Everything posted by Patcon
- Using a needle scaler tool to finish cast-aluminum parts
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Unicorn Alert: Rubber Steering Coupler
Oh, I understand but like Jim I was thinking of Nix240z. If he were to decide to do it I am confident he would get as close as possible to the original rubber density. He's a little OCD like that...I believe that Zcardepot and MSA tend to be pretty diligent too Steve has always been hesitant to make parts that could have litigation associated with them, but this part should have limited risks since the bolts are really the insurance factor
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Unicorn Alert: Rubber Steering Coupler
yes the OE's are NLA...Wish we could convince a vendor to reproduce this part...
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1971 240z One of Kind Wide Body 350 V8 with $10k fixes
Although almost every decent running 350 has double the horsepower and gobs of torque compared to the original engine, some have triple. At some point it becomes difficult to transfer excess horsepower to the ground with out lots of work...
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Yet Another 73 240z on BAT
I understand the 73's have some unique things about them that can make them less desirable, but there are some things about them that I like. They have delay wipers, they are the only year and I assume they have one of the most sorted electrical systems as opposed to the early cars... As for the emissions, it's gone on almost every Z I ever see here. I would run SU's or triples anyway so it doesn't matter to me what it had originally... I really like that Silver car ^^^ the owners ok too...
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Let's show vintage racing pictures. I'll start.
Jeff, What's that a Celica chasing you? Must be moving along to have the inside rear tire off the ground...
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Some L sounds - dual type
Wow!! We are aggressive aren't we?
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Vapor lock questions for the hotter climate guys
It's minor surgery!!!! Go ahead and try it....
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JDM optional map light
That looks great, and no major modifications
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TreeZ
That cars been sitting a while!! The good news is it's probably not going to walk off now....
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
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What should i do i need help
It is not a terribly simple thing to put a stock turbo on it. You can do it fast or cheap but you will end up trashing your engine...there are a lot of considerations when doing forced induction... I suggest you drive it for a while and make sure it all works well, them decide which way you want to go. If the car is not 100% when you decide to go turbo it will only magnify those problems
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- Bad customer service for parts
Always try to communicate with the seller through Ebay, It helps when making a claim
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Thinking about installing an BMW M6 engine in my Z
Thanks Careless. I thought that might be the case but didn't want to assume
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Thinking about installing an BMW M6 engine in my Z
Which ones specifically?
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Become a Porsche Guy?
Arne is around sometimes but on a very infrequent basis...
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Thinking about installing an BMW M6 engine in my Z
Fab work looks great
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Hauling a Z on a trailer
Ditto
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Original wood steering wheel
70-73 for sure. Ebay, Craigslist or a junk yard. The prices are going up because they are getting harder to find
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69 Shell, assorted shells found
I am not sure I would have to pay the fines in South Carolina. Interesting thought though. You can apply for a title for any car older than 30 years if it hasn't been titled in our state previously...
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Changing of the Guard
Yes ZH that is the article in the copy of Hemmings I have. I think speculators and car flippers are always looking for the next collectible car. I wouldn't be surprised if that is part of the recent rise in Z prices, especially after Mr. K's passing. Ferrari prices went nuts after Enzo died. As anecdotal evidence the Z's I see on dealer sites bring amazing money and most of those are going to be put back out for sale
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69 Shell, assorted shells found
I emailed him with a question, haven't heard back...
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240Z from TN
All Hobby work right now. Might move into restoration full time if I semi retire. I have a thread on here somewhere on "Lily" the car I have on the rotisserie, but progress is very slow...