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Took the opportunity to go for a great drive. this morning. Probably the first 'real' drive since REVZED was road ready. Amazingly traffic was light, adrenalin was pumping and I shrugged off my conservative driving hat and exchanged it for a 'if I make it home in one piece I'll be blessed' driving hat! This thing flies! better than I thought and my biggest problem was keeping my speed down. Was able to experience great acceleration in 2 and 3rd which enabled me to move past some 'seemingly stationary vehicles' around some of the twistier roads that I encountered. All in all it blew the cobwebs from the Zed and from the Rev all in one drive, need to be more days like this! Rev.

Great Job Mick, Look like a bought one! Rev.

Hey Pauly, Will be praying for a speedy recovery for you bro. Rev.

Matt, I have a Falcon with a towbar and should be able to help tow if we can work out timings that suit. I towed my Zed on a trailer up and down the freeway a number of times Rev.

Hi Guys, Hoping someone may have a trailer that I can borrow either Fri, Sat or Sun to pick up an engine from Dimitri. I'm in Narre Warren on the SE side of Melbourne, only need it for the day. Thanks, Rev.

Yep, Dimitri is a man of honor and integrity and has assisted me on a number of occassions, this is what makes our forum a community. Cheers Dimitri! Rev.

I might tag along if I can get the carbs 'just right'! Rev.

Well done Mick can't wait to see your progress. Rev

If I've still got the Zed I'm in! Just gotta be back by Sunday Arvo! Rev.

I'm sorry to hear that Pete. There could be a variety of reason and could be any one or combo of things. A) (please don't flame me) often we don't make sure that we have stirred the paitn throughly either first time or second time around which causes improper distribution of fleck. B) Your spray gun set up inc air delivery C) humidity and temperature, causing paint to dry/not dry at same rates. D) improper thinning technique or air having gotten to the paint in tin which can cause color concentration E) application, in other words you applied it in a different pattern. F) different color primer underneath. It could be any or none of the above just rying to provide some thoughts out of my limited experience. Rev.

I'm not saying after this one is gone that I won't still have a Zed...Just have a lot of other 'stuff' happening. Rev. P.S Simon, this could be the 'shell' you been looking for brother!!!!

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Model: 1974 260z Coupe Location: S.E Melbourne Item Condition: Excellent Body: No Rust, have build photos showing the extensive work that went into this vehicle. Mechanical: Fully reconditioned matching numbers L26. Inc new conrods, new pistons, new valves and springs, new bearings, new water pump, coupled with Triple 40 Delorto’s. Price and Payment Conditions: Price is offers over $20,000 Registration: Selling registered and RWC (custom plates not included) Engineers Certificate: Not required. Extra Info: I’ll try and list what I can remember! Mechanical: New Brake Master Cylinder – New Clutch Master Cylinder – New Engine Mounts – new 2 Core Radiator – all new vaccuum, cooling and fuel hoses – recon rear wheel cylinders, new brake hoses, new fron tbrake pads and disc rotors – new front ball joints – new front wheel bearings – new hub seals – new timing gear pulley – new ignition and door locks – 5 speed manual conversion with heavy duty excedy clutch Interior: New custom made diamond pattern vinyl and custom seats – new centre console – new speed hut gauge faces - new dash – new steering wheel – new carpets – new inertia seat belts. Exterior: Full bare metal respray in Octane Orange, new bonnet with custom hood vents – new FG front and rear bumpers – new ‘bre’ style rear spoiler – custom graphic vinyls – front spoiler – new 16X8 wheels with 225 fronts and 245 rears – New windscreen Contact Details: email: revzed (at) gmail.com or PM

Hi guys, Wondering if anyone has any first hand experience importing a vehicle from the US and the associated costs and statutory requirements? or if someone knows of a freight company who brings cars over? Thanks Rev.

Great day! Awesome to meet some guys that have previously been names on the forum. Big thanks to Lurchos (and his mum & Dad) for opening his house and workshop for the day. I hope everyone walked away with a little extra knowledge and a confidence to be innovative and 'have a go'!. Rev.

I have to check to be doubly (is that a word?) sure but I think my early 74 is the same as the 240z, it is the same in every other way, it's like they attempted to genetically modify a 240z and ended up with a few small changes until early 75 when things got 'all shook up!' Rev ;D ;D ;D (sorry to much red bull!)

What's your budget Gus?

May have an orange 74 260....rust free!

hey Gareth, sorry to hear about your panel beating probs! I love Gareth's car, great blend of road and track...awesome. Rev.

Hey Steve (stivva) glad to see you made it to Sydney, hope to catch up with you again in the future. Rev.

AWESOME! Now that's what I call a great build thread! the information contained is very detailed (although I don't pretend to understand everything!) I'd love to go this route with my motor however my ability (or lack of0 and availability of parts here in australia may mean that I have to keep the triples for awhile. Welcome to Auszcar! Rev.

Well done Steve, I love your tenacity! Pop around soon for a show and tell! Rev.

Yep! I've got a very early number 74 260z and it had the large flat tops and non vented bonnet.