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Congrats ratedZ!! I quit working for others along time ago and have never regretted it. Now I have 4 businesses and work way too much but love every day. It is a little hard to remember that you need to stay focused and keep plugging. It is way worth it! Rock on, Teo

I must agree on the school of hard knocks. I dropped out of high school if that's worth anything. Now I have 4 businesses and work way too much but am forcing some serious time for the Z this winter. Enjoy school - 'cuz it will only get more stressful

I am interested in the same thing. I am just starting on my Velo Rossa Project and have already found a ton of knowledge here. Also - who is hosting this? I don't see any advertising and would like to make a donation to help the cause. Thanks! Teo

Ok - so it took me awhile to see that green light while the stereo was on another channel I am building a VR on a '78 280Z. Pretty stock setup - freshening of the l28, changing from auto to 5 speed, will be lowering approx 2" but will wait until the body is mounted to figure proper height. I will be using 2.5" round taillights - lucas bullet style. No clue on the dash yet, but will be either custom or simpson style. Current progress: the car is stripped (was lucky only 1 stripped bolt and I had the right tools for once - only took about 4 hours). Now it is ready to cut the top off. Planning on cutting and welding this weekend. Note - The previous owner of VR is going to get me copies of the GTORR newsletters - there is a nice section on how to do the Honda door latches. I will post it when I get them.

I will be sure to document it via a website -just not sure where I will host it - probably on my boatblender site. I will also add a note to the GTO thread. Thanks, Teo

Nezzie, Thanks for the heads up. I have read that manual about 100 times and still wonder on some things. John Washington actually delivered the kit and car so I had a chance to go over some of the details. We have the car stripped and will be cutting the top off later this week and getting things welded. Then I will be bugging you guys for help on mounting the body. I will check my sources and see if those Velo Rossa badges are still available.

I personally am a fan of my Triple A card and a portable drill. Of course I have to have my boatblender - Then I can have a cold one while I wait for the tow guys.

Thanks for the clarification! I just stopped by the guy who did a bunch of restoration work on the '64 speedster years ago and he cracked up when I told him what I was doing. He will only work on old porsches now and I figured he would laugh me out of his shop. Seems he built a GTO on a z for a customer in California about 10 years ago. On top of that he used to build custom Z's. Now if only I can talk him into helping me with the project without him charging me his $80/hr shop rate I think I might just have a little fun here in HybridZ land. It is not as stuffy as a few other forums around here. Teo

Ok TomohawkZ - what is with the ghetto porsche thing? Just asking because I don't know what it means. Does building this VR mean that I need to dump the '59 356 coupe and the '64 356c speedster now?

Thanks guys - I am proud of the blender - never thought it would be a business! Always happy to give a nice discount to any of the HybridZ gang. I have gotten quite a bit of useful tips already. Mat, I would definitely like to know some fellow Z'ers up here and may take you up on the hand offering. I am new to this car stuff but willing to try anything. Also - if anyone knows anybody who needs some body parts from my rust free '78 they are welcome to them. I will be taking off the hood, front fenders, both bumpers, and hatch. The car is Arizona faded red and has some dings but no rust anywhere. The body parts will just be in the way so I am happy to just give them to anyone who wants to help with their removal. With luck the project will be ready to drive in the spring

I can't tell It was bought before they closed their doors and I bought a Z from John Washington and he is delivering it up to MN for me. I know of a kit that is mostly mounted on a clean Z in AZ if you want the info. He actually owns a Z parts company and doesn't have time to finish it. I think he is looking for around $7K for the kit and the Z. Email me at teo@boatblender.com if you want his info.

Morning, My VR kit arrives tomorrow (with my '78 280z) and I thought I would just introduce myself. I have restored alot of boats but never a car so it should be a 'fun' winter project. In any case, I am sure I will be bugging you with some seemingly stupid questions and I hope I can contribute. Any other Hybrid Z's up here in the Minnesota or Wisconsin area?