ionman

I've been kicking around " bluesy" since my car is blue. I guess this is a bit of a phonetic tag. I like the wordplay with the "s" rather than "bluezy"

For me the issue is the quality of the vehicle that you are starting with. My '73 is virtually all original and I will do everything I can to keep it that way. If on the other hand I found a straight, clean Z for sale with a blown or questionable drivetrain and lots of aftermarket stuff I would definately consider the swap. If I did mess with the motor I would probably go all the way and do lots of "other" upgrades. I can see it now: A '73 convertible Z with a 327, 5spd, 17 or 18 inch wheels, dual exhaust, shaved handles, thumpin stereo. It would look and run just like the original Ferrari in Miami Vice!

Blue is where it's at! Of course it looks best with the off-white interior. http://www.240z.org/photopost/index.php?photo=1378 But as I said before, I am biased. :classic: Afterall it is a stock '73 color.

I am definately biased towards "original" looks. I wanted a Z since I was about 14. I had to settle for a aquamarine green '76 B-210 Hatchback with the A14 engine w/4spd as my first car. I waited for years till I could afford a Z that was original as possible. Here it is... no air dams, spoilers, tint, wheels. No nuthin. Still has the single speaker in the rear with the 5 button AM/FM radio with power antenna. Damn I love this car. Riced out is just sacreligious IMHO. But to each his own. Anything is better than sending a Z to the crusher.