[Years and $$$ spent, finally got to drive:-)]

Beautiful!! Now get some windshield time.

[Back to the jackstands .]

It's worse than that, Working out in gods garage and we've had snow in the hills already. I'm unemployed, I'm a masonry forman and there is nothing going on here. Ive had 3 years to think about it. Ive got time and some money. It's not unemployment.

 

The hood does have a hole. It doesn't stick over the cowl much so I was thinking I could put a piece of tin in the cowl to help. If I put a breather top on the air cleaner and seal it off, I think I'll get enough air. The guy that put he scoop on screwed it up and let it sag. It's cracking in acouple spots. Needs work.

[Back to the jackstands .]

It's worse than that, Working out in gods garage and we've had snow in the hills already. I'm unemployed, I'm a masonry forman and there is nothing going on here. Ive had 3 years to think about it. Ive got time and some money. It's not unemployment.

 

The hood does have a hole. It doesn't stick over the cowl much so I was thinking I could put a piece of tin in the cowl to help. If I put a breather top on the air cleaner and seal it off, Ithink I'll get enough air. The guy that put he scoop on screwed it up and let it sag.

[Lokar Dipstick on a TH350]

I've done it. After the war I had with the stock one, it was easy. The motor was in. I think I "just" pulled it in from the bottom. I Had help, I could have tapped it in from above. I guess all I know for sure is the motor was in.

[So I bought a z car]

It's a long and winding path with many on it, welcome to it.

[Aaron 75280z 1975 280zt]

Nice. I like the black chrome. Looks like painting first worked out. Carry on.

[MarkhamZ 280Z - new paint pics]

I like it. Nice colors.

[Back to the jackstands .]

I don't know. I paid $100 for the hood with it on.

[Back to the jackstands .]

Thanks, It's a vette L88 on a 240 hood that doesn't sit right. One more thing to fix.

[Back to the jackstands .]

Got the Z fired up yesterday to move it to the other end of the carport and some jackstands so I can fix it. It's been leaking oil, blowing oil and a bad noise in the back. Rinsed it off and went for a ride around town. Made it 1/2 block from the house, goosed it, big bang and rolled into the driveway.

Doing a r200/obx, poly bushing allaround, front brakes, SS brake lines, frame repair, 700r4 and rebuild the motor. I've Got alittle money, so hopefully have it running this year.

before pics.

[Will not turn off with key]

I think it's a short in the wiring. I'd start with the steering column, hazards, brake lights have power. Just look for rubs and melts.

[Will not turn off with key]

I take it that if you kill it, You can clutch it and it will run? Killing it doesn't break the circuit?

[My 2010 Project]

I can see that the learning has begun. It looks like alot of Zs do before the are brought back from the edge. (or pushed over)

[700r4 cooling?]

I am going to run only a tru-cool 4589 24,000 GVW in my 700r4. That much less heat in the Radiator. It's the only cooler I have in my Pathfinder.

[South Bend Clutch's race car]

Good advertisement for a clutch shop. That's brutal.

[700r4 cooling?]

Why not both?

[Looking for opinions on a 75 z]

I don't think it's out of line. Looks like it's had some love. It's the little things that cost time and money. If your looking for a turnkey, get him to drop a grand and enjoy.

[??? SBC Distributor Cap Dimensions stock and aftermarket???]

I have a Mallory Unilite. It's 4 7/8 wide, 2 5/8 tall. JTR mount, 5/8 to the firewall.

[Looky what got delivered today...OH MAMA, pure sweetness!]

NICE!! I can see your smile from here. Love the hood. Another Z to lust after.

[3.70 to low for a 700r4]

Heh, I wanted to hear from guys running something similar and their thoughts. It is a DD with lots of around town and 55/65 mph. The motors built for off idle to 5500rpm. thanks

[3.70 to low for a 700r4]

I just pulled the r200 diff. out of a 75 2+2 man. I It thought it would be a 3.54, it's a 3.70. I'm swapping it into my early 260 that has a r180 3.36 clsd.(blown) I'm doing the OBX, 300ZXT cvs, so I want the right combo. 400hp 383 sbc. 700r4 and as tall of tires as will work. 25 in. tall I'm thinking. It's my dd. I liked the 3.36 but it was with a th350. .02 welcome

[Heading to the junk yard]

I'm starting my R200 OBX swap right now. I think it's the best bang for the Buck.

[Pros and cons of a 400 sbc.]

Thanks Grumpy, The 400 will stay on the cart. I'm off to work. I'll get back to you for help with a combo.

[Pros and cons of a 400 sbc.]

I'm getting ready to rebuild my 383 sbc. (externally balanced). I'm looking for 400+ hp. I have Edelbrock Preformer heads and intake and I'm going to put a roller cam in it. I have a 400 sbc. setting on a cart. I'm thinking of rebuilding it instead. I've never ran one, I've heard they have overheating problems. The 383 is a 87 block, the 400 is a 76. I'm thinking the parts will swap. It's my DD. (When it's not on jackstands) Chime in.

[Remember What Today Is]

Remember June 6th 1944 and those who gave all. and thank those who didn't, so we can do this.