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[Bill_Rockoff]

Beautiful!

There was one like it on one of the Classic Cars t.v. shows (IDK what channel, it's a hotel room and I'm not familiar with the lineup.)  Green, Panasports, everything. I think it went $27,500 at auction at the end of that show.

I got to drive around in a mostly-stock '78 280z for half a year while we were putting the Miata together. It was a delight, with the strong midrange and unassisted steering. Every time I drove it, someone wanted to tell me about one they used to have, so I used to have to factor that into my commute plans.  "School lets out in an hour, it's nice out... I better leave in ten minutes, or I'll be stuck in carpool forever unless I roll up the windows and pretend the a/c works so I don't have to talk to people at stoplights."

[giantkiller]

My buddy's z 383 stroker motor.

[Flynt]

My buddy's z 383 stroker motor.

Wild looking ride.  One of my favorite things about the z cars is how easy they are to personalize.  I've now had 5 of them (2 currently) and they've all had a different objective through the build process.  I've seen some wild ones like an immaculate bright yellow street legal dragster with a 750HP blown SBC.  Here's my '72 which is pretty highly modified as you can see.  









The '69 will be stock looking with a stroked L24 #'s matching motor, LSD, and slightly lowered on Eibach springs...  as one of the 1st 500 z's, this one is getting my best efforts to make it perfect again.

Frank

[Pat Conlon]

I like how you shaved the rain rails on your '72. Very clean body lines! Sublime...

Is that EFI I see? If so, what system did you use?

[giantkiller]

My buddy's z 383 stroker motor.

Wild looking ride.  One of my favorite things about the z cars is how easy they are to personalize.  I've now had 5 of them (2 currently) and they've all had a different objective through the build process.  I've seen some wild ones like an immaculate bright yellow street legal dragster with a 750HP blown SBC.  Here's my '72 which is pretty highly modified as you can see.  









The '69 will be stock looking with a stroked L24 #'s matching motor, LSD, and slightly lowered on Eibach springs...  as one of the 1st 500 z's, this one is getting my best efforts to make it perfect again.

Frank

That is one gorgeous car. Wow.

[Flynt]

Is that EFI I see? If so, what system did you use?

TWM throttle bodies and fuel rail, RC injectors, and Electromotive TEC2 (yes, very old school).  All tuned by Vic Sias on the dyno.  Runs like a hose.

Frank

[Firehawk068]

I was just thinking about your Green Z project the other day, and wondering how progress was coming along.
Thanks for posting up.  I love these cars! (your '72 is fantastic as well)

[Flynt]

Long time between updates on the '69 240z, but it is getting close.  I'm taking to my buddy's place (Z Car Garage in San Jose) late October for final checks and careful startup...  The owner is a good friend and has helped a little along the way, so he's happy to be involved in the re-animation.  Here a few pics with the car basically done.









Here's some "before" shots for comparison...







Glad to be finishing up... 

Then I found a new distraction...  Found at a Harley Dealer in Folsom at ~$2,500 below KBB (the only non-HD in the place and they didn't realize it is the HP/Motorsport edition, so they sold at regular K13S pricing.  2015 model with 2 years and ~30Kmi left on warranty.  Picked it up yesterday and rode it home last night (Sorry I didn't have time to check-in with the Folsom FJ boys).  So we're now a 5 bike family...



Frank

[Mark Olson]

Geez Frank , we were just out riding today ....

Great looking bike ... Man you got all the toys... oh and the Z looks great too. 

[Flynt]

It lives...  Finally.  The birthing process has been underway for the past week and there's still plenty of little stuff to deal with, but it runs and drives now.  The engines a Dave Rebello built "purist" 2.7liter built on the original #'s matching block...  looks completely stock until you start it up and hear the lumpy idle.  It has a slight overbore, diesel crank, and a pretty aggressive cam, but drives very nicely on the street. 

It goes back to paint guy for final cut and polish, then I'll install the badges.  Debut is a Z car event at the Blackhawk museum on 5/20.  I'll post pics from that event to cap off this thread...

couple pics...









Frank

[ribbert]

Very nice Frank

IMO

Noel

[Flynt]

Very nice Frank

IMO

Noel

Thank you Noel.  I'm happy with how it has turned out, but really didn't think this would be a 3.5 year project.  Stopping to get it (whatever "it" was at the time) right at each step really stretches things out, but was the right thing to do on this project.

Soon I'll need another project... it is really a necessary thing for my sanity.  I think the '84 FJ goes under the knife next, but after the summer.

You ready to unblock me on your PMs yet?

Frank

[biggo]

Awesome Frank
Great attention to detail looks a million dollars 

Phil

[Mattman]

Beautiful Z Frank, Always loved those!
See you at WRC

[Pat Conlon]

Pebble Beach material, just beautiful Frank!

What's your plans for your '84?