Dr. 240Z

ZIP Code: 28607

Blue, You continue to amaze!!

Hi, Please take a look at my posting dated 03 Jan 2013. That said, I suggest you will find it of value. Regards, George

Sometime after a build date of Jan, 71 (last month of Series one production)

Blue, you are correct in your assumption...they are the originals

As a fellow dog owner, my heart goes out to you. For a reliable source of top quality dog food please Google: Corey Nutrition Company Hope this will be of value, George

Sharkhide For what it's worth, > two years ago I buffed up my wheels and valve cover then coated them with Sharkhide. They still look great and that's without any remedial work in the interim.....sounds a bit like I'm doing a commercial!! Also, a little amount goes an amazingly long way.

I'll attest to Cibies...44 years later and still luv'n them!! Should add that Daniel Stern is good to work with....knowledgeable chap

Yes....good quality clear silicone....General Electric

Not too sure if this is important to note: Set up was carried out at 1250 feet above sea level and temp was 70 F

No thanks, Randy. I'll take the high road, and abbreviate my disappointment; returning them to you would be a leap of faith. Caveat emptor George

Hi, YES and YES ......and YES YES: Please visit my post (with multiple pictures) documenting the tail light refurbishment project. As you will readily observe, I had to silicone the center post hole due to the inadequate post length. As such, there is no mechanical retention relative to that of a properly anchored post. YES: The esthetics continue to be pleasing. That said, my Z is living the life of a Royal coach; used selectively on fine summer days and hibernating in warmth throughout our long cold winters. YES: Fact is, the seller reneged on his commitment to me.....YES, sour grapes......buyer beware!! Cheers, George

Randy, "Accurate to the last detail" is a bit of a stretch unless you elongated the length of the center post subsequent to the pair you sold to me. Cheers, George

Other brands: Yes... During the 1970's two additional companies, Lucas and Bosch, made very good quality halogen fog, driving and headlights; maybe they still do.

You might find my post (03 Jan 2013) of some value. It was a contribution made after plagiarizing ideas from several older posts and the successful completion of my project attempt. Cheers, George

The Bricklin SV1 was made here in New Brunswick. I can understand if you have never heard of New Brunswick as it is a poor province in eastern Canada with a total population of ~750K. Our Premier at the time, Richard Hatfield, otherwise known as ,'Tricky d***', had a dream about building this automotive amalgam. d*** has since departed this world but the memory and tax payer's pain lives on!! All that said, I hope you enjoy your new ride. Cheers, George

Well said, Blue!! You are a gentleman who, 'walks the talk'. Thank you for your wisdom, kindness and guidance. Cheers, George

No offense taken!! And, in view of subsequent posts (commenting on Castrol GTX, in particular), I'm very interested to read about what oil(s) available today are most suitable for our 40+ year old engines. The bottom line is it appears that, at this time, there is not a definitive product or combination of products for any or all types of driving applications. Here's a thought: Set up a survey with criteria specific to driving patterns, tabulate the responses and post them. Some examples: racing or touring; stock or modified engine, and; seasonal or continuous usage. Zed Head, in answer your questions, please contact 'Blue' as he carried out the procedures and thus has more knowledgeable answers. That said, there were less < 2K miles on the rebuild when cam issues arose, and >3k miles subsequently without any perceptive problems. George

Here's my 'for what is worth': After breaking in an engine rebuild I thought a full synthetic would be wise choice...it wasn't!! Replaced the cam, and reverted to Castrol GTX with a supplement of ZDDP...no more issues ZDDP is cheap, readily available, and appears to serve its purpose. George

Likewise....thought the problem was somewhere in my system....please resend these pics as this is appears to be an interesting/ wonderful find. Thanks, George

I recommend: Eastwood's Rubber Plastic and Vinyl Restore 6 oz Avoid expense of replacing weather-stripping, vinyl tops, floor mats..… $12 and worth more Cheers, George

Hi Mark, Welcome to the club. You're fortunate to have sourced such a treasure...right place/right time; not to mention having your Dad's wisdom at hand. As an original owner of a '71, like a few other members, I'm curious to know the production date and serial number. Wishing you lots of enjoyment George

While there be sure to experience their native drink, 'Dark N Stormy'

An additional step in the refurbishment to consider: Coat the grey interior of the tail light housing with white paint while you have the opportunity. The end result will surpass your expectations. If interested in the documentation, please refer to post: 437763 Here's another attempt to direct you to it: http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48126-240z-tail-light-refurbishment/ George

Yes...there is a difference in smell between the low and high octane gas. Perhaps it's due to the additives that are only blended into the high octane fuel. Here's another observation: Gas sold in New Brunswick, Canada smells different than that sold in Maine, USA. Yet, get this, they both are produced at the same refinery. Happy Thanksgiving to those CZCC members south of the border. Hope old man weather doesn't adversely affect your travel plans. George