GunnerRob

Wouldn't that be 2.5 sec. slower?

Maybe we could provide a link on our main (home) page to a section or article designed specifically for the first time Zcar shopper/buyer to help them make intelligent decisions. It would also introduce them to all the other information this club offers. If we were to offer this service, we would also need to (flag?) our site to come up on search engines for a search on "240z buying advice" or something similar. I tried this and we (our club) didn't come up. I dunno if this is going too far or not. What do you guys and gals think?

By golly, you're correct. Thanks for bringing this to my attention Stephen. At this time I'd like recant my previous statement in this thread. FWIW, I did send a letter of apology to the seller of the car that's the subject of this thread.

I sent the seller these questions: "Since when does an automatic transmission have a manual shift lever and a clutch pedal? What happened to the original radio? It's missing." And here's his reply: "I don't like the way you ask questions, somewhere along the way somebody forgot to teach you communications skills........." I get the feeling he's getting alot of heat from people who are onto him. You'd think he would wise up after listing the car so many times without a sale.

I wanna go! Pick me, pick me!!!

Hi Bill. No, I didn't write it. My cousin sent it to me today. Actually I have no idea who wrote it. I wish I did because I'd like to thank them.

Hi Gary, I pray that the Lord touches your daughter, AND you and your family. And also the doctors, nurses, and staff. I know that this affects everyone. It's a good thing that your daughter is surrounded by a caring, loving family, and that she's young...well , compared to me she's young. I knew Moses! ha ha ha. I know that helps alot and is important! God bless you buddy, Rob

There was a thread earlier asking for suggestions on music from the era of the 240z and a member was asking for help with poems. The poem below may be more than PUSHER can use, and it goes back to before the 240z, but I thought some of you might be able to relate to it and enjoy it too. So here goes... Fifty years ago...... This little poem tells it pretty much like it was 50 years ago................ A little house with two bedrooms and one car on the street, A mower that you had to push, to make the grass look neat. In the kitchen on the wall, we only had one phone, And no need for recording things -- someone was always home. We only had a living room, where we would congregate, Unless it was at meal time, in the kitchen where we ate. We had no need for family rooms or extra rooms to dine, When meeting as a family, those two rooms would work out fine. We only had one TV set and channels - maybe two, But always there was one of them, with something worth the view. For snacks we had potato chips, that tasted like a chip, And if you wanted flavor, you made Lipton's onion dip. Store bought snacks were rare, because my mother liked to cook, And nothing can compare to snacks in Betty Crocker's book. The snacks were even healthy - with the best ingredients, There was no label, with a hundred things that made no sense. Weekends were for family trips, or staying home to play, We all did things together, even go to church to pray. When we did our weekend trips, depending on the weather, No one stayed at home because, we liked to be together. Sometimes we would separate, to do things on our own, But we knew where the others were, without our own cell phone. Then there was the movies, with your favorite movie star, And nothing can compare to watching, movies in your car. Then there were the picnics, at the peak of summer season, Pack a lunch and find some trees -- and never need a reason. Get a baseball game together, with the friends you know, Have real action playing ball -- and no game video. Remember when the doctor used to be the family friend, And didn't need insurance - or a lawyer to defend The way that he took care of you, or what he had to do, Because he took an oath, and strived to do the best for you. Remember when the country, was united under God, And prayer in schools and public places, was not deemed as odd. Remember when the church was used for, worshipping The Lord, And not used for commercial use, or for some business board. Remember going to the store - and shopping casually, And when you went to pay for it, you used your own money? Nothing that you had to swipe or - punch in some amount, Remember when the cashier person, had to really count? Remember when we breathed the air, it smelled so fresh and clean, And chemicals were not used on the grass, to keep it green. The milkman and the bread man used to go from door to door, And it was just a few cents more, than going to the store. There was a time when mailed letters, came right to your door, Without a lot of junk mail ads, sent out by every store. The mailman knew each house, by name and knew where it was sent, There was not loads of mail addressed to: "Present Occupant". Remember when the words "I do" meant, that you really did? And not just temporally, till someone blows their lid. There was nothing as "no one's fault;" we just made a mistake, There was a time when married life, was built on give and take. There was a time when just one glance, was all that it would take, And you would know the kind of car, the model and the make. They didn't look like turtles, trying to squeeze every mile, They were streamlined, white walls and fins -- and really had some style. One time the music that you played, whenever you would jive, Was from a vinyl, big holed record called a forty-five. The record player had a post, to keep them all in line, And then the records would drop down, and play one at a time. O sure we had our problems then - just like we do today, And always we were striving -- trying for a better way. And every year that passed us by, brought new and greater things, We now can even program phones, with music or with rings. Oh the simple life we lived, still seems like so much fun, How can you explain a game -- just kick the can and run? And why would boys put baseball cards, between bicycle spokes? And for a nickel, red machines had little bottled cokes. This life seemed so much easier - and slower in some ways, I love the new technology but I sure miss those days. So time moves on and so do we - and nothing stays the same, But I sure love to reminisce, and walk down memory lane.

Where is Turlock? I'm thinking maybe, if you're close to a club member, you could take your car to one of them to give the steering a try. My 75z's rack is original with over 250,00 miles on it and it's not hard to turn at all while the car is in motion. Even while it's parked it's not too difficult, and I'm running a tire with an 8" wide tread contact patch. If you're not too far from Ventura, Ca. I'd be more than happy to help you out!

They look good Ed. Those are what I put on my 78z, along with stock steel wheels, to replace the wheels that were on it when I bought it. The previous owner put these solid chrome wheels with chrome wire baskets on it. Those played havoc with warping the rotors on the car.

The only things missing from that car is a full grown pine tree growing up through the engine bay and a family of opossum living in it! Gees...I'd be embarrassed to let anyone SEE this heap.

I've been considering these wheels made by Bassett. They aren't exactly the same, but similar in style. The web page states the are only available in 5 lug configurations in black or silver, but I've been corresponding with Steve Haines at Bassett and he's confirmed they can be made in the 4x4.5" bolt pattern. I realize they are not a match to what you posted (I'd like to find those wheels also) but are a possible alternative. http://www.bassettwheel.com/dot.html BTW, is Brisbane in Australia? Your avatar location nor profile state what country you're in.

Hi texasz, Here's a page from TireRacks web site that'll explain what an offset is.:classic: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm

2ManyZs posted an eBay auction for factory service manuals yesterday. I checked them out and recall that there was one offered for your year Z ('73 right). Here's the link to 2ManyZs post: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=77589#post77589

I had a similar problem with my '75z after I replaced my fuel rail hoses. The problem was that after I replaced the fuel rail assembly, the fuel pressure regulator was touching the throttle shaft, causing it to not fully return to idle. All that was required was to loosen the hose clamps on the fuel injector hoses and pull the fuel rail out just enough so that the regulator didn't interfere with the shaft. On my car, these two parts are originally very close together, so it might be somewhere to inspect.

Dave, does the "club" have a video camera on the parking lot that you can check out. If so, it would be worth while to take a look at for plate numbers that will give a positive I.D on who hit your car. I don't about Washington state, but in California "hit and run" is a serious matter. I'd sure be alot less upset if this happened to me and the moron that did this to took responsibility and notified me if this happened to my car. As it stands now I'd have NO MERCY on the coward! This "hit and run" crap happens way too much. I hope you have a fast and complete recovery from this.

Hi Vicky, My 8 track AM/FM is a Clarion, model PE 617A. Does anyone know if that's a Datsun unit for 1975?

Hey, I've still got the original 8 track/AM/FM radio that came with my 280z from the dealership. I'm not sure if it's "factory" or not, but it worked when I swapped it out for a cassette/AM/FM unit. I inherited my Z, so I don't know if the original radio was an add-on or stock unit.

They're a bit soft for my liking of road tunes. To me they're more of a story teller band. Kinda like Jim Croche. I prefer to listen to them at home. How about Downchild Blues Band: Dew Drop Inn Old Ma Bell

I dunno, but I wouldn't mention Toto or The Carpenters!

Bob Seger - Sunspot Baby

This looks like fun too!

It looks like "inbred Jed" was at it again!

I often wondered if R&T, or any car magazine for that matter, did a performance test of the early 280Z's. Now I know! Did the article mention if the 280Z was a California smogged car? Thanks wolf66.