"FBI" gang Pizza Nite ths Friday in Addison, IL!

[Paul Workman]

Yup! It has been a while. But, come join the gang on Friday (Nov 22 for pizza at 6PM (cocktails at the bar for early arrivals and drinks).

See ya at Shoeless Joe's on Lake Street, Addison, IL
(http://shoelessjoesalehouse.com/addison/)
Weather looks favorable, so bring your Zs if ya can for an impromptu "car show"!

Paul.

[-=Jeff=-]

Sorry Paul, I can't make it

[Karl]

I cant make it either. Have a good time!

[Paul Workman]

Well, it was a small group only (5) of us could make it on such short notice. But, Marc and Susan was there, Dan and Ann, and me. Food was good as usual and we conversed until around 8PM or so before bugging out.

T'waz a good time, and we'll do it again after the holiday crunch. Hope all that couldn't make it can make it then!

I was reminded (again) just how important a HEATER can be! It was below freezing last night for the ride home, and I had to drive the 60 miles home with the windows cracked open to keep from fogging up the glass!:o Car ran great tho! (Frisky as ever - the motor loving that cool air! Tires were not so pleased tho. First gear = wheel spin without really meaning to push it at all!

A dude in a Camaro(?) tried to goad me into racing him - kept flashing his headlights in my rear view. I didn't know if he was a cop or what, so I kept at the speed limit when he pulled out to pass and nailed it as he roared by. Meh. Save it for the track, buddy!

It was good to get out and especially to drive the Z. Both of my hip joint were replaced this summer/fall which kept me from driving - pretty much most all of the season! Looking forward to next season and seeing the rest of the FBI gang again. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

[-=Jeff=-]

Sounds like a good time..

If I have a bit more notice it would have been helpful..

[Karl]

Well, it was a small group only (5) of us could make it on such short notice. But, Marc and Susan was there, Dan and Ann, and me. Food was good as usual and we conversed until around 8PM or so before bugging out.

T'waz a good time, and we'll do it again after the holiday crunch. Hope all that couldn't make it can make it then!

I was reminded (again) just how important a HEATER can be! It was below freezing last night for the ride home, and I had to drive the 60 miles home with the windows cracked open to keep from fogging up the glass!:o Car ran great tho! (Frisky as ever - the motor loving that cool air! Tires were not so pleased tho. First gear = wheel spin without really meaning to push it at all!

A dude in a Camaro(?) tried to goad me into racing him - kept flashing his headlights in my rear view. I didn't know if he was a cop or what, so I kept at the speed limit when he pulled out to pass and nailed it as he roared by. Meh. Save it for the track, buddy!

It was good to get out and especially to drive the Z. Both of my hip joint were replaced this summer/fall which kept me from driving - pretty much most all of the season! Looking forward to next season and seeing the rest of the FBI gang again. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!


Is the heater core out in your Z also?

[Paul Workman]

Is the heater core out in your Z also?

Yep. Leaks. I've done other heater cores before, but this time I'll pay someone to do it that has done several and knows the "do's and don'ts" = NOT learning (and making mistakes) as they go. Gonna be a $grand...but [sigh] it has to be done.

[-=Jeff=-]

I have done a heater core in a vette.. my 89, prior I did one in an 84 camaro..

I think all cars the first part is the heater core and they design the car around it.. LOL

[Karl]

I have done a heater core in a vette.. my 89, prior I did one in an 84 camaro..

I think all cars the first part is the heater core and they design the car around it.. LOL

I remember swapping the heater core on my '85 and due to the dashboard design with the flat top it was pretty easy to swap.

[Karl]

Yep. Leaks. I've done other heater cores before, but this time I'll pay someone to do it that has done several and knows the "do's and don'ts" = NOT learning (and making mistakes) as they go. Gonna be a $grand...but [sigh] it has to be done.

Odds are I'm going to have Marc swap the core in my car.

[XfireZ51]

I have done a heater core in a vette.. my 89, prior I did one in an 84 camaro..

I think all cars the first part is the heater core and they design the car around it.. LOL

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[Flyman 27]

I did my heater core the first winter I had the car. Now I have to go back in & replace the blend door actuator which is even farther in the mess. I am doing other stuff while I am in there, like the new dash panel I got this summer. And the new steering column. Shift light, replacement of leaking hvac gaskets, removal of a stereo unit I can't stand, etc, etc.

I may have to replace my heater core again too, I am getting a faint smell of antifreeze...
Plus, I get to install a really cool rv mirror I got that has auto-dim, compass, exterior temp and map lights. The wiring harness goes all the way to the front of the car for the temp switch. That's an easy install with the dash already out.

[Paul Workman]

I have done a heater core in a vette.. my 89, prior I did one in an 84 camaro..

I think all cars the first part is the heater core and they design the car around it.. LOL

Yep! I've always suspected that...till I visited the factory at BG. First part on the assembly line? The friggin HEATER CORE!! ;)