Mike

Actually, I believe he should keep watching DVD's while he drives. While he is at it, he should probably also steal from the local department store, kick puppies, and spraypaint his grandmas house. Don't forget to kick the little puppies. No wait, club baby seals -- even better.

There goes Carl again with the legal advise. Here's my advise. Do whatever you want with your stereo system. Just don't get caught or kill anyone doing it. The electronics in that setup is pretty intense. I've been thinking about a DVD system in my 350z. Of course I would rewire it so I can watch movies anytime. I really want it so I can play surround DVD's in the car mostly. -- Mike

Put this in our classifieds module... find it on the left menu.

Take the valve cover to your local engine builder. They can dip it in the hot tank and it will come out looking beautiful. Spend $10 on the dip and you're set to go... Or, you can spend $10 on chemicals, get dirty, and give yourself cancer by breathing the fumes.

Yea, not sure why it is a 3 piece design. A 1-piece should be OK. Perhaps your supplier could make an attempt at both design prototypes to find out.

Ok, so what is the tally so far? What kind of parts are you thinking about making in quantities of 3-4 ? I want a rear tail-light surround piece (what do you call that?) for my '71. It will be the same as yours, mull.

Mull, I think people are trying to help you by showing others who have made parts like this. They aren't trying to ask you to buy parts from another vendor.... they are simply sharing information. We realize that you already have a sponsor. I think that point has been made very clear in a subtle and elegant manner. :tapemouth As far as CF parts, I'd love to see a dash and perhaps a center console. Ron Carter posted a picture of an all-cf dash at one time. I've attached the image. My POINT in saying this... it is possible. I just don't think many people have done it. Your market may not be that big for a CF dash. Maybe center-console. I also like the rear taillight piece as well. -- Mike

The point behind my link to the CF hood was to inform you guys they do exist. A few members were asking about hoods. Therefore, don't waste your time making a new CF hood if it has already been done. Mull, are you planning to make parts and ship them Internationally? -- Mike

Hey guys, Classic Datsun is already selling Carbon Fibre hoods. Check out their site: http://www.classicdatsun.com/new/carbonfiberhood.html They don't have the best website, so, it's difficult to get back to their home page without deleting the directory/filenames. Just click here: http://www.classicdatsun.com -- Mike

No way! I saw the pictures in the gallery, but, do you have some of Pete driving the car or at least standing next to it? That is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Get any good signatures? -- Mike

A good working EFI system is reliable and performs very well. I'd stick with it. The SU's are nice if you like to tinker. But, pulling out an EFI system on a daily driver is probably a wrong move. Invest into some new jets, fuel-lines, and electrical components for the EFI system. You'll have a very reliable car. Be sure to get the high-pressure hoses designed for transporting fuel. If you want a good set of SU's... go check out http://www.ztherapy.com and tell them you saw it here. They will rebuild a nice set for you. -- MIke

I wouldn't even let them get past, "Hello, this is <name> from VISA".... I would hang up. There is no reason they will be calling you. Unless, of course, you're late on a payment.

Oh yea, been there. I have about 1/3 the investment as you (so far). But, I do wish sometimes that it wasn't ever started -- ie: That I just fixed a few things and kept it on the road. HOWEVER, I do believe it isn't a unique situation. There are many people who spend lots of money on a fun hobby such as this. I am also a member of the Factory Five Racing club and there are many other people who spend $60k on a "project" like this (in any kind of form). When restoring or building a car it is not unlikely to spend at least $25k - $35k. -- Mike

Way to go 26th-Z! I'm in full support of some research into this topic. If you are interested in talking with someone who was part of the factory restoration project, give Les Cannaday a call at Classic Datsun Motorsports. http://www.classicdatsun.com He was one of the shops selected to perform the restorations for sure.... -- Mike

good one! Hell, at least you have a shirt on your back and a warm body. Not to mention a good stress reliever!

An elderly man in Florida had owned a large farm for several years. He had a large pond in the back, fixed up nice -- picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some orange and grapefruit trees. The pond was properly shaped and fixed up for swimming when it was built. One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond, as he hadn't been there for a while, and look it over. He grabbed a five gallon bucket to bring back some fruit. As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee. As he came closer he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his pond. He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end. One of the women shouted to him, "We're not coming out until you leave!" The old man frowned, "I didn't come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the pond naked." Holding the bucket up he said, "I'm here to feed the alligator." Moral: Old men can still think fast.