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Nice and clean inside Thomo. you should have come down to our BBQ a few nights ago. Dale & Scoota from up your way made the big trip. Hopefully we get to see it in the flesh soon.

Some great shots there Evan. I like the two of my car you took late lying down. I wouldn't mind you sending me those two in high res. I think you have my email address. By the way Sinisha I notice in one of the shot's you have a lot of stone chips on your front guards. You should have checked out the mud flaps on my car. You hardly notice them and they do a great job. I know when on the track or a long trip (Thredbo) the tyres heat up and stones go everywhere. Just something to think about. I imported them from the US. Cost around A$60-.

Good news boys the 370Z has confirmed to be attending our trip up to Thredbo. Unfortunately they can't leave with us but will be leaving around lunch time on Friday and expect to arrive in time for dinner around 7pm. They plan on getting some early morning sun rise shots then attend our display on the Village Green in the heart of town. After that they intend to head home early. So it will only be a quick visit for them but I am sure we will all be happy to check out the new car and have a chat with the boys. They hope to interview many of us traditional Zed owners and do a bit of a write up on the trip of which I am sure we will get a mention. Sulio, Lurch & myself will try and compile a bit of video with Sulio putting it all together in a DVD which we can send out to all attendee's. James with the 370Z will be keen to get a hold of this and use some of the images for his own promotion I am sure. Good to have them on board even for a breif period. See you all soon.

Hey Chris did the BP have 98 Octane fuel in Thredbo? Also can one of you guys send me a direct email if you wanted to meet up prior to heading into Thredbo? If meeting up we can organise rough times to meet and where. Then you can email your group off line. Cheers

Great night boys. Good to catch up and take the car for a blast. Next one should be at the Jag Club to watch the Thredbo DVD. Man I forget how much fun my car is to drive when it sits for so long.

I think the question that really needs to be asked here is how serious are you and how much money are you willing to spend. Work that out and what you want to use the car for, only then will you make the correct decision.

Yeah that sounds about right.

Good question Chris. I spoke to them yesterday and still not 100%. They are 98% coming but now talking about leaving around lunch time (busy in morning) and meeting us up there which I thought odd. I think they will be there. The way I figure it if they come along it will be a bonus. If not it doesn't matter much as we will have a great trip anyway. 2 more full work days to go. Correct me if I am wrong but I don't think we can get fuel in at Threadbo. So make sure everyone fills up before hand. I plan on bringing along some extra fuel just in case. Some other might want to do the same. See you all soon.

Don't let all that hard work go down the drain. Awesome car. I see too many people do up Zeds, run low on cash towards the end of the project and give it away. I was in the same boat but am glad I hung onto mine. To all you Zed people get out there drive your car and enjoy it. don't keep it in the garage needing work all the time otherwise you will lose interest. Just some advise from an old Zedman who needs some company on these drives.

It's OK Stranger Candy some say Lurch is a girl as well. Maybe it's just the way he drives. Ha Ha. You will get used to his dry sense of humor after a while. Welcome aboard. Good to see another 2+2 might be resurrected.

Just to let you Vic guys know I will be bringing an air pump and puncture repair kit. Does anyone have some of the radiator repair stuff (Putty) or should I buy some to be on the safe side? I am also bring up a small eski to keep some drinks in for the long drive. It might be an idea for some others. Looks like the weather is going to be reasonably cool (as in not hot) so that is good for the trip up. Sulio I have the camera mounted in the car for some nice shots and camber all adjusted. I hope you others are good to go. 3.5 days to go.

Yeah I looked at the seamless look and blending the two when I did my car. Problem is if you want to repaint the front parts with stone chips or dents in them. Then you have to paint both front guards as well. Not to mention the hassle of removing the whole front section as one including the two side guards at once. Nearly did it but being a G-nose and often getting stone chips on the front due to track work would have made touch ups on my car a real hassle and expensive.

Thanks boys. Now Scott you will have a full year to get it ready for the next trip down to Tassie mate. Big blast down at Simmons plains.

Ahhh crap. I booked dinner and luckily I got him to email the menu. Bit fancy at $35- for 5 only mains and $8- for sides not to mention entree's & deserts. Bugger that. I think our best option is to just rock up at the Bistro where we are staying for a Pub meal. A lot cheaper and still coming out of the same kitchen. We just may not get the ideal seating arrangement since I don't think you can book in that room. Still working on it.

Ahhh Scottie sound like you might be running out of time. Rhino 73Z Are you able to edit out your route and just send it to your guys direct? I was trying to keep that stuff off the website. I am worried some authorities might start tracking our route and give us some nasty surprises. Not that I fore see anything silly happenning but better to be safe than sorry. Cheers

Awesome picture george. Really brings it home. http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/02/09/2486214.htm?site=canberra This address are 2 photo's taken by my boss as his house burnt next to his car he was trapped in. Click on the Russell & Vickie 9 min ABC story for full details. He came in for an hour yesterday. His front headlight on his 200K Merc was all melted and his car still smelt of smoke. He was lucky to tell the tale.

No news yet Chris. I am hoping to hear something today. It is possible they want to make a very late call to avoid any press.

I heard he get's shot later after buying a Jag. Apparently some Zed freaks from a dodgy Club got wind of it and when he refused to change his attitude they blew him away.

Gents, I just booked the Village Green (Oval) at Threadbo for a bit of a Car display Saturday morning. It's in the heart of town and I am sure we will be attracting a bit of attention with 19 Zeds lined up on display. Let's plan to meet up around 9am for what should be a fun morning where we can all check out each other cars in fine detail since a lot of us won't have caught up before. We can discuss the finer detail at the Friday night dinner. Only 10 days to go.

Nice looking Car. I am surprised Dale didn't pick this one up.

Nice looking Zed Scott. Welcome to the site. I hope you keep us posted as you make any improvements to your pride & joy.

Yeah my boss was on the news and his house in Marysville was on fire when he left it and just made it out. Lost all his animals, no time to get them out. He thinks his neighbors died as he saw them only 10mins before he left. Pretty tragic for a lot of people. Problem is it's not over. All I can say is don't hang around just get out of there. Can always rebuild a house.I hope your family is OK Gavin. I hear not many houses are left around the Kinglake area.

I was going to ask who you bought the car from. I was wondering if it was Daniel Moore. But I think his Yellow 240Z was all original not with a 280 motor in it.

Welcome aboard. Lurch beat me to the punch line. Come along to our meeting with your Zed (if possible) and say hello. Free BBQ. Normally it's a couple of hours chat and looking over what Zeds turn up.

Welcome aboard Viking. Bit of luck we will see it on the road soon.