Everything posted by SteveJ
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Crapped my pants
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F*** the Internet
I thought "<<<< Don't buy crap from China... help western manufacturing. >>>>" would be a dead giveaway.
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F*** the Internet
For me, the internet is great. I consider social contact grossly overrated.
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What a Difference a Day Makes with RedBird
Before everybody gets too worried, I suggest we allow Jai to bring her car over to my house. I should have enough free time next month to accommodate her. Right now, a 70 hour week is a short work week for me. I would like to control the number of variables and eliminate problems.
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BRE Tribute
No, sir. Ron's car was set up to be a lot safer when tracked. Randy and I were talking about it last week.
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What a Difference a Day Makes with RedBird
I might have a working replacement lying about in the garage, Jai. I would need to transfer the face from yours to it, though.
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F*** the Internet
You still need the internet to make sure you can contact me, Phil. I have that tire you want.
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BRE Tribute
Yes, it is. Then it had the vinyl decals, and Randy didn't have the helmet, yet. The way he's going, you'll need to take a new set of photos.
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What a Difference a Day Makes with RedBird
Mark, from my brief time behind the wheel of Jai's car, I didn't notice anything peculiar about the clutch/master, though I have suggested that I flush the hydraulics with clean fluid for her. And to clarify, I have had problems in the past with my 73 where the clutch was engaging with the pedal to the floor. Reverse tended to grind, too. I don't recall any problems with getting into reverse with her car.
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BRE Tribute
Randy Jaffe brought his BRE tribute car to Caffeine & Octane recently. He has been going into excruciating detail trying to capture the essence of BRE's 240Z. This includes hiring sign painters to paint the numbers and sponsor information on the car to replace the vinyl decals he started with. He took his car out to JCCS this past summer and obtained John Morton's signature on the replica helmet.
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Los Angeles Do It Yourself Shop Thanksgiving special discount 40% OFF
Come on over, Mike. I guess I'll see you about Friday or so?
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ignition relay interchangeability
He described several problems. Do you have all the same problems?
- Anyone near Alvarado Texas and I-35 Truck & Auto Parts?
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Body panels
Go to Facebook and join Georgia Datsun Owners. Post your needs there.
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Body panels
You could try E. Radatz Motorsports. 770-926-6609 He has plenty of old Z cars around. He's up in Kennesaw. About all you'll find anymore are used parts.
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Body panels
Where in Georgia are you? Send me a PM if you want to keep your location private.
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need an honest Z repair shop
Have you tried contacting the Z Owners of Northern California? http://www.zonc.org Dandos is in Fremont. http://www.autorepairfremontca.com/ I can't vouch for them. Andy Craig was the owner when I last used them 20 years ago.
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a few questions
1. The wiring is there for a light, but there is no socket. That doesn't prevent you from adding a light socket & bulb. 2. I can't remember (nor do I want to look at the spare tach I have in the garage), but search a while around here. What color wires do they mate up with in the dash harness? 3. There was a plunger switch IIRC that completed the circuit when the choke lever was pulled up, much like the brake light switch. 4. There are only aftermarket covers for consoles. I installed a rear-hinged cover on my 73 at one time and replaced it with the saddle console with cup holders a few years later.
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I need help with a Dime wagon
And he says he has one. I thought he might.
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I need help with a Dime wagon
I messaged a 510 friend on FB. I'll let you know if he gives me a lead.
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No gas coming out of the tank!
If you can push fuel out with air pressure but can't pull fuel out with a fuel pump, there could be some pinhole leaks, say in the pickup tube. If you have enough fuel that it covers the leak, you're fine, but once the leak is in the air space, you'll suck more air than fuel.
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Bob Sharp Racing valve cover
Here's the old thread that I was referring to: http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/303822-bob-sharp-racing-valve-cover-any-idea-what-worth.html Here's another thread from a couple of years ago. I checked the link to the eBay listing, $1499 with 0 bids. http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/316809-bob-sharp-racing-cam-cover-steering-wheel-oil-cap.html One did get a bid on ebay at $1585, reserve not met. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Sharp-Racing-Valve-Cover-Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-/111771745222?hash=item1a061d7bc6&vxp=mtr I'm beginning to believe they are for people with more dollars than sense.
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What maintains the fuel line pressure when the care is off?
Precisely. The fuel pressure wasn't leaking down, so I didn't see a need to replace the FPR.
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Bob Sharp Racing valve cover
The asking price is really going up. I met someone who sold one for $1000+ a few years ago. I wonder who might be in the market for a $3000+ valve cover.
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