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I picked up a stock 73 that was quite rusty around the battery tray. It looks like there is gas leaking from the line all around the rusted area of the tray and lines. Can I splice with rubber fuel line the damaged portion of the metal lines? Anyone know the size of the lines off the top of their head?

My thought would be to cut it and fill it with some foam to gain the regidity back. Maybe a small hole and squeeze the foam into the hole. You then halve to find why it got out of wack in the first place.

Do it Phil. Nothing like the 240z lights.

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Just don't buy it together! Get it in your name and yours only. If you get married change it to both names later. I've seen many burned.

Bought mine 1.5 years ago. Paid whatever the model was plus upgrades and closing costs! I'm still feeling the pains of no K-Y and the public humilliation! But then again on paper I'm up 200K. Location makes a huge difference in price though. I'm in a real good area.

Gives a whole new meaning to the word ghetto! Though that is not a Z! (Not a 70 to 73 that is)

The radiator was taken out of the car completly due to the fact that it was resting on alternator and damper pully. Thats how far it got pushed in. I was able to push the car without starting it. I just wasn't sure if i was going to be able to move it by myself.

If the body is shot then 3 to 500. No more in my opinion. It would make a great donor vehicle especially if it has the 5 speed.

Thanks guys.

So what is a realistic time frame?

I wrecked my Z and the radiator is shot and wont hold water. How long can I run the motor without damaging it? I need to start it and just move it out its current location, and then maybe start it to get it in my garage. Would it be better to run a few hoses together and have a little water circulating then none or should I be okay for 30 to 60 seconds?

Is that legal ?

... and all the associated work that it will need?

Great vid, the only thing that sucks is the back out of that driveway! Yikes!

Try and bargin w/ the towing company. I think at best they would get 200 for it. Offer them 400 and see what happens, otherwise forget it.

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No worries, Jeff. You can come and take a look at the doors and hatch if you like they do have some rust. PM me.

Thanks Mike! I looked at that other 73 you told me about, but for what I had, that one was terrible in my opinion. I don't know if you noticed or not but that one was hit too.

That night I had no seat belt on. I was just going for a quick run. I was very, very lucky. It bent the snot out of the original steering wheel. I honestly beleive it absorbed a bunch of my momentum

I insured it for 5K and I Wish it was more. They totaled it. So minus the 500 decuctable and get this the 250.00 salvage rights, plus 200 increase in value. I walked away w/ 4450.

Mine... I’m just thankful I’m alive and able to write about this with no injuries. It was a pretty hard hit. It was either hit the car in my lane head on or go for the ditch. I decided the ditch. Insurance totaled it. Make sure you have enough coverage; I wish mine was insured for more. I’m sure it is fixable, but is it worth it? There is some pretty severe frame damage. Plus the fact then I would have a salvage title. Notice my new JTR radiator and New Flexalite fan. Only 1 month old. L Crazy that engine now rests on the oil filter. Thoughts?

For Florida, when the ticket is close to being due, I go and request a court date. If you can recall the officer when you get there, take a moment (as long as you were cool when you got pulled over) pull the officer to the side and ask him if it is okay if you request, "With hold of judification". It may be spelled "adjudication". This doesn’t mean you are guilty or not guilty from what I’ve been told. You still pay the ticket and the court cost, but keeps things from going to insurance. I've not had one officer say no so far and I’ve contested most. What’s nice about going to court is the officer wont show at times. I’ve had at least 3 not show before and they throw them out. I’ve even done one by mail and was court ordered to take a safe driving course, but because it was court ordered, I am still eligible to elect to go to a driving course in the future. In Florida I think you can only do it once per year or once per lifetime. I forget which. Each state is different, I talked to an attorney originally and this is what he told me to do. You may want to double check. http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4155584

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