DavyZ

I wouldn't keep my foot into it that close to a concrete wall either Looked like fun, tough. Keep up the great work! Davy

That's good to know. I'll probably go the hood pin route with my fiberglass hood (not installed). Eh, I have to still make up my mind anyway. Options, options... Davy

Then this is your next best alternative. There was an Aussie or Kiwi, a few years ago, on the forum that had a Rover V8 powered Z car...blue in color if I remember it. He had a website and all, but I have no idea if he kept it up after he sold the car. It's a pretty decent swap, so no worries or regrets I'm sure, especially for $100. Davy

C'mon guys, he's posting it because it was a kick for him. The Charger police cars look pretty good, and with the 5.7L V8, I'm sure they go pretty well too. The video just needs some serious doughnuts spun in the parking lot with the cop yelling at you behind all the tire smoke, and then we'd be a bit more attentive Thanks, Will. Davy

Yes, the smaller base diameter distributors should give you about an inch or so of room, I would think. Clearly, that would be the way to go, or you can go LT1 which has the Optispark located at the front of the motor. I have both distributors and I'll end up using the smaller base disty (Mallory) instead of the HEI. I don't have the motor in the car, so I cannot tell you if the Mallory has enough room in the JTR position. It would be nice to keep the stock latch stock Davy

Stunning work. Very nicely done and quite functional too! Me likey The bullnosing on the corners looks great and adds a touch of class. How good do the speakers sound? The more I look at this nice tasty fabbed wet bar, the more I like it... Davy

I have been sacrificing spending just for things the house needs and I've been doing that for 10 years while trying to just make some progress on my Z. Currently I am not spending money on unnecessary items, like beer (ok, just a little), but I am trying to make sure that what we do spend goes to the right places in the right amounts. I'd love $30,000 right now, to just get the whole house done and then some. I could finally devote money to the Z and get the car finished.... Davy

True, I have seen some where the price is possibly going down, but at least the lines are shorter, gas IS available from what I can tell, and it's not as crazy at it was before. The Sunday newspaper indicated that the "spigot is on," which means this mess should be resolved this week. It's now Wed, so lets see what the lines, if any, are like this morning. Mike, if I was a betting man, I'd say come out and take your chances. I think you'll find gasoline. Davy

Dave, if you want it, we can make your other fender roller thread a sticky if you'd like. Just PM me or one of the admin if you decide this is a "go." Davy

Church's Fried chicked is better....but OK, Popeyes for now Don Rickles or Tim Conway?

Six Shooter had some good points, the width of the bulge being one of them. Wider is better, I think, and will help blend the look. A narrower bulge looks good on cars with nothing else going on, but I think a wider one in this case, like a cowl induction type, is going to look better. I admire your work and I look forward to your thoughts and pictures Ah, you inspire us, Terry!! Davy

I think you qualify for sainthood. That's a pricey piece, so maybe working a refundable deposit into the gig would be a good idea?? Davy

Terry, I would second a cowl induction-style raised portion to the back. I had dreams of taking your GT40 hood and adding a cowl to the raised portion (just like a typical Z cowl-induction hood) would give the intake more room with the added benefit of than having a more "correct" or more "balanced" look. I figure that the cowl + GT40 cooling = sexy-like-the-Doublemint-twins package I agree with Evan that you are the master, so if it doesn't come out to your specs, you'll just change it. I think if anyone can balance the form vs function part of aesthetics, it's you. Davy

Yep, I took my wife to see the GTP cars run at Laguna Seca in 1994(?) This really brought back memories for me; thanks for posting Davy

Looks like the biggest drag race in history to me Davy

I love the period correct-looking "Turbo" decals on the rocker panels The car is stunning and beautifully done. Nice work! Davy

Almost looks like DEATH. Davy

I had to read this twice; it sounds suspiciously like a back road or business park Riiiight.... a "back woods" track Davy

That ROCKS!!!! THANK YOU!!! Rusted suspension pieces, your time has come Davy

It does look good from the pics! I have to say it looks better than I had imagined it would. I personally don't like the look of the ZX dash with the stock ho-hum gauges, but your mod makes it look pretty darn good! Keep up the great work! Davy

SWEET!!! That green just rocks Davy

The engine sounds violent in my opinion. I think it will break the car Nice sounding...what do you think HP-wise? 800?? Davy

I think it qualifies as a "snoozer." Davy

Man, ain't that the truth! Young in the mind, young in the body. I think you are as old as you think you are. Although I'm still dealing with the it's-not-the-years, it's-the-mileage-kind-of-thing. Hope you fare better... Happy birthday Davy

Stellar job! Looks like you are doing excellent work and the paint almost *dare I say it?* glows! Man, that's cool. Good choice on color The gloss black on the front crossmember was a cool idea too--most are flat or satin black. Davy