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True, but it might be significant to note that while I have very little knowledge of my car's history, it did come with the original Service and Warranty booklet in the glovebox. So I know that it was originally sold to the first owner on January 7, 1971 in Great Falls, Montana. How does that mess with your data? Do we have any idea where redeye's was originally delivered?

Good comments in the previous replies. And if you're looking for a 5 speed, getting a '77 or '78 that came with it from the factory would be a plus. Two other things come to mind, though. You might want to look through the catalogs to see if there are any gaping holes in parts availabilitie for either the '75-76 or '77-78. It might be that some parts (trim, particularly) might be more available for one vintage than another. And my last thought you probably already know, same as for any used car purchase, especially for a daily driver - buy the best example you can find/afford. Even if it's not exactly what you think you want.

I thought the mesh grill was normally called a "Fairlady" grill. Never heard it called Nismo before.

Unfortunately for bemmerguy, I have read that PayPal-only auctions consistently draw fewer bids and average lower final prices than other auctions. This is because the restriction locks out millions of eBayers who don't have PayPal accounts. Something to consider.

More than I have rivits, I'm sure!

Actually, the English are a bit odd in that birth search thing. Granted, it's cool. I had one for my old MGB.

1.) The "I won't bite" was referring to the "girly man" comment. Didn't figure it deserved any response.2.) Actually, I really don't think you have a problem at all. What I perceive of your outlook on life is VERY limited, being based solely on a single post here in this forum. Hardly enough to make a valid judgement. 3.) My "self-centered" remark was directed a bit at you, but it's not your fault, and I can't even say that it's wrong. It is though, a very common attitude in our culture today. Sadly so, in my opinion, but that's just me. 4.) Finally, I'm really surprized at the direction this thread has taken. I included the references to my wife's thoughts as a small counterpoint - the real topic was supposed to be the parts I picked up yesterday. Oh well... :tapemouth

Sorry, 240ZX, I won't bite on that. After 27+ years my wife is an important part of who I am. You should never assume that the compromises are one-way only. She compromises to my wants just as much as I do to hers. Like Rich, I have no complaints - always nice cars, nice motorcycles, ATV's etc. I've not suffered for lack of toys. Frankly, I don't envy you at all. You've obviously not met the right woman yet, which doesn't surprize me much as your attitude (like many people in our culture these sorry days) seems to be extremely self-centered. Enjoy your single life, dude. I wouldn't trade with you.

You know, I like the C5 wheels on the early 'Vette. Any rubbing problems?

Maybe Arizona Z's?http://www.arizonazcar.com/springs.html

Without seeing them, I'd say probably not. Dave's harness was custom designed for 240Z's. No off the shelf harness can be better, simply because it is generic.

Yup, we've got reservations for a nice dinner on Sunday. I agree, we have to treat them right. It took me a few years to figure it out, but it's lasted almost 28 years so far, I ain't about to screw it up now.

Sent you a PM.

A marine battery has no way to damage your starter. Don't sweat it.

First, let me say that over the nearly 3 decades we've been married, my wife has been very tolerant of my car habit. I've learned (self-preservation) to take note of the little warning signs that indicate when I'm about to go too far. The warnings are starting to show tonight, I've got to chill out for a while. My wife and I took a short road trip late this afternoon to pick up an engine. I got word of a supposedly low miles L24 about 50 miles away that I could get for $100. It was described as very low miles (although the current owner admitted she had no way to confirm that), and complete. I envisioned (from this lady's very un-car savvy description) a complete L24 with carbs, air cleaner and the works. It was supposed to be out of a '72 240Z, so I figured if it was true, the round-tops alone would be worth the $100, and anything else would be gravy. Worst case, I need a timing cover and flywheel for my current L28, so those two pieces would also be worth the $100 even if everything else was scrap. So I hooked the trailer to my wife's car, and we drove 50 miles to see what it really was. I found both more and less than I expected. Yup, it was an L24 from '72 or '73. Has an E88 head, anyway. But it is far from the complete engine I had thought she described. It's not much more than a long block, actually. But it does have the flywheel and timing cover I need. And while I haven't pulled it apart yet, it does show indications of being fairly low miles, although I'm not counting on that. So the motor is definitely less than I had hoped it might be, but that didn't surprize me. What did surprize me was when the lady told me about some other 240Z parts she found as well, that she would throw in with the engine if I wanted them. A miscellaeous bunch of engine and clutch parts for the most part, but also a pretty darn good pair of tail lights, and a rear hatch strut that appears to still have it's gas charge! So I loaded it all up and brought it home. Almost feel guilty getting all that for $100, but not quite. But I can see that my wife is losing her sense of humor about all the Datsun stuff I'm randomly collecting. The garage is getting a bit cluttered. I'd better focus and make some positive headway soon. And probably slow down on buying parts I don't really have to have right now.

Well, late Series I cars have much different stickers. Mine appears to be thick, fairly durable, and different. Luckily, mine is in great shape. Here is the picture:

That's been my experience also, on the Datsun as well as several English cars over the years. If you are following the normal tuning instructions and still having problems, most likely the throttle shafts are leaking.

I forgot about this thread. I looked at my Series I and it has a sticker, but I believe that it is different. There is no recess on the Series I dash, and the sticker is on the other side of the switch. Memory tells me the sticker is not quite the same, I'll try to remember to take a picture of it soon. Might not be this evening, going on a parts run tonight. (Spare motor!)

Or it's rusted through. If there's any vehicle on earth as prone to rust as a Z, it's the MGB. Trust me, I know!

Bear in mind that the engine is already out of the car. I don't want to hurt myself either, but I'm still trying to figure out an easy, cheap way to collect this motor.

Let's wait until I am sure that my gauges are otherwise OK. I'd hate to put you out if I end up replacing them anyway. Thanks!

Yes, it is a B. Or possibly an MGC, the wheels look like 15" rather than the B's 14". My guess (as a former MGB owner) is that he's under the car rapping on the SU fuel pump with his lead knock-off hammer. Or he was doing that, until he found something else to do.

Planning on something like that. Someone has already tried to do that in the two dual gauges, with very sloppy, poor results. So I'm going to have to try to clean that up while I'm in there. It also looks like none of the small gauges still have their green bulb cover in them. To get them all to match, I may have to remove those from the tach and speedo as well, then use colored bulbs instead.

I was afraid of that. Hmm, maybe three husky young guys from the Guard? I might be able to swing that. Problem is that I found a spare motor, but my trailer (which has a very low lift height) is blocked in by my 240 which won't run right now. The gal that has the motor wants it gone ASAP, so I'm assessing my options.

I've only got one son, and he's away at college. So time is no longer a problem, but money is!!