NCLarry

Per my original message, I'll dub a copy to VHS to anyone who'd like. Just PM me and I could purchase/ship a copy of VHS if you agree to reimburse the cost of the tape/shipping. One notable item was they continously refered to the 240Z but showed a 240ZG. They never mentioned it was a ZG but the pics were good.

If we play more Bingo games using other mechanical parts, it may serve as incentive for me to strip mine down a bit faster...

I'll be catching this on my Tivo (already have the Discovery program). As previously offered, anyone who would like a copy, contact me via PM and send me a SASE with videotape and I'll dump a copy.

ROFL Geez, my first Z was a 76 I was guilty of a carpet dash cover... I only wish I told my friends that my <b>'dash has been recovered with a racing inspired covering material'.</b.> ROFL

:finger: :finger: Hey, lets not start knocking those of use who live on the RIGHT coast... :finger: :finger:

Well, I've TIVOed the airing and have it marked not to delete. If anyone wants a copy, I'd be glad to dump it to videotape if you send me a tape with a prepaid return padded envelope. Contact me via PM if you like. Please DON'T lecture me on copyrights...

Hmmm... that stainless windshield trim.... that might make the trip worthwhile... it doesn't appear to be painted brown....

Regarding the rocker panel trim, I had added that to my 280 in the mid 80's (i think it was a 76...). The trim was available in silver and gold aluminum. It pop rivetted in place... Of course, at the time, I didn't know there was a following for Z and I just liked it as an affordable first sports car. In any case, I bought the trim through the ZCenter in NJ... not sure if it was dealer installed... Check my gallery... you could see what a UPS truck does to that trim... :disappoin

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Ya just gotta love this group... Nothing like the wee hours and a sense of humor to while away the time...:classic:

Agree on the stainless steel... that was my intent. However, on the headlight buckets, those four mounting bolts appear to be 'fixed' to the bucket. Is this not the case? Can the bolts be replaced or I am destined to buy replacement buckets... Larry

While removing my pass side headlight bucket, two of the four securing bolts sheared off (severly rusted). I had sprayed/soaked with wd40, but that didn't do the trick. There is still some bolt left, but not enough to pass through the fender. Has anyone successfully welded on an extension (should I try this)? Also, is there a better way to remove the rusty bolts or should I just accept that most will snap... Larry

Ohhh... these bring back the memories.... I so can't wait to drive a Z again (mine is years away)... I so miss the feeling...

St. Stephen; Give a shout if you 'just gotta get out' or the house gets too crowded.. you're welcome to swing by. We could gather the troops and head out to Matrix Reloaded and beer... mmmm beer. Since you mentioned your battery well, mine is on its way.. in fact, not just the well, but the whole front end. I had a donor quartered. Arriving will be the pass side from the firewall forward, the driver side pass floor and the driver side firewall forward. I'll be cutting out the battery well and frame rails (or larger sections) to clip to my front end.

I may have a source of some 77 panels (fender, hood, rockers, etc.) to use on my 71. I think most of the panels are interchangeable across these years, no? Thoughts?

I may have a 5 speed from a 77 available and am considering picking it up to drop into my 71. Will it mate/drop directly in? I suspect it should, but am not certain. Thoughts?

Was just watching my Tivo'd '9 1/2 Weeks'. In the opening scene, a 280zx is seen driving behind Kim Basinger.

Try WalMart. WalMart seems to be everywhere now. They'll dismount/mount/balance for less than $10 per wheel. My local WalMart has even agreed to dismount my tires so I can refresh/polish my wheels and then remount/balance many months later.. Yeah, I know, polishing doesn't take that long, but with my job, kids, dog, etc. I hardly have time to take a sh*t. In any case, try WalMart, or KMart Auto if you've got one of those.

Northern NJ, hence my ID... about 4.5 hrs from Boston.

sudz: Thanks for the story. Good to hear of another owner here on the right-coast. Hurry up and get some photos uploaded... and update periodically. I'm woefully out of date in terms of updating my gallery, but soon enough. Are you planning to tear yours down, or just fix up a bit as a daily driver..

I have a 280Z style hood, over good shape that I'd like to swap for a 240 style (without vents). Anyone in the NY/Metro area have one to sell cheap or swap? If conditions don't match, perhaps swap+cash...