Forrest

This thread is worthless without pics!

They are only 16$ from our autozone, so you'd have to sell it pretty cheap to make it worth buying...I suggest you put it on ebay where there's at least a few idiots who don't bother to find retail prices before bidding. I think I saw one for 55$ + shipping "buy it now."

What is the part # on the Lokar cable? Do either of you guys have pictures of the entire setup? ZBloke, what cable is used in your picture?

Do you want chrome lined covers? Because the normal ones are available at MSA. Not cheap, of course.

Hey guys, I searched for this part number on our board and can't find it posted anywhere. I looked online for the application list in vain. So here it is: The steering wheel adapter to attach a Grant or Grant compatible (which is a whole lot) aftermarket steering wheel to a 1970-1983 Z is part number 3592. Now at least next time I need to know it I'll be able to search for it here. -Forrest

Sheesh. I'd spend the extra 5k and buy Erik's car any day.

I really hope you and your car are ok Joel. Please update us when you can. I saw some scary pics of lake charles.

I have an AR50. Armalite did an amazing job. The first time I brought it out, a friend of mine got a 2.5" group at 900 yards. Unbelievable. The thing that impressed me most about the AR50 was the muzzle brake. You literally cannot feel any sharp recoil - just a slight push on your shoulder. I was told to expect a "30-06" type recoil. After the first rounds, I realized I could shoot this thing like a .22lr - a 40lb .22lr, that is. Last time I bought ammo, it wasn't that bad in bulk (200+ rds) - not cheap, but I think mine were about 1.65$ per, for commercially reloaded lake city stuff. If you want to shoot it often, it's probably best to get a press (has to be large enough to handle .50 cases) and load yourself. It will still be expensive, but you'll save quite a bit. Also, since I can hit dinner plates at 1000yds with every round of bulk surplus component reloaded ammo, I am scared to think about how precise it would be with some nice handloads. This is definitely the most fun firearm in my collection. I don't have enough time to devote to shooting as a hobby anymore (my IPSC equipment is collecting dust) but I will never get rid of this thing. About the scopes - I bought a Tasco "Super Sniper" 20x 30mm scope. Cheesy name, but incredibly solid. It was fairly inexpensive, around 300$ if I remember correctly. It is ".50bmg safe" according to Tasco, and I believe it, as it has survived quite a few rounds through it without even needing to be re-zeroed. The one thing you need to consider before you buy it is this: do you have a place to shoot it? It's pointless to shoot it at anything under 500yds - and really, that's much too close. Now, if only my cars held their investment value as well as my guns.

They are particularly desirable as an adjustable arm for street cars because they use bushings on the outside instead of bolting directly on.

Are those magnesium?

Sounds like a lot of hard work, not a higher power. But congratulations!

HAHAHA! Awesome. Keep us updated man.

When are we going to see some new video man?

http://www.courtesyparts.com - I would get OEM balljoints and tie rod ends. If you are a member of the IZCC they will give you a discount, as well. Dale is correct Mike, but you guys are jacking this guys thread.

First stop: http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Datsun_Z_V-8.html Second stop:

None of the kits come with instructions - http://www.megasquirt.info has complete assembly guides.

If you haven't read the other thread, I was able to get food and water to pete, and he recently got his power back. He's doing fine, his house and cars made it through unscathed.

Freakin incredible! Could you post details about your halfshaft modifications?

Yes.

Looks awesome! I might have to try and get one of those intercoolers...do you have the pressure drop rating at 15psi?

That's nothing compared to the Ipod Flea http://gprime.net/video.php/ipodflea !!!! Actually, I like my 4gb Creative muvo2. It's half the size of an ipod mini and (according to reviewers) has better sound quality than the ipod. And it was siginificantly less expensive.

That sounds like a very good deal. I paid 600$ for one that I picked up. Then I paid 200$ for an entire car and took another one out myself. Trust me, the 600$ one was the better deal. Delivered for 400$ is the way to go - you will spend more in gas alone to pick it up. 130 is close to stock compression on an L28ET.

The best solution (IMO) is to put a strut cage in the front of the car that transfers the force from the swaybar over the top strut bar. http://www.pdkfabrication.com makes them (they are also hybridz members.)

Hey man, obviously, like everyone else, I would rather see you finish your project and keep your car. But I know that's not why you posted. And it is your decision, not ours. However, I do not think you are going to get much of your investment back in a single package. You can probably get quite a lot of your money back if you ebay everything off seperately. If you don't have the time to go through that, I have a feeling you will have to take a large loss or just keep it. But good luck either way! My (nice) car has been down for a year and several of my friends' Z's have been off the road for anywhere from 3-7 years now. It is really discouraging sometimes. The thing that keeps me going is steady (if small) progress. I made a spreadsheet to track expense and progress and it really helps me keep things rolling, and not get overwhelmed with everything that still has to be done. -Forrest