26th-Z

You know though, Carl, the prices we see advertised by dealers on dealer lots pretty much fall into line. I have seen a couple of LOW early cars sell in Florida recently for about $1500 less than the N.A.D.A. LOW. Actually...scooped up.

Thanks...quite interesting. It says that the design department was set up from the car modelling division. Perhaps a hold-over from the old technique of designing the chassis independently of the coachwork?

Will, When I get on my rants and raves about how I get a grin out of this site...you just got me! The twins will be 35 next month! Her Majesty is indeed naked, but Princess 27 is still fairly dressed. She isn't going to look too good naked! Poor little crack whore.... Back on topic; I could have sworn the bumper guards looked funny. Then there is the rubber strip between the front bumper and the body. Someone mentioned rubber strips between the guard and the bumper? There was a thread about that recently. I didn't think there was. Geez! I'm having enough trouble with the rubber parts for a '69! Finding all that rubber for a restoration would be a bitch!!!

Hmmm....Egg on my face.

All right. I may have egg on my face. I really have to admit a serious lack of knowledge when it gets past the series one. But aren't the rear bumper guards on upside down?

Ok. Inf comes close too. BTW early speedometers started at 20

Awe com'on you guys!!!! You are missing the obvious. "Something odd caught my eye". Its not something you really have to look for. One of the pictures just glares at you. I mean GLARES. It isn't about the year of the car. The speedometer is fine - so are the emblems. DatsunZguy come closest so far....

Ok, quick search on the internet...wow! What an easy and economical solution to my fatherly rant (excuse me) www.wescoperformance.com

I encourage you guys to think about what you are doing. A seat belt is a safety device and is used only to protect your life. Otherwise, it's fairly useless. Now let me ask you. How much is your life worth? You say you have no belts currently? Would you ride a motorcycle without a helmet? I have a nice set of '71 belts I would sell for $150 and I don't think they need to be restored. But what if I sold them to you, you got into a car accident, and the belt tore. Would you sue me? Pulling belts out of a junk yard wreck and using them is idiocy in my opinion. Have your old, unreliable belts restored. http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/ About $125 per side.

So he asks; "what's hotter"? How am I supposed to answer that??!!??!!?! Of course, this has to be Z related. (edit) Oh yea, Asian twins

Call Mike McGinnis at Banzai and ask him who he uses or recommends

Wow, Eric. That's the loaded question of the day!!! Vicky answered so eloquently. Hotter to sit on? Vinyl, hands down. Hotter - heat energy - cabin temperature? Proabably the same. Vinyl does not keep heat energy as long as leather, generally speaking. Personally, if I were not locked into the "all original - low VIN" thing, I would pay the big bucks and have the interior done in leather like it was originally intended and the way cars should be upholstered. Leather - black leather - is a bear to keep from drying out. Leather is serious high maintenance. Vinyl lasts much longer. It is much easier to keep clean. But I'm sure Vicky would agree with me on this. There is nothing as nice as leather.

Carl, just picture me with a big smile on my face. You didn't insult me! That was just my typical smart-arse nature. And Will,? Now that I have 27, a lot of people are asking if I know what I'm doing. So it's easier to just admit it. I don't!!!! Smile

Yea, I guess so. ??? Thought I was being helpful, but once again, proof positive, I don't know what the hell I'm doing!!!!!

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I think it's an out-house. Great links BTW, thanks