Rusty1

"You can't polish a turd" - Christine (the Steven King movie)

I am ashamed to admit it bur I kind of like it, not $11,500 worth of like but still....

From previous posts I have heard you Northern Hemisphere types make reference to Bondo. (You guys use the strangest words) Bog is the correct term for body filler....

Good luck, it can be a tough choice, sometimes you have to be honest with your own motivation/finances/ability etc. There is nothing worse than a dismantled project sitting in your garage for years because you bit off more than you could chew. I don't think that I would risk a complete resto, that's why I chose a car that could be done in stages, now I just need to get started...... Rusty

Just a word of warning about "Optimax", my local motorcycle mechanic has had to rebuild several motorcycle carbs due to Optimax causing the seals to dry up (I am sure there is a technical term for this), this is also applicable to carb equipped cars. Shell has designed the fuel for use in E.F.I. engines and my experience is that it should probably be left there. My understanding is that the P.U.L.P made by Mobil does not have these prob's (although I can't remember what it is called) I have been using Mobil P.U.L.P. with valvemaster and have not had any prob's, but I don't drive my Z everyday. Rusty

I recently bought a pair (2) just in case through ebay, second hand in good nick from the states cost me around $30 au, I don't remember if that included postage, but it wasn't expensive.

I guess that it will remain a mystery, It is a pity that most old car magazine have black and white pictures.

Hi guys, V12horse, you have a green centre in your gear knob, does anybody know what model 260z a black knob with a red centre would be off, I have one and was of the belief that it was correct for my 1974 260. Thanks Rusty

Ash, Sorry to hear about your loss, on the bright side you walked away from it. What must really hurt is that it wasn't even your fault. What are the chances of a Trans Am replice 240z race car project? Rusty

Over the weekend I helped a guy out at the Easternats (local car show/comp). He had a 260Z 2+2 with a tunnel rammed 308 engine. He was having problems with poor brakes, spongy pedal going to the floor and lousy stopping power. In order to compete in the burnout competition he blocked off the rear brake lines and also had a leaking master cylinder, he admitted that the brakes had been allowed to run out of fluid. A working master cylinder and booster from one of my cars was fitted to his car but the problem still remains. Any ideas on what could be wrong? would the proportioning valve be directing fluid to the blocked off rears? As far as I know the system was well bled and there are no leaks.

Carl, A quick question, what's wrong with WD-40? Rusty

Guys, I think that you will find that "Zed" is the correct way to say Z, I can't help it if you Americans get a little confused.... and don't get me started on the fact that you guys have a steering wheel where your glove box (or glove comapartment for non english speaking members) should be. IMHO there are two ways to do things, the right way and the American way. (DISCLAIMER - these comments are not meant to offend, nor do I wish to create an international incident. I just can't resist a cheap shot when I get the chance) Love and kisses Rusty.

Gav, Good to see that you are expecting some nice cars to show up, would you like me to park my unrestored rust bucket around the corner. I would hate to scare off any prospective members.... Then again I can park next to yours so you don't feel so bad. Rusty.

This looks really good Gav, I look forward to meeting other local S30 owners. (Forum GOD??? who died and made you King, I think somebody has got delusions of grandeur) Rusty

Hi Zaka, welcome aboard. For $3,200 you would want to be getting a car in a structurally sound condition. Main areas to check are the floor (lift the carpet and check) and the chassis rails (look underneath the car, they run through to behind the front seats). Also check the engine bay firewall and battery area for cancer. Depending on what you want to do to the car will determine what you spend to buy it. If you intend restoring the car make sure the car is complete, most stuff is still available but not everything. Don't worry about the 240Z carbs, they are a common mod and in some peoples opinion an improvement. My advice would be if the cars rust is non structural and the interior is sound then $3,200 may not be too bad but remeber, 2+2's are more common than 2 seaters and it is a buyers market out there. Rusty