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That Z is the one which was owned by Mike the Datsun Roadster guy owned. It has been for sale again for at least the past year. Nice car and I think they wanted $27,500 for it.

2 boys in 15 months changes the game, I thought I would keep my M Coupe for a while as well. I received the second one delivered in Vancouver back in 2006, Interlagos blue on black and really loved the car, it reminded me of my first car, a 72 240Z. Sweet ride.

huh, I traded my Z4 M Coupe for my 335i xdrive sedan. It is a great sedan, 6 speed M sport that has been lowered and has the grossly over priced BMW power kit. We also have a V8 4runner Limited. Hoping to have the Z back on the road for May.

Someone might see this car as worth $25k, another $45k....at the end of the day it is worth what the market will bear. I would guess that small amount of rust would translate into a $20k vacation on the rotisserie. Ask me how I know.

I used a turbo oil pump in my 73. Original was ok but I figured this would be good insurance for the expense of the build. Ordered from msa.

Norm is local to me and I'm using him extensively to restore my car. Let me say this I would not be any where near the point I'm at now without his help. Very fair pricing, excellent work. Any one who wants to see the quality of his work can contact me via pm.

That looks amazing! I'm going to use the pics of the ebrake to help me re-install mine.

OK that's an awesome way to do the stripes, no need to raid the peanut butter jar in order to remove the pesky polish which can build up between stripes and the paint. I think that car of yours is going to be simply awesome. Mine had the stirpes, plus the original louver / sport mirror / hatch tail package, all which have now been removed. So I'm going to just to totally stock for the time being, then stripe it after the fact with some quality 3M stuff.

looks great! Mine is all done and ready fir paint. We found some ugly old braised in repair hiding under the seat brace on both sides! Had to cut it out and repair correctly, another unplanned 20 hours! Any the rest of the floor is great. Now the tarpazoid reinforcement piece on the front wheelwell will be drilled out tomorrow, cavity sealed and properly attached. Where did you buy the 240Z stripe? Mine needs to go back on too. Yours looks amazing!

That rust in the dog leg started at the front of the rocker do no way what you found is the end of it. Go see the second car but again, beware of the "no rust" claim. Also when you pull the rubber triangle out to inspect the rocker also feel the inner fender lower.

Stick your hand inside the front fender and feel the sheet metal at the top of the rocker. Crap gets stuck in here and trapped with water draining from the cowl and I will bet you find rust. Once it starts it spreads like wild fire down the rocker. Ask me how I know on my super low mileage, "no rust" 73. 9 times out of 10 no rust on these cars means no rust holes larger than a dime which you can see. So mine is now on the rotisserie for the full meal deal along with body cavity sealant.

Quick question for those who have installed OEM bushings; does it matter if you install the bushing and flare at the top or bottom of the bar? I'm guessing not, but I would like this to be as original. Thanks.

For seal, I went with the vintage rubber kit at around $600. Then I ordered the remaining seals from msa, all but one of the headlight seals was available. If you went with a kit that's probably what the hold up is. In my case most of my seals were in amazingly great shape so I can pick and choose which fit best.

Wow looks great, mine is nearing paint now, I think I should have the shell back by the end of Feb which works well on my side. Congrats with the progress, mine is still in high build primer but we're getting closer!

Congrats, my cheque (yes, I'm Canadian and that's how we spell it) book thanks you.

I did finally receive mine and it looks good to go.

VISA will take this very seriously and will treat it as a goods paid for but not shipped. As a card holder in good standing and provided you paid by visa, they will investigate the seller as a fraudulent transaction. This is why I always fund any online transaction with my visa. I think you will be fine.

Op did you pay by visa? If so just dispute the charges. Too bad about your experience but thanks for sharing.

Yes and I read through his external page on the car's build...you better buy it asap, the video made me want to buy it as a "stop gap" until mine is finished. I think that is one hell of a deal. As for the brakes, as long as the hardware is in good shape you are good to go. EDIT: What I did for my brakes was send the calipers off to be totally restored, not just rebuilt. All hardware was torn down and cad plated, they came back looking so nice I won't use the Arizona Z brakes I bought but bear in mind my car won't put down nearly the power the blue car does. That 0 - 100 run looks awesome, I'd like to see how it stands up to my 335i (not exactly stock).

If that car checks out clear in the usual spots for rust then it appears to be a smoking deal as a driver. I would have bought this in a heart beat but I'm now eyes deep into my near concourse restoration. This car will be gone fast!

Shadbolt in Vancouver, BC can do this as well.

Update; I heard from him and he claims all is good, and it will be sent out tomorrow. Text is the best way to contact him.

I too paid for an exhaust last summer but nothing yet. Unfortunate.

When I was buying my Z I looked wandered briefly over early911sregistry.org to see what an early 911S might run...it seemed $50k for an S was common place, plus restoration and you are quickly north if $100k so the Z deal closed...300+ hours into the body at a restoration shop later plus plus plus....the 911S is starting to sound like a decent buy, . Having said that, the same level of resto on a 911 would have cost at least 3x what I will have in the Z.

One other note; to me at least, a 911 should be a coupe. I'm not a fan of cabs at all, and targas barely make it for me due to the lesser rollover protextion compared to a coupe body. AmAzes me Porsche builds a turbo cab but if they sell, then so be it.