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What about using some copper tubing inside the hose, bent the way you need. Put it in an oven or use a heat gun to "form" it. I've never done that but how do the hose shops do it? Quick google came up with this off a Corvette forum; Re: How do I make custom-formed rubber hoses? (CentralCoaster) I don't think a heat gun will work very well. The heat is too hard to regulate. I have not tried this, but it should work. Slip the hose over some soft copper tubing. The copper tube should go thru the entire hose length. Use a little water/soap to make it slip on easier. Bend it to the shape you want then place in oven at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Take it out and let it cool slowly. I am guessing on the temp / time here. Obviously, too hot or too long will totally melt it. Too little and it won't change shape. You may want to experiment with a small piece of hose at various temps and times to see what happens before doing the final part. I guess the right temp will be 325-400 degrees but check the temp rating. You may want to do this while the wife/significant other is out shopping (smell).

The wood clamps I have were kinda spendy, maybe Jonathan is talking about "C" clamps? I remember one of your pictures you had on a walking cast, you probably have some hemostats that would work.

I'm laughing my arse off! We're gonna have fun!

“Ooh, ooh, Mista Kahta! Mista Kahta!” Umbrella Girls, $50 per hour. I could bring some girls from the restaurant, buy a few umbrellas and make some CASH.

Surely they'll have a hanger or two opened up to get out of the sun for a few minutes. Probably restrooms and cold drinks too. If you have kakis and a polo on with some Ray-Ban Aviators you could get in the FBO and "check the weather", eat some doughnuts.

Here's Pontiac Blue. Looks a little closer than Bud Lite Blue. 6 of one, half dozen of the other?

Hot but dry.

I'm not an intelligent smartphone user but when I first got my phone I googled classic z cars, went to the website and logged in without any trouble. Then I book marked as a favorite and it saved my info for future visits. Are you going to the website or using the app?

It's a Berlina Coupe.

That's funny! Is this what it's supposed to look like?

There's no green in the Ford Blue after it's applied, looks different than the cap on the can which matched my motor mount pretty good. Maybe the caps were switched? who knows but it's too late now. Pontiac Blue probably would've been a better choice but I didn't want to drive to the other Advance store. Mine was out of stock and I'm lazy. With the bead blasted aluminium parts against the orange engine bay it's going to look fantastic!! (stay positive) Well after proof reading that I might just get a can of Pontiac Blue and spray it again, when I get back from Memphus.

Luckily mine is drilled also but I am going to put on the spray bar for a minute or 60 to make sure the cam doesn't get scorched on start-up. I've got a rod to spin the oil pump with my drill, that may change my mind if it doesn't look right. Sorry to hear about your setbacks. Frustration is part of being successful, I've read somewhere.

240s aren't painted and stainless to boot. I'd bet the later 280 arms that are painted, '77 & '78, could be stripped down to bare stainless. Try and see if a magnet sticks to yours then get some paint stripper.

I would think it should go after the throttle plate, on the manifold side. The hose from the cannister like Jonathan mentioned would be my choice.

First couple of coats was Maxwell House blue, then later in the day it turned to Bud Light blue but what I bought was Old Ford Blue. I like blue, Phillip's pretty cool too.

It's like prying into the Waco Kids business, don't want to but "I must, I must!"

Yeah, she's my "Pride and Joy". It dulled down a little, that was right after the last coat was sprayed on. I think I matched it to the color of my beer bottle pretty darn close, subconsciously.

Are you using a spray bar or a drilled cam, or both? I like your valve cover's inspection window/ garage door.

I'm calling it a day until after ZCON. Have some things to do other than the Zs, and I need to look at some different cars other than mine. BORED

It not a factory color is what jumps out at me, lessens' value. I like originality for that much money.

I've looked at Black Dragon's catalog, page 55, they show the engine side for $55. Called my Nissan parts guy and he says there none from Nissan on both hoses. I was telling him about MSA having them and he said they probably get them formed up at some type of hydraulic hose business for resale. Maybe worth a phone call to a local hose shop to see if they could form some up for you? Good luck.

From the article I remembered a girl I dated in high school whose Dad had a TR8. He let me drive it a couple of times and that was hoot. Very quick little car. Now he's passed away and I'm thinking I might try and find out where it is. Thanks for the link and jarring my memory

Looks good Steve! Did you use the MN47 head? Just noticed the block off plate is why I ask. Ready to see and hear some video of 3rd gear chirps.

Anybody know off the top of their head what's the thinnest a head can be before it needs shimming?

Jump a train to Memphis. You gotta go!