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Forum: Lounge 08-16-2023, 03:50 PM
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Posted By cruiserofland
Thank you! Had fun meeting folks at a few local...

Thank you! Had fun meeting folks at a few local shows this summer. Engine bay is getting better all the time, with just a few little things left to go. I’m working on the tune… more details in a...
Forum: Lounge 06-11-2023, 11:47 PM
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Posted By cruiserofland
Thank you Steve!! :beers: Both your HO Zs looks...

Thank you Steve!! :beers: Both your HO Zs looks great. What a fun pair.

Working with Kevin at Coil Spring Specialties was great. My first set came out at 25 3/8” to the bottom of the front...
Forum: Lounge 06-11-2023, 06:33 AM
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Posted By cruiserofland
Finally made it out for the first time in a while...

Finally made it out for the first time in a while to our local cars & coffee, Ronnie’s Morning Get Together (every 2nd Saturday for y’all in the San Jose area!). Great turnout and fun to meet folks...
Forum: Lounge 04-27-2023, 03:00 PM
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Posted By cruiserofland
My theory is that on original magnesium race...

My theory is that on original magnesium race wheels you could machine the back side of the dimpled areas to counteract and balance the weight difference made by the valve stem area. Or maybe it’s...
Forum: Lounge 04-26-2023, 03:01 PM
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Posted By cruiserofland
Little tape spacers on the back of the stencil...

Little tape spacers on the back of the stencil are to space the letters off of the rubber surface, after lots of trail and error to see low spots on each letter shape. Also included are a few shots...
Forum: Lounge 04-26-2023, 02:55 PM
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Posted By cruiserofland
Here are a few shots of the process, including...

Here are a few shots of the process, including the Minilites with their beautiful painted finish as shipped and then after customization by the wheel shop. I thought it would be fun to leave the...
Forum: Lounge 04-24-2023, 07:45 PM
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Posted By cruiserofland
A couple glamour shots…

A couple glamour shots…
Forum: Lounge 04-24-2023, 05:29 PM
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Posted By cruiserofland
This weekend I finally finished a project I’ve...

This weekend I finally finished a project I’ve been working on for over a year - a new set of wheels and tires for the Z.

The Minilites are from Trans Am Race Engineering in 15x7 with 4”...
Forum: Lounge 04-16-2023, 05:01 PM
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Posted By cruiserofland
Thanks, all, for the kind words, and fair enough,...

Thanks, all, for the kind words, and fair enough, Frank. I know there’s a range in the AIM and maybe they came out differently in the factory, but honestly I went for the stance that I like. The car...
Forum: Lounge 04-14-2023, 05:02 PM
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Posted By cruiserofland
Finally fixed the stance! My front ride...

Finally fixed the stance!

My front ride height was at about 26” to the bottom of the center of the fender wells (rears are a lovely 24 3/8”). I worked with Kevin at Coil Spring Specialties on a...
Forum: Lounge 11-29-2022, 08:04 PM
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Posted By cruiserofland
Thanks, all, for the kind words - it means a lot!...

Thanks, all, for the kind words - it means a lot! :beers:
Forum: Lounge 11-28-2022, 02:24 AM
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Posted By cruiserofland
I mounted our CamBox “helmet” camera to a hat to...

I mounted our CamBox “helmet” camera to a hat to capture a bit of today’s beautiful Sunday drive. Totally addicted to that chambered exhaust. Happy fall y’all.

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Forum: Lounge 10-15-2022, 12:22 AM
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Posted By cruiserofland
Took a few photos with the new iPhone today…...

Took a few photos with the new iPhone today… can’t imagine a more fun way to commute on a beautiful fall Friday :D
Forum: Lounge 06-13-2022, 05:30 AM
Replies: 157
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Posted By cruiserofland
Doesn’t quite reach, but it turns out that...

Doesn’t quite reach, but it turns out that Lectric Limited carries extra-long negative cables for just such an occasion so order placed :beers:

Today I finally installed an NOS temp sender that...
Forum: Lounge 06-08-2022, 12:38 AM
Replies: 157
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Posted By cruiserofland
Thanks, all! Good point, Mark, on the upper...

Thanks, all! Good point, Mark, on the upper radiator hose. I must admit I didn't notice that!


On the ground cable, I've got a battery with the positive terminal inboard and so away from the...
Forum: Lounge 06-05-2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 157
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Posted By cruiserofland
It has been too long since I posted so time for...

It has been too long since I posted so time for an update! Since October it’s been a combo of enjoying the car around town, meeting great folks at cars & coffees, and working on a whole lot of...
Forum: Lounge 10-14-2021, 06:05 PM
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Posted By cruiserofland
Lee, I spoke to the folks at Lucas when I could...

Lee, I spoke to the folks at Lucas when I could not find anything definitive online about whether additive was required with this oil. They suggested over the phone that additive was not necessary...
Forum: Lounge 10-13-2021, 12:12 AM
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Posted By cruiserofland
Thanks Rob! Only took me four months to respond...

Thanks Rob! Only took me four months to respond :wink: Work and life keep me busy but this month marks one year with the car!

Since my last post I've had a steady stream of little projects. The...
Forum: Lounge 05-11-2021, 01:41 AM
Replies: 157
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Posted By cruiserofland
Been busy with work and life but finally finished...

Been busy with work and life but finally finished some Camaro interior projects. Cleaned up the Delco AM/FM radio, checked the harness, and installed, but with 12V and a new speaker and antenna it...
Forum: Lounge 03-24-2021, 02:02 AM
Replies: 157
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Posted By cruiserofland
Thank you :beers:

Thank you :beers:
Forum: Lounge 03-23-2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 77,325
Posted By cruiserofland
Always a good day when I can drive the Camaro to...

Always a good day when I can drive the Camaro to work...
Forum: Lounge 03-06-2021, 12:55 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 77,325
Posted By cruiserofland
Today is the one year anniversary of me flying...

Today is the one year anniversary of me flying down to SoCal to check out the car, so I had to get it out over lunch. I realized I usually park in the shade or see the car in the garage so it's rare...
Forum: Lounge 03-02-2021, 02:22 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 77,325
Posted By cruiserofland
I have in a box what I understand to be the...

I have in a box what I understand to be the original radio, model no. 91BFP1 so a 1969 AM/FM mono unit, RPO U69. Delightfully it has both connectors on it, which I may have to use since the car's new...
Forum: Lounge 03-02-2021, 02:13 AM
Replies: 157
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Posted By cruiserofland
Decided to go for it and finally complete the...

Decided to go for it and finally complete the deluxe interior transformation started around 20 years ago on this car and so install woodgrain and grab handle in the glovebox area. Classic Industries...
Forum: Lounge 02-22-2021, 09:13 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 77,325
Posted By cruiserofland
Thank you very much, Sam, and congrats again on...

Thank you very much, Sam, and congrats again on yours! You may have noticed, a '69 Z in Hugger Orange with Deluxe Houndstooth is my all-time fav combo :grin:
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