Carl Beck

Am I the only one that hasn't seen this before? NISMO Watch - Kind of makes me want a new GT... For What It's Worth Carl B.

Anyone Close to St. Louis? How about Eldon. MO... {aka Lake of the Ozarks}? That's about 120 miles West of St. Louis. I think this has been discussed before - but can't find the thread.. Anyway... Bill Reagan - author of "How To Restore Your Z Car" - has a Project For Sale. HLS30 00201 Stripped and most of the body/metal work done. Complete Car - but completely disassembled. I belive the engine has already been overhauled. Bill thinks he has $10K worth of relatively rare parts - used and some new. He is moving - and has to clear out his storage area... $3999.00 takes everything - the Car and all the parts - bring at least a 20 ft. trailer.. Might be a heck of a deal for anyone that wants to restore a 69 production year example. I'll get his contact info if anyone is seriously interested. FWIW, Carl

The first thing I would check for - is restricted fuel supply. Change the fuel filter, then put a fuel pressure guage in-line with the Carb.'s. Second, would be the SU Float levels.. Pretty easy to rule out Carb/Fuel problems first - then move on to ignition problems. You didn't say where you got the SU's.. nor did you indicate what condition they were in. Did they run fine on the L24 to begin with? FWIW, Carl B.

On the other hand... you could perhaps buy this for $17.5K... 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class for sale in Tampa, Florida >> 56022491 | GetAuto.com An SLK32 AMG - with 60K original miles - one owner car. Only about 4000 produced between 2001 and 2004.. OR 2001 Porsche Boxster for sale in Cathedral Road, California >> 52980055 | GetAuto.com 2001 Porsche Boxter - 46K original miles Lots of alternatives in that $16K to $18K range... competing for the buyers. FWIW, Carl B.

I don't know why people insist on calling a Custom Car or Street Mod Car - fully restored. Custom, he'd be lucky to get anything near $10K. An actual bone stock - properly restored 73 510 2dr.... I don't think it would take long to sell one for $16K. A 71...perhaps, but the people I know seem to want one of the more limited production 73's. FWIW, Carl B.

- yea, that is what my reaction was too. What kind of thinking leads someone to screw up anotherwise pretty nice interior and clean center console by putting screws in to hold the choke assy.? Nonetheless, - it might be a car to go look at. Many of the items could be pretty easily address, if indeed the paint and body check out. Was there a Buy-it-Now to begin with? Good eye Jim... {the heater hose might have had a Fill&Flush in it at one time}. But most of the rest if the items are just "sluck" jobs. Carl B.

The old saying is "better late than never" - - but gee 4 1/2 years later.. I guess your looking Winter in the Face now...Maybe time to start a Winter Project? Carl B.

Very Interesting - thanks for sharing this with us. Carl B.

Jim Cook Racing - California Z FWIW. Carl B

Sold at a 40% discount - no wonder it sold quickly. I thought you were looking for a high performance Z to buy - Carl B.

I'd pass on this one. What is your Budget for buying a Z? I seriously doubt that you will find a presentable 70-78 Z in Florida for less than $6500.00. Even then it will need your time and money - lots of both. Hate to say it but - buying a First Generation Z is no longer an inexpensive undertaking here in Florida. Want something that you can get in and drive from one end of the State to the other? Something you could park at a local club meeting or Cars & Coffee and not be ashamed of? You'll spend $16K+, either up front or you'll have that much in it by the time you get it to reliable/presentable condition. FWIW, Carl B.

not only on the Z -

It took me several hours to change the inside rear-view mirror in one of my other cars yesterday. A process that is supposed to take about 20-30 minutes. You have to remove some of the interior trim pieces around the windshield - get to some wiring - etc. The mirror is electric - uses and electronic eye to "self dim". Then uses an electrical charge to change the state or a fluid in the mirror. {needlessly complex}. However - in that process some interior clips, that are supposed to be fastened to the trim - unfastened themselves and fell off. So had to stop, go to the Auto Parts Store and get some epoxy..then reinstall the clips - after the epoxy set up.. With any of these "Do It Yourself " Jobs on older cars - if it ain't one thing it will be another. All part of the fun of keeping older cars on the road. Almost no job will go as quickly as you think it will. I always allow a lot of extra time... no need to rush and you are supposed to enjoy the process.. When the job is done the fun is done.. FWIW, Carl B.

The original BRE Spooks were molded with "holes marked". As I recall three of them bold into captive nuts on the bottom of the radiator Core Support. Are you sure there are no "circular" marks faintly printed into the jell coat? Three bolts in the radiator core support - then two or three drilled into the front center lower finisher - then two on each end. FWIW, Carl B.

This is really best viewed on YouTube.com - in "Full Screen". We need to add this to the BOOBs thread for sure. What I reall want to know is - the brand/manufacturer of the seats in that Z. FWIW, Carl B.

Hi Jordan: Sounds like a great Birthday Present {even a bit early}... Now you have to tell us which Commerical Ad. your Mother was in - so we can all see it. FWIW, Carl B.

Start here: Welcome to ZTherapy.com Select Video's here: Videos FWIW, Carl B.

Just FYI - The last NOS set I saw on EBay went for $275.00 I had a set refreshed by a guy that specializes in that sort of work - by the time he was done I had $225.00 in labor costs - they looked great - but not as good as an NOS set.. Carl B.

Make sure that the push rod on the New Master - where it hooks to the brake pedal - is the same length as the old one - Before installing the new one. If the rod can't be adjusted to the same length as the old one - swap the rods. FWIW, Carl B.

I think you mean the P1800 ES right? Mr. Matsuo brought the drawings of a Z Estate Wagon he drew back then, with him when he attended the 40th Anniversary Celebration at Nissan H.Q. in 2010. Of course there is the "CinderZ" that was built as a Custom Project as well.. http://zhome.com/CinderZ/CinderZ2.jpg FWIW, Carl

The NEW aftermarket master cylinders are fine - make sure it is NOT a rebuild.

Hi git: Great project ! Some more questions... Did you strip the undercarriage as well? What are you doing to fight the rust issues inside the panels? {doors, rockers,dog legs, inside the front fenders etc}. Are you keeping close track of the total costs? {aka the slippery slope that many of us have found ourselves on - } Keep the pictures coming - FWIW, Carl B.

I had the problem from about 6:30AM - until 10:45 AM - didn't try the sight every 15 minutes, but about every hour... Just FYI Carl B.

If the undercarriage is solid - it would be a bargain around here for $4K.

Hi Ruffy: Welcome to the group and the Z Car Community. I believe that everyone here will agree - it's your Z and you can do what you want. Past that point if you put a subject up for discussion, we'll all give you our best advice or honest input. It is a Series I car - and if it is in otherwise solid shape - - - I'd spend the money on stock looking floor pans. Presently Street Mod'ed or not, it is a Classic Car. Stock floor pans properly installed will increase the resale value and make it far easier to resell - if/when you want to. On these older Z's the floor pans are one of the first things prospective buyers will look at - and if they aren't right - most people looking to buy a 240Z will just pass it by, or they will discount its value by several thousand dollars. On the other hand, if you are thinking of maybe a big V8, with a roll cage and tubbed out rear... well then the floor pans won't matter. FWIW, Carl B.