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You sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo funny!!! Thanks for the fax, you have a good day at the beach tomorrow!! B

Does Anyone recognize those headers?????

Hey Beandip, Enjoy the coast, I'm jealous...And, no, I did not get the e-mail regarding the color tune....You enjoy the beach!!! And by the way did you get a chance to check out the Ztherapy videos yet? And not yet on the round tops, still looking for the linkage set, Jordan still has the entire carb set, I just need to work it out with him... It just seems pointless to have 4 SU's. Zorro, thanks for the reply!! The interior is actually flawless, well, I take that back, the seats need some work, I do not like the "covers"...They aren't bad, just don't fit the seat like I would prefer. The color I think will be yum-yum yellow, although for now I'm tempted to run a couple of dark purple stripes over the top of the primer , but I can't quite bring myself to do that, I can't decide weather that's a good or stupid idea. Paint will most likely be next spring... I need to do something about the sunroof :sick: I do not like it, it's a silicone mess from the previous owner, the only thing other than putting on a new roof (which I do NOT want to to) is to look for another sunroof that's larger...suggestions anyone???? Well you all have a great day and I look forward to chatting will all o' ya soon....

Here's the car, sorry about the second post.....

Finally I have the pic of the Triple Carb set up on the L28/N42 that will one day land in my 240..... Sorry if I screw this up, it's my first post with a pic...wanna post two pics but can't figure it out :stupid: Brian

St.st: Yes I will have pics by Friday, the USB cable for my digital camera suddenly walked away and I had to order another, it will be here hopefully Wed. then I will be able to DL all of the pics that I keep promising people... I have access to a plasma cutter and I think that is half the battle right there, I am also friends with what I feel is one of the best welders / fitters in the whole damn state, (Mr. Strode, please take a bow...) Once I get those up to date I'm sure you will be able to eyeball the area... Thanks and I'll post 'em ASAP... You have a great Wednesday sir... B

Well St.steven I am about to embark on the frame rail on a '73 that has that popular nasty spot below the battery on the spot where the frame and body com together.... Advice? It looks like quite the task, but it really needs to be done. I've heard the initial part is not too expensive but the labor can be... Floor panels have been done, but I'm not exactly happy with the way that the previous guy did it / had it done.... Thanks for any advice.... Hope everyone had a safe and fun Labor day!!

Roman at the Forest Grove Les Schwab has been looking for two weeks and has found nuthin'. Where did you find yours?

Oh Steve you're killin' me... My favorite part is "CUT springs, baby " and the milk crate thing... Don't feel bad tho, I've begged borrowed and stolen everything on my Z and my wife still won't ride in it... I think she's jealouz tho:love: Have fun, life is short and so is a 240. B.

I just had to say that's a great picture Mike... A forum soundz great, although I feel that I am too far West being just outside Hillsboro... Good luck in Spokane! I'd love to go check it out, maybe I'll make the journey...

Just need the center caps, having a heck of a time finding them. Planning on restoring a set, I love the look but need the caps. The caps from the 14" wheels are a bit too small. Have a great day!

Mornin' I have the round tops and intakes, only need everything else is all...linkage and air cleaner... Any out there? typically people do not want to seperate them from their existing pair and I don't blame them, I just figured I'd ask, you never know... Thanks!

Hey, good or bad news, at least now I know and learned a bit in the process!! The bummer is that this motor seems fresh, has GREAT compression and power, I think that I will switch over to the round tops from the flats and call it good. It's bound to get better from the need-to-be half choked flat tops that are current, I just need the linkage and cleaner housing. Then I can concentrate to the L28 / N42 with the triple michunis that came in a 260 parts car that I purchased. The engine is fast but to me seems like overkill, I enjoy a stock Z just fine and the dependability seems better, but fast is fun too... :classic: The carbs need to be tuned on the L28, it runs but really rough with a crappy exhaust since the car sat in a field for close to a year... (some people need to be beat with a '75 Pinto battery cable...) Apparently the engine has hemispherical pistions, and a radical cam, I have no idea on head specs, con-rods, bla, bla, bla. I can see however Mallory dual point ign., header and the triple michunis with the Muchini intake. About two years ago I was in the car with the previous owner and it SCREAMED, it is / was fast. Currently the centerforce clutch is out so it's tough to tell...The story is that Anton (previous owner now off to do the enlistment thing) bought it from a guy in Texas that built it to race. Wish I could talk to him to see exactly what the history is, my x-ray glasses are in the shop Well thanks again for the info Alan, it's been fun and I've gotten the chance to talk to a bunch of great people so it has been a great experience, too bad the news wasn't exactly great but it's still a Z so I'll take it!! Have a great Sunday all...Any feedback good or bad is welcome on this L28 / N42 engine, I hope to get pics for ya all next week downloaded... And Alan, I wish I had 1% of your knowledge, I think we should clone him so we all have an "Alan" at our disposal...:classic: Votes? Sorry Alan this will only hurt a little, and we promise you won't look like a sheep!

Does it have the silver Snowflake wheels? It was an option that year for the '81's... they are 15" and are hard to come by. Just curious...If so, they are worth more than you paid for the whole car. Good deal tho, enjoy it, I'm jealouz!

No luck on my research with the Y70 head so I am sooooo waiting for Alans wiZdom on this... I do have a N42 on a L28 block that is peppy, this is the triple Michuni set up...(on my '74 260). Needs TLC tho. I have established that the L20 is a Fairlady block. I bought this car from a guy who had no idea of the history of this engine, it runs well and has great power. For some reason they put the flat tops on and that needs to be switched to the round tops, I have a pair of round tops and need the linkage... Beandip stopped over today and I had him verify that it IS a Y70 head and I have not lost my mind. At least not all the way:cross-eye . I appreciate all info as I am out of options at this point... Thanks again for the conversation today Beandip, it was cool. That gold portfolio is excellent! Everyone have a great Sunday!

Make that a Y70 head!!!! Sorry:stupid:

Ok, pardon my Stoopidness :stupid: Just decided to check the numbers on the block and head (due to Beandips' question on it....) and yes, I never have lookied into the number, which is what I usually do first, go figure... SO, have been told that Nissan made a "racing" motor that was an L20 and also the Fairlady had the same engine block in it as well (according to the tech guys at Beaverton Nissan). So it's over to you guys, the true professionals. L20 Block and N70 head.... Has great power but the carbs suk. (Flat tops) Help! Need info. (now I really need to put those round tops on....) Thanks all, have a safe weekend! Brian.

Hey, Sorry 'bout the spelling. :stupid: Anyway, anyone had luck with Triple Mikunis? I bought a parts '73 and low and behold it has a built 260z motor in it. Nice suprise... Was looking for some feedback on these. And, nice talking to you the other day Beandip...:classic: Thanks and have a great Wednesday. Z ya l8r.

I'm looking for 16" wheels... Anyone looking to sell or have a line on some please let me know... Have a good day and thanks!

Hello All... Oil pressure seems a bit low, about 1/3 up the guage and it takes a while to get there... Compression is strong, has anyone ever had an oil pump get weak? Just looking for suggestions before I go and order a pump... Thanks, have a good Monday.

Hey A-Dog, If you want to add some extra bass, I put a bass tube into my Z. It has great sound and in the event I need the room in the back I can just take it out. If you need more info let me know.... Also,I put a changer in the glove box. (or whatever you call it.) My father called it a Jockey box and I NEVER figured that out. It also makes it fun to run people off the road as you lean over to the passenger side to change your CD's. Just kidding.

I can't believe you posted this, I was just getting ready to ask a question about the same issue (kinda) and Royce actually covered my question. (Which by the way, thanks Royce... ) AND I would like to know the stock thickness Royce, as I think this is a thicker sway bar and I feel the same way you do regarding the wheel spin as I experienced that problem w/ my 280. I am actually considering leaving the sway bar OFF the rear. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO GIVE SOME OPINONS ON THIS IDEA AS THIS WAS GOING TO BE MY ORIGINAL QUESTION. And sorry, I did not mean to yell. Since I'm close, you are welcome to come and check out the setup that I may opt to install. What the person before me did was bolt and weld brackets onto the rear suspension member. Just please ignore the rust on the frame and the crappy primer as this is a problem I have yet to tackle. I'll even by you a beer, if that's what you fancy. Let me know sir. And Royce, thanks for any info ya got.