Zrush

Merry Datsun and Happy Z Car to all! Vicky

Check it out now the pictures are up. Nice 280Z. 3915 miles. Where are these hidden gems comming from lately? Silver too. Somebody stash a bunch of silver 280Z cars and limit the mileage.:tapemouth Vicky

Even a professional appraisal for a high dollar Z will not guarantee you coverage with a standard carrier. They will refer you to a specialty/classic company. Hagerty is our company. They will "agree" to anything under 50k, over that you need an appraisal which is good to have anyway if you feel your Z is a mark in you asset column on your Financial Statement. Vicky

Tomo that's the only way to truly balance an engine is when it's apart. It's MOST inportant when your putting in hi-po parts that didn't come in a stock motor. Zrush is balanced due to all internals are preformance parts. Scott actually went to the shop and watched the process. Matter of fact every rotating part (drive shaft, half shafts) and such were balanced. Costs extra but everything on that particular Z cost extra so what the hell.:paranoid: Do it right the first time on any rebuild. Vicky

Stephen, a true #1 car, according to automobile collectors, is a perfect vehicle that is NOT driven and resides in a museum or private collection. #2 cars are near examples but are driven (some trailered, depending on saftey issues) to AACA shows, concours events and have (some) recieved their first "Junior" or "Senior" award. Cars achieving Senior Level are retired from competition and are allowed to be on display only, free of charge. There is a book that you can purchase that lists all types of cars and what it takes to be a #1, #2, #3, #4 and it might even go to #5. It's mainly a quide as to the value of a certain cars. This is how many reserves are determined at high-end auction houses. FWIW Vicky

Is that the lady in Pinellas County Carl? Somebody was telling Scott about a woman who had an all original BPE in St Pete or somethng. I think a low milage car is fine but IMO if the miles were put on the car in the first year of it's life and then it sat for 25+ years then that's no good. If the low miles were put on the car within the past few decades I'd feel a little bit better about how the car would actully run. Not just starting it up either, the car would need to be put through it's paces. It's nice to see a cherry 280Z for once!!! Vicky

Early Ford rims would fit also. Had a set on my 78 280 back in the early 80's. I think they were off an old Mustang. FWIW Vicky

Well when we purchased the Vintage Z in 2000 we had to have the bumper re-chromed, it was "burnt" in one small area. The car was also missing the rubber under the drivers side door. No worries as my husband made the dealer reduce the price for these minor items. The 77 (now Zrush) was filthy dirty, and I believe the wiring was a nightmare. The Scarab:love: was near perfect except for some nicks in the original paint. But she's going in the shop after the first of the year for a "refresh/restore". Want to have her done for the Z Car Convention here in Florida in 2007. Vicky

Whats the difference between LS1 and LT1? Heads or something, internals? Sorry not a Z related question but what the heck. :nervous: Vicky

Does anyone know the original primer color on ours Z's. Was it a pale yellowish-white? Vicky

Absolutely! The 77 has a stage 3 Schneider Racing Cam along with many other mods. Sounds like a V-8, runs like a V-8, guzzles gas like a V-8. Back in the "old days" we used to call it a "radical" cam. Don't hear that much today. Vicky

. At least he'll have the fine vinyl in the Z and this won't be a problem. Very easy to wipe clean! J/K Bill. That was a good one Rick Vicky

I thought it was enamel on early original Z's????? Wasn't lacquer a semi premium paint back in those days? Vicky

Those cars are so meaty looking . I would love to see one in person. I take it we didn't get them here in the states. Every one of those that I've seen from our members here are just beautiful. Datstan welcome and get screen name! Vicky

I was reading another Z web site and one member mentioned that watching NASCAR is the equvalent of pouring a bunch of Skittles into the toilet and flushing, watching all the bright colors going around in a circle. I thought that was a excellent comparison! Vicky

I hate that blow-off-turbo-dump sound. I think it would be better (tackier) to have something that sounds like a supercharger or a blower winding up. Now that's cool, but it would be fake and of course that leads to tacky. Vicky

I miss Carl Maybe someday he will return. Vicky

I meant no disrespect by my comment on the engine bay. It's just a shock (at least to me) to see what appears to be a very nice car and then they pop the hood and wammo, neglect. Seems someone who's put some effort into body, paint and interior would at least clean the engine compartment. Maybe because it's nice on the outside that the slightest bit of crud really stands out. Different strokes for different folks. Vicky

I guess we won't be trading the red z for that Saturn now will we Bill Anyway, glad you're alright. Hey you weren't trying to pull a "How fast will it go" in that car were you Vicky P.S. Join a "saturns r us.com" web site and part out that car for money to buy more Z parts!!!!

The build date should tell you. Anybody got a Haynes or Chiltons handy, I'm at work. Also the big MSA catalog states it also. From September/74 on they are 280ish............I think. Vicky