Bambikiller240

As you get older, things settle down some. The years fly by quicker, but the life cycles change more slowly, it seems to me from where I am. (50)

I'll agree to that statement. "Adults" running the world, indeed.

Perhaps I should have phrased it as "You looked much more mature and well rounded than the average 32 year old? Hmmm?

For me, the ONLY thing I'd replace would be the carbs (unless I wasn't going to drive it) cause it will run a lot better without those "things" on it. I had a 73 in the mid to late 70's and it it ran like SH*T until I put Round Tops on it. Only reason I'd keep them on the car would be if it was a show car only. Opinions are like a$$holes, everyones got at least one! That's one of mine!

MSA's catalog may show those original keys with the locks, but if you buy a lock from them you will get the replacement newer style Square (rectangle) keys. BTDT Needed the ignition lock anyway I don't think anyone has the original style blanks (NLA from everything I've heard), but if you find some, let us know! More folks than just you and I are interested! Carl

Gee Mike, you looked much older at the MSA show! ROFL Well, maybe just a little older. I thought you were in mid to late 30's when I met you.

You know what happens when you "assume"......... NOPE!!!!!!!! It's in LA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at Nissan USA Headquarters. Guaranteed! Been There; Seen It! Took my own "Dream Car Garage" pictures.

Hey, waddayano, we have our own comedian here! Cool! Tanks for th' Laugh Enrique!!!!!

Last year at the MSA Z Car West Coast Nationals, they (MSA /Nissan) offered a motorcoach trip on Saturday afternoon to the real deal. The walls don't look like the poster, but all of the cars were there (including a then new FairLady 350Z) From the MSA website it SOUNDS like they may be offering the same trip again this year. If anyone gets the chance to take the trip DO IT. There are some truely beautiful, and famous Datsuns there including the successor to Mr. K's yellow G-Nose, the TransAm 510 made famous by John Morton, an IMSA GTP ZX, and quite a few original production cars (Z's, Roadsters, 1200's, Pickup trucks, etc) stashed away over the years by Nissan. One of the Corporate guys doing the tour had an awesome right-hand drive Skyline GTR there as well. JoeBob says CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!! Take your Own Pictures!

MotorSport Auto sells (or used to 2 years ago) a leather replacement made by "Wheelskins" (the people who make nice leather steering wheel covers). The clips to mount it to the console were a tight fit, but it looks really nice compared to the kinda cheesy orignal cloth-backed vinyl (which is also avail at MSA and many other places). Cost for the leather one wasn't too bad either.:classic: Daniel and 2ManyZs both have good ideas here, replace anything in the area that needs it all at once. Save yourself some time and effort!

See Rob's quote above for the Thread pitch! it's 1.5:bunny:

50, for another month and a half. Though I may age, I refuse to grow up.........unless I can be a pirate when I do! :pirate: :stupid:

So does Motorsport Auto in LA. That $49.95 price is INSANE. If that's what VB wants for the kit, they are ripping people off. There is barely $15.00 worth of materials in the kit. One thing to consider, if you are taking the seat to an uphostery shop and bring your own materials, they'll just up the labor charges so they earn the same $$ as if you let them supply the materials AND they won't warrentee the work with your materials. Been there, done that. If you're going to a uphostery shop, let them supply the materials and warrentee the work. just my $.02

Probably not room there for a proctologist at this time, but I like the idea of a rope and a politician. Those two things just seem to go together IMO.

Memory Gap: If you'll be looking for an "all original" 240Z you won't be finding one that is black. See http://zhome.com/History/colors.html for a listing of the exterior and interior colors that were available for "original" 240Z's sold in the USA.

Ain't no winter snow in the SF Bay Area! We generally dry out from rain quick enough to minimize the opportunity for rust. Still, once my car is repainted, it'll sit out the rain storms under cover.

Who (what Auto Mfgr) makes a 2.4L V6???? Me thinks this pic describes the situation!

CoastGuardZ is 100% correct. Couldn't be said better! There is NO way around it. Z's + Road Salt = Ruined Z:dead: 'nuff said

And here's another opinion from an ________! When modifying anything, you have to have VISION, and you have to know when to STOP. I don't see much of either in this "work of art"! Not saying I could do better, but I also doubt I could do that badly.

Hi 260Z: I don't know anything about Miami Vice (I hate Don Johnson , and the state of Florida, so I never watched that show) If they had a car with those type of vents, well, they got it from the very real (not far fetched) need for them on racecars. I do agree as mentioned that they are probably not needed on a street machine. I wasn't/still am not criticizing your opinion. :classic: I don't like the Whale-tail spoiler at the rear either. I feel that they only belong on 934/935 Porsches, and look kind of funny on any other car. Another racecar item un-necessary on a street car, i feel. Peace! Carl PS I like your signature line!

It could be. Here in the States the 1978 Z was a 280Z not a ZX body as the advert indicates. me thinks the seller doesn't know JACK........ about the car. Perhaps he's the guy who clowned it up bodywise?

Hi Alan: I grant you that the front end treatment is considerably different from the IMSA Z's , but it does look (in side view) like someones attempt to recreate one, with a nod to Ferrari (at the nose) for some god-awful reason. From the side view still I like the overall lines of the car. I didn't mean to imply that it was an exact replica. Hello 260Z: Those "air intakes" at the back wheel arches were necessary to provide for cooling ventilation to the rear brakes on the IMSA racers. Doubtful that they are needed in this application. It will be interesting to see what the seller gets for this car. Unplumbed Nitrous Bottle and all.

Very Well said, George! :classic: I could be warmer in winter, and cooler in the summer. I could go faster, get better fuel mileage (it's tough for 30 yr old carburetors to complete with fuel-injection), do less work on a car, but I haven't yet and doubt I could have as much fun with another car. Carl

Saturn Ninja: I do work on my car often. It is part of the pleasure I (an many others) get from owning a CLASSIC car. Mine does not breakdown often, rather things periodically need to be replaced due to age of the vehicle. Preventative maintanance is KEY and is often necessary when you own a 30 year old car. If you cannot work on cars such as these, you'd better have a bank account because the local repair shop will be a place you'll be visiting from time to time. It's a simple fact of life. Learn as much as you can regarding auto repairs and be prepared to get your fingers dirty if you want to own a classic. It may not happen every week or month, but there can be times when you'll need to do some serious work (or pay for it to be done). In addition, the more you look at a 30 year old car, the more you'll find things that could be in a little better shape or that you'd like to improve upon. Of course, you could just buy one and drive it into the ground with no regard for maintaining the value of your purchase. (hopefully you wouldn't do that, but some folks do just that) My car (1972 240Z with 150,000 original miles) is a daily driver and generally I'm not afraid to drive it anywhere. Except off road! Or on the freeways on Holiday weekends (I don't trust the "other guys"!) I've owned mine for 4 years now and as preventative maintanance I've rebuilt the entire suspension, the fuel system (gas tank, vent hoses, pump etc), the brakes system including all cylinders, flex lines (hoses), replaced the radiator, water pump, and fan/fluid coupler; had the clutch replaced (the only thing I paid someone else to do because I have a bad back) I'm collecting parts to refurbish the interior, and I'm refreshing an engine to have on hand as a spare, since I use the car as a daily driver. (just in case!)

While Z cars are generally reliable, you have to understand that these cars are anywhere between 25 and 32 years old. They aren't like a Yugo, but things will crop up that need repair unless you've spent $20,000+ for one of the 40 Factory Rebuilt 240Z's, and maintain it. You aren't going to find bullet-proof reliable cars for $2000 to $3000 bucks, no matter who built them. If you want reliable transportation that will not need repairs, get a newer Honda or Mazda, of course it'll cost ya more $$$$$$$$ and you won't have anywhere near as much fun. Time for a reality check here! Just my $.02 Carl