Bambikiller240

You can use Microsoft Paint (MS Paint) to resize photo's. Do a search using "resize" and you should find a thread called "What's the max pic size" that has a link to a simple program (Microsoft Power Toys for Windows XP) to resize photo's you can even resize multiple images at one shot. (Only works if you have Windows XP) Last you can download IrfanView at http://www.irfanview.com/

I installed a late model 4 speed gearbox into a early 71 chassis a while back. All I did (there maybe a reason you don't want to do this) was to enlarge the hole in the trans tunnel to match the hole Nissan used in late model chassis. Then you just use the late shifter, and rubber boots. If you want to do this, let me know as I saved the pattern I used to modify the trans tunnel.

Before buying parts, you might want to check to be sure the problem isn't a vacuum hose that leads from the intake manifold to the Master Vac. If you end up needing the Master Vac, MSA will sell you one on an exchange basis, so make sure that if you have the new part installed by a shop, that they give you all of the old parts so you can return them to MSA for the core charge credit.

Sorry, but that is ridicules. GM would not design a car to fit one size of people. Certainly there is a reason; it could be anything from ergonomics, to simplicity of assembly procedures, to availability of a usable part from another product line, to some combination of the above, or some other completely different reason; but you aren't going to find the answer here. I doubt that all people in OZ have such short arms (not true) that having the brake lever as close as possible is a mandatory design constraint anymore than all people in the US having long arms (again, not true) makes brake lever positioning farther away a mandatory thing. Ask GM why they did it. You're much more likely to get the real reason from them, than from any one here. Asking the people of this site (or expecting to get the correct answer from them) a "Why" question like this is likely to be an excercise in futility. We were fortunate that kats or Alan T had contact with Matsuo to get an answer regarding the S30 brake lever placement. The likelyhood that anyone here works in, or has access to the GM Design Studio is slim to none. Perhaps the query should be addressed to GM if you really want an answer that has any validity. "No Why-ning" idea is an interesting idea, but "Why" questions are good, so long as people get the answer and move on. Continuing to pound on the question with "Ya, But's", and "Well, What if's", etc. in the attempt to get the answer that they really want to hear is what makes me :sick: GunnerRob's idea is interesting, but probably only a fortuitous side benefit of the brake lever placement on those cars. Lastly, if your asking about why GM did something, it's OFF TOPIC on a Datsun/Nissan site!

It is not like the US has the market cornered...... www.show.scot.nhs.uk/SEHD/publications/sh5/sh5v1b.pdf

And for God's sake, don't keep putting words in my mouth! All I did was ask you a question Alan P. Since I don't give a $hit about American cars and American car companies, I was not aware that the "new" (to us) GTO was sold previously in OZ by the subsidiary of General Motors (Holden). The point I was trying to make was that the position the handbrake (or any other part) is due to the designer's, & manufacturer's desire for it to be there. PERIOD!! As the photo in Alfadogs first post to this thread illustrates, where the steering wheel is located DOES NOT automatically dictate where the handbrake will be. My statement was/is not insular. I couldn't care less where the car was designed, or why the handbrake is where it is. So long as it can be reached comfortably it isn't a big deal. The difference in locations cannot be more than a few inches/centimeters. If those few inches/centimeters are a burden for anyone, then IMO that person doesn't belong behind the steering wheel (no matter which side of the car the wheel or handbrake is located). Isn't the handbrake on a 350Z on the LEFT side of the trans tunnel? Does that mean it was designed in the USA? This obsession with "WHY?" over, and over, and over; months (a year now?) after we learned of Matsuo's desires, and Nissan decision to do it differently that I find amazing. It's over. We know. WE GET IT! What else about this NIT is there to pick over? The difference in location is a matter of a few inches/cm's. IT IS NOT A BIG DEAL! NOTE: I've editted my post to remove information that was in error.

Alan: I think GM will sell far more of the GTO model in the USA (in a LHD version) than they will in OZ (in a RHD version). What leads you believe that it was "designed for the Australian market"? I think that all that can be said is that the hand brake is where the designers/builders wanted it. To state a "reason" for the placement would seem to me to be very presumptive, unless the designers have actually, publicly stated a reason for it's placement.

Amen! It is where it is because the designers wanted it there. Nuff said! (anyway, this nit has been picked to DEATH!)

General calls for help are best directed to the Police or the Fire Department. You might want to explain yourself a bit.

Emergency Brake cables and support hanger springs (under car in rear near axles); or loose sway bar link mounts (rotted bushings)

Tom: "Like Wow."

Sorry, If you have some EL on your car..............it's too late, you've already gone rice (or pimp).

You might want to ask our member "Phred" about whether OEM springs are good enough for the cam lift that you now have. He builds engines for a living and knows L6 engines very well.

Unless you bought a K&N filter made to fit in your stock Air Cleaner, you are going to have to remove the entire aircleaner assembly including the baseplate (air horns). If you run SU's without Air horns, you will lose power. You can buy air horns to bolt onto the carbs.

Covers are about $175 for a pair (cover 2 seats). Foam cushions are about $85 for one set (covers one seat).

No Sewing. They just slide on. You may need to rebuild the foam cushion before installing the covers. Instructions on HOW TO INSTALL came with the last set I bought. (it was a long time ago, though)

I think I'd consider Permatex #2 sealant. It is not supposed to be affected by fuel or oil. Maybe test a bit of it on a piece of metal and soak it in oil. Normal Silicone sealant would probably be my LAST choice

Section 113 of Z Car Microfiche which details the Carpet and mats underneath does not show them.

Not sure why your search didn't bring up any info as this subject has been discussed every fall season for a few years at least. Here's two thread that I found for you http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4006&highlight=Storage http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4047&highlight=Storage

I've never seen clips like that for holding down mats. I'd hate to see the condition of the floorpans considering how much rust is on those clips.

Thanks Dave.

Or he could give the wheels to me, and buy another set that fit better. Ya, I like that idea!

Dave: which wrecker? last time I was out there there were several yards.