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Frank... so you're asking if you can laugh??? Where's you're low slung... umm... [beep] [censor] [beep]...

Chris, as I'm in need of seats, just hose it off and ship (that's SHIP) to me...

I'm in... PM the info... I used to perform digital photo manipulation professionally for the cosmetic and fashion industries, but I haven't attempted any autos. Speaking of, I'll dig around and search for my collection of <b>before</b> and <b>after</b> pics of popular supermodels. Its fun to see the 'defects' they have get edited out... wrinkle here, overhang there...

I was rereading this thread and it appears 2manyZ's called me out... I'll be downloading pics from the digicam over the next few days to update my gallery and will post... :beard: I may even manage to get a pics of the elusive NJ Chapter members... We'll see...

Oohhh sweetgrll, talk more dirty Z talk.... tell us about the tools...

I had one duplex on the far wall. I replaced one overhead door opener (single) with a duplex (don't lecture me about violating code) and put up a retractable 30' extension cord with a T end (3 outlets). This lets me access just about anywhere with tools and lights.

Not necessarily true... I found a donor here in NJ that was sitting in a lot for years. The car had apparantly been rear-ended and the body left for scrap (frame rails, battery tray, etc.) They are out there... I'll have pics of my donor in my gallery soon!!

Best solution for the battery tray area is to find a donor. Although a bit hard to come by they can be found, especially in the drier climates. St. Stephen just finished that repair in his and has pics in his gallery. I'll be doing mine this summer and will post pics as well.

Kev, while you're at it, go for the plasma cutter. I could use that once your back on wheels and I'm on the rotis. Only problem for you is after a few more tools, you'll have no more room for tubs.

Did anyone already suggest you please do??? If not, Please Do...

XL's here...

The first and second pic are of the 280 we picked up from in Flemington NJ Z Chapter Strikes Again We, the founding chapter members, intend to use it for parts for our projects. Deal worked out well, especially split among three

Geez.. maybe I should trailer mine there... drop off / pick up / next day service...

What the??? Your either kidding or been real busy... with a shop like that, I'll have to take my parts to your place to blast and prep. Give a call, let me have the real skinny...

I'm pulling my engine and trans from a 71 240Z and it sounds as if the 750lb stand will be sufficient. HarborFreight sells them for $39 with free shipping. I also have a one car garage and will need to move it around periodically so this seemed the best solution. I considered building a dolly, but after buying wheels, etc. the cost would be preety close. I'm planning to place the order today so if anyone has experiences or thoughts of the HF model, do tell. Kev/Tom, yes, you can borrow. Have you tried anything with the rotis yet? Also, I have a lead of a 75 280Z in (supposed clean, complete).

I'm only about 1/2 done with my first wheel... and I can second starting with 80. I initially started with 320 and made little progress. Jumping to 80 got all the nasty stuff quickly and the 320 paper lasted longer and did a better job. I'm still finishing the slots (what a pain in the neck). I only manage to put in about an hour every so often so this can easily end up taking forever. I've considered a local wheel place that'll get them looking like chrome for $80/wheel... then again, thats $300+ total ... maybe its worth putting more time in...:classic:

After several hours of encouraging the nuts off the j bolts using both liquid wrench type spray and an impact wrench, I've still made little progress. I fear I may have to cut the bolts (I may succeed at cutting the nuts, however. Can anyone supply a pair of bolts should I need them? Not sure if they changed after the tank redesign, but my project is 1971. Thanks