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by strydah
Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:16 pm
Forum: Non-ZClub Events
Topic: Wellington area - Southwards Car Museum - Coffee and Cars
Replies: 3
Views: 3259

Re: Wellington area - Southwards Car Museum - Coffee and Cars

Yep, I plan to go this Sunday the 13th...
by strydah
Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: Non-ZClub Events
Topic: Wellington/Manawatu Area Coming Events
Replies: 5
Views: 4869

Re: Wellington/Manawatu Area Coming Events

Yep, we're planning to go to the Shannan car show
by strydah
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: ZClub Events
Topic: Sunday 29th Sept 2019 - 50th Anniversary of the Z!!! Celebration!
Replies: 18
Views: 17093

Re: Sunday 29th Sept 2019 - 50th Anniversary of the Z!!! Celebration!

Would have liked to have gone up but just a bit far to go in the time available.
Enjoy the day guys and hope to see the photos.
by strydah
Mon May 15, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Garage Project on Sky
Replies: 6
Views: 6835

I'm not sure if it has been shown here yet on Discovery Turbo but I have a copy a Wheeler Dealer episode where they purchase a tidy 240 in the States and convert it from auto to 5 speed as well as reprofiling the cam, fitting a new exhaust system and overhauling the carbs. Made a huge difference to ...
by strydah
Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wellington - MTA 100 Year Centenary Car Show
Replies: 4
Views: 1913

MTA100 centenary

Here are a few photos. The Zeds created a lot of interest. Many people stopped to chat about the 240 - 280Zs. Either they used to have one - in NZ, Australia, South Africa, Hong Kong, USA etc or they knew someone who did and told their stories about them. The Prince A200 GT was amazing - one of only...
by strydah
Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kapiti Expressway pre opening run
Replies: 2
Views: 1645

Yes, good call Mike. I wasn't quite sure on that.
Its a nice piece of road isn't it. Thanks for the call - pity your Z wasn't quite ready for that run but you did well to get it ready for the Shannon car show the next day!
by strydah
Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kapiti Expressway pre opening run
Replies: 2
Views: 1645

Kapiti Expressway pre opening run

Last weekend was the official opening of the new Kapiti Expressway between Raumati and Pekapeka. Part of the celebrations was an invitation for classic/vintage car owners to be the first to drive through before the actual opening up to the general public which was just this Friday. Here is a time la...
by strydah
Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Stan's blue 1978 260z
Replies: 16
Views: 6955

Hi and welcome
She looks a beauty. Great to see original examples like yours given a new lease of life. Well done and keep us posted.
Steve
by strydah
Mon May 23, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: ZClub Events
Topic: Wellington/Manawatu Cruise/Trial/Lunch
Replies: 22
Views: 8997

Michael wrote:Made a wee video: https://youtu.be/Yq3AyeHRuBA
Cool. Here are a couple of photos at the line up before we headed off.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/142095514@N03
by strydah
Mon Feb 29, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: ZClub Events
Topic: Wellington/Manawatu - Southwards Open Day
Replies: 3
Views: 2590

Hi Mike, hopefully a few more locals will register. I've forwarded the details to a colleague at work who has just brought her Datsun 1600 over from Australia and may tag along.
Steve
by strydah
Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tokyo suggestions
Replies: 3
Views: 1778

Thanks Kelvin - Those restos are amazing eh.
That's a real possibility. Good excuse to try a bullet train to Nagoya.
cheers
Steve
by strydah
Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tokyo suggestions
Replies: 3
Views: 1778

Tokyo suggestions

Wife and I will be staying in Tokyo for a few days later in the year. Does anybody have some must-do suggestions while there - Zed wise or other automotive? A visit to the Nissan Heritage Museum seems to be THE activity of choice, but it is not public admission. Those lucky enough to see it are give...
by strydah
Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Z CLUB APPAREL .. NOW BACK IN STOCK
Replies: 21
Views: 31706

Put me down for a cap as well please -thanks
by strydah
Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Official "Spotted" Thread
Replies: 1085
Views: 335225

Hi, You did indeed get a wave as I was heading back to town from up the coast.
cheers
Steve