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Joey, I love your sig statement. "Officer, I wasn't tailgating... I was drafting"

A Silvia Z . . . I like the car. The 350Z could use some tweeks and the car sure coulda used some moden/retro styling.

It`s not the "Cobra" we know and love, but it does have it`s own qualities. I`d love a dash like that in my Z.

Everyone keep in mind that this is just the first prototype. I`m sure with all the minds at work here, this could turn out to alot better and more pleasing to the eye. The cable has to have some slack so the hatch can be opened. Now, running it thru the hatch itself is not something I had thought of. . . yet. Thanks for the suggestions.

I`d buy the dog anyway. How cool would a talking dog be!

Here are some pics. I had 2 rolls that I turned in for processing, but only got 1 of my rolls back and 1 of someone elses pics. I called the photo center and the other person had already called about having the wrong pics, so I will get my pics tomarrow and post them up. http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/valubes/my_photos or Click the Z Pics link in my sig for pics

Everybody needs some lovin!

Hopefully this will clear things up some. The hatch lock button (on the top of hatch) is gone. The cable goes thru a hole I drilled in the hatch (not the body). The hatch latch mechanism nor the striker plate has not been moved from there original location. The only modification was to the latch mechanism. I should have the pics up tomarrow, hope they come out well enough to see things clearly. Maybe reread the info I posted ealier along with this info, hopefully it will make it a little more clear.

If you have not spent the time to go to the link PBooty pasted, go now!

I have pics that I took, but they need to be developed. I will post them as soon as I get them back. Cable Pull Hatch Latch Here are some details on my cable operated hatch release. It is the first prototype, so things may change. (although, it works very well) Please note that this is open source information. Anyone with other ideas on making this mod, please update this information. Parts used - A stock 260Z hood release cable. (other cables am sure will work, I just had the hood release cable laying around so I used it) - Remove the interior hatch cover panel. - Remove the clip holding the hatch lock button and remove the lock button. - (With the lock button gone, you can now see down in to the hatch and view the lock mechanism). - (looking at the lock mechanism, thru the hole in the hatch) * Note the flat pad on the topside of the latch mechanism. - Remove the 2 bolts holding the latch mechanism in place. - (on the top side of the “flat padâ€) I made a center mark and used a drill bit to make an indent for the cable ball to rest in. (did not drill thru) - I cut a slot thru the center of the pad to the center point I had marked. - I then drilled a whole for the cable to come thru the hatch. - (with the latch mechanism in place) I just sighted a hole under the center of the “flat pad†on the latch mechanism and drilled a whole just large enough to allow the cable housing to pass thru. *** Very Important *** make sure you drill this whole in the hatch behind the seal surface, so the cable does not come in contact with hatch seal when the hatch is closed. (you can easily see the seal area marks) - Bring the cable up thru the hole drilled and back out the latch whole. (having about 3 inches of cable out of the latch whole) - Put the cable into the slot cut in the “flat pad†and crimp it. (I used vise grips to crimp the outer end on the “flat pad†to keep the cable from coming out) *** Important *** (DO NOT crimp until everything is working and you are ready for the final install) - Push cable back down thru its whole as you put the latch mechanism back in place. - Mount and adjust the latch mechanism. - Reinstall the rear hatch interior trim. - I used 2 small clamps to align and mount the cable in the interior. - I mounted the “cable pull handle†on the side panel just behind the driver’s seat. *** Important *** (the hatch needs to be open to determine the mounting location of the cable pull handle) That should give an idea of where to start if you care to do this mod. Doug Any ?`s, e-mail me valubes@yahoo.com . Click the Z Pics link in my sig for pics

Wow, what a project! Kyle, please keep the pics and info coming. I only think about diving in that deep.

I would be interested in just a lite replacement for the rear glass. Use the same thickness as the stock glass. Add a couple bracing brackets running down the window. And use the stock type rear window gasket. Just some thoughts.

After many hours thinking how, I got bizzy and fabbed / installed (what turns out to be) a decent cable to unlatch my hatch. So I no longer have a button/lock on the hatch. Used the hood release cable from my car. (I have a hood pin) Mounted it to the side panel behind drivers seat. Just open the drivers door, reach in and pop the hatch. SWEET I`ll give some more details on the mod in a bit. Going to take some pics tomarrow and see how they come out.

Some times folks just have to learn the hard way.

Joel, It sure would be nice to have some solid headlight buckets for the early models (without the sugar scoop)(meaning, No Lights). Nice web site.

I`ve seen the early Z front end fabricated onto a (jdm 240sx) and I think it looks nice, but I also like the look of the hidden head light 240sx front. So what about taking a front from a US 240sx and fabricating it onto a early Z ? I know some of you also have 240sx, can anyone give me any insite (looking at both front ends side by side (so to speak). I have been thinking about mods that I would like to see on my Z and the front is an area that I would like to change. Keep in mind all of my thought processes are for track duty, but still have the car street legal (lights, etc.). Is there anyone with photoshop skills that would be willing to do the swap for me, virtually ? I had even thought of rounding the front of the stock hood (and yes loose the trademark pointed front Z hood) to closer match the curve of my airdam. I am open to ideas (or other ) and suggestions. Just one of many mods to do!

Nothing to say but, SWEET !

John, Ever think about making some headlite covers for the s30`s? (maybe even some fiber glass covers) I would be your first customer for a set that would actually fit. The one`s MSA and VB sell are not worth the money or the time to install them. I would think that some nice, well fitting covers would sell. (seing how we can`t get any) So what do you think? Put the word out and see what interest you get, please.

Well just the other morning sitting in traffic (stop and go), I saw 3 a$$ enders. In these cases there were already 3 solid brake lites shining at them. So who knows if a flashing lite helps. I`d like to put one on the back of my vehicles. IMO, you can`t have enough lites flashing aroung here.

It was on a Oldsmobile Aurora (late model ?). I was behind in traffic and got caught up watching this 3rd brake lite. It comes on and blinks 5 times and then go solid everytime the brake pedal is used. The other 2 brake lites burn solid. I just thought it was cool. possible ideas for brake lite mods! Try and look out for them on the streets. Have a safe holiday season everyone.

The bleeder screws should be top side.

Pretty trick how the camber plates are mounted. I love the world wide web!

So Mike, How long do you think it will take you to get from your house to mine so I can go for a ride?