Ed

Looks good! Question, how well does the powdercoat cut when you retap the threaded holes?

A factory service manual is also a good source of info.

I've had a snap-on for 5 years. No problems.

If that's a bullet hole it would be close to a 12ga. slug. :dead:

I've got a salt belt example sitting on my trailer. I would take pictures of her but I don't want to make people cry. The only thing holding her together is the tar paper. My advice would be to look around first. There are several members here from the great state of Tejas that could steer (moo) you in the direction of a nice car. Oh yea, post some pictures here and the Z police will disect her .

Gone Toasted

Derk, weren't you the lucky individual that found that Z in your avatar in a barn after sitting for a couple of decades? If it is how's she going?

Dan, On the main page under your avatar there is a list of links. Click the "photo gallery" link. Once there there is a toolbar at the top. On the right hand side there is a "upload photo" button. Follow the prompts after that. If you get an "error" then the picture is too big. Good luck. Edit, you can also add pictures to your post. At the bottom of post screen you will see a "manage attachements" button.

PB Blaster (available at the local automotive supply store) and a flare nut wrench. Spend the money, get the wrench.

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.

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