Zerrari GTO

Has anyone tried these yet? If so, will they work without machining and will they work with angle plug heads? They look great: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3823,47_SandB-Chevy-Cast-Iron-Tru-Ram-Exhaust-Manifolds.html

Hi Chelle, I was wondering what you've been up to! Clean, beautiful work as usual. I think that is the most factory Vintage Air install I've ever seen. Which model did you use and did you use the compressor and condensor from Vintage Air?

I screwed up and originally posted this in the Chevy V8 forum so I reposted again here in hopes the Moderators would have mercy. What do you guys think of this distributor for a warmed over 327 sbc? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...194979922&rd=1 I like the small cap and don't mind having a separate coil but I want to be sure it will work well for 6000 rpm max engine. Thanks for your comments. __________________ Throw me a friken bone...Need the info. Velo Rossa rebody (62' Ferrari GTO Convt) on 78' 280Z platform/327/5spd.

What do you guys think of this distributor for a warmed over 327 sbc? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140194979922&rd=1 I like the small cap and don't mind having a separate coil but I want to be sure it will work well for 6000 rpm max engine. Thanks for your comments.

OK...now that's my newest, best favorite ever grill I've seen on a Z. Great job!

Hummmm, let's see....T/A with screaming chicken for $129,900 or 911 Turbo?... T/A with screaming chicken or 911 Turbo? That's a tough one but I'll take the Porsche.

How about one for $129,900!!! http://www.yearone.com/yodnn/Portals/yodnn/Home/tabid/54/Default.aspx

I'm glad your back....can't wait to hear the "new donor" story. How did your headlight cover trim rings turn-out? Please post pics of how you fabricated them. Looking forward to seeing pics of your project.

Hey Con Brio...off the subject, but is that a 71-72' Vette in the background of one of your photos?

Thanks for the feedback and the pics. I need all the inspiration I can get...been getting a bit frustrated at my lack of progress lately.

Have you had any progress fitting the bonnet on your car? It looks as though mine will need some work too. The sides are sticking out a bit and it looks as though some work will be needed to make it fit properly -every F#@&*'in panel on my kit except the windshield cap has needed to be cut and refit so far . I started with a nice straight donner so I've been pretty disapointed with how the parts have lined up. If I can't get things the way I want them, I may consider a front end from one of the other GTO kits.

WOW! I don't know how I missed those pics. Con Brio, that is one well executed and great looking interior. Do you have more pics of the exterior and engine as well?

Con Brio, Where are the pics of your interior?

It's not hard to build an inexpensive but sturdy rotisserie. Why pay big bucks for something you may only use once. Three buddies and myself put-on and removed the shell by just picking it up. Don't try and over-engineer this...save that for your car!

Thanks for the pics Sid. Your car looks great... but your avatar looks U G L Y!

Thanks for the warning staledale. The ones I mentioned earlier say they have a steel tube frame: http://www.subesports.com/products/cat/Seats/brand/Cobra/prodID/1896 If I go with a Cobra replica type seat it will be reupholstered to match the interior so while I've got it apart I could weld/bolt-in a mechanism for a head rest...nothing is simple! By the way, looks like a nice GTO Sidwell. Welcome to this thread...where we obsess about things like...seats, LOL. How about some more pics and more information.

After reinforcing the inside of the rocker panels and adding the support braces from the rocker to the rear shock towers, space does start to get tight in the seat area. The 19" width may be the selling point for me on the Cobra replica seats.

Here is a link to a compilation of aftermarket seat that fit Miatas (Miata seats are said to be good fits for early Z cars) http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/seats.asp Most of these are too modern for me but it's a good list. Here is a link to an AC Cobra seat that can be used with a head rest: http://www.cobraspares.com/seats.htm I remember a thread on this site that had an aftermarket Z seat from Japan that resembled a Ferrari Dino seat (it has a headrest!). I'll see if I can find it. The best case senario for me would be to find an OEM seat with a 60's style. The quality is much better than aftermarket seats and I could have it recovered to match the rest of the interior. I've looked at MG, Triumph, Alpha...please let me know of anything else you guys come up with.

...Gulp...I'll look for seats with a headrest!

I've tried some nice OEM seats in my car (had some Alfa Romeo Spider seats that were very comfortable and supportive) but in the end those seats just did not look right in the car. I really want this car to have an origional vintage look/feel; the more modern seats just made it look like a kit car to me. These seats got good feed back from A/C Cobra builders: http://www.subesports.com/products/cat/Seats/brand/Cobra/prodID/1896. They were said to be supportive while keeping a vintage look.

That looks great! Thanks for the pics and please keep them coming as you progress.

Thanks guys, I would assume this adds about a quart+ of oil needed to fill the pan. Is this correct?

I wanted to see if there were any problems or fitment issues involved with installing an oil cooler on a SBC with block huggers . Are there any particular types/brands that work better with the Z/Chevy combo? I searched but didn't see anything. Thanks.

The 3M product I have used is 3M Automix SMC/Panel Adhesive #08219

QUOTE] I emailed John Washington and found out I have the new style hood hinge which should have not failed. I'm attaching some pictures. Biggest question is how to get this thing lined back up to reattach it. To get things perfectly lined up I would put the bonnet on the car in exactly the position you want it and then attach/bond the hinge. You will need to use something to hold the bonnet in position. If you car hasn't been painted yet, duct tape or even brackets and dry wall screws will work.