SpeedRacer

See if you have a Gas Tank Renu https://www.gastankrenu.com/ near you. They did mine over 18 years ago and it is still holding up.

It looks like the original Alpha 1 GTO dash but without the leather look finish. The Alpha and later John Washington (Reaction Research Velo Rossa) dash is bonded to the original steel Z dash skeleton. https://www.ztrix.com/installation-guides/alphabet-dash-installation.html?highlight=WyJkYXNoIl0= This is what my Alpha 1 GTO dash looks like but it can be used with the original Z instruments. Oh, and to answer your original question, I think John lists his dash for $345.

I am having this problem also and it appears to be somewhat random as well. Like Boy From OZ, I cannot reply to the "250 GTO Owners" thread. Please see if there is something you can do Dan. Thanks.

For those who might be interested, John Washington from Reaction Research http://www.reactionresearch.com/automotive.html has started a new GTO Replica Register Club on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/GTORR/

Yes and no. I don't know what "for obvious reasons" means but John Washington has a little bit of the GTO Replica Registry (GTORR) on line as part of his Reaction Research site: http://www.reactionresearch.com/gtorr/index.html However, I think John is to busy with his other companies and endeavors so he hasn't done much with it.

Chelle put a BMW in her awesome Z car based 250 Ferrari GTO replica so you might want to check with her. Please note that she did stretch the wheelbase. http://forums.hybridz.org/gallery/image/8348-ferrari-gto-replica-with-v12/ I have also seen a few Z cars with Jaguar V12's in them.

Welcome 1alfanatic, Sorry I can't help with the wheels. Most of us with wire wheels run custom Dayton wheels. Nice wheels but they are not Borrani's. Sounds like a very interesting project so how about posting a few pictures? BTW, Chelle, who posted above, has a beautiful Z based GTO with the longer wheelbase and BMW V12. She built it herself and is quite an enthusiast, so if you had any questions, I am sure she would be willing to answer them.

I know I have done this before but here's a few pics.

Unless you plan on always running 100% pure gas you will have up to 10% Ethanol in it. Ethanol is nasty stuff and really hard on old cars that were not designed for it. It is amazing how much, and how fast, Ethanol absorbs moisture. Unless your tank is protected it will cause huge problems. I suggest that you might see if there is a Gas Tank RENU dealer http://www.gastankrenu.com/ in your area that that could clean and coat your tank. They did mine over 18 years ago and it is still holding up great.

I had mine done in Sterling Heights, MI but there is a GasTankRenu place in Ann Arbor which shouldn't be to far from you. Gas Tank Renu-USA L.D. Lake, Inc 4001 Jackson Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 (734) 761-7834 Larry Lake

Mine was rusted from many years of sitting as well. I took it to Gas Tank Renu http://www.gastankrenu.com/ 11 years ago and it has been fine ever since.

I think he commented that he had a NASCAR fuel cell so that makes it easier to just go around it. On my car I hung the pipes under it. He also said they were Dayton wheels. Ooops, sorry TomoHawk, maybe you didn't see the other thread 250 GTO Replica on eBay http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/126672-250gto-replica-on-ebay/ he added to.

Good looking car Lee Davis but I don't think it's a Alpha 1 GTO because of the nose and trunk. Tom Edwards was the first to put a trunk on his "Scorpion" Ferrari 250 GTO replica. Do you have a serial number? You can find it stamped in the firewall. I might be able to find it in the GTO Replica Registry or I could have it on the old Terry Watson registry list.

Hey TomoHawk - You should come down here and run the world famous "Tale of the Dragon." People from all over the country and even the world have come to run its 318 turns in 11 miles with super smooth pavement and many of the turns are banked. It's an awesome road!!! http://tailofthedragon.com/

All my lights are genuine Ferrari and I bought most of them from Italian Car Parts http://www.italiancarparts.com/ BTW, the guy in Modena that made them for Ferrari passed away and nobody took over his business so beware of the sticker shock!

TomoHawk, Check around at various trophy shops and see if they can laser engrave. I had a local trophy shop engrave the Cavallino rampante (prancing horse) on mine.

Thank you for the nice comments about my car as well. Yeah, I wish I had bought more of those valve covers as I think I could have made a bunch of money keeping them for a few years and the selling them. You would not believe how many people have asked me about them! I think the Fast Burn ZZ4 is a sweet motor and with almost 400HP coupled to a T56 it should be a really fast ride. I might be wrong but I thought the aluminum heads on the ZZ4 would accept the single plane Offenhauser 3X2 tri-power manifold I have. I got mine from Hot Rod Carbs but you could also try Vintage Speed http://vintagespeed.com/ and see what they can come up with. Did you check with Dayton on the wheels because you should only need new hubs to fit the five lugs and not have to buy all new wheels. Just a thought, but maybe you could just get the existing hubs re-drilled if there is enough spacing. I noticed the camber plates and wondered if you had gone with coil overs. BTW, I didn't and wish I had. The reason I mentioned the Jags That Run book was what looked like motor mounts attached to the frame rails but now I understand why. Again, good luck and please keep the pictures coming.

Welcome escaladess. 59 pages of comments with maybe 8-10 on a page isn't too bad. Anyway, that is a good looking Alpha 1 GTO you have. There are a few of us here that can help if you have questions. BTW, a small block Chevy (like the one you already have in your car) is an excellent choice to install in a Z car. I am sure by now you know there is a conversion manual "Jags That Run" http://www.jagsthatrun.com/ for reference. Using the JTR setback installation with aluminum heads, intake, water pump, headers, etc. the engine will weigh no more then the stock Datsun inline 6. Plus it will all sit behind the front axle and lower in the car. The engine weight will now be all be behind the front axle and lower because it is a V type engine. The weight distribution will go from a stock 52% front 48% rear to the highly desired 50%-50% front, rear distribution. It will also lower the center of gravity thereby improving on an already great handling car. AND, then of course there is the additional horsepower!!! LOTS of it!!!!! Good luck with your car. ,

Usually red hot headers means that the timing is retarded and the fuel continues to burn as it enters the exhaust when the exhaust valve opens. Check to make sure you have the right dampener on the front of the engine. You might have to use a dial indicator through the number one spark plug hole to get the exact Top Dead Center (TDC). When to piston is on TDC make sure the 0 degree mark on the dampener lines up with the pointer on the timing cover.

Yikes! Not cheap but Motorsport Auto (MSA) sells the hood latch bracket as part of their V8 conversion. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic13/10-1873