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Got hooked up by someone else. Thanks for the offer though.
I forgot to make a note in this thread.
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I think he was stating the total weight was 2K with trailer. I could see that with an a-frame boat trailer. The 4WD on the CRV should pull any floating rear end out of the ramp area... I have seen fullsize 2wd pickups get floaty and not be able to get out of the ramp area whereas a 4X4 720 (some old datsun with a Z24 engine) launched a 19 ft bayliner with aplomb.
The real insult was when the guy with the old datsun asked if the guy with the C30 needed a pull up the ramp!
Great. Now I'll have to worry about if my 2WD truck will be able to get out of the water!
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The real question I think should be asked, is how do you plan on putting/removing that pontoon boat from the water with the CRV?
Not sure what you mean, I must be missing something. I've never loaded or unloaded a boat before, but I assumed as long as you have a launching ramp then pretty much any vehicle will be fine. Are you referring to the aspect of needing to get the ass end wet?
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Ok, well it sounds like so much for that idea. I guess I'll keep my truck too then.
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D'oh. I forgot about the weight of the trailer. So I guess I am closer to what, 2000lbs? So now the question is, are the advertised towing capacities conservative or ambitious..
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I think $5500 sounds fair, but I personally wouldnt go any higher.
I got my 1970 in similar condition but minus a few of those big things like the new frame rails, pans and POR15 everywhere and no new lines or bushings for less than $4000.
I guess it also depends on how willing you are to wait for the next opportunity. I dont know how common Zs in that good of condition are in your parts.
Might be good enough to jump on and spend a little more.
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I hope it's alright to ask this here, I suppose I'll find out quick.
I am just looking for some input regarding towing stuff vs towing capacity. I figure plenty of folks around here probably have experience with towing, and I have none.
I want to know what folks think about towing something that is close to the capacity of the vehicle.
In my particular case, I am wondering if my 2002 Honda CRV AWD (1500lb advertised towing capacity) can/should tow a 1400lb pontoon boat. The trailer will have brakes.
I will be towing up some small hills, but no mountain climbing.
I figure this can be applicable to folks that want to tow their Zs, so I hope it's alright to ask.
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Looking for ignition with matching key. Matching door locks would be great.
I suppose maybe $50 for a full set, otherwise let me know what you feel is fair.
Thanks
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I am pretty sure that building up a head is going to be beyond my skill level. I am wondering how much someone from here would charge for everything from building the head to installing it for me. It's not something that I would be doing soon as I need to save the money, but I would like to know what I should expect to save up for. I am looking for something aggressive but streetable, even if it is just barely. I dont mind running a high idle and having to rev it tight to get peak power. Also, how much power can I expect to gain (running with SUs and a header). I KNOW a V8 swap is far more bang for the buck, but I have decided not to go with a V8 swap because it is beyond my skill level and I am concerned with having that much power at my disposal. Although, I might consider a mild 327 swap if it would cost less for someone to do for me than a head buildup.
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I'm all for Nikons. I was actually playing with a Nikon SLR that is several years old and was getting some pics comparable to a friend's current model Canon. Right now I just have a Nikon coolpix and I can get amazing pics and it's not even an SLR. Save some money and go with a Nikon instead of a Canon. When I get an SLR it will be a Nikon.
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I just got some used wheels for my Z and the offset puts them out more than I had hoped. I figure they are about a -10mm if I understand how to do the measurements properly. They are 8" wide with a measurement of 3 1/8" from the rear lip to the back of the hub. With them mounted, they sit with about 1" of the width threatening to hit the edge of the fender. What kind of measurements can I take to see if ZG flares will make enough of a difference to use these wheels? Is there a certain amount of clearance from the top of the tire to the fender lip that I wont even need to worry about it?
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Gasoline is a liquid. Liquids cannot be more or less dense. As long as you can get it to the carb without starting to vaporize (i.e. protect it from the engine heat) then it will be a liquid when it gets there. Since the fuel is under pressure, it is already less likely to vaporize. The only time running through a cooler is going to help at all is going to be when you are moving. When you are moving, the fuel is flowing and is much less likely to have a chance to heat up anyway. The time when fuel is most likely to heat up is going to be when you are stopped or in slow traffic. If you add a cooler (more distance for the fuel to travel) you will probably actually increase the time exposed to heat. If you were to add a little electric fan to it, it might help.
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Thanks for helping me out ncfisher!
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Here's mine before the wreck
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Doesnt that just make you want to set it as your homepage so you can have that awesome experience every time you open your browser?
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I should mention:
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No, I wasnt in prison
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No, it wasnt a recommendation
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No, I wasnt sagging
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Makes me want some boston baked beans candy
Looks good for the car
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I heard from a prison guard that the trend actually originated in prisons as a way of advertising that you were willing to be someone's buddy in exchange for protection.
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Post a picture. It might be a factory weld seam.
I already painted over it. I didnt grind it all away because the weld looked pretty good in the area I saw. I think it's actually brazed, if that makes a difference. It looked kind of a brassy color. It didnt go all the way through because there was no sign of a weld or crack on the same spot in the engine compartment.
I am putting new suspension on this weekend, so I can sand away the same area again and post up a pic.
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If you change you mind looking to get $150 for the whole front end with the rack the springs are Eibach progressive
That's a damn good deal. I might be able to swing it. I'll PM you.
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Right now I am just looking for a basic set of take-offs as I am on a limited budget. On a pick-n-pull budget and my local pick-n-pull doesnt have a single Z.
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Looking for a stock front suspension for a 1970 240Z. I think anything 73 and older will fit. Anyone know if the rest of the S30s will fit??
Need whole assembly of strut, and spindle. Control arm would be nice, but not necessary. Don't need springs. Need both sides.
I'll drive up to 50 miles from Walnut Creek or 50 miles from Sacramento.
Will drive further for cheap parts
If you only have one from one side or the other, please let me know because someone else might only have one or the other too
I also need rear control arms, but I'm not sure which ones will fit because I believe the rear-end is from an 83 Turbo
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wonder if the burglar was related to the one that was caught because he checked his facebook page from the victim's computer while burglarizing her house.
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Very cool! Congrats! My wife and I lost 2 while trying for our second. I know the glad to see a real pic feeling. No matter what anyone says, find out the sex of the baby! Everyone I've known that didn't got so sick of trying to gender-neutralize everything.
WTB ignition and door locks with key
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