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It will be great to catch up with you guys. I'll be there Zedless again, but This will be the last time Rev.

here is a quick fix. mix 1/4 paint to 1/4 clear 1/2 thinners and shoot a double header coat, then when this flashes off spray 2 more coats of clear. the first color/clear mix should fix any 'scuffs' you have already made, you don't need color depth at this points you just need an even distribution of your 'flake' which will happen if you use this process. Leave it a week to harden before you touch it with sanding. hope this helps. Rev

Great job! did you paint it in Acrylic Lacquer? if so you won't get much gloss off the gun and being metallic I hope you put at least 3 coats of clear to give you something to sand and polish. Rev.

If your door cards are in good condition I can supply brand new vinyl in your choice of color.

OK Parts update. Here's what's left. 1 set of 14X6 Hurricane mags with 90% tread (some overspray on tyres) $100 1 set of factory mags, excellent condition with 80% tread $100 2 76 260z seats recovered and one refoamed (out of RevZed) excellent $300 3x2" exhaust inc pipe and muffler etc $20 ea 2 sets of recondition flat top carbs one has only done 500kn since rebuild $50 1 set of seats average cond from 74 coupe some splits but passable $100 240z carbs not on manifold, 1 carb missing fuel bowl $50 1 x R180 3.5 diff, great cond, no noise. $20 260z windscreen, 1 small chip. $20 1 2+2 Fuel tank and electric fuel pump $40 Offers will be considered. Rev.

Until you guys know how authentic this UK Forum member is, I'd keep your sarcasm in check, this certainly isn't the online community behaviour which I've been used to over the last 4 years! Rev.

John...I like it man! way better than the standard Gnose (from my perspective) I can't wait to see the finished product, well done! Rev.

To drift successfully you need to have no job, no aspirations, no drive, no worries and then you will definitely drift...Oh you mean the sideways thingy...sorry! both are just bouncing along the bottom anyway!

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Thanks Joel, I appreciate you keeping your eye out. I ended up going to the vehicle auctions in Altona yesterday and bought a Ford Falcon with Dual fuel...need to get the tank inspected but other than that I'm pretty happy. Rev.

Lurchos...you've excelled yourself with your 'coach building' skills.

Steve, I have a full towbar setup off a 260 that you can have. Rev.

I think alfa motorsport fiberglass has wider flares http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,2285.0.html Rev.

well done bro! this may get me back on my time line of when the Zed should be finished! tidy work!

Pete, I'm just about to buy some from the US I can order some for you if you want and get them at the same time. Rev.

I guess after all the opinions and advice it comes down to $! I'd rather be putting money into my Zed which is an appreciating asset than a mass produced Holden or Commodore HOWEVER these cars are cheap, have enough power for me, qualify for the LPG rebate and there's more parts available than any of us will ever need! My wife (who is actually the REVHEAD of the family) owned a 2000 Olympic edition VT which went like the proverbial and only got rid of it when our family wouldn't stop growing and we needed a van! And Pauly...thanks for the offer but I was expecting to pay more than $500 anyway! Rev.

Yeah, bro, I'm just not a small car guy! I've got my eye on a few cars at the moment....so I guess I'll see what happens over the next few weeks. Hope you're having good hols!

Not another ZED but thought I'd put it out there, I need to update my daily driver and looking for a VT Commodore or AU seriesII it would be great if it were on gas! Thanks!

You can buy a commercial double sided tape from an Auto repair supply shop however I doubt if that will hold over time anyway. The best fix for this is to buy Sikaflex (available at Bunnings) this will hold and can be removed (with care) later. Make sure both surfaces are spotless before applying. Hope that helps. Rev.

Hi guys, Well it looks as though I may need to do a 240 tail light conversion in my 74 260...Why? because I just bought some CF tail light surrounds from the US and didn't notice that they were for a 240Z if anyone can help otherwise I guess my nice new CF bling will be up for sale! Rev.

I think that hose is meant to go to the white vacuum bottle (which isn't fitted), but it may be only on the later model? Rev.

Mick! that is cool, I need to do some research, I'll get back to you via PM in the next few days. Rev.

Hey paulz, I can supply retrims that fit over the door card in off white, let me k now if you want more details. Rev.

Hey guys, just wanted to wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas. Thanks for all the help, laughs, resources and friends that I have made in the ausZcar community throughout 2009. Big thanks to Gav for his hard work on the forum, and Craig, Lurchos and Sulio for their coordinated efforts in organising events and Gordon for giving us an awesome Christmas meet venue. It is the time of year to give thanks for family, the country we get to live in, the Zeds we get to play with and the Saviour Jesus, that came to show us there really is a God who cares for us individually. Here's to an awesome 2010 with more Zeds on the road and more opportunities to hang with like minded people. Have a blessed Christmas! Rev. Dave

I agree with John that there are significant opportunities for an invested growth in financial resource for the 'forum' through means that are not exclusive. I put 'forum' in commas because whilst I understand and participate in a forum of shared intellectual resource via the web I believe that Auszcar is so much more. legally we are not a 'club' or incorporated association however with the lasting friendships that are made and the 'help a mate' mentality that I have experienced over the last 3 years, we have traveled so far beyond a faceless forum. When I stood amongst my Auszcar mates and gave a short memorial for our friend Warren it occurred to me then how much significance this 'organisation has had on many. While any contributions made to the forum remain arbitrary and ultimately up to the web admin as to what that looks like, never underestimate the power of this social network to produce great long term relationships that have meaning beyond the written words of a 'forum'. Whilst I could care less about whether we eventually incorporate into an official club the face to face and care of each of those who participate is a very important part of my interaction, whatever we do in the future has to benefit more than a forum, it has to benefit a 'community'. Just the Rev's 'pastoral' observations! Merry Christmas.