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Datsun ownership is not for the weak. Dennis

The products and prices look good, but the use of a free website by a "real" business raises a,few questions. Dennis

What range/distance do you need? Tried those new fangled cell phones? Dennis

That "small profit" would often be a "large loss" if the Wheeler Dealers ever factored in the value of the "free" labor that goes into each car they fix up. Dennis

Or perhaps......Fauxbo. Dennis

Can't imagine that they make the hood open and close any better than the stock hinges. But they do offer a "Look what I got and how much spare money I had." aspect to Z ownership. Dennis

I prefer it to the look of the standard 2+2 for some reason. The lines seem to flow better. Dennis

They are an Australian company and they only do LHD dashes? That must limit their local sales. Dennis

Replicating the lenses and trim pieces is a huge undertaking. There have been several enthusiastic starts on doing the lenses over the years and they have all fizzled out when reality set in. Add this one to the list. Used sets are available on ebay from Thailand and replicas are available from Yahoo Auctions Japan. Those two sources seem to be the best choices for obtaining sets. Dennis

Perfect! Dennis

I bought my '71 new off the showroom floor. Trust me, it got light well under 100mph from day one until I added a front BRE spoiler. Worst case was driving through Kansas on a four lane and being lifted and pushed over completely into the adjacent lane. Dennis

Part of the buying process is checking for rust. There are lots of rust free, or minimal rust, Zs available. Read through the message archive for tips on spotting the typical rust areas on a Z. Having owned a 944, I'd suggest scratching it off your list if you're trying to stay within a budget. Repairs are expensive and labor intensive. A Z is less expensive to maintain. Good luck with the search! Dennis

Recreate it from sample stickers available on various sites, such as the Classic Z site. Use photoshop to personalize it with your VIN, options, and other information. I did it for my '71 and it came out quite nicely. Dennis

Limited recline on my '71, too. Dennis

But, if you invite everyone on this forum to join your new forum, won't it just become another Hybridz? What I'm getting at is that you need a "hook", a different twist on Z ownership. For instance, Hybridz is different than Ratsun, which is different than Classic Zcar Club. Each has an unique focus and approach to the care and feeding of the Z. I tend to like all three and visit them for different reasons. What's your focus? What need are you trying to fill, other than no yelling at new guys who ask new guy questions? I make these comments not to discourage you, but to help you define your niche in the Z world. Dennis

What do you plan to offer on your "community" that other sites don't offer? Help me understand your focus and how it's different than other Z sites. Dennis

Don't get discouraged. If it was easy, we would all be making lenses in our kitchen ovens. Dennis

Any idea of why it was parked with just 20k miles? Blown engine or in need of other expensive repairs? I'm guessing $5,000 to get it on the road could be just a drop in the bucket. It cost that much to get my Z roadworthy after sitting for 15 years. Good luck! Dennis

As a Porsche owner for the last 30 years, I can assure you it will take more than changing the fluids and plugs to get the 911 back on the road if it's been sitting for 20 years. Plan on dealing with expensive surprises. Good luck with the process. Dennis

Looks like you have it under control! Keep us posted on the progress. Dennis

So, there you go. Capitalization errors, comma errors, IM text shortcuts, and incorrect spelling squeezed into the last two messages. Way to revitalize this resting thread! Dennis

Or, maybe the "medication" wore off and he realized what he'd written.

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The plastic bushings on my '71 lasted about 40 years before letting the shift lever rattle around like a big metal spoon in a mixing bowl of frosting a few years ago. New bushings were just a few bucks at the local Nissan dealer and brought the shifter feeling back to new - good for another 40 years! Dennis

Thanks for educating an old guy. Dennis