Nice job Dave, Looking Real nice And Not to mention it sounds Awsome.
Good for you are you going to bring it up to Rienbeck?
can't wait to see this Baby....

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Bob Sharp Racing History Memorabillia Chairman / VP of Marketing
RDZ MOTORSPORTS / CONSULTANT
RDZ MOTORSPORTS PROTOTYPE
Black 2007 350-Z
67 Camaro Custom
Orange Late 71 240-Z Sold and sitting in a Doctors Collection

Colin Foote Never Forgotten!!

Which car should I bring to Rhinebeck? I would love to bring both. Maybe I'll see if my dad wants to bring one up. If not, I'll bring this one and leave the silver one at home for a change.

I got to drive it on my neighbors long driveway today. Runs well as far as I can tell. I am sure I'll need to do some tweaking when it get some miles on it.

The paint needs a lot of work too. You really can't tell from the photos but there is a lot of fade/patina on the rear half. It also needs door skin work on the drivers side. It came with a nice dent in it.

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-Dave
76Z Turbo'd
72 In Progress---DONE!

Bring the new car!!!!

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1972 Datsun 240z #88178

Bring the new car Dave I want to see this baby, you've done such a nice job. and besides I want to show you and clive my late 71 240.

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Bob Sharp Racing History Memorabillia Chairman / VP of Marketing
RDZ MOTORSPORTS / CONSULTANT
RDZ MOTORSPORTS PROTOTYPE
Black 2007 350-Z
67 Camaro Custom
Orange Late 71 240-Z Sold and sitting in a Doctors Collection

Colin Foote Never Forgotten!!

All along I have been so focused on getting this car ready for Spring. Now, I am at a point where I feel I can take a breath. I want to thank everyone for the encouragement, and the words of kindness. I really take pride in my work so your comments are not taken lightly.

I need to give a HUGE thanks to Clive and Joe, my dad, and all the fine Z folks that offered parts and help. Clive and Joe, were right there whenever I discovered I was missing a piece of this 40 year old puzzle. Many parts came out of Joe's attic, and Clive's stash. It would not have been built so quickly without all the encouragement and assistance.

Here she is after a clay-bar and wax. Hagerty Insurance took her under their wings today, and she should be wearing tags tomorrow.

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-Dave
76Z Turbo'd
72 In Progress---DONE!

Well, it certainly has been a wonderful experience for us as you worked through the resurrection. Now its time to enjoy the results of all your hard work.

Congrats and enjoy!

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Phil
1981 280zxt - Now in the care my son!
2014 370Z Sports Touring Roadster

(CHEERS AND APPLAUZ! BANDS PLAY, KIDS CHEER, MOMS CRY, BALLOONS RISE!)

Great work. From 05Nov (when it arrived all yucky) to 08Apr (when it rolls out all gorgeous) and more than TWO THOUSAND hits on your Thread!

You really should be proud.

Who claybarred it?

Still love that color. It will be interesting to see which Z becomes your favorite. Well done Dave.

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Bob Sharp Racing History Memorabillia Chairman / VP of Marketing
RDZ MOTORSPORTS / CONSULTANT
RDZ MOTORSPORTS PROTOTYPE
Black 2007 350-Z
67 Camaro Custom
Orange Late 71 240-Z Sold and sitting in a Doctors Collection

Colin Foote Never Forgotten!!

I love how clean the car is and how great it sounds. Hopefully my L6 will come out this clean when I get to that stage.

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Clive Bogle President - New York Z Car Club - NYZCC.COM
1971 240Z - LS1/T56
1974 260Z-L30
1976 Fairlady Z

I had bought a clay bar kit, I think it's called the "Blackfire" clay bar kit, about 10 years ago. I did the entire car in the garage last night in about 30 minutes. Then I spent another 45 minutes waxing it. Once the car is dialed in, I'll probably have my friend Harold, with a mobile detailing business, come and hit it with the professional buffing.

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-Dave
76Z Turbo'd
72 In Progress---DONE!

Dave,

It came out gorgeous. This is an inspiring build for me because of your set up. I am really looking forward to seeing it in person and hearing all about it.

Marc

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1972 Datsun 240z #88178

Here is a video of a quick test drive this morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssVZM-bcDrU

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-Dave
76Z Turbo'd
72 In Progress---DONE!

Nice and smooth Dave ,
It almost felt like I was sitting next to you. Again awsome job!

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Bob Sharp Racing History Memorabillia Chairman / VP of Marketing
RDZ MOTORSPORTS / CONSULTANT
RDZ MOTORSPORTS PROTOTYPE
Black 2007 350-Z
67 Camaro Custom
Orange Late 71 240-Z Sold and sitting in a Doctors Collection

Colin Foote Never Forgotten!!

I had never seen this on my previous Webers but the bottom of the velocity stacks is alway damp with fuel when I come back from a drive. Not the insides of the stacks, just the bottom seam, right where they meet the carb body.

The only thing I can think of is either some pulse reversion, blowing some fuel out of the chokes while driving, or float levels too high. I did set them to the books, and my fuel pressure is 3.5 psi. With the engine off, and the fuel pump on, there are no leaks. Only after a drive it's damp. I have no air filters right now.

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-Dave
76Z Turbo'd
72 In Progress---DONE!

Are the carbs torqued down tight, or did you leave some flex room for them to escape engine vibrations?