out the hard fuel lines with compressed air and treat the gas tank professionally (just to be safe). Also, you won't be able to use a gasoline tank from another member unless it is specific to the Fairlady. When I dropped my gas tank, I compared it with several versions of the US market 240Z gas tanks, and there were several nipples that were different. You could modify a US tank to work, but I doubt that would be any more cost effective than boiling your current tank. Your car seems to have quite low mileage, so honestly, I wouldn't bother with boiling the car right now unless you want to a Concours example. It is your car in the end, but if I were you I would buff out the paint with compound, treat the few rust spots, and DRIVE it. My Fairlady 240Z-L sat since 1992, I performed all of the above and it is daily drivable today. The paint was faded beyond belief, but I got a good shine out of it, just look at my attachments! It builds character! I do plan to restore it one day, but seeing as Fairlady's with original paint are a rare commodity, I do not mind waiting. Here is a laundry list of what I would focus on: 1. Boil Gasoline Tank 2. Replace Fuel Lines (hard and rubber) 3. Replace Fuel Filter (possibly pump as well) 4. Replace Rubber Bushings (all around) 5. Fluid changes (oil, transmission, differential) 6. Check Brake Master Cylinder (most likely is no good) 7. Check Clutch Master Cylinder and Slave Cylinder (most likely are no good) 8. Check Vacuum lines 9. Go through engine (timing, spark plugs, etc.) 10. Check exhaust piping for leaks 11. Pull the brake booster and check for reaction disk (search for this common problem) 12. Heater hoses (Engine Bay, and Inside: Trust me, you'll want to do this if you want to keep your pristine floors) Anyone feel free to add. As I mentioned to you through e-mail, keep your rally clock and oscillator, save the funds and do it right. Same goes for paint. The vehicle sat for 20 years, it is ready to breathe! I wouldn't mind going up to Sacramento to lend you a hand, but unfortunately that is quite far for me.

I went through the EXACT same situation with my transmission. I got it all prepped... put it in and it wouldn't shift into a few gears. Pulled it, pushed a rod in and was good to go, then had the 'loveliest' time getting the transmission back in.

Ahh! Jealous!

Nooo, Leon! This should be included in your vacation! jsvteck - I have invited a few of my vintage car friends. They will all be going

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I'll try and make it out too.. sounds fun.