Ed

Dan, I hate to break it to you but the 240 does not have steering assist. It will be difficult at a stand still but once the car is moving steering should be pretty easy. Check your tire pressure that might help a little. Otherwise it's all muscle.

I would venture to guess that either the allignment of the cog was off somehow. Or there is something binding, maybe the cable is kinked? Dunno.

Did you get it????

Bump to the top. Don't forget to set your VCR's.

I can see how you can get away with it when you customize an old car, you have a title. But on a brand new custom car they would have to apply for a title.

Great idea Marty.

I was watching the show "Hot Rod" on the discovery channel. They built an all aluminum car from the ground up. Pretty nice. I was talking about it with my wife and the subject came up as to "Why, if this car is built in 2004 does it not have to meet the DOT safety requirements?" For example, bumpers, seat belts, or air bags. Any hot rodders out there????

That licence plate hanging like that IS just the excuse a cop needs to pull you over.

If you plan on keeping the car for a while, you want to do the job right. You need to cut out all the rusted metal and replace it with new sheetmetal. If you need new floors and frame rails use the ones from; zedfindings (not sure what the website is). He has the best around. Make sure you coordinate with the body shop whom you have planned to do the final paint. Most shops won't guarantee their work if you use different products. Actually they probably won't even touch it if you bring it to a shop primed and ready to paint. Wait, Earl Sheib will. You should be able to find plenty of info on this site on where to get replacement panels or anything else for that matter. Good luck.

I've got 2, 4oz cans of Chassis coat black. Brand new never opened about a month old. I want to trade someone for 2, 4oz cans of Blackcote. Anyone want to trade one can or both?

I think all you need to do remove the oil spray bar and block the passages. MSA sells the blocking plates.

Dan, I have a 73 fuel rail I'll sell you. PM coming.

GO FOR IT! You will kick yourself if you let this one get by.

I don't think that there is anything wrong with first come first serve. But a pre-registration would alleviate overcrowding and the early a.m. confusion. Not to mention they could organize the cars by model.

5 x .08 x 12 Phillips head with lock washer and flat washer. (The 12 mm length is taken from the base of the head to the end of the screw. NOT total screw length.)

How does there pre-registration work? I would think if you really wanted to show your car then: 1. Pre-register by mail BEFORE the show. 2. You receive a parking coupon with an assigned spot, BEFORE the show. 3. A limited amount of parking spaces are available. With assigned spots we could have all the 240'z together, 260'z, 280'z, etc..

IF everything goes well and you don't have any problems (big IF) besides the head gasket you will also need a new intake / exhaust gasket, valve cover gasket and the gaskets that go around the thermostat housing. You might also want to replace some of the fuel lines while you have them off. You will also need fresh coolant. If everything goes as to be expected from a 30 year old. Then including the parts already mentioned you will also need; some asprin, band-aid's, a broken bolt extractor, and the front cover gaskets. Good luck, let us know how it goes.

Congrats on finding a Zed! Lets see some pictures . I'm not sure I've ever heard of a Maxima head fitting a L28, maybe the older Maxima's??? Installing a new head is no easy task. You must have the proper tools and follow certain procedures. Read your manual twice, and follow it to the letter!Invest in a timing chain tensioner holder from MSA. What work was done to the N42 head?

C'mon Vicky, not fair! In actuality by the time the convention comes around in August it will be nice. Very nice. About 80 degrees. This will be my first time entering my car.

I know that there is probably a good reason, but why doesn't MSA separate the cars by years as they do at other shows. It's a little annoying when your walking along trying not to drool over all the 240'z and then you have a row of 300'z then more 240'z then 350'z then more 240'z ??? It's like they are all out of sequence.

Chris, The picture of 27 is that in your back yard? I love the view. I want a view like that. :classic: Expect new neighbors, I'm moving.