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Hi all, If you would care to, swing your browser over yonder to here http://photos.yahoo.com/landmissle and open up the folder called "70 240Z". You can also check out my Mustang if you would like.... Anyway, I would like to get your opion on the going market value for this Z. I've talked to the owner and the following was relayed to me: He's the orignal owner. Car is nearly all orginal. Original paint, engine, tranny, interior,etc. Only consumable parts replaced (i.e., shocks, tires, filters,etc) and most of those with Nissan parts. Just under 100K on engine with no rebuild. Carbs have been rebuilt. No accidents or rust. But then does mention the car had small ding on front passenger side from being hit in parking lot. Dent repaired. Some door dings on body. All gauges work exept clock and tach sometimes "sticks". Automatic antena stopped functioning and has been replaced with a fixed mast. One small crack in dash and driver seat. A/C installed and works. Claims car is in excellent mechanical/electrical condition. I realize you can only glean "so much" from pictures and second hand information but, I would like your opions on this. The owner wants $11,900 (firm) which seems a bit high to me but......what do I know. Thanks for checking this out! Best Regards, Landmizzle '71 240Z

Hi Bambikiller, Thanks for the advice. I did as you suggested and got the system to work. I'm still not thrilled with the Pertronix in supplying a kit where I have to make adjustments to the wiring but, it does work. Again, thanks for taking the time to help me out. Best Regards, Landmizzle '71 240Z

Hi all, My Pertronix ignition arrived today. I've installed these before on my 66' Mustang, so feeling experienced, I strutted out into the garage to complete the 15 or minute job. Wrong! Now maybe I installed the thing wrong, I'm missing something obvious, or (and most likely) I'm a moron. But the wires that go from the ignitor module through the dizzy housing and to the coil are too short by several inches. I at first thought that Victoria British sent me the wrong kit. A trip out to Petronix's web site however, confirmed that part # 1761 is the right kit for a 70-73 240Z ( I happen to have a 71'). My coil is in the stock location so that can't be the issue. Assuming I didn't do something totally assinine, you would think that a "bolt on" kit would supply wires of the right length (at least close.). At least error on the side of too long.... So has anyone installed these before? Am I doing something wrong or did you get the same results and have to do some creative adapting? Best Regards, Landmizzle 71' 240Z

Hi That Ozzy Guy, I've been jumping for three years now and have just over 300 jumps. My wife and I both enjoy the sport tremidously. My only regret is that I didn't start sooner. I can relate to your financial roadblocks and fears in dealing with skydiver fatalities. Once you get your licence and rig the cost come down dramatically though. Of course, you'll jump more often so some of the savings are immediately consumed. I remeber when I first started, that one jump for the day was plenty of adrenelane for me. Now, I prefer to get in four or five jumps per day. Seems my tolerance has gone up a bit.(':classic:') In the three years I've been jumping, I've only witnessed one fatality. I've seen numerous injuries, and more close calls than I can recount. However, if you keep your wits about you, practice what you were taught in class, and keep your ego at bay, I believe that skydiving is a relatively safe sport. Certainly not for everyone but one that gives back an award for particapation that is so satisfying that it almost defies description. The early fears of terror and aprehension will soon be replaced by the ecstacy of freedom and the almost "out of body" comprehension of what a truely unique/bizzare sport you're particapating in. I picked up my very first Mustang almost excactly a year ago. I currently have 66' GT Fastback K-code. The K-code being the High-Performace engine with solid lifters. Actually this is the same engine that Shelby based his early cars on. So I guess you can say I have Shelby's little sister. This car is an absolute blast to drive especially when the secondaries in the four barrel kick in. ('') It's no Z when it comes to handling but, it's special and fun in it's own way, just like the Z is. Hope you find the means to get your Shelby. Unfortunately they're getting more expensive everyday. Also hope you find the finances, time, and emotional perspective to give skydiving another try. Good luck in both! Best Regards, Landmizzle 71' 240 Z

Hi all, Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm also a member of www.vintage-mustang.com and this forum has much the same atmosphere; which is a good thing. Landmizzle is a variation of my normal handle "Landmissle". I originally registered here under that name but could not get the account "activated" due to me misplacing the confirmation message I recieved from the forum. Thus, landmizzle was formed and seems a little more appropriate for a Z forum. I thought about using "OrangeCrushz" but that would be a little to painful :cheeky: . Anyway, Landmissle, has been my tag since the early days of AOL way back in 93". Yeah, I was an AOLer when I was a newbie to the internet. Back then, everyone was a newbie. Also back then, to be an AOLer was a serious embarasment. It was the internet but with training wheels. Most folks now days don't seem to get the old AOL jokes. Times change I suppose. Back to Landmissle; it's a term for high powered sport motorcycles but also seems to fit my other passions of skydiving, old Mustangs, and old Z cars. Modesto is no metroplis, but it's not a sleepy town either. Currently the population is pushing 200,000. Over the 15 years that I've owned Z's, I bought two in Modesto and one in Stockton, CA. In the late 80's to early 90's buying vintage Z's was relatively easy. However, now days, finding Z's that haven't been overly abused, engines transplated, or rust damage is getting more difficult. Not impossible by any means, but it's begining to take more effort even here in CA. I've also noted that the prices are begining to move upward. Back when I started out a clean nice 240Z would set you back 3-4K at most. Now it seems the sweet spot is more around 6-8 K with some going for the mid teens. These prices would have been unheard of only a few years ago. I've also noted more a more parts, especially NOS stuff is going up dramatically and many parts are almost impossible to get; tail light lenses and pillar vinyl anyone? O.k., I think that addressed all the replies I got. Again, thanks for the warm welcome and I look forward to posting more here in the near future. Best Regards, Landmizzle

Hi all, I've been lurking on this board for some time now and thought I should finally register and introduce myself. I've owned 240Z's since the late 80's and have driven nothing else as daily drivers since. To date I've owned a total of three 240Z's; two 72' and one 71'. Also to date, unfortunately, I've crashed two of those Z's. The last one being the week before last. The first one I rolled over in the early 90's and totalled the car. This was the first Z I ever owned. Afterward, I swore I would never, ever, commit such a horrendous act again. The second I wrecked last week, occured when I lost traction while turning unto a freeway on ramp. The ground was wet from that days rain and as I turned the wheel to the right, the Z decided it wanted to go straight. 1.5 seconds later I was staring at the crushed front end on my hood and a guard rail much to close to be normal. Ironically both Z's that I killed were orange and 72's. 72's being my favorite of all the vintage Z's. I guess you can say I love my Z's to death:( . I'm by no means in some perverse way, bragging about the carnage I've committed. Rather, it's just a way of introduction, and a reminder to myself how stupid I've been and reinforcing how wanton randomly these things can occur. Trust me, on each day that these events occured, I didn't start the day out thinking how cool it would be to break the tired routine of life be blending in a dose of crumpled metal and a drawer full of excitement brownies. O.k., so we've firmily established that I have no right owning a 72' orange Z. The current only survivor in my garage is a slightly modified 71' 240 that has slowly been inheriting the salvagable parts of loved Z's long lost. It is a true FrankenZ, and while my least favorite, has been with me the longest and managed to shrug off my driving ineptitude with nary a scratch and much like "Christine" from the Stephen King book, getting better as the mileage rolls on. I'm currently looking to replace the car I wrecked a week ago with another Z. Yeah, it's going to be a 72' if at all possible. But I absolutely swear it won't be orange......... Best Regards, Landmizzle

Hi all, This is my first post. However, I've been lurking for some time and have recieved alot of valuble information from this site. I have a 71' 240Z that has an electrical problem that has me perplexed ( which is quite easy to do btw :cheeky: ). Frequently, when I turn off the ignition, current is still running through the system. I know this by the fact that the red brake light in the speedometer stays on and my battery will go dead if I just remove the key and leave. It doesn't do this everytime I turn the car off but it does it quite often. Jiggling the key, turning the car off and on (including restarting it) usually doesn't help. My only way of getting around this is to leave the key in the "off" poisition rather than "locked". Off course I could disconnect the battery but that's a bit of a hassle. I've replaced the ignition switch (whole unit, not just the module behind the key lock), starter, and voltage regulater with no change in the symptom. I'm guessing there's an intermentent short somewhere but, I'm not really adept at electrical issues.I'm running out of ideas. Any suggestions? Best Regards, Landmizzle