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Well, i always have just matched visually, but here goes: license plate lamp- 7.5W Tail 7W Stop/tail 23/8W Flasher 23W Reverse 23W Insrument 3 or 3.4W Warning/Indicator 3W Interior 10W Engine comp lamp 8W Glove comp lamp 3W My local NAPA has all of them in stock, easy stuff. HTH, JA

Hey Ed, Welcome to NY! Too bad it's raining & crappy this weekend:cry: It's been dry & sunny for months- go figure.. Yep, leaves are still on, hardly beginning to change color. Which reminds me, ZCCR will have a fall leaf cruise this month, before putting the Z's to bed. Come on over- only about an hour, and we end up at Brock Yates Cannonball Run Pub. Hope your trip goes well, JA

As far as the louvers go, I've read that some do not require drilling to mount. That said, my 73 had one when i bought it- that attatches using 4 screws into the top of the hatch :sick: , then clamps at each side at the bottom. I guess the purpose was so that you could unhook the bottom, pivot it up and clean the hatch glass. I removed it- it rattled too much & was a general annoyance to me.. For the bumper rubber- try asking someone with a parts car, maybe post an ad in the "wanted" forum here; may try looking at the classifieds at www.zcar.com too. Have you tried a junkyard yet? HTH, Jeremiah

Well, gotta be honest ....the tires "look" okay, but i couldn't begin to tell you the actual pressure:stupid: I also wondered if i may have lost some swaybar mount or somesuch- heard some of us have torn those loose when driving these cars the way they like it:classic: My 73 had 205/60's (or was it 215/60?) That would squeal if you really really tried, but nothing like this.. Oh well- nothing like an excuse to go putter / test drive over and over. It'll beat stripping kitchen cabinets this weekend. Would one of you talk to my wife about this...? JA

Hi Everyone, Well, as winter approaches in NY, I am getting the most out of my Z (260) before it goes into hibernation. I have noticed this week, that i am losing traction & sliding the rear around corners more than usual- specifically, i go around a 90 degree corner near my house- in 2nd gear at about 30mph (3000rpm). I accelerate through the bend, and the tires really begin to squeal the back starts to come around if i keep the pedal down. I also noticed that on the offramp from the expressway- about a 210 degree loop- the same happens in 3rd at 55-60mph (but that road surface just changed from blacktop to concrete). The tires are Firestone F570's 195/70/14 the PO mounted and have only about 4000 miles on them. Maybe i should move to 205 or 215's?? (more rubber on the road) Or change to a "stickier" street tire? It's not like i just dropped in a V8, i did pull the smog pump & remove the emmisions and manifold coolant lines last week & went to the early balance tube, but i can't believe that would lose enough weight or gain HP to cause these symptoms! Maybe i'm just driving like an idiot:cross-eye ! Well, thanks for any input, and cross your fingers that it doesn't snow in NY this year.... Jeremiah

You'll find some good info on both questions at www.hybridz.org if you haven't been there already. Good luck, JA

Actually, it depends on the 74... is it "early" or "late"? The late 260 has 280 bumpers & turn signals in the grill- the front valance & corners beneath the headlight nacelles are different. The other parts are the same, with the exception of the fenders- they fit but require minimal modification to mount correctly. Hope that helps, JA :classic:

We Hate You... Just kidding, seriously you gotta love NY. If only i paid a few more taxes to go along with the weather:cry:

Hi Ed! Niagara Falls eh? About an hour & a half NW of me.. Figure late October to April most likely, to avoid the damned salt. Some beautiful days in there that the Z will like, but its usually 4 to 6 months:stupid: Zya- come to a club meeting www.zccr.net Jeremiah

Full tank of gas- no room for water condensation = rust in tank. Fuel stablizer (ie Sta-Bil) be sure to run car after adding to get it through fuel lines & into carbs I jack up the car & put it on stands, but the stands at their lowest setting, so the suspension isn't hanging, nor under load. Don't know if it makes any difference, but works for me Some choose to plug the exhaust, the intakes, etc to prevent rodents and such from nesting, but if you're in a heated warehouse i doubt that's a major concern. That's pretty much it. Some like to remove the plugs & squirt in a bit of oil before Spring start-up- that can't hurt either, but don't worry about it for now- youve got 6 months to wait!! HTH, Jeremiah

I agree. My PO put on a 2 1/4" (or is it 2 1/2"? i forget) with a resonator under the driver's seat and the "Turbo Tip" muffler from either MSA or VB. Looks alot like the Monza, IIRC. Its deep & throaty, i really like it, though a couple hours at 4000rpm with the windows down makes you tired of it... HTH, Jeremiah

Keith, old buddy, old pal... as long as you're going looking amongst the bee and snake ridden Z cars, would u take along a short phillips screwdriver & see about the fuel gauge from that 74?? I'd make it worth your while:classic: Thanks- if it's not cold enough yet, i can wait... time for most Z's here in NY to begin to hibernate anyway:cry: JA

I'm with Rick on this one.. I too have used VB, and even Napa rebuild kits on 3 "refreshes" now. (yes, 3 different cars, didn't have to redo one 3 times!) I agree the fuel hose is not ZT quality, but it serves the purpose quite well....also, you can order just the fuel line fron ZT for 6 or 8$ each if you want. Just clean off a well ventilated area & get cleaning, it really is quite simple- if you have the video, you're set. One thing i did was to work 1 carb at a time the first time, so if i screwed something up i had one to reference back to. Don't be intimidated by the voodoo, its easy and rewarding- spend your $600 on something fun! like a carb synchronizer... HTH, Jeremiah

Charlie Osborne of Zedfind in Kingston Ontario www.datsunzparts.com He doesn't have all his stuff listed, but call or email- he has or can get about anything....plus you gotta love that the prices are negotiable AND canadian! He's always been good to me, HTH Jeremiah PS- welcome to our craZy family!

I like the concept, too bad it wasn't an option about 7 years ago:cry: I just have so many logins, contacts, business info etc linked to my current email/login, that it would be a horrendous pain to switch. Thanks for the option though! JA

And those valve cover filters are available from www.racerpartswholesale.com The K&N was $13.86 i think..HTH, Jeremiah

Just what i was thinking, Marty.. What's up Guy?? $11500 Canadian, whats that about $3000US:cheeky: ? JA

Not precisley sure what you're looking for; could you elaborate? JA:stupid: ?

As i read this at work, i was thinking "yeah, music has some influence", when it hit me: My Z does it to me! That exhaust note, the straight six wailing- the handling..this damn car makes me throttle through corners like a wild-man... It's supposed to storm here today, and i won't get out of work till after dark (when the deer are everywhere), so i left the Z home:cry: I miss my baby....

I've never dragged/timed my Z's, but i gotta say Mike: 12 to 14 seconds?? isn't that a huge range in drag times? Kinda like, hey my car cost oh, say 5 to 17 thousand dollars?... zya all. JAROFL

4 kids for me (6 to 17), so it won't be the primary family hauler for sure! I suppose I'll see what she wants first (poor,poor, pitifull me will wait). She likes that van/SUV ride up above everyone else, fortunately she's not your average female/soccer mom driver (no offense, ladies) Guess i'll wait another year or better (give them time to work the bugs out)- then plead my case again- Thanks for your input Rick, that is what i was really looking for! Zya all, Jeremiah

Sheez, time to bust out the wallet huh? It could be her car, but she doesn't like to drive the standard:cry: I've been holding back, because what she wants is a big 'ole Z-crushing SUV:sick: Been trying to save the world from another Expedition/Envoy etc etc! At any rate, my post is more looking for response to driving the Coop, as opposed to sneaking a car past the wife- its a game for us, and she knows when she *really* wants something, she can have it:classic: oh yeah- i saw a Turbo PT this week, list price is $27K! So much for the cheap entry-level cruiser... Zya.

Hey everyone, anyone here own or drive a new mini-cooper? I'd like some opinions if so.. I am working on the wife for a new S-type (Umm, no, no luck as of yet) This car seems more like a Z than the "new Z"! 2300lbs, 163HP, independent suspension, and all at $22,500 loaded! So if you've driven/ridden in one- give me your take please. BTW, the wife's argument:" You have 2 Z's and your F150, and i'm still driving this 7 year old mini-van...":tapemouth Any ideas to win her over on this (other than buying her a van?!) Zya all, Jeremiah

Hi Nate, last Z i found was gone (280 anyway) herez another: "Rob Roy" <rroy0001@nycap.rr.com> 08/29/2002 01:43 PM All: I discovered a nice '71 240Z for sale on the side of the road if anyone is interested. It was just northwest of Rome, NY, on Route 69. (Get off Thruway at Utica exit and follow signs for Rome (Jeff - "Marcy") and just keep going. You'll be on Rt 49, which becomes Rt. 69. (Beautiful road, by the way) Had rust in the rear quarters that had been fixed with fiberglass but would come back at some point . No rust that I could see in the floors or elsewhere. Car was blue originally but had been painted a dark green. Looked pretty good. Interior was good with fresh covers on the seats and a 1/2 cover on the dash. Original wheels and hubcaps (Ug!). 76K miles. Good bumpers. No dents. Big box of 240Z literature and manuals in the hatch. Car belongs to nephew of man on whose lawn it sits. Owner's name is Randy Hubbard. (315) 827-4910. Asking $2,000. (Been for sale for over a month and marked down from original asking price of $3,000.) Better than decent and ready-to-drive car for a good price... -- Rob Roy "Everything takes longer than it does" Scotia, New York Z Association of New York rroy0001@nycap.rr.com '74 310Z "Solo" '94 Chev "Tow" '65 Snapper Comet "Mow"

Pretty much sounds worn & old.. Have you removed / cleaned / inspected it yet? You can buy a replacement, but it could be pricey if new ($120.00 maybe?) Otherwise Ebay, or maybe Charlie at www.datsunzparts.com (love that Canada $ discount). I would first remove it & clean it up, you may just have to bend the wire-springy things to get it to work right, HTH! Jeremiah