Bambikiller240

For a modified Z I like the Fighter w/ wood/leather. I like my stock wheel, currently wrapped in leather for a stock 240Z.

I bought a 1600 watt hair drier at Wal-Mart for $12 With it I can, by holding it still on one area of floorpan, heat that area to the point where it is so hot that I cannot touch it in a matter of 60 seconds. Not trying to argue with Escanlon, but this was a MUCH cheaper alternative than the $50 heat gun that I priced at Home Depot and one which has worked (still works) well for me. If you go the route of buying a heat gun, please be very careful with it's usage. You can inadvertantly destroy things as it gets VERY hot, VERY fast.

Like Emporer Nero, he did "fiddle" (or was it diddle in this case!) while Rome burned.

You can also request the Victoria British Catalog on-line at : http://www.victoriabritish.com/ The Motorsport Auto catalog can be requested on-line as well at: http://www.zcarparts.com/ Both catalogs are free most of the 800 phone numbers don't work for overseas calls.

Ouch!

Apologies to Bonnie!

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A woman in her forties went to a plastic surgeon for a face-lift. The surgeon told her about a new procedure called "The Knob," where a small knob is placed on the back of a woman's head and can be turned to tighten up her skin to produce the effect of a brand new face lift. Of course, the woman wanted "The Knob." Over the course of the years, the woman tightened the knob, and the effects were wonderful -- the woman remained young looking and vibrant. After fifteen years, the woman returned to the surgeon with two problems. "All these years, everything has been working just fine. I've had to turn the knob many times and I've always loved the results. But now I've developed two annoy-ing problems: First, I have these terrible bags under my eyes and the knob won't get rid of them." The doctor looked at her closely and said, "Those aren't bags, those are your breasts." She said, "Well, I guess there's no point in asking about the goatee."

It may have been locked away for 12 years, but prior to that it was "little used" at best. 8K miles in 30 years, isn't much at all. In addition to the list below, my OPINION (and others will have different ones) is that a car really needs to be DRIVEN for 50 to 100 miles every 30 to 60 days to to give ALL systems the best chance to maintain functionality and not suffer from lack of use. Every two years the brake fluid should be drained and replaced as it actually pulls moisture out of the air and will ruin the brake hydraulic system. That MAY be the cause of the locked rear brakes on this one. Anti-freeze should also be drained and replaced to prevent/ minimize degradation of the aluminium and copper/brass in the cooling system, also every two years Engine should be started and run fairly often (maybe every month) to the point where it is fully warmed and up to operating temperature. This to help keep the Main seals and valve stem seals supple and not dried out. Battery should be removed from the car when not being used, and never be put into the car if showing the slightest bit of leakage. Engine, Trans, Diff should be drained and refilled every two years. (Oil filter replaced too) More often if driven more than 600 to 1000 miles per year. *edit* Oh, yeah. "Sta-bil" additive in the fuel tank, and the tank kept filled as much as possible. I don't know of anything specific to the Z really, but anything made of rubber will degrade in 30 years of existance, and should be considered suspect. Thirty years is a LONG time for a car.

Where was the USA when the Tutsi's and the Hutu's where slaughtering each other in Rwanda? Our government picks and chooses who and when and if they will step in to free people from brutal governments ( usually based on what they can gain from the action), not simply because "someone is trampling upon someone's "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness..." We haven't done squat about North Korea in decades. And they have the technology to deliver a Nuke to the West Coast of the US. Of course, there isn't any oil in Korea, either PS I think the Boycot idea is pointless.

I don't know if it will matter, but a build date of 12/72 would be a 1973 Model year 240Z.

Geeez, I really hate to post this one, as I DO NOT WANT TO FAN THE FLAMES, that were & should die down, but with regard to the last statement I must say something. Some of us were actually rebuilding 240Z's from the ground up by 1978, not watching from our bicycle in the driveway. With regard to "experts", I feel that there are 2 basic types of experts in regard to arriving at a valuation of this car. Appraisers - Certified Appraisers who can place a value on a vehicle based on condition, rarity, provenance (for you Daddz), the value of other similar vehicles, and current market interest in the marque People who have actually worked on these cars, rebuilding them from the ground up. People who know from experience what goes bad from age alone, and what must be done, and the costs involved to resurect a car from this condition. People who also know the value of the final product after all of the blood, sweat, and tears put into reviving them. These folks could hardly be called "hobbyists". Has the car been appraised? Now, WITHOUT POINTING ANY FINGERS AT ALL, "owning over 40 Z cars since 1990" doesn't in, and of itself qualify someone as an expert. Now if that person(s) rebuilt these cars with his/her own hands, saw first hand, and did the work involved, examined the systems with the knowledge of a restoration expert, or mechanic; then and only then could they be considered for the title of "expert". Anyone with money can buy cars. (see MC Hammer ) President Bush owned a baseball team, and ran oil exploration company into the ground (pun intended); anyone want to call him a baseball expert, or a successful businessman?? PS Mikey is just being Mikey. It is his site, he's trying to maintain peace and harmony for ALL members of the club. Please do not get down on him. He's looking out for us all. "Can't we all just get along?" - Rodney King

Have them do the welding and to make sure it is water tight. Take it home and do the prep and application of POR yourself. unless you have a lot of money and want them to do it all. If you're doing POR, you don't need paint. POR is applied to completely BARE metal and it is a paint itself. You could apply undercoating to the POR treated floorpans if you want. On my car I did POR on both underside and inside of the floorpans. If you are big on the Rhino-stuff you could use it, but make sure that it sticks firmly to the metal and does not allow moisture to get underneath to the metal. I think I'd POR the insid and then do the Rhino, but that is just my opinion. I'd want to be SURE that he floorpans stay in perfect condition.

When applying POR15 you must follow the directions and prep the metal with thjeir degreaser "Marine Clean" and then treat the metal with their "Metal Ready" product that etchs the metal and applies a coating which makes "new, unrusted metal" ready for the POR15 process. When this is done POR15 will adhere to "new, unrusted metal" just fine. To answer your question on IF you should do this, I'll ask you a question. How long are you going to keep this car? If you will not be keeping it for a long time, then you can get away without POR; if you are going to keep this car for the LONG haul, spend the extra bucks to permanently protect the investment you are making in new floors. Don't cut corners if you are into the car for the long haul. Just my opinion.

The POR does get "cloudy" when exposed to sunlight, but this does not effect it's function. POR makes a material that can be used to "top coat" the POR15. It is called "Chassis Coat".

I believe that you are referring to the "tar-mat" material that was adhered to the metal by the factory as a sound deadner and insulator. It was adhered to the metal and then painted over. It is supposed to be firmly affixed to the metal. HOWEVER, after 20+ years and with moisture in many cars this material is loose, and worse yet; traps moisture next to the metal and actually accelerates the rust process. If you wish your 240Z to survive, you must stop the water leak and stop any rust existing in the spare wheel well. The well is not available as a replacement part, you'd have to cut one out of a junk car (if you can find a good one) and weld in into your car. MAJOR $$$ and grief.

STOP, YOU GUYS!!! You're making my head hurt!!!!!!!!!!

This Picture isn't of a storm, but was sent to me by a friend who worked on an oil rig in the North Sea for a time This came from a Rig Manager for Global Marine Drilling in St.Johns, Newfoundland. They actually have to divert the path of these things away from the rig by towing them with ships! Anyway, in this particular case the water was calm & the sun was almost directly overhead so that the diver was able to get into the water and click this pic. Clear water huh?! They estimated the weight at 300,000,000 tons. (And now we also know why they say one picture is worth 1000 words.)

I didn't take offense either, just got caught with my brain in neutral. I understand your situation regarding a cheat sheet for the emoticons, as I've printed one up which I keep next to my computer. I felt the need since I've had a leg or two come off in my hand when trying to make a joke on this site. I use :devious: for a smirk (colon "devious" colon)

The boss of Stone Marketing called a spontaneous staff meeting in the middle of a particularly stressful week. When everyone gathered, the employer, who understood the benefits of having fun, told the burnt-out staff the purpose of the meeting was to have a quick contest. The theme was Viagra advertising slogans. The only rule was that they had to use past ad slogans, originally written for other products that captured the essence of Viagra. Slight variations were acceptable. About seven minutes later, they turned in their suggestions and created a Top Ten List. After all the laughter and camaraderie, the rest of the week went very well for everyone. The top ten: 10. Viagra, Whaazzzzz Up! 9. Viagra, The quicker pecker upper. 8. Viagra, Like a rock! 7. Viagra, When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight. 6. Viagra, Be all that you can be. 5. Viagra, Reach out and touch someone. 4. Viagra, Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman. 3. Viagra, Tastes great! More filling! 2. Viagra, We bring good things to life! And the unanimous number one slogan: 1. This is your peni$...this is your peni$ on drugs....

Front Brakes probably aren't any good either. They've subjected to the same dis-use. Interesting that it has ALASKA License plates when it's been in VA "all it's life" If you mean the ignition "switch" has been replaced, I'd say "partially replaced" since it is hanging loose in the photo's. Hasn't even been connected to the Ignition Lock assembly, let alone the enclosure being un-installed. . Well, this one does seem to have "acquired" dings, dents, locked brakes, broken ingition, and ALASKA plates while spending it's life in storage in the Virginia environs. There is more than a little "FISH" to the story behind this car. It is pretty to the casual observer, but to turn it into a car that can be used, and/or possibly shown, the buyer will need deep pockets, and the patience of Jobe.

It isn't worth even close to $13K. Since it's been sitting all these years, unused, everything in brakes, seals in engine are ruined from drying out, the dings in body will require full repaint. Ignition is trashed. But then again, "There is s SUCKER born every minute!" - P.T. Barnum