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Great idea Dimitri with the video bits, static pics are good but a bit of live footage would be great, i'll see how it all goes!

Well it seems that it will be worth while putting this together and indexing it by topics, if anyone would like to contribute in their area of specialty including step by step pics please let me know. I may build this as a webpage and have a link to it so that it can be indexed and easily referenced and updated. I will be getting started on it end of this week. Let me know if you have suggested topics/helps that would be worth incorporating into this. Rev.

Thought I'd put it out there to see how much interest there was in doing a step by step bodywork and painting guide which is more aligned with some of the common anomalies of the Zed motor car? After doing extensive work on my 'revzed' 2+2 and now doing a complete rebuild of another 74 2+2 I thought that if I put together a detailed thread (over time!) of tips and tricks with welding, fabrication of panels, hammer & dolly, proper use of bodyfiller and the appropriate shaping tools, priming, spray putty through to finish coats, clear, color sanding and cut etc. Would that be of use to members who want to have a go at doing their own work but may not possess the knowledge of where to start or how to get it right. Let me know what the thoughts are out there. Rev.

Looks like some cheesy used car salesman....

They are the same rims I am running, I am currently talking to a guy who can bring them in and would be more like $150 per rim...but that's a few moths off because of the present condition of the dollar

*Thread Hijack: Lurch, God gave us all the ingredients to make really nice beer the only problem is like most things people find a way to excess - So yes I love a beer and yes I do it sensibly, (which as a pastor is a better example than prohibition!) even Jesus loved a drink, it was actually part of the first miracle he performed, turning water into wine! and if there were Zeds instead of donkeys he probably would have had one of those as well! Bless you brother *End Hijack

I think the Cora Lyn show N shine is normally first Sunday in October. There is also a car shows and events calender here http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/event_calendar.php? Rev.

Great idea Steff, I'm in! it does push you to finish off the niggly bits that otherwise you would learn to put up with! But for me it would be more the opportunity to meet up with the rest of the guys, look at a few cars, have a couple of beers and enjoy. The Cora Lyn show at Pakenham this year was my first and had about 600 cars and was great, that would be a good one for next year as would cars of the world.

For ime whanting also to be whisheeng the Lurch a mary christmas an the hapy nu yere. Rev! P.S Thanks for your help this year Lurch, I really appreciate it

I would have loved to have a go Craig, but I think my second gear syncro problem might lose the fun for me....I'll probably have to wait for another event. Hope you guys have an awesome time. Rev

previous page...but here it is again.

Hey guys, thanks for today. Great to see lurchos back in God's blessed country and also great to meet some new guys and reacquaint with others. Thanks again Gordon for your hospitality and to Craig and others for organising a great day. I think we had 26 cars (240/260's) and a selection of 350's. Thought I'd post a quick panorama shot, I know Matt was working on some of these so I'll leave the good ones to him. Rev.

Spoke with Daniel yesterday and he is trying his hardest to make it! this is an awesome responce over all.

Time for a quick update! I'm on cloud 9 right now because my triple miki's are now doing what they're meant to be doing! Had the car into Daniel Moore who gave them a thorough going through, fixing the accelerator pumps that were not working on one carb and adjusting the float levels and tuning etc put that together with the installation off the 3.9 diff (out with the 3.5) and now I think I'm armed and dangerous. Took it for a good 'blat' and I'm still smiling! the only problem now is I keep smelling burning rubber not sure what that is!!! Now all I need is to fix or find another gearbox and I'm about set in the engine/transmission room of the rebuild. Wooohoooooo!

That looks awesome! you've done a great job! what size/offset are your wheels? Rev.

I'd pull off the fuel hose after the fuel pump and see what kind of flow you have, I think you will find it's an issue with your carbs but who knows? rev.

Thanks Steve, have a great Christmas and time at the mines and earn heaps to finish your zed! Rev.

I must be 'special' Craig cause I can't see in my profile where it says 'custom title'

Well done Dimitri, that looked awesome. I've never been on a track but if I can get the car right, I'd love to give it a go! rev.

Yes, I know I started it and it has traversed a winding road of personal opinion, speculative thinking, intelligent observation and history. As Sulio has said we can only do anything through the proactive participation of many and individuals who are willing to contribute both on line and in person. My feeling is we've exhausted the topic and it's time to focus on other things......like Christmas, family and 6 December photo shoot BBQ! Enough said! Rev.

Me too bro! I got that UV Glow with white eyes from my sunnies!!! my kids are giving me heaps!

Give Alan his due fellas, he recognized that things could have been different and at least he has put the olive branch out. alot of guys I know would have made a heap of excuses rather than shoulder the responsibility. That said let me reiterate that we should also be real thankful for what we have with AusZcar, and whilst it is predominantly an online forum based club nevertheless it gives much in return. Should we decide to go to something else and have more structure lets make sure we learn from the mistakes others have made so that we are not imitators of the past. Too often clubs begin as a 'movement' and then later become an 'institution' and sadly end up as a 'museum' - the next step for Auszcar needs to be taken with great wisdom...Craig, when you open the Bank account put me down for $50.00. let's give Auszcar a christmas present too! Rev.

Hey guys, if anyone is looking for an easy resto (cough!) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Datsun-260ZGRS-2-2-SPORTS_W0QQitemZ170279552124QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Cars?hash=item170279552124&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 hasn't reached reserve!!!!! uhmmm can't understand why!

Alan, I wouldn't know you if I fell over you! I didn't even know you held a position in the club. I made a concerted effort to speak to many yesterday, but when people stick to their own group with their own conversations it's pretty hard to barge on in. I did meet some great folk displaying their cars yesterday, my point was more centered around the general feeling that if you were not part of NDSOC then you were out of the loop. When I see someone with a Zed car anywhere I introduce myself and recommend the ausZcar resource, you could say I'm a fairly active evangelist for auszcar because i know it works. I guess I thought that NDSOC may be as excited about their club and look for opportunities to introduce others. Rev.

Now let me put right up front that this is NOT a post to have a go at any individual or organisation - Now with that out of the way, I'll get to it. As a zed owner and part of the zed scene for only a brief while I have heard all sorts of differing opinions in regard to the leadership and organization of the NDSOC, it's structure, history etc. I have chosen to keep a very 'neutral' position in regard to this as I have had absolutely no experience with this club, until yesterday! Now I'm more confused than ever. When arriving at the cars of the World show we (mayhem and I) moved into position as guided by the officials to an area where there were many fantastic roadsters, zeds and other Nissan/datsun vehicles. After we had parked and began the mandatory quick chamois down, we were approached by a lady from the NDSOC who asked if we were part of the club to which I replied no, from there she by her attitude dismissed us completely and made sure that we were 'avoided' (at least that's the way it felt) for the rest of the day. Now I understand that many of the NDSOC members and probably some of those who help steer the club were present, yet not one person introduced themselves or made known any of the benefits of being a part of this club. As someone who has been involved in club or community type activities for many years I would have made sure that there was a friendly face introducing people to the NDSOC, providing information and encouraging non club members to join....instead I had this feeling that we are seen as those 'militants' who are part of that 'dinky' Auszcar club. I don't know what experiences others have had with NDSOC, but I will close with this, the welcome, help, and sense of belonging that I have experienced being associated with AusZcar over the last 2 years stands in stark contrast to my experience yesterday. Thanks Auszcar! Rev.