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Maybe it's changed over the years? It's been 18 years since i've detailed cars!

Cool, were on the same page then! I was scared for a second, but just for a second!

I don't have the other piece. I am going to the junkyard this weekend and I can check to see if there are any. Your pick shows the threaded piece going into the hosing. Is yours bad now?

Back in the day when I detailed cars I used to do my bosses Ferrari 308 at least once a month. I always used plain old Armour-al on his interior and he loved it. Stay away from anything oil-based for the interiors.

I've got one, $25.00 dollars shipped. It's even semi polished.

Sears sells some, back in the day we always used the Makitas like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAKITA-9227C-X3-HD-POLISHER-BUFFER-Polish-Buff-Auto-Car_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQitemZ220287403656 You don't want anything much higher than 3000 RPM, otherwise you run the risk of burning the paint right off the car.

LOL, this was priceless!

The pad makes some difference, but to get the deep luster he needs a decent buffer like Globerunner513 has. http://www.automotivedetailing.com/assets/articles_htm/baffled_buffers.htm High-Speed or Random-Orbital There are primarily two types of buffers--high-speed rotary and random-orbital. The high-speed buffer's simple circular motion, combined with continuous high revolutions per minute (RPMs), causes friction at the point of contact with the paint surface, thus creating heat, which slightly softens the paint. This heating action allows for correction of extensive paint damage such as heavy oxidation and deep scratching; it also is one of the reasons why high-speed buffers can cause paint damage due to improper use. The wheel of a random-orbital buffer, on the other hand, operates with two separate motions: a slow circular motion combined with an orbital motion. That is, as the wheel spins, it also orbits slightly off-center around a central point (sort of like the Earth spins as it revolves around the sun). This action essentially imitates hand motion, making the random-orbit buffer virtually no more dangerous to use than your hands, yet much faster with increased consistency of results. There are many differences also in the usage and results of high-speed rotary versus random-orbital buffers. As can be seen in Table 2, the primary difference is that, a high-speed rotary machine, once mastered, will produce absolutely the best results. Random-orbital machines, even with the best products and most experienced technicians, simply cannot produce the high gloss and deep shine that is achievable with the high-speed machines. On the other hand, there is no comparison to the ease of use of a random-orbital when it comes to application of final finish products such as waxes or sealants.

Mine is insured w/ Hagerty as well for 10K, but mine only cost me $125 a year? I get 5K worth of mileage but never come close to that.

You also need to dump the orbital and get a semi-decent buffer as shown above. The buffer will help cut the paint, the orbital just pushes the wax around.

That's easy, just get in a plane!

It's a Z, but it screams Miata. For the money you could buy a very nice used Miata and a very nice Rainbow sticker to boot.

Well said. My goal is to produce enough power to beat almost any "Production" based vehicle. Those damn vets walk all over me right now, I'm NA for now. The hardest part for me is, do I really "Need" that much power? No is the answer, but it's an addiction, hobby and outlet. I'm very, very, cheap, so I buy parts that are only deals. Otherwise I'd be done along time ago.

How did you spell "Axle" in your search? You spelled it wrong in both your title and the verbiage of your post. I only noticed because I tried to look for it and your post didn't even come up. Not trying to make you look bad, just trying to help. ax·el –noun Figure Skating. a jump performed by a skater leaping from the front outer edge of one skate into the air to make 11/2rotations of the body and landing on the back outer edge of the other skate. ax·le –noun 1.Machinery. the pin, bar, shaft, or the like, on which or by means of which a wheel or pair of wheels rotates. 2.the spindle at either end of an axletree. 3.an axletree.

I would try craigslist first. It's free! Post all over the country. I would stay away from the smaller cities. I would give a $500 allowance that you kick in to help towards shipping cost. I would also do the research on shipping costs. This will be a big advantage to helping the potential buyer if you have the answers up front. I’ve not looked at your car closely. Is it show quality? You could always contact Barrett-Jackson and see how that would work out. I know it’s not the same car but this is an example: http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/ctd/871015130.html I’m guessing without looking at your car and if it is much nicer than the above one, 25-30K. I would also not part it out, unless of course it is not a turn key car. If it is a project for someone else, I think you will be hard pressed to get any serious money for it. In my opinion, your car would fall into a very small niche market. You would have to find the right person at the right time. Discretionary income is very scarce right now even for the rich. Good luck!

Can someone say YOU NEED a new daily Driver! Glad your safe.

Jeff is stranded in Valdosta on his way Back to Daytona. His car died and needs some assistance. Anyone in the area or close w/ a Megasquirt Map? He was looking for Gabes number. Water was spilled on his laptop and it is toast. Any assitance anyone could provide in the area would be great. Here is his cell 615-294-2619 Thanks HybridZ!

Just the oposite for us Florida folks, park in the summer and drive in the winter!

http://phocks.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/the-good-wifes-guide.jpg This should bring it to its own page. Print preview looked okay.

The missing one: Sex should encompass anything and everything he wants to do, regardless if you like it or not. All the rest can be thrown out if that were the only rule.

That looks emissions releated and likely can be left unhooked if it's running okay. Download the 77 manual. I'm pretty sure the emission items were same for both years or very close. This will take awhile to download: http://carfiche.com/manuals023/cars/77_datsun_280z.pdf.gz

Your not really going to fix that Z are you? Wow!

I think you would be hard pressed to use a single SU to supply enough fuel for an L28 turbo. Maybe a twin turbo, w/ small turbos and dual SUs and not to much boost, again maybe. Give it a shot.

Those pics look familiar. Ebay or Craigslist maybe?

I don't know why, but this thread screams, "You know your a redneck when....you make furniture out of car parts!" Not that there is anything wrong with being a redneck! Sorry, my wife is an interior designer, she would have a fit if I ever tried to theme our house this way.