dspillman

$24,000 for Z with bungie cord battery tie down? Wow. david

Hi Mark, OOT since Friday, sorry I hope to be back together by VIR in May...MARRS/SARRC race. Maybe a couple at Road Atlanta, Savannah...ARRC in November...

Hi Mark, I'm a lurker here, but I do enjoy the early z on the track...I'm not close to williams speed, but have had fun in my ITS z......Being a underdog now is kinda fun. Kids and work taking up tons of time presently, but I'll be back one day.... david spillman

HI Guys, How many Green/Black combos out there? The Alaska Ebay Z.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4538933664&category=6187 has perked my interest. This is the 3rd 70 z I know of in the US to claim the black interior was original interior..my question to ya'll, is are there others? There has to be.... I recently purchased VIN# 1222 with 907/black interior, Owner claimed original, but as less then honest mistakes multiplied, I soon discounted his claims. Now as I've noticed these "anomalies" more frequently, I feel black should be listed as an available interior color for the early green Z... Not that any purchaser during the first year had any say about color while waiting in the long line. Interested in all opinions, david spillman

Dead flo, If my recollections are correct the 70-73 rear bumper will fit.....I know there aren't any shock absorbers til the 260s showed up....front or back.. If its a good bumper, list on ebay if not what ya want. David

Jayru, I to have a 52,000 mile 240z engine from my hybridz project from several years back. I've been sliding this engine around the garage for 5 years now....holding off pulling the rods out in case someone shows up needing a good 240 motor. With all the 280 engines floating around, not much market for a stock 240...other then a cheap alternative to blown engine. david

Carl, Could you please direct me to this car? Direct info to: Volgolf@aol.com David Spillman

HI SuperDave, I was surprised at the remarks made concerning $$$, and being no business racing with out mucho $$$$ There are a few that can come accross smug on ITouring.., and a very few in person even....I get to meet very few of the people at the track simply because I have chosen the highest maintenence car for SCCA racing the Z.....but Our Z still finishes in front of the "P" cars!!!! The 325s are top dog now, but I for 1 can't justify a $40,000 car for a chance for a trophy...we may not have "THE" car to have now, but the zdrivers are IMO the class of the field!!! david

Its really amazing how hot them buggers get, especially without lots of air moving.... Getting the brakeshoe the same shape of drum is important to have as much contact between shoe and drum as possible. Carbotech will shape to please. I use em front and back. Before I had enough air in the correct areas on rotor/caliper, cranking more pressure to the drums helped put off complete loss of brakes for a lap or two..... BTW if your fingers sizzle when you hold your nuts,"lug nuts" try not to throw em into the next paddock area!! david

These are early 260z..... David

Hi ZSaint, I to am in process of rebuilding a lack luster SCCA ITS engine with 8mm rod bolts...So I gave ARP a call..info from ARP website. I called Pete at ARP and he told me that 30 pounds with the moly lube is the recommended torque value. Good Luck with the build up Hope you got a good deal on those rods!!! :classic: david

HI, Would have passed under radar being listed as 240zx hubcaps, but looks like seller was smart to bring to our attention..currently at $1.25? david

I agree He sounded like he would have accepted a cash deal on the spot. Love to hear that cars story...and some Pics. david

that is correct assumption Chris, never found any eyes in Miami thou. david

I followed it til yesterday. The lister invited interested parties to inspect on Sunday evening..826 miles prevented my look see. Good bet he took a offer too good to refuse. I figured one of the Floridian z guys picked it up.... OK, lets hear it, was it as good as it looked? Pictures please. david

Looking forward to "watching" the bidding on this auction this morning, and it "went missing". What lucky dog made off with the car? Someone on this board I hope has purchased? Car looked good, but without seller feedback or information, was risky.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4523480325&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT david

I'm looking for a tan early rear cover, that is without the access holes for tail lights david

I agree Carl, I wrote my response in a rush last night, or early morning...vented hats more accurate. I've heard that the vents do help somewhat with cooling, but have resisted so far to trying em out on the track under race conditions.... As far as why the switch was made, not sure. I've seen these rotors on 5 different under Vin#5000 240Zs...must be pretty good stuff to last the 100,000 plus miles my cars have. Of course, driving conditions would change life of rotor.... Be interested in who still has these on car. david

Also ask your guy for the hood bumpers "look like chair leg cushions", hood latch, voltage regulator, gas tank, heater control panel,rear interior tailight panel, rotors "if original vented ones"..All < Vin #2000 or so. david

Yoogeneer says [ i'm looking for a decent used dash for a '71 240z, couple cracks are fine just no earthquake sizes.] The dashes I've pulled that had small cracks, would always somehow crack worse while out of car, or during removal process..... The 73 dash wiring connectors under glove box are much different if i remember correctly. Swapping out all the gauges/assemblies, along with dash wiring connectors would work...I'm 95% sure... david

Hi Zhead240.. I understand that the pull switch in the dash for flashers are 73 models... I know... picky nick picker... but just throws up a little flag in my head concerning it being removed from a 72 as advertised....I looked closely at previous listing, but got nervous over listing as 72. Does look like a good dash..... I'm still looking for a great early dash myself. david

I'll be in the 40 crowd in a couple of weeks. Time has started to accelerate as I was warned of years back, but still making time to spend with the Zs.... david

I found doors to be 8 pounds each heavier 72 -73.....and of course front bumper mounts are close to 25 pounds. David

Good to see this sell at such a great price. david

Alex,Must have lowered price....But now the car has a deposit holding it til Jan 22nd...from a NJ ? buyer. Anybody here? david