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Hey Beandip You keep all your extra Z parts up in your attic too. I bet if I gathered all my Z parts in my attic, I'd pretty much have another complete car. Happy HolidaZs to All

Hey Smokey That Black Pearl under your tree yet?

Anybody think that video is worth $50.00 for a 9 1/2 minute run? I'd love to order it but would like to know from those who have seen it if it's worth the money. Does it now look cheesey compared to what we see on everyday TV or do you find it a classic worth the money.

What a Merry Christmas! However will you fit the "Pearl" under your tree? Excellent and I hope it all works out for you. Happy Holidaz

Smokey I was just going to ask about your status on the "Pearl". I am very envious of you. Tell the wife it's for investment purposes only, you really wouldn't be lying as it was a limited production Z. Now go tell her that right now! :classic:

Yes that is my car. It is a custom all fiberglass hood. That extension piece goes right up to the windshield, hence the little divet to allow the windshield wipers to work. The center "hump" in the hood gradually increases in height as it gets closer to the windsheild. Just something the body man and I thought would be different. Pain in the azz to build however. The hood closes with the same hardware as the stock Zs have.

Very Funky looking. I like it.

Thanks Bambikiller240, 2ManyZs and Royce Too Funny, your response times are like finish line times, my computer was flamming Bambikiller240 4:07 2ManyZs 4:08 Royce 4:14 I appreciate all the great information on the 260Z Happy Holidazs to All :classic:

Beautiful car, love the color. Very nice.

What is the truth about the 260Z? Why does that Z have a bad reputation. This question is not meant to offend any 260Z owners, so please don't take it that way. Just a question that I would truly like to have answered.

The only Z produced by Datsun/Nissan as far as I know is the 240, 260 and 280. That car looks like a B210 with a Z emblem on it. Nice car but I think it's a fake, but you never know.:tapemouth

I have that short throw shifter in my '77 280Z you see in the picture. It takes some getting used to. But the more you drive it the more comfortable it feels. Believe me you will be ripping through the gears in no time and it's awesome! I'm so used to the short throw now the shifter in my bone stock '72 240Z seems out of place.

Nice, very, very nice. I have a thing for Red Z-Cars.

I agree with ROOPZ 100% on that one. Makes you wish you had an old, rusty POS 1973 Ford LTD out back that you could jump into and find that jabrone and just ram the crap out of his 'rover. No damage (not that you'd care) to the LTD, but his prissy Land Rover would be toast. :devious:

I have that lovely sound only when I go over a bump and I've done everything but open up the chunk. I put in that limited slip differential from Motorsports and it was fine until ...............one day. I've checked everything under the car and nothing externally is loose.

What's up with that link, I can't open it either and I could use a good laugh:mad:

I agree with Escanlon. Actually the dent doesn't look to bad, at least from the picture. I would not cut into your Z. It looks as if it can be pounded out and I do realize Z skin is thin. To me the most important thing about that repair is keeping your body lines. Never try to blend fiberglass with metal, it might look good for awhile, but it will come apart due to vibration, etc. Your biggest expense will be the labor to fix it. Your Z is still beautiful! :classic:

Hey Tomohawk, I've been thinking about changing my rotors on my '77. MSA carries some but I also found some in the Summit Racing catalog. I was looking at either Brembo or Wildwoods. I think they come in crossed drilled / slotted with a four piston calipers. I would call customer service to find out if they have them for your application. Their web address is summitracing.com or their toll free number is 1-800-230-3030. Hope this helps you out. Let me know what you find out.

Has anyone seen the DVD titled "The Run". It shows a 350Z running flat out through the streets of Prauge (I think that's how you spell it). I don't like the 350Z at all, but the DVD is awesome. I'd love to do that through the streets of my town in my '77 280Z. We called it rat-racing. :devious:

Another bit of TF info...a TF dragster pulls more G's than the Space shuttle at lift-off!

I have to agree with Smokey on that one. I don't much care for the g-nose or those awful flares. But it is a beautiful car. Hey Smokey, I'd much rather have that "Black Pearl" your soon to aquire. Can you tell I'm damn jealous of you.

Then you've taken care of your motor. That's what I meant by maintaned. Many moons ago I read about a guy that had an old Datsun Truck that had around 500,000 miles on it. He obviously took care of his engine. Body was shot , but the engine still putted along.

Smokey Sounds and looks like the real deal. Take it for a test drive and don't be shy about getting on it. After the test drive park it on a level surface and see if there are any major leaks. If I lived up in NC, I'd be all over that car. Cash talks, so maybe if you show up with a wad of bills....say 8 G's, he just might let you have it. Good Luck and I'm envious of your great find! What a way to start out the new year, with a super clean Black Pearl in your garage! :classic:

Excellent choices. Like the saying goes "If it's to loud, then your to old"