New N600 Owner(hopefully)

[Becky Flynn]

I've been looking in other places. It's just the amount of money it would cost to drive and pick it up. My dad and brother think I'm weird because I like these types of cars.

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Mike
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> Becky,
> I highly recommend expanding your search to farther places. Tennessee is a place where cars tend to rust due to the winters.
> I travelled almost 1400 miles to get my Honda when I finally found a good one.
> Travelling far to get a treasure that you really want can be a really fun adventure to.
> good luck.
> Mike.
> --- In
> anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> , Becky Flynn wrote:
> > Although, if any of you have one you are willing to sell. I'm definitely
> > interested.
> > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > There are a few in Ga, but they don't run and no matter how good it looks
> > > on the outside, I don't want to pay a ton for something that's not running.
> > > It's just frustrating because I want one now. The thought of waiting a full
> > > year just kills me.
> > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Elias Baldwin wrote:
> > >> **
> > >> Eric's right. Uship found an independent hauler (guy with Ford F-250 and
> > >> trailer) for my Z that wasn't terribly expensive. You may have to wait a
> > >> bit, but someone somewhere will have an empty truck or trailer and be
> > >> headed your way. Even shipped from Zimbabwe, it'll be cheaper and less
> > >> painful than bodywork. And I too was an impecunious college student when I
> > >> bought my Z online and had it shipped. The fact was that I really, really
> > >> wanted a solid car (after having owned a rotten one) and I figured I could
> > >> deal with mechanicals, but not proper bodywork. After a few years of
> > >> working and dutiful saving (no beer, no vacations, very used textbooks,
> > >> taking the bus, etc.), it was a delightful moment when my car arrived.
> > >> The KEY with a long distance sale is rapport with the seller. Lots of
> > >> pictures, phone conversations, etc. Even then I was still a bit nervous
> > >> until my car showed up. But the seller had been very fair in his
> > >> descriptions.
> > >> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Eric Geiger wrote:
> > >>> **
> > >>> My mistake the car is in Tucson AZ. I was just in Tucson a few days
> > >>> ago I wish I would have known about it cuz I would have checked it out for
> > >>> myself.
> > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > >>> PRG Nocturne
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> phone
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> fax
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> mobile
> > >>> egeiger@...
> www.prgnocturne.com
> > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 11:01 AM, "Eric Geiger"
> > >>> wrote:
> > >>> There's a z600 on eBay right now. Green in TX going for 1200. Looks
> > >>> to be pretty clean minimal rust. Not much of a description though about
> > >>> what's going on with it. That might be a good starter car. I think it
> > >>> has new tires so atleast it should roll.
> > >>> I've used uship before to ship cars with decent results. It's pretty
> > >>> much like eBay for shipping anything. People will bid on your shipment.
> > >>> You can go on the website and atleast get some estimates. Make a dummy
> > >>> listing to see what people quote you to ship it.
> > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > >>> PRG Nocturne
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> phone
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> fax
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> mobile
> > >>> egeiger@...
> www.prgnocturne.com
> > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 10:56 AM, "Becky Flynn" wrote:
> > >>> My budget is around $2000. If I could afford to ship it too me I'd have
> > >>> a less rusty one.
> > >>> On May 9, 2013 9:04 AM, "Eric Geiger" wrote:
> > >>>> **
> > >>>> What's your budget Becky? Maybe someone here has a car they're sitting
> > >>>> on that they might be willing to part with. Like I said I have 2-3 extra
> > >>>> cars that I need to part with atleast one. Someone very well may have one
> > >>>> they could get running so that you already have a running car to start with
> > >>>> and maybe just needs a brake job and some minor repairs to be road worthy.
> > >>>> Might not be the nicest looking but you can make it your own then still.
> > >>>> Eric J. Geiger
> > >>>> ---------------------------------------
> > >>>> PRG Nocturne
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> phone
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> fax
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> mobile
> > >>>> egeiger@...
> www.prgnocturne.com
> > >>>> On May 9, 2013, at 8:47 AM, "Chas" wrote:
> > >>>> Hi Becky,
> > >>>> Don't buy a rusty Honda Z600. It is just not worth the effort as much
> > >>>> nicer cars are just not that expensive. I don't know what your budget is
> > >>>> but I have five Z600's and I was thinking about parting with one or two of
> > >>>> them. They are all very noce cars from a very nice original that needs a
> > >>>> little work to two very nice running driving cars, to a car that is 85%
> > >>>> restored and just needs finishing. If you are serious about buying a Z600,
> > >>>> please contact me and we can arrange to get you up here to have a look.
> > >>>> Also, we host the Gould's Annual Microcar & Minicar Classic Event here
> > >>>> in Newton (near Boston), Massachusetts on July 12, 13 and 14, 2013. You are
> > >>>> welcome to attend and see all of the unusual microcars and minicars that
> > >>>> attend this European style driving event. Everyone else is also invited. It
> > >>>> is three days of microcar lunacy including four driving tours, activities,
> > >>>> parties, Memphis barbecue, frozen Margarita party and much, much more.
> > >>>> Check out all of the details at
> www.bubbledrome.com
> > >>>> Chas
> > >>>> --- In
> anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> , Becky Flynn
> > >>>> wrote:
> > >>>> > Well, the n600 didn't work out...but I found a z600 that looks pretty
> > >>>> > rough, although I think I can get it for at least $600. The only
> > >>>> thing I'm
> > >>>> > worried about is it is going to need floor pans. I don't know if I
> > >>>> should
> > >>>> > continue to save money and see if something better comes along, or go
> > >>>> with
> > >>>> > it and pray the pans aren't that bad.
> > >>>> > On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 AM, richmccolman
> > >>>> wrote:
> > >>>> > > **
> > >>>> > > I agree with Eric and Chas:
> > >>>> > > Mike O'Connor is located in Statesville, NC, and he knows the 600
> > >>>> cars
> > >>>> > > backwards and forwards. (Not too-too far from me, in fact -- I'm
> > >>>> also
> > >>>> > > located in NC.)
> > >>>> > > Yes, the cam chain is definitely an issue with these little cars.
> > >>>> The
> > >>>> > > stock ones will last about 40,000 to 60,000 miles before they
> > >>>> stretch and
> > >>>> > > eventually jump the valve timing if not replaced. When that
> > >>>> happens, the
> > >>>> > > valves can get bent. But that problem can be taken care of during
> > >>>> an engine
> > >>>> > > rebuild. Some people replace the stock cam chains with heavier
> > >>>> racing chain
> > >>>> > > that should last a lot longer.
> > >>>> > > There's no telling exactly what shape the engine is in until a
> > >>>> > > knowledgeable mechanic assesses it, and part of that assessment
> > >>>> can't be
> > >>>> > > done without opening up the engine and looking inside. It's always
> > >>>> possible
> > >>>> > > that someone mistreated it and did things like ran the engine with
> > >>>> too
> > >>>> > > little oil, causing much internal wear.
> > >>>> > > How mechanically savvy are you, Becky? If you know a few things,
> > >>>> you might
> > >>>> > > be able to scope out stuff like whether the engine has bent valves,
> > >>>> if
> > >>>> > > you're interested. Regardless, much about the engine will be
> > >>>> unknown until
> > >>>> > > somebody looks inside it.
> > >>>> > > Is it a really good price you'd be getting it for? A full engine
> > >>>> rebuild,
> > >>>> > > or rebuilt replacement engine, could cost you a few thousand $$$
> > >>>> (~$3k,
> > >>>> > > maybe), so you probably don't want to sink too much into the car if
> > >>>> you'll
> > >>>> > > have to also spend a nice chunk on the engine.
> > >>>> > > Brakes, in a car that's been sitting for that long, are probably
> > >>>> not in
> > >>>> > > very good shape, I'm guessing. Those will likely need a good bit of
> > >>>> work
> > >>>> > > too.
> > >>>> > > Do check up under the car and under floor mats, etc, for rusted
> > >>>> places.
> > >>>> > > Sounds like you're tuned into that issue already, but it's a good
> > >>>> idea to
> > >>>> > > check really closely. The readily-viewable parts of the body may
> > >>>> look good,
> > >>>> > > but the underside could be a different story. So look carefully.
> > >>>> > > Good luck with it. I hope it'll work out for you to get and fix up
> > >>>> the car!
> > >>>> > > Richard

[Becky Flynn]

I've found one close by in SC. It's complete and looks to have zero rust. So if all goes well I'll have this little guy before the end of next week.

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:04 PM, Becky Flynn
I've been looking in other places. It's just the amount of money it would cost to drive and pick it up. My dad and brother think I'm weird because I like these types of cars.
> On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Mike
> megamike78@...
> wrote:
> > �
> > Becky,
> > I highly recommend expanding your search to farther places. Tennessee is a place where cars tend to rust due to the winters.
> > I travelled almost 1400 miles to get my Honda when I finally found a good one.
> > Travelling far to get a treasure that you really want can be a really fun adventure to.
> > good luck.
> > Mike.
> > --- In
> > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > , Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > Although, if any of you have one you are willing to sell. I'm definitely
> > > interested.
> > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > There are a few in Ga, but they don't run and no matter how good it looks
> > > > on the outside, I don't want to pay a ton for something that's not running.
> > > > It's just frustrating because I want one now. The thought of waiting a full
> > > > year just kills me.
> > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Elias Baldwin wrote:
> > > >> **
> > > >> Eric's right. Uship found an independent hauler (guy with Ford F-250 and
> > > >> trailer) for my Z that wasn't terribly expensive. You may have to wait a
> > > >> bit, but someone somewhere will have an empty truck or trailer and be
> > > >> headed your way. Even shipped from Zimbabwe, it'll be cheaper and less
> > > >> painful than bodywork. And I too was an impecunious college student when I
> > > >> bought my Z online and had it shipped. The fact was that I really, really
> > > >> wanted a solid car (after having owned a rotten one) and I figured I could
> > > >> deal with mechanicals, but not proper bodywork. After a few years of
> > > >> working and dutiful saving (no beer, no vacations, very used textbooks,
> > > >> taking the bus, etc.), it was a delightful moment when my car arrived.
> > > >> The KEY with a long distance sale is rapport with the seller. Lots of
> > > >> pictures, phone conversations, etc. Even then I was still a bit nervous
> > > >> until my car showed up. But the seller had been very fair in his
> > > >> descriptions.
> > > >> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Eric Geiger wrote:
> > > >>> **
> > > >>> My mistake the car is in Tucson AZ. I was just in Tucson a few days
> > > >>> ago I wish I would have known about it cuz I would have checked it out for
> > > >>> myself.
> > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > phone
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > fax
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > mobile
> > > >>> egeiger@...
> > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 11:01 AM, "Eric Geiger"
> > > >>> wrote:
> > > >>> There's a z600 on eBay right now. Green in TX going for 1200. Looks
> > > >>> to be pretty clean minimal rust. Not much of a description though about
> > > >>> what's going on with it. That might be a good starter car. I think it
> > > >>> has new tires so atleast it should roll.
> > > >>> I've used uship before to ship cars with decent results. It's pretty
> > > >>> much like eBay for shipping anything. People will bid on your shipment.
> > > >>> You can go on the website and atleast get some estimates. Make a dummy
> > > >>> listing to see what people quote you to ship it.
> > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > phone
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > fax
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > mobile
> > > >>> egeiger@...
> > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 10:56 AM, "Becky Flynn" wrote:
> > > >>> My budget is around $2000. If I could afford to ship it too me I'd have
> > > >>> a less rusty one.
> > > >>> On May 9, 2013 9:04 AM, "Eric Geiger" wrote:
> > > >>>> **
> > > >>>> What's your budget Becky? Maybe someone here has a car they're sitting
> > > >>>> on that they might be willing to part with. Like I said I have 2-3 extra
> > > >>>> cars that I need to part with atleast one. Someone very well may have one
> > > >>>> they could get running so that you already have a running car to start with
> > > >>>> and maybe just needs a brake job and some minor repairs to be road worthy.
> > > >>>> Might not be the nicest looking but you can make it your own then still.
> > > >>>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > >>>> ---------------------------------------
> > > >>>> PRG Nocturne
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > phone
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > fax
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > mobile
> > > >>>> egeiger@...
> > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > >>>> On May 9, 2013, at 8:47 AM, "Chas" wrote:
> > > >>>> Hi Becky,
> > > >>>> Don't buy a rusty Honda Z600. It is just not worth the effort as much
> > > >>>> nicer cars are just not that expensive. I don't know what your budget is
> > > >>>> but I have five Z600's and I was thinking about parting with one or two of
> > > >>>> them. They are all very noce cars from a very nice original that needs a
> > > >>>> little work to two very nice running driving cars, to a car that is 85%
> > > >>>> restored and just needs finishing. If you are serious about buying a Z600,
> > > >>>> please contact me and we can arrange to get you up here to have a look.
> > > >>>> Also, we host the Gould's Annual Microcar & Minicar Classic Event here
> > > >>>> in Newton (near Boston), Massachusetts on July 12, 13 and 14, 2013. You are
> > > >>>> welcome to attend and see all of the unusual microcars and minicars that
> > > >>>> attend this European style driving event. Everyone else is also invited. It
> > > >>>> is three days of microcar lunacy including four driving tours, activities,
> > > >>>> parties, Memphis barbecue, frozen Margarita party and much, much more.
> > > >>>> Check out all of the details at
> > www.bubbledrome.com
> > > >>>> Chas
> > > >>>> --- In
> > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > , Becky Flynn
> > > >>>> wrote:
> > > >>>> > Well, the n600 didn't work out...but I found a z600 that looks pretty
> > > >>>> > rough, although I think I can get it for at least $600. The only
> > > >>>> thing I'm
> > > >>>> > worried about is it is going to need floor pans. I don't know if I
> > > >>>> should
> > > >>>> > continue to save money and see if something better comes along, or go
> > > >>>> with
> > > >>>> > it and pray the pans aren't that bad.
> > > >>>> > On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 AM, richmccolman
> > > >>>> wrote:
> > > >>>> > > **
> > > >>>> > > I agree with Eric and Chas:
> > > >>>> > > Mike O'Connor is located in Statesville, NC, and he knows the 600
> > > >>>> cars
> > > >>>> > > backwards and forwards. (Not too-too far from me, in fact -- I'm
> > > >>>> also
> > > >>>> > > located in NC.)
> > > >>>> > > Yes, the cam chain is definitely an issue with these little cars.
> > > >>>> The
> > > >>>> > > stock ones will last about 40,000 to 60,000 miles before they
> > > >>>> stretch and
> > > >>>> > > eventually jump the valve timing if not replaced. When that
> > > >>>> happens, the
> > > >>>> > > valves can get bent. But that problem can be taken care of during
> > > >>>> an engine
> > > >>>> > > rebuild. Some people replace the stock cam chains with heavier
> > > >>>> racing chain
> > > >>>> > > that should last a lot longer.
> > > >>>> > > There's no telling exactly what shape the engine is in until a
> > > >>>> > > knowledgeable mechanic assesses it, and part of that assessment
> > > >>>> can't be
> > > >>>> > > done without opening up the engine and looking inside. It's always
> > > >>>> possible
> > > >>>> > > that someone mistreated it and did things like ran the engine with
> > > >>>> too
> > > >>>> > > little oil, causing much internal wear.
> > > >>>> > > How mechanically savvy are you, Becky? If you know a few things,
> > > >>>> you might
> > > >>>> > > be able to scope out stuff like whether the engine has bent valves,
> > > >>>> if
> > > >>>> > > you're interested. Regardless, much about the engine will be
> > > >>>> unknown until
> > > >>>> > > somebody looks inside it.
> > > >>>> > > Is it a really good price you'd be getting it for? A full engine
> > > >>>> rebuild,
> > > >>>> > > or rebuilt replacement engine, could cost you a few thousand $$$
> > > >>>> (~$3k,
> > > >>>> > > maybe), so you probably don't want to sink too much into the car if
> > > >>>> you'll
> > > >>>> > > have to also spend a nice chunk on the engine.
> > > >>>> > > Brakes, in a car that's been sitting for that long, are probably
> > > >>>> not in
> > > >>>> > > very good shape, I'm guessing. Those will likely need a good bit of
> > > >>>> work
> > > >>>> > > too.
> > > >>>> > > Do check up under the car and under floor mats, etc, for rusted
> > > >>>> places.
> > > >>>> > > Sounds like you're tuned into that issue already, but it's a good
> > > >>>> idea to
> > > >>>> > > check really closely. The readily-viewable parts of the body may
> > > >>>> look good,
> > > >>>> > > but the underside could be a different story. So look carefully.
> > > >>>> > > Good luck with it. I hope it'll work out for you to get and fix up
> > > >>>> the car!
> > > >>>> > > Richard

[Eric Geiger]

where in SC I'm here now for work might be able to check it out for you.
Eric J. Geiger
PRG Nocturne
XXX-XXX-XXXX  phone
XXX-XXX-XXXX  fax
XXX-XXX-XXXX  mobile
egeiger@...
www.prgnocturne.com

On May 10, 2013, at 9:54 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> I've found one close by in SC. It's complete and looks to have zero rust. So if all goes well I'll have this little guy before the end of next week.
> On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:04 PM, Becky Flynn
> bfly1823@...
> wrote:
> > I've been looking in other places. It's just the amount of money it would cost to drive and pick it up. My dad and brother think I'm weird because I like these types of cars.
> > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Mike
> > > megamike78@...
> > wrote:
> > > Becky,
> > > I highly recommend expanding your search to farther places. Tennessee is a place where cars tend to rust due to the winters.
> > > I travelled almost 1400 miles to get my Honda when I finally found a good one.
> > > Travelling far to get a treasure that you really want can be a really fun adventure to.
> > > good luck.
> > > Mike.
> > > --- In
> > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > , Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > Although, if any of you have one you are willing to sell. I'm definitely
> > > > interested.
> > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > There are a few in Ga, but they don't run and no matter how good it looks
> > > > > on the outside, I don't want to pay a ton for something that's not running.
> > > > > It's just frustrating because I want one now. The thought of waiting a full
> > > > > year just kills me.
> > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Elias Baldwin wrote:
> > > > >> **
> > > > >> Eric's right. Uship found an independent hauler (guy with Ford F-250 and
> > > > >> trailer) for my Z that wasn't terribly expensive. You may have to wait a
> > > > >> bit, but someone somewhere will have an empty truck or trailer and be
> > > > >> headed your way. Even shipped from Zimbabwe, it'll be cheaper and less
> > > > >> painful than bodywork. And I too was an impecunious college student when I
> > > > >> bought my Z online and had it shipped. The fact was that I really, really
> > > > >> wanted a solid car (after having owned a rotten one) and I figured I could
> > > > >> deal with mechanicals, but not proper bodywork. After a few years of
> > > > >> working and dutiful saving (no beer, no vacations, very used textbooks,
> > > > >> taking the bus, etc.), it was a delightful moment when my car arrived.
> > > > >> The KEY with a long distance sale is rapport with the seller. Lots of
> > > > >> pictures, phone conversations, etc. Even then I was still a bit nervous
> > > > >> until my car showed up. But the seller had been very fair in his
> > > > >> descriptions.
> > > > >> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Eric Geiger wrote:
> > > > >>> **
> > > > >>> My mistake the car is in Tucson AZ. I was just in Tucson a few days
> > > > >>> ago I wish I would have known about it cuz I would have checked it out for
> > > > >>> myself.
> > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > phone
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > fax
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > mobile
> > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 11:01 AM, "Eric Geiger"
> > > > >>> wrote:
> > > > >>> There's a z600 on eBay right now. Green in TX going for 1200. Looks
> > > > >>> to be pretty clean minimal rust. Not much of a description though about
> > > > >>> what's going on with it. That might be a good starter car. I think it
> > > > >>> has new tires so atleast it should roll.
> > > > >>> I've used uship before to ship cars with decent results. It's pretty
> > > > >>> much like eBay for shipping anything. People will bid on your shipment.
> > > > >>> You can go on the website and atleast get some estimates. Make a dummy
> > > > >>> listing to see what people quote you to ship it.
> > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > phone
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > fax
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > mobile
> > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 10:56 AM, "Becky Flynn" wrote:
> > > > >>> My budget is around $2000. If I could afford to ship it too me I'd have
> > > > >>> a less rusty one.
> > > > >>> On May 9, 2013 9:04 AM, "Eric Geiger" wrote:
> > > > >>>> **
> > > > >>>> What's your budget Becky? Maybe someone here has a car they're sitting
> > > > >>>> on that they might be willing to part with. Like I said I have 2-3 extra
> > > > >>>> cars that I need to part with atleast one. Someone very well may have one
> > > > >>>> they could get running so that you already have a running car to start with
> > > > >>>> and maybe just needs a brake job and some minor repairs to be road worthy.
> > > > >>>> Might not be the nicest looking but you can make it your own then still.
> > > > >>>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > >>>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > >>>> PRG Nocturne
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > phone
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > fax
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > mobile
> > > > >>>> egeiger@...
> > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > >>>> On May 9, 2013, at 8:47 AM, "Chas" wrote:
> > > > >>>> Hi Becky,
> > > > >>>> Don't buy a rusty Honda Z600. It is just not worth the effort as much
> > > > >>>> nicer cars are just not that expensive. I don't know what your budget is
> > > > >>>> but I have five Z600's and I was thinking about parting with one or two of
> > > > >>>> them. They are all very noce cars from a very nice original that needs a
> > > > >>>> little work to two very nice running driving cars, to a car that is 85%
> > > > >>>> restored and just needs finishing. If you are serious about buying a Z600,
> > > > >>>> please contact me and we can arrange to get you up here to have a look.
> > > > >>>> Also, we host the Gould's Annual Microcar & Minicar Classic Event here
> > > > >>>> in Newton (near Boston), Massachusetts on July 12, 13 and 14, 2013. You are
> > > > >>>> welcome to attend and see all of the unusual microcars and minicars that
> > > > >>>> attend this European style driving event. Everyone else is also invited. It
> > > > >>>> is three days of microcar lunacy including four driving tours, activities,
> > > > >>>> parties, Memphis barbecue, frozen Margarita party and much, much more.
> > > > >>>> Check out all of the details at
> > > www.bubbledrome.com
> > > > >>>> Chas
> > > > >>>> --- In
> > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > , Becky Flynn
> > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > >>>> > Well, the n600 didn't work out...but I found a z600 that looks pretty
> > > > >>>> > rough, although I think I can get it for at least $600. The only
> > > > >>>> thing I'm
> > > > >>>> > worried about is it is going to need floor pans. I don't know if I
> > > > >>>> should
> > > > >>>> > continue to save money and see if something better comes along, or go
> > > > >>>> with
> > > > >>>> > it and pray the pans aren't that bad.
> > > > >>>> > On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 AM, richmccolman
> > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > >>>> > > **
> > > > >>>> > > I agree with Eric and Chas:
> > > > >>>> > > Mike O'Connor is located in Statesville, NC, and he knows the 600
> > > > >>>> cars
> > > > >>>> > > backwards and forwards. (Not too-too far from me, in fact -- I'm
> > > > >>>> also
> > > > >>>> > > located in NC.)
> > > > >>>> > > Yes, the cam chain is definitely an issue with these little cars.
> > > > >>>> The
> > > > >>>> > > stock ones will last about 40,000 to 60,000 miles before they
> > > > >>>> stretch and
> > > > >>>> > > eventually jump the valve timing if not replaced. When that
> > > > >>>> happens, the
> > > > >>>> > > valves can get bent. But that problem can be taken care of during
> > > > >>>> an engine
> > > > >>>> > > rebuild. Some people replace the stock cam chains with heavier
> > > > >>>> racing chain
> > > > >>>> > > that should last a lot longer.
> > > > >>>> > > There's no telling exactly what shape the engine is in until a
> > > > >>>> > > knowledgeable mechanic assesses it, and part of that assessment
> > > > >>>> can't be
> > > > >>>> > > done without opening up the engine and looking inside. It's always
> > > > >>>> possible
> > > > >>>> > > that someone mistreated it and did things like ran the engine with
> > > > >>>> too
> > > > >>>> > > little oil, causing much internal wear.
> > > > >>>> > > How mechanically savvy are you, Becky? If you know a few things,
> > > > >>>> you might
> > > > >>>> > > be able to scope out stuff like whether the engine has bent valves,
> > > > >>>> if
> > > > >>>> > > you're interested. Regardless, much about the engine will be
> > > > >>>> unknown until
> > > > >>>> > > somebody looks inside it.
> > > > >>>> > > Is it a really good price you'd be getting it for? A full engine
> > > > >>>> rebuild,
> > > > >>>> > > or rebuilt replacement engine, could cost you a few thousand $$$
> > > > >>>> (~$3k,
> > > > >>>> > > maybe), so you probably don't want to sink too much into the car if
> > > > >>>> you'll
> > > > >>>> > > have to also spend a nice chunk on the engine.
> > > > >>>> > > Brakes, in a car that's been sitting for that long, are probably
> > > > >>>> not in
> > > > >>>> > > very good shape, I'm guessing. Those will likely need a good bit of
> > > > >>>> work
> > > > >>>> > > too.
> > > > >>>> > > Do check up under the car and under floor mats, etc, for rusted
> > > > >>>> places.
> > > > >>>> > > Sounds like you're tuned into that issue already, but it's a good
> > > > >>>> idea to
> > > > >>>> > > check really closely. The readily-viewable parts of the body may
> > > > >>>> look good,
> > > > >>>> > > but the underside could be a different story. So look carefully.
> > > > >>>> > > Good luck with it. I hope it'll work out for you to get and fix up
> > > > >>>> the car!
> > > > >>>> > > Richard

[Becky Flynn]

It's in Florence, SC. He wants $1200 for it I think.

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Eric Geiger
�
> where in SC I'm here now for work might be able to check it out for you.
> Eric J. Geiger
> PRG Nocturne
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> �phone
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> �fax
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> �mobile
> egeiger@...
> www.prgnocturne.com
> On May 10, 2013, at 9:54 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > �
> > I've found one close by in SC. It's complete and looks to have zero rust. So if all goes well I'll have this little guy before the end of next week.
> > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:04 PM, Becky Flynn
> > > bfly1823@...
> > wrote:
> > > I've been looking in other places. It's just the amount of money it would cost to drive and pick it up. My dad and brother think I'm weird because I like these types of cars.
> > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Mike
> > > > > megamike78@...
> > > wrote:
> > > > �
> > > > Becky,
> > > > I highly recommend expanding your search to farther places. Tennessee is a place where cars tend to rust due to the winters.
> > > > I travelled almost 1400 miles to get my Honda when I finally found a good one.
> > > > Travelling far to get a treasure that you really want can be a really fun adventure to.
> > > > good luck.
> > > > Mike.
> > > > --- In
> > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > , Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > Although, if any of you have one you are willing to sell. I'm definitely
> > > > > interested.
> > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > There are a few in Ga, but they don't run and no matter how good it looks
> > > > > > on the outside, I don't want to pay a ton for something that's not running.
> > > > > > It's just frustrating because I want one now. The thought of waiting a full
> > > > > > year just kills me.
> > > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Elias Baldwin wrote:
> > > > > >> **
> > > > > >> Eric's right. Uship found an independent hauler (guy with Ford F-250 and
> > > > > >> trailer) for my Z that wasn't terribly expensive. You may have to wait a
> > > > > >> bit, but someone somewhere will have an empty truck or trailer and be
> > > > > >> headed your way. Even shipped from Zimbabwe, it'll be cheaper and less
> > > > > >> painful than bodywork. And I too was an impecunious college student when I
> > > > > >> bought my Z online and had it shipped. The fact was that I really, really
> > > > > >> wanted a solid car (after having owned a rotten one) and I figured I could
> > > > > >> deal with mechanicals, but not proper bodywork. After a few years of
> > > > > >> working and dutiful saving (no beer, no vacations, very used textbooks,
> > > > > >> taking the bus, etc.), it was a delightful moment when my car arrived.
> > > > > >> The KEY with a long distance sale is rapport with the seller. Lots of
> > > > > >> pictures, phone conversations, etc. Even then I was still a bit nervous
> > > > > >> until my car showed up. But the seller had been very fair in his
> > > > > >> descriptions.
> > > > > >> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Eric Geiger wrote:
> > > > > >>> **
> > > > > >>> My mistake the car is in Tucson AZ. I was just in Tucson a few days
> > > > > >>> ago I wish I would have known about it cuz I would have checked it out for
> > > > > >>> myself.
> > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > phone
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > fax
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > mobile
> > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 11:01 AM, "Eric Geiger"
> > > > > >>> wrote:
> > > > > >>> There's a z600 on eBay right now. Green in TX going for 1200. Looks
> > > > > >>> to be pretty clean minimal rust. Not much of a description though about
> > > > > >>> what's going on with it. That might be a good starter car. I think it
> > > > > >>> has new tires so atleast it should roll.
> > > > > >>> I've used uship before to ship cars with decent results. It's pretty
> > > > > >>> much like eBay for shipping anything. People will bid on your shipment.
> > > > > >>> You can go on the website and atleast get some estimates. Make a dummy
> > > > > >>> listing to see what people quote you to ship it.
> > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > phone
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > fax
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > mobile
> > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 10:56 AM, "Becky Flynn" wrote:
> > > > > >>> My budget is around $2000. If I could afford to ship it too me I'd have
> > > > > >>> a less rusty one.
> > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013 9:04 AM, "Eric Geiger" wrote:
> > > > > >>>> **
> > > > > >>>> What's your budget Becky? Maybe someone here has a car they're sitting
> > > > > >>>> on that they might be willing to part with. Like I said I have 2-3 extra
> > > > > >>>> cars that I need to part with atleast one. Someone very well may have one
> > > > > >>>> they could get running so that you already have a running car to start with
> > > > > >>>> and maybe just needs a brake job and some minor repairs to be road worthy.
> > > > > >>>> Might not be the nicest looking but you can make it your own then still.
> > > > > >>>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > >>>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > >>>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > phone
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > fax
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > mobile
> > > > > >>>> egeiger@...
> > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > >>>> On May 9, 2013, at 8:47 AM, "Chas" wrote:
> > > > > >>>> Hi Becky,
> > > > > >>>> Don't buy a rusty Honda Z600. It is just not worth the effort as much
> > > > > >>>> nicer cars are just not that expensive. I don't know what your budget is
> > > > > >>>> but I have five Z600's and I was thinking about parting with one or two of
> > > > > >>>> them. They are all very noce cars from a very nice original that needs a
> > > > > >>>> little work to two very nice running driving cars, to a car that is 85%
> > > > > >>>> restored and just needs finishing. If you are serious about buying a Z600,
> > > > > >>>> please contact me and we can arrange to get you up here to have a look.
> > > > > >>>> Also, we host the Gould's Annual Microcar & Minicar Classic Event here
> > > > > >>>> in Newton (near Boston), Massachusetts on July 12, 13 and 14, 2013. You are
> > > > > >>>> welcome to attend and see all of the unusual microcars and minicars that
> > > > > >>>> attend this European style driving event. Everyone else is also invited. It
> > > > > >>>> is three days of microcar lunacy including four driving tours, activities,
> > > > > >>>> parties, Memphis barbecue, frozen Margarita party and much, much more.
> > > > > >>>> Check out all of the details at
> > > > www.bubbledrome.com
> > > > > >>>> Chas
> > > > > >>>> --- In
> > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > , Becky Flynn
> > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > >>>> > Well, the n600 didn't work out...but I found a z600 that looks pretty
> > > > > >>>> > rough, although I think I can get it for at least $600. The only
> > > > > >>>> thing I'm
> > > > > >>>> > worried about is it is going to need floor pans. I don't know if I
> > > > > >>>> should
> > > > > >>>> > continue to save money and see if something better comes along, or go
> > > > > >>>> with
> > > > > >>>> > it and pray the pans aren't that bad.
> > > > > >>>> > On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 AM, richmccolman
> > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > >>>> > > **
> > > > > >>>> > > I agree with Eric and Chas:
> > > > > >>>> > > Mike O'Connor is located in Statesville, NC, and he knows the 600
> > > > > >>>> cars
> > > > > >>>> > > backwards and forwards. (Not too-too far from me, in fact -- I'm
> > > > > >>>> also
> > > > > >>>> > > located in NC.)
> > > > > >>>> > > Yes, the cam chain is definitely an issue with these little cars.
> > > > > >>>> The
> > > > > >>>> > > stock ones will last about 40,000 to 60,000 miles before they
> > > > > >>>> stretch and
> > > > > >>>> > > eventually jump the valve timing if not replaced. When that
> > > > > >>>> happens, the
> > > > > >>>> > > valves can get bent. But that problem can be taken care of during
> > > > > >>>> an engine
> > > > > >>>> > > rebuild. Some people replace the stock cam chains with heavier
> > > > > >>>> racing chain
> > > > > >>>> > > that should last a lot longer.
> > > > > >>>> > > There's no telling exactly what shape the engine is in until a
> > > > > >>>> > > knowledgeable mechanic assesses it, and part of that assessment
> > > > > >>>> can't be
> > > > > >>>> > > done without opening up the engine and looking inside. It's always
> > > > > >>>> possible
> > > > > >>>> > > that someone mistreated it and did things like ran the engine with
> > > > > >>>> too
> > > > > >>>> > > little oil, causing much internal wear.
> > > > > >>>> > > How mechanically savvy are you, Becky? If you know a few things,
> > > > > >>>> you might
> > > > > >>>> > > be able to scope out stuff like whether the engine has bent valves,
> > > > > >>>> if
> > > > > >>>> > > you're interested. Regardless, much about the engine will be
> > > > > >>>> unknown until
> > > > > >>>> > > somebody looks inside it.
> > > > > >>>> > > Is it a really good price you'd be getting it for? A full engine
> > > > > >>>> rebuild,
> > > > > >>>> > > or rebuilt replacement engine, could cost you a few thousand $$$
> > > > > >>>> (~$3k,
> > > > > >>>> > > maybe), so you probably don't want to sink too much into the car if
> > > > > >>>> you'll
> > > > > >>>> > > have to also spend a nice chunk on the engine.
> > > > > >>>> > > Brakes, in a car that's been sitting for that long, are probably
> > > > > >>>> not in
> > > > > >>>> > > very good shape, I'm guessing. Those will likely need a good bit of
> > > > > >>>> work
> > > > > >>>> > > too.
> > > > > >>>> > > Do check up under the car and under floor mats, etc, for rusted
> > > > > >>>> places.
> > > > > >>>> > > Sounds like you're tuned into that issue already, but it's a good
> > > > > >>>> idea to
> > > > > >>>> > > check really closely. The readily-viewable parts of the body may
> > > > > >>>> look good,
> > > > > >>>> > > but the underside could be a different story. So look carefully.
> > > > > >>>> > > Good luck with it. I hope it'll work out for you to get and fix up
> > > > > >>>> the car!
> > > > > >>>> > > Richard

[Eric Geiger]

Unfortunately I'm like 3 hours from there.  I'm sure if you can get some photos there will be some people more than willing to chime in and give an opinion.
Eric J. Geiger
---------------------------------------
PRG Nocturne
XXX-XXX-XXXX phone
XXX-XXX-XXXX fax
XXX-XXX-XXXX mobile
egeiger@...
www.prgnocturne.com

On May 10, 2013, at 11:27 PM, "Becky Flynn" wrote:
It's in Florence, SC. He wants $1200 for it I think.
On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Eric Geiger
where in SC I'm here now for work might be able to check it out for you.
> Eric J. Geiger
> PRG Nocturne
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
>  phone
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
>  fax
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
>  mobile
> egeiger@...
> www.prgnocturne.com
> On May 10, 2013, at 9:54 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > I've found one close by in SC. It's complete and looks to have zero rust. So if all goes well I'll have this little guy before the end of next week.
> > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:04 PM, Becky Flynn
> > > bfly1823@...
> > wrote:
> > > I've been looking in other places. It's just the amount of money it would cost to drive and pick it up. My dad and brother think I'm weird because I like these types of cars.
> > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Mike
> > > > > megamike78@...
> > > wrote:
> > > > Becky,
> > > > I highly recommend expanding your search to farther places. Tennessee is a place where cars tend to rust due to the winters.
> > > > I travelled almost 1400 miles to get my Honda when I finally found a good one.
> > > > Travelling far to get a treasure that you really want can be a really fun adventure to.
> > > > good luck.
> > > > Mike.
> > > > --- In
> > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > , Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > Although, if any of you have one you are willing to sell. I'm definitely
> > > > > interested.
> > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > There are a few in Ga, but they don't run and no matter how good it looks
> > > > > > on the outside, I don't want to pay a ton for something that's not running.
> > > > > > It's just frustrating because I want one now. The thought of waiting a full
> > > > > > year just kills me.
> > > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Elias Baldwin wrote:
> > > > > >> **
> > > > > >> Eric's right. Uship found an independent hauler (guy with Ford F-250 and
> > > > > >> trailer) for my Z that wasn't terribly expensive. You may have to wait a
> > > > > >> bit, but someone somewhere will have an empty truck or trailer and be
> > > > > >> headed your way. Even shipped from Zimbabwe, it'll be cheaper and less
> > > > > >> painful than bodywork. And I too was an impecunious college student when I
> > > > > >> bought my Z online and had it shipped. The fact was that I really, really
> > > > > >> wanted a solid car (after having owned a rotten one) and I figured I could
> > > > > >> deal with mechanicals, but not proper bodywork. After a few years of
> > > > > >> working and dutiful saving (no beer, no vacations, very used textbooks,
> > > > > >> taking the bus, etc.), it was a delightful moment when my car arrived.
> > > > > >> The KEY with a long distance sale is rapport with the seller. Lots of
> > > > > >> pictures, phone conversations, etc. Even then I was still a bit nervous
> > > > > >> until my car showed up. But the seller had been very fair in his
> > > > > >> descriptions.
> > > > > >> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Eric Geiger wrote:
> > > > > >>> **
> > > > > >>> My mistake the car is in Tucson AZ. I was just in Tucson a few days
> > > > > >>> ago I wish I would have known about it cuz I would have checked it out for
> > > > > >>> myself.
> > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > phone
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > fax
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > mobile
> > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 11:01 AM, "Eric Geiger"
> > > > > >>> wrote:
> > > > > >>> There's a z600 on eBay right now. Green in TX going for 1200. Looks
> > > > > >>> to be pretty clean minimal rust. Not much of a description though about
> > > > > >>> what's going on with it. That might be a good starter car. I think it
> > > > > >>> has new tires so atleast it should roll.
> > > > > >>> I've used uship before to ship cars with decent results. It's pretty
> > > > > >>> much like eBay for shipping anything. People will bid on your shipment.
> > > > > >>> You can go on the website and atleast get some estimates. Make a dummy
> > > > > >>> listing to see what people quote you to ship it.
> > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > phone
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > fax
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > mobile
> > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 10:56 AM, "Becky Flynn" wrote:
> > > > > >>> My budget is around $2000. If I could afford to ship it too me I'd have
> > > > > >>> a less rusty one.
> > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013 9:04 AM, "Eric Geiger" wrote:
> > > > > >>>> **
> > > > > >>>> What's your budget Becky? Maybe someone here has a car they're sitting
> > > > > >>>> on that they might be willing to part with. Like I said I have 2-3 extra
> > > > > >>>> cars that I need to part with atleast one. Someone very well may have one
> > > > > >>>> they could get running so that you already have a running car to start with
> > > > > >>>> and maybe just needs a brake job and some minor repairs to be road worthy.
> > > > > >>>> Might not be the nicest looking but you can make it your own then still.
> > > > > >>>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > >>>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > >>>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > phone
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > fax
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > mobile
> > > > > >>>> egeiger@...
> > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > >>>> On May 9, 2013, at 8:47 AM, "Chas" wrote:
> > > > > >>>> Hi Becky,
> > > > > >>>> Don't buy a rusty Honda Z600. It is just not worth the effort as much
> > > > > >>>> nicer cars are just not that expensive. I don't know what your budget is
> > > > > >>>> but I have five Z600's and I was thinking about parting with one or two of
> > > > > >>>> them. They are all very noce cars from a very nice original that needs a
> > > > > >>>> little work to two very nice running driving cars, to a car that is 85%
> > > > > >>>> restored and just needs finishing. If you are serious about buying a Z600,
> > > > > >>>> please contact me and we can arrange to get you up here to have a look.
> > > > > >>>> Also, we host the Gould's Annual Microcar & Minicar Classic Event here
> > > > > >>>> in Newton (near Boston), Massachusetts on July 12, 13 and 14, 2013. You are
> > > > > >>>> welcome to attend and see all of the unusual microcars and minicars that
> > > > > >>>> attend this European style driving event. Everyone else is also invited. It
> > > > > >>>> is three days of microcar lunacy including four driving tours, activities,
> > > > > >>>> parties, Memphis barbecue, frozen Margarita party and much, much more.
> > > > > >>>> Check out all of the details at
> > > > www.bubbledrome.com
> > > > > >>>> Chas
> > > > > >>>> --- In
> > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > , Becky Flynn
> > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > >>>> > Well, the n600 didn't work out...but I found a z600 that looks pretty
> > > > > >>>> > rough, although I think I can get it for at least $600. The only
> > > > > >>>> thing I'm
> > > > > >>>> > worried about is it is going to need floor pans. I don't know if I
> > > > > >>>> should
> > > > > >>>> > continue to save money and see if something better comes along, or go
> > > > > >>>> with
> > > > > >>>> > it and pray the pans aren't that bad.
> > > > > >>>> > On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 AM, richmccolman
> > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > >>>> > > **
> > > > > >>>> > > I agree with Eric and Chas:
> > > > > >>>> > > Mike O'Connor is located in Statesville, NC, and he knows the 600
> > > > > >>>> cars
> > > > > >>>> > > backwards and forwards. (Not too-too far from me, in fact -- I'm
> > > > > >>>> also
> > > > > >>>> > > located in NC.)
> > > > > >>>> > > Yes, the cam chain is definitely an issue with these little cars.
> > > > > >>>> The
> > > > > >>>> > > stock ones will last about 40,000 to 60,000 miles before they
> > > > > >>>> stretch and
> > > > > >>>> > > eventually jump the valve timing if not replaced. When that
> > > > > >>>> happens, the
> > > > > >>>> > > valves can get bent. But that problem can be taken care of during
> > > > > >>>> an engine
> > > > > >>>> > > rebuild. Some people replace the stock cam chains with heavier
> > > > > >>>> racing chain
> > > > > >>>> > > that should last a lot longer.
> > > > > >>>> > > There's no telling exactly what shape the engine is in until a
> > > > > >>>> > > knowledgeable mechanic assesses it, and part of that assessment
> > > > > >>>> can't be
> > > > > >>>> > > done without opening up the engine and looking inside. It's always
> > > > > >>>> possible
> > > > > >>>> > > that someone mistreated it and did things like ran the engine with
> > > > > >>>> too
> > > > > >>>> > > little oil, causing much internal wear.
> > > > > >>>> > > How mechanically savvy are you, Becky? If you know a few things,
> > > > > >>>> you might
> > > > > >>>> > > be able to scope out stuff like whether the engine has bent valves,
> > > > > >>>> if
> > > > > >>>> > > you're interested. Regardless, much about the engine will be
> > > > > >>>> unknown until
> > > > > >>>> > > somebody looks inside it.
> > > > > >>>> > > Is it a really good price you'd be getting it for? A full engine
> > > > > >>>> rebuild,
> > > > > >>>> > > or rebuilt replacement engine, could cost you a few thousand $$$
> > > > > >>>> (~$3k,
> > > > > >>>> > > maybe), so you probably don't want to sink too much into the car if
> > > > > >>>> you'll
> > > > > >>>> > > have to also spend a nice chunk on the engine.
> > > > > >>>> > > Brakes, in a car that's been sitting for that long, are probably
> > > > > >>>> not in
> > > > > >>>> > > very good shape, I'm guessing. Those will likely need a good bit of
> > > > > >>>> work
> > > > > >>>> > > too.
> > > > > >>>> > > Do check up under the car and under floor mats, etc, for rusted
> > > > > >>>> places.
> > > > > >>>> > > Sounds like you're tuned into that issue already, but it's a good
> > > > > >>>> idea to
> > > > > >>>> > > check really closely. The readily-viewable parts of the body may
> > > > > >>>> look good,
> > > > > >>>> > > but the underside could be a different story. So look carefully.
> > > > > >>>> > > Good luck with it. I hope it'll work out for you to get and fix up
> > > > > >>>> the car!
> > > > > >>>> > > Richard

[Becky Flynn]

Here is the add for it. Found it late tonight so, I'll call tomorrow about it.
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/XXX-XXX-XXXX.html

On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:42 PM, Eric Geiger
�
> Unfortunately I'm like 3 hours from there. �I'm sure if you can get some photos there will be some people more than willing to chime in and give an opinion.�
> Eric J. Geiger
> ---------------------------------------
> PRG Nocturne
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> phone
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> fax
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> mobile
> egeiger@...
> www.prgnocturne.com
> On May 10, 2013, at 11:27 PM, "Becky Flynn" bfly1823@...
> > wrote:
> > �
> > It's in Florence, SC. He wants $1200 for it I think.
> > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Eric Geiger
> > > egeiger@...
> > wrote:
> > > �
> > > where in SC I'm here now for work might be able to check it out for you.
> > > Eric J. Geiger
> > > PRG Nocturne
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > �phone
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > �fax
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > �mobile
> > > egeiger@...
> > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > On May 10, 2013, at 9:54 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > �
> > > > I've found one close by in SC. It's complete and looks to have zero rust. So if all goes well I'll have this little guy before the end of next week.
> > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:04 PM, Becky Flynn
> > > > > > > bfly1823@...
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > I've been looking in other places. It's just the amount of money it would cost to drive and pick it up. My dad and brother think I'm weird because I like these types of cars.
> > > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Mike
> > > > > > > > > megamike78@...
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > �
> > > > > > Becky,
> > > > > > I highly recommend expanding your search to farther places. Tennessee is a place where cars tend to rust due to the winters.
> > > > > > I travelled almost 1400 miles to get my Honda when I finally found a good one.
> > > > > > Travelling far to get a treasure that you really want can be a really fun adventure to.
> > > > > > good luck.
> > > > > > Mike.
> > > > > > --- In
> > > > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > , Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > > Although, if any of you have one you are willing to sell. I'm definitely
> > > > > > > interested.
> > > > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > > > There are a few in Ga, but they don't run and no matter how good it looks
> > > > > > > > on the outside, I don't want to pay a ton for something that's not running.
> > > > > > > > It's just frustrating because I want one now. The thought of waiting a full
> > > > > > > > year just kills me.
> > > > > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Elias Baldwin wrote:
> > > > > > > >> **
> > > > > > > >> Eric's right. Uship found an independent hauler (guy with Ford F-250 and
> > > > > > > >> trailer) for my Z that wasn't terribly expensive. You may have to wait a
> > > > > > > >> bit, but someone somewhere will have an empty truck or trailer and be
> > > > > > > >> headed your way. Even shipped from Zimbabwe, it'll be cheaper and less
> > > > > > > >> painful than bodywork. And I too was an impecunious college student when I
> > > > > > > >> bought my Z online and had it shipped. The fact was that I really, really
> > > > > > > >> wanted a solid car (after having owned a rotten one) and I figured I could
> > > > > > > >> deal with mechanicals, but not proper bodywork. After a few years of
> > > > > > > >> working and dutiful saving (no beer, no vacations, very used textbooks,
> > > > > > > >> taking the bus, etc.), it was a delightful moment when my car arrived.
> > > > > > > >> The KEY with a long distance sale is rapport with the seller. Lots of
> > > > > > > >> pictures, phone conversations, etc. Even then I was still a bit nervous
> > > > > > > >> until my car showed up. But the seller had been very fair in his
> > > > > > > >> descriptions.
> > > > > > > >> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Eric Geiger wrote:
> > > > > > > >>> **
> > > > > > > >>> My mistake the car is in Tucson AZ. I was just in Tucson a few days
> > > > > > > >>> ago I wish I would have known about it cuz I would have checked it out for
> > > > > > > >>> myself.
> > > > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > phone
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > fax
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 11:01 AM, "Eric Geiger"
> > > > > > > >>> wrote:
> > > > > > > >>> There's a z600 on eBay right now. Green in TX going for 1200. Looks
> > > > > > > >>> to be pretty clean minimal rust. Not much of a description though about
> > > > > > > >>> what's going on with it. That might be a good starter car. I think it
> > > > > > > >>> has new tires so atleast it should roll.
> > > > > > > >>> I've used uship before to ship cars with decent results. It's pretty
> > > > > > > >>> much like eBay for shipping anything. People will bid on your shipment.
> > > > > > > >>> You can go on the website and atleast get some estimates. Make a dummy
> > > > > > > >>> listing to see what people quote you to ship it.
> > > > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > phone
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > fax
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 10:56 AM, "Becky Flynn" wrote:
> > > > > > > >>> My budget is around $2000. If I could afford to ship it too me I'd have
> > > > > > > >>> a less rusty one.
> > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013 9:04 AM, "Eric Geiger" wrote:
> > > > > > > >>>> **
> > > > > > > >>>> What's your budget Becky? Maybe someone here has a car they're sitting
> > > > > > > >>>> on that they might be willing to part with. Like I said I have 2-3 extra
> > > > > > > >>>> cars that I need to part with atleast one. Someone very well may have one
> > > > > > > >>>> they could get running so that you already have a running car to start with
> > > > > > > >>>> and maybe just needs a brake job and some minor repairs to be road worthy.
> > > > > > > >>>> Might not be the nicest looking but you can make it your own then still.
> > > > > > > >>>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > >>>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > >>>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > phone
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > fax
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > >>>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > >>>> On May 9, 2013, at 8:47 AM, "Chas" wrote:
> > > > > > > >>>> Hi Becky,
> > > > > > > >>>> Don't buy a rusty Honda Z600. It is just not worth the effort as much
> > > > > > > >>>> nicer cars are just not that expensive. I don't know what your budget is
> > > > > > > >>>> but I have five Z600's and I was thinking about parting with one or two of
> > > > > > > >>>> them. They are all very noce cars from a very nice original that needs a
> > > > > > > >>>> little work to two very nice running driving cars, to a car that is 85%
> > > > > > > >>>> restored and just needs finishing. If you are serious about buying a Z600,
> > > > > > > >>>> please contact me and we can arrange to get you up here to have a look.
> > > > > > > >>>> Also, we host the Gould's Annual Microcar & Minicar Classic Event here
> > > > > > > >>>> in Newton (near Boston), Massachusetts on July 12, 13 and 14, 2013. You are
> > > > > > > >>>> welcome to attend and see all of the unusual microcars and minicars that
> > > > > > > >>>> attend this European style driving event. Everyone else is also invited. It
> > > > > > > >>>> is three days of microcar lunacy including four driving tours, activities,
> > > > > > > >>>> parties, Memphis barbecue, frozen Margarita party and much, much more.
> > > > > > > >>>> Check out all of the details at
> > > > > > www.bubbledrome.com
> > > > > > > >>>> Chas
> > > > > > > >>>> --- In
> > > > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > , Becky Flynn
> > > > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > > > >>>> > Well, the n600 didn't work out...but I found a z600 that looks pretty
> > > > > > > >>>> > rough, although I think I can get it for at least $600. The only
> > > > > > > >>>> thing I'm
> > > > > > > >>>> > worried about is it is going to need floor pans. I don't know if I
> > > > > > > >>>> should
> > > > > > > >>>> > continue to save money and see if something better comes along, or go
> > > > > > > >>>> with
> > > > > > > >>>> > it and pray the pans aren't that bad.
> > > > > > > >>>> > On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 AM, richmccolman
> > > > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > > > >>>> > > **
> > > > > > > >>>> > > I agree with Eric and Chas:
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Mike O'Connor is located in Statesville, NC, and he knows the 600
> > > > > > > >>>> cars
> > > > > > > >>>> > > backwards and forwards. (Not too-too far from me, in fact -- I'm
> > > > > > > >>>> also
> > > > > > > >>>> > > located in NC.)
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Yes, the cam chain is definitely an issue with these little cars.
> > > > > > > >>>> The
> > > > > > > >>>> > > stock ones will last about 40,000 to 60,000 miles before they
> > > > > > > >>>> stretch and
> > > > > > > >>>> > > eventually jump the valve timing if not replaced. When that
> > > > > > > >>>> happens, the
> > > > > > > >>>> > > valves can get bent. But that problem can be taken care of during
> > > > > > > >>>> an engine
> > > > > > > >>>> > > rebuild. Some people replace the stock cam chains with heavier
> > > > > > > >>>> racing chain
> > > > > > > >>>> > > that should last a lot longer.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > There's no telling exactly what shape the engine is in until a
> > > > > > > >>>> > > knowledgeable mechanic assesses it, and part of that assessment
> > > > > > > >>>> can't be
> > > > > > > >>>> > > done without opening up the engine and looking inside. It's always
> > > > > > > >>>> possible
> > > > > > > >>>> > > that someone mistreated it and did things like ran the engine with
> > > > > > > >>>> too
> > > > > > > >>>> > > little oil, causing much internal wear.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > How mechanically savvy are you, Becky? If you know a few things,
> > > > > > > >>>> you might
> > > > > > > >>>> > > be able to scope out stuff like whether the engine has bent valves,
> > > > > > > >>>> if
> > > > > > > >>>> > > you're interested. Regardless, much about the engine will be
> > > > > > > >>>> unknown until
> > > > > > > >>>> > > somebody looks inside it.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Is it a really good price you'd be getting it for? A full engine
> > > > > > > >>>> rebuild,
> > > > > > > >>>> > > or rebuilt replacement engine, could cost you a few thousand $$$
> > > > > > > >>>> (~$3k,
> > > > > > > >>>> > > maybe), so you probably don't want to sink too much into the car if
> > > > > > > >>>> you'll
> > > > > > > >>>> > > have to also spend a nice chunk on the engine.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Brakes, in a car that's been sitting for that long, are probably
> > > > > > > >>>> not in
> > > > > > > >>>> > > very good shape, I'm guessing. Those will likely need a good bit of
> > > > > > > >>>> work
> > > > > > > >>>> > > too.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Do check up under the car and under floor mats, etc, for rusted
> > > > > > > >>>> places.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Sounds like you're tuned into that issue already, but it's a good
> > > > > > > >>>> idea to
> > > > > > > >>>> > > check really closely. The readily-viewable parts of the body may
> > > > > > > >>>> look good,
> > > > > > > >>>> > > but the underside could be a different story. So look carefully.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Good luck with it. I hope it'll work out for you to get and fix up
> > > > > > > >>>> the car!
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Richard

[Eric Geiger]

Looks like a winner from first glance!
I'm curious if anyone else can tell me what the numbers etched into the core support mean.  My car has a similar number and I have no idea what it is from.  Mine says 8-22-72 and has #1095
Eric J. Geiger
---------------------------------------
PRG Nocturne
XXX-XXX-XXXX phone
XXX-XXX-XXXX fax
XXX-XXX-XXXX mobile
egeiger@...
www.prgnocturne.com

On May 10, 2013, at 11:57 PM, "Becky Flynn" wrote:
Here is the add for it. Found it late tonight so, I'll call tomorrow about it.
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/XXX-XXX-XXXX.html
On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:42 PM, Eric Geiger
Unfortunately I'm like 3 hours from there.  I'm sure if you can get some photos there will be some people more than willing to chime in and give an opinion.
> Eric J. Geiger
> ---------------------------------------
> PRG Nocturne
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> phone
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> fax
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> mobile
> egeiger@...
> www.prgnocturne.com
> On May 10, 2013, at 11:27 PM, "Becky Flynn" bfly1823@...
> > wrote:
> > It's in Florence, SC. He wants $1200 for it I think.
> > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Eric Geiger
> > > egeiger@...
> > wrote:
> > > where in SC I'm here now for work might be able to check it out for you.
> > > Eric J. Geiger
> > > PRG Nocturne
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > >  phone
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > >  fax
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > >  mobile
> > > egeiger@...
> > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > On May 10, 2013, at 9:54 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > I've found one close by in SC. It's complete and looks to have zero rust. So if all goes well I'll have this little guy before the end of next week.
> > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:04 PM, Becky Flynn
> > > > > > > bfly1823@...
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > I've been looking in other places. It's just the amount of money it would cost to drive and pick it up. My dad and brother think I'm weird because I like these types of cars.
> > > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Mike
> > > > > > > > > megamike78@...
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > Becky,
> > > > > > I highly recommend expanding your search to farther places. Tennessee is a place where cars tend to rust due to the winters.
> > > > > > I travelled almost 1400 miles to get my Honda when I finally found a good one.
> > > > > > Travelling far to get a treasure that you really want can be a really fun adventure to.
> > > > > > good luck.
> > > > > > Mike.
> > > > > > --- In
> > > > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > , Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > > Although, if any of you have one you are willing to sell. I'm definitely
> > > > > > > interested.
> > > > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > > > There are a few in Ga, but they don't run and no matter how good it looks
> > > > > > > > on the outside, I don't want to pay a ton for something that's not running.
> > > > > > > > It's just frustrating because I want one now. The thought of waiting a full
> > > > > > > > year just kills me.
> > > > > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Elias Baldwin wrote:
> > > > > > > >> **
> > > > > > > >> Eric's right. Uship found an independent hauler (guy with Ford F-250 and
> > > > > > > >> trailer) for my Z that wasn't terribly expensive. You may have to wait a
> > > > > > > >> bit, but someone somewhere will have an empty truck or trailer and be
> > > > > > > >> headed your way. Even shipped from Zimbabwe, it'll be cheaper and less
> > > > > > > >> painful than bodywork. And I too was an impecunious college student when I
> > > > > > > >> bought my Z online and had it shipped. The fact was that I really, really
> > > > > > > >> wanted a solid car (after having owned a rotten one) and I figured I could
> > > > > > > >> deal with mechanicals, but not proper bodywork. After a few years of
> > > > > > > >> working and dutiful saving (no beer, no vacations, very used textbooks,
> > > > > > > >> taking the bus, etc.), it was a delightful moment when my car arrived.
> > > > > > > >> The KEY with a long distance sale is rapport with the seller. Lots of
> > > > > > > >> pictures, phone conversations, etc. Even then I was still a bit nervous
> > > > > > > >> until my car showed up. But the seller had been very fair in his
> > > > > > > >> descriptions.
> > > > > > > >> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Eric Geiger wrote:
> > > > > > > >>> **
> > > > > > > >>> My mistake the car is in Tucson AZ. I was just in Tucson a few days
> > > > > > > >>> ago I wish I would have known about it cuz I would have checked it out for
> > > > > > > >>> myself.
> > > > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > phone
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > fax
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 11:01 AM, "Eric Geiger"
> > > > > > > >>> wrote:
> > > > > > > >>> There's a z600 on eBay right now. Green in TX going for 1200. Looks
> > > > > > > >>> to be pretty clean minimal rust. Not much of a description though about
> > > > > > > >>> what's going on with it. That might be a good starter car. I think it
> > > > > > > >>> has new tires so atleast it should roll.
> > > > > > > >>> I've used uship before to ship cars with decent results. It's pretty
> > > > > > > >>> much like eBay for shipping anything. People will bid on your shipment.
> > > > > > > >>> You can go on the website and atleast get some estimates. Make a dummy
> > > > > > > >>> listing to see what people quote you to ship it.
> > > > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > phone
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > fax
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 10:56 AM, "Becky Flynn" wrote:
> > > > > > > >>> My budget is around $2000. If I could afford to ship it too me I'd have
> > > > > > > >>> a less rusty one.
> > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013 9:04 AM, "Eric Geiger" wrote:
> > > > > > > >>>> **
> > > > > > > >>>> What's your budget Becky? Maybe someone here has a car they're sitting
> > > > > > > >>>> on that they might be willing to part with. Like I said I have 2-3 extra
> > > > > > > >>>> cars that I need to part with atleast one. Someone very well may have one
> > > > > > > >>>> they could get running so that you already have a running car to start with
> > > > > > > >>>> and maybe just needs a brake job and some minor repairs to be road worthy.
> > > > > > > >>>> Might not be the nicest looking but you can make it your own then still.
> > > > > > > >>>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > >>>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > >>>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > phone
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > fax
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > >>>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > >>>> On May 9, 2013, at 8:47 AM, "Chas" wrote:
> > > > > > > >>>> Hi Becky,
> > > > > > > >>>> Don't buy a rusty Honda Z600. It is just not worth the effort as much
> > > > > > > >>>> nicer cars are just not that expensive. I don't know what your budget is
> > > > > > > >>>> but I have five Z600's and I was thinking about parting with one or two of
> > > > > > > >>>> them. They are all very noce cars from a very nice original that needs a
> > > > > > > >>>> little work to two very nice running driving cars, to a car that is 85%
> > > > > > > >>>> restored and just needs finishing. If you are serious about buying a Z600,
> > > > > > > >>>> please contact me and we can arrange to get you up here to have a look.
> > > > > > > >>>> Also, we host the Gould's Annual Microcar & Minicar Classic Event here
> > > > > > > >>>> in Newton (near Boston), Massachusetts on July 12, 13 and 14, 2013. You are
> > > > > > > >>>> welcome to attend and see all of the unusual microcars and minicars that
> > > > > > > >>>> attend this European style driving event. Everyone else is also invited. It
> > > > > > > >>>> is three days of microcar lunacy including four driving tours, activities,
> > > > > > > >>>> parties, Memphis barbecue, frozen Margarita party and much, much more.
> > > > > > > >>>> Check out all of the details at
> > > > > > www.bubbledrome.com
> > > > > > > >>>> Chas
> > > > > > > >>>> --- In
> > > > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > , Becky Flynn
> > > > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > > > >>>> > Well, the n600 didn't work out...but I found a z600 that looks pretty
> > > > > > > >>>> > rough, although I think I can get it for at least $600. The only
> > > > > > > >>>> thing I'm
> > > > > > > >>>> > worried about is it is going to need floor pans. I don't know if I
> > > > > > > >>>> should
> > > > > > > >>>> > continue to save money and see if something better comes along, or go
> > > > > > > >>>> with
> > > > > > > >>>> > it and pray the pans aren't that bad.
> > > > > > > >>>> > On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 AM, richmccolman
> > > > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > > > >>>> > > **
> > > > > > > >>>> > > I agree with Eric and Chas:
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Mike O'Connor is located in Statesville, NC, and he knows the 600
> > > > > > > >>>> cars
> > > > > > > >>>> > > backwards and forwards. (Not too-too far from me, in fact -- I'm
> > > > > > > >>>> also
> > > > > > > >>>> > > located in NC.)
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Yes, the cam chain is definitely an issue with these little cars.
> > > > > > > >>>> The
> > > > > > > >>>> > > stock ones will last about 40,000 to 60,000 miles before they
> > > > > > > >>>> stretch and
> > > > > > > >>>> > > eventually jump the valve timing if not replaced. When that
> > > > > > > >>>> happens, the
> > > > > > > >>>> > > valves can get bent. But that problem can be taken care of during
> > > > > > > >>>> an engine
> > > > > > > >>>> > > rebuild. Some people replace the stock cam chains with heavier
> > > > > > > >>>> racing chain
> > > > > > > >>>> > > that should last a lot longer.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > There's no telling exactly what shape the engine is in until a
> > > > > > > >>>> > > knowledgeable mechanic assesses it, and part of that assessment
> > > > > > > >>>> can't be
> > > > > > > >>>> > > done without opening up the engine and looking inside. It's always
> > > > > > > >>>> possible
> > > > > > > >>>> > > that someone mistreated it and did things like ran the engine with
> > > > > > > >>>> too
> > > > > > > >>>> > > little oil, causing much internal wear.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > How mechanically savvy are you, Becky? If you know a few things,
> > > > > > > >>>> you might
> > > > > > > >>>> > > be able to scope out stuff like whether the engine has bent valves,
> > > > > > > >>>> if
> > > > > > > >>>> > > you're interested. Regardless, much about the engine will be
> > > > > > > >>>> unknown until
> > > > > > > >>>> > > somebody looks inside it.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Is it a really good price you'd be getting it for? A full engine
> > > > > > > >>>> rebuild,
> > > > > > > >>>> > > or rebuilt replacement engine, could cost you a few thousand $$$
> > > > > > > >>>> (~$3k,
> > > > > > > >>>> > > maybe), so you probably don't want to sink too much into the car if
> > > > > > > >>>> you'll
> > > > > > > >>>> > > have to also spend a nice chunk on the engine.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Brakes, in a car that's been sitting for that long, are probably
> > > > > > > >>>> not in
> > > > > > > >>>> > > very good shape, I'm guessing. Those will likely need a good bit of
> > > > > > > >>>> work
> > > > > > > >>>> > > too.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Do check up under the car and under floor mats, etc, for rusted
> > > > > > > >>>> places.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Sounds like you're tuned into that issue already, but it's a good
> > > > > > > >>>> idea to
> > > > > > > >>>> > > check really closely. The readily-viewable parts of the body may
> > > > > > > >>>> look good,
> > > > > > > >>>> > > but the underside could be a different story. So look carefully.
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Good luck with it. I hope it'll work out for you to get and fix up
> > > > > > > >>>> the car!
> > > > > > > >>>> > > Richard

[Becky Flynn]

�I think that is the production date.

On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 12:07 AM, Eric Geiger
�
> Looks like a winner from first glance!
> I'm curious if anyone else can tell me what the numbers etched into the core support mean. �My car has a similar number and I have no idea what it is from. �Mine says 8-22-72 and has #1095
> Eric J. Geiger
> ---------------------------------------
> PRG Nocturne
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> phone
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> fax
> XXX-XXX-XXXX
> mobile
> egeiger@...
> www.prgnocturne.com
> On May 10, 2013, at 11:57 PM, "Becky Flynn" bfly1823@...
> > wrote:
> > �
> > Here is the add for it. Found it late tonight so, I'll call tomorrow about it.
> > http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/XXX-XXX-XXXX.html
> > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:42 PM, Eric Geiger
> > > egeiger@...
> > wrote:
> > > �
> > > Unfortunately I'm like 3 hours from there. �I'm sure if you can get some photos there will be some people more than willing to chime in and give an opinion.�
> > > Eric J. Geiger
> > > ---------------------------------------
> > > PRG Nocturne
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > phone
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > fax
> > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > mobile
> > > egeiger@...
> > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > On May 10, 2013, at 11:27 PM, "Becky Flynn" > > bfly1823@...
> > > > wrote:
> > > > �
> > > > It's in Florence, SC. He wants $1200 for it I think.
> > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Eric Geiger
> > > > > > > egeiger@...
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > �
> > > > > where in SC I'm here now for work might be able to check it out for you.
> > > > > Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > PRG Nocturne
> > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > �phone
> > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > �fax
> > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > �mobile
> > > > > egeiger@...
> > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > On May 10, 2013, at 9:54 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > �
> > > > > > I've found one close by in SC. It's complete and looks to have zero rust. So if all goes well I'll have this little guy before the end of next week.
> > > > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:04 PM, Becky Flynn
> > > > > > > > > > > bfly1823@...
> > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > I've been looking in other places. It's just the amount of money it would cost to drive and pick it up. My dad and brother think I'm weird because I like these types of cars.
> > > > > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Mike
> > > > > > > > > > > > > megamike78@...
> > > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > �
> > > > > > > > Becky,
> > > > > > > > I highly recommend expanding your search to farther places. Tennessee is a place where cars tend to rust due to the winters.
> > > > > > > > I travelled almost 1400 miles to get my Honda when I finally found a good one.
> > > > > > > > Travelling far to get a treasure that you really want can be a really fun adventure to.
> > > > > > > > good luck.
> > > > > > > > Mike.
> > > > > > > > --- In
> > > > > > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > > > , Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > > > > Although, if any of you have one you are willing to sell. I'm definitely
> > > > > > > > > interested.
> > > > > > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > There are a few in Ga, but they don't run and no matter how good it looks
> > > > > > > > > > on the outside, I don't want to pay a ton for something that's not running.
> > > > > > > > > > It's just frustrating because I want one now. The thought of waiting a full
> > > > > > > > > > year just kills me.
> > > > > > > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Elias Baldwin wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >> **
> > > > > > > > > >> Eric's right. Uship found an independent hauler (guy with Ford F-250 and
> > > > > > > > > >> trailer) for my Z that wasn't terribly expensive. You may have to wait a
> > > > > > > > > >> bit, but someone somewhere will have an empty truck or trailer and be
> > > > > > > > > >> headed your way. Even shipped from Zimbabwe, it'll be cheaper and less
> > > > > > > > > >> painful than bodywork. And I too was an impecunious college student when I
> > > > > > > > > >> bought my Z online and had it shipped. The fact was that I really, really
> > > > > > > > > >> wanted a solid car (after having owned a rotten one) and I figured I could
> > > > > > > > > >> deal with mechanicals, but not proper bodywork. After a few years of
> > > > > > > > > >> working and dutiful saving (no beer, no vacations, very used textbooks,
> > > > > > > > > >> taking the bus, etc.), it was a delightful moment when my car arrived.
> > > > > > > > > >> The KEY with a long distance sale is rapport with the seller. Lots of
> > > > > > > > > >> pictures, phone conversations, etc. Even then I was still a bit nervous
> > > > > > > > > >> until my car showed up. But the seller had been very fair in his
> > > > > > > > > >> descriptions.
> > > > > > > > > >> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Eric Geiger wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >>> **
> > > > > > > > > >>> My mistake the car is in Tucson AZ. I was just in Tucson a few days
> > > > > > > > > >>> ago I wish I would have known about it cuz I would have checked it out for
> > > > > > > > > >>> myself.
> > > > > > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > phone
> > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > fax
> > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 11:01 AM, "Eric Geiger"
> > > > > > > > > >>> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >>> There's a z600 on eBay right now. Green in TX going for 1200. Looks
> > > > > > > > > >>> to be pretty clean minimal rust. Not much of a description though about
> > > > > > > > > >>> what's going on with it. That might be a good starter car. I think it
> > > > > > > > > >>> has new tires so atleast it should roll.
> > > > > > > > > >>> I've used uship before to ship cars with decent results. It's pretty
> > > > > > > > > >>> much like eBay for shipping anything. People will bid on your shipment.
> > > > > > > > > >>> You can go on the website and atleast get some estimates. Make a dummy
> > > > > > > > > >>> listing to see what people quote you to ship it.
> > > > > > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > phone
> > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > fax
> > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 10:56 AM, "Becky Flynn" wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >>> My budget is around $2000. If I could afford to ship it too me I'd have
> > > > > > > > > >>> a less rusty one.
> > > > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013 9:04 AM, "Eric Geiger" wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >>>> **
> > > > > > > > > >>>> What's your budget Becky? Maybe someone here has a car they're sitting
> > > > > > > > > >>>> on that they might be willing to part with. Like I said I have 2-3 extra
> > > > > > > > > >>>> cars that I need to part with atleast one. Someone very well may have one
> > > > > > > > > >>>> they could get running so that you already have a running car to start with
> > > > > > > > > >>>> and maybe just needs a brake job and some minor repairs to be road worthy.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> Might not be the nicest looking but you can make it your own then still.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > > > >>>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > > > >>>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > phone
> > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > fax
> > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > > > >>>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > > > >>>> On May 9, 2013, at 8:47 AM, "Chas" wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >>>> Hi Becky,
> > > > > > > > > >>>> Don't buy a rusty Honda Z600. It is just not worth the effort as much
> > > > > > > > > >>>> nicer cars are just not that expensive. I don't know what your budget is
> > > > > > > > > >>>> but I have five Z600's and I was thinking about parting with one or two of
> > > > > > > > > >>>> them. They are all very noce cars from a very nice original that needs a
> > > > > > > > > >>>> little work to two very nice running driving cars, to a car that is 85%
> > > > > > > > > >>>> restored and just needs finishing. If you are serious about buying a Z600,
> > > > > > > > > >>>> please contact me and we can arrange to get you up here to have a look.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> Also, we host the Gould's Annual Microcar & Minicar Classic Event here
> > > > > > > > > >>>> in Newton (near Boston), Massachusetts on July 12, 13 and 14, 2013. You are
> > > > > > > > > >>>> welcome to attend and see all of the unusual microcars and minicars that
> > > > > > > > > >>>> attend this European style driving event. Everyone else is also invited. It
> > > > > > > > > >>>> is three days of microcar lunacy including four driving tours, activities,
> > > > > > > > > >>>> parties, Memphis barbecue, frozen Margarita party and much, much more.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> Check out all of the details at
> > > > > > > > www.bubbledrome.com
> > > > > > > > > >>>> Chas
> > > > > > > > > >>>> --- In
> > > > > > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > > > , Becky Flynn
> > > > > > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > Well, the n600 didn't work out...but I found a z600 that looks pretty
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > rough, although I think I can get it for at least $600. The only
> > > > > > > > > >>>> thing I'm
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > worried about is it is going to need floor pans. I don't know if I
> > > > > > > > > >>>> should
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > continue to save money and see if something better comes along, or go
> > > > > > > > > >>>> with
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > it and pray the pans aren't that bad.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 AM, richmccolman
> > > > > > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > **
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > I agree with Eric and Chas:
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Mike O'Connor is located in Statesville, NC, and he knows the 600
> > > > > > > > > >>>> cars
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > backwards and forwards. (Not too-too far from me, in fact -- I'm
> > > > > > > > > >>>> also
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > located in NC.)
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Yes, the cam chain is definitely an issue with these little cars.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> The
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > stock ones will last about 40,000 to 60,000 miles before they
> > > > > > > > > >>>> stretch and
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > eventually jump the valve timing if not replaced. When that
> > > > > > > > > >>>> happens, the
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > valves can get bent. But that problem can be taken care of during
> > > > > > > > > >>>> an engine
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > rebuild. Some people replace the stock cam chains with heavier
> > > > > > > > > >>>> racing chain
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > that should last a lot longer.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > There's no telling exactly what shape the engine is in until a
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > knowledgeable mechanic assesses it, and part of that assessment
> > > > > > > > > >>>> can't be
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > done without opening up the engine and looking inside. It's always
> > > > > > > > > >>>> possible
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > that someone mistreated it and did things like ran the engine with
> > > > > > > > > >>>> too
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > little oil, causing much internal wear.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > How mechanically savvy are you, Becky? If you know a few things,
> > > > > > > > > >>>> you might
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > be able to scope out stuff like whether the engine has bent valves,
> > > > > > > > > >>>> if
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > you're interested. Regardless, much about the engine will be
> > > > > > > > > >>>> unknown until
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > somebody looks inside it.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Is it a really good price you'd be getting it for? A full engine
> > > > > > > > > >>>> rebuild,
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > or rebuilt replacement engine, could cost you a few thousand $$$
> > > > > > > > > >>>> (~$3k,
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > maybe), so you probably don't want to sink too much into the car if
> > > > > > > > > >>>> you'll
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > have to also spend a nice chunk on the engine.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Brakes, in a car that's been sitting for that long, are probably
> > > > > > > > > >>>> not in
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > very good shape, I'm guessing. Those will likely need a good bit of
> > > > > > > > > >>>> work
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > too.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Do check up under the car and under floor mats, etc, for rusted
> > > > > > > > > >>>> places.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Sounds like you're tuned into that issue already, but it's a good
> > > > > > > > > >>>> idea to
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > check really closely. The readily-viewable parts of the body may
> > > > > > > > > >>>> look good,
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > but the underside could be a different story. So look carefully.
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Good luck with it. I hope it'll work out for you to get and fix up
> > > > > > > > > >>>> the car!
> > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Richard

[Eric Geiger]

no mine was manufactured in 5/72 according to the plate
Eric J. Geiger
PRG Nocturne
XXX-XXX-XXXX  phone
XXX-XXX-XXXX  fax
XXX-XXX-XXXX  mobile
egeiger@...
www.prgnocturne.com

On May 10, 2013, at 11:08 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> I think that is the production date.
> On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 12:07 AM, Eric Geiger
> egeiger@...
> wrote:
> > Looks like a winner from first glance!
> > I'm curious if anyone else can tell me what the numbers etched into the core support mean.  My car has a similar number and I have no idea what it is from.  Mine says 8-22-72 and has #1095
> > Eric J. Geiger
> > ---------------------------------------
> > PRG Nocturne
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > phone
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > fax
> > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > mobile
> > egeiger@...
> > www.prgnocturne.com
> > On May 10, 2013, at 11:57 PM, "Becky Flynn" > bfly1823@...
> > > wrote:
> > > Here is the add for it. Found it late tonight so, I'll call tomorrow about it.
> > > http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/XXX-XXX-XXXX.html
> > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:42 PM, Eric Geiger
> > > > > egeiger@...
> > > wrote:
> > > > Unfortunately I'm like 3 hours from there.  I'm sure if you can get some photos there will be some people more than willing to chime in and give an opinion.
> > > > Eric J. Geiger
> > > > ---------------------------------------
> > > > PRG Nocturne
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > phone
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > fax
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > mobile
> > > > egeiger@...
> > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > On May 10, 2013, at 11:27 PM, "Becky Flynn" > > > bfly1823@...
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > It's in Florence, SC. He wants $1200 for it I think.
> > > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Eric Geiger
> > > > > > > > > egeiger@...
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > where in SC I'm here now for work might be able to check it out for you.
> > > > > > Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > >  phone
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > >  fax
> > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > >  mobile
> > > > > > egeiger@...
> > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > On May 10, 2013, at 9:54 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > > I've found one close by in SC. It's complete and looks to have zero rust. So if all goes well I'll have this little guy before the end of next week.
> > > > > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:04 PM, Becky Flynn
> > > > > > > > > > > > > bfly1823@...
> > > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > I've been looking in other places. It's just the amount of money it would cost to drive and pick it up. My dad and brother think I'm weird because I like these types of cars.
> > > > > > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Mike
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > megamike78@...
> > > > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > > Becky,
> > > > > > > > > I highly recommend expanding your search to farther places. Tennessee is a place where cars tend to rust due to the winters.
> > > > > > > > > I travelled almost 1400 miles to get my Honda when I finally found a good one.
> > > > > > > > > Travelling far to get a treasure that you really want can be a really fun adventure to.
> > > > > > > > > good luck.
> > > > > > > > > Mike.
> > > > > > > > > --- In
> > > > > > > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > > > > , Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > Although, if any of you have one you are willing to sell. I'm definitely
> > > > > > > > > > interested.
> > > > > > > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Becky Flynn wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > > There are a few in Ga, but they don't run and no matter how good it looks
> > > > > > > > > > > on the outside, I don't want to pay a ton for something that's not running.
> > > > > > > > > > > It's just frustrating because I want one now. The thought of waiting a full
> > > > > > > > > > > year just kills me.
> > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Elias Baldwin wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > >> **
> > > > > > > > > > >> Eric's right. Uship found an independent hauler (guy with Ford F-250 and
> > > > > > > > > > >> trailer) for my Z that wasn't terribly expensive. You may have to wait a
> > > > > > > > > > >> bit, but someone somewhere will have an empty truck or trailer and be
> > > > > > > > > > >> headed your way. Even shipped from Zimbabwe, it'll be cheaper and less
> > > > > > > > > > >> painful than bodywork. And I too was an impecunious college student when I
> > > > > > > > > > >> bought my Z online and had it shipped. The fact was that I really, really
> > > > > > > > > > >> wanted a solid car (after having owned a rotten one) and I figured I could
> > > > > > > > > > >> deal with mechanicals, but not proper bodywork. After a few years of
> > > > > > > > > > >> working and dutiful saving (no beer, no vacations, very used textbooks,
> > > > > > > > > > >> taking the bus, etc.), it was a delightful moment when my car arrived.
> > > > > > > > > > >> The KEY with a long distance sale is rapport with the seller. Lots of
> > > > > > > > > > >> pictures, phone conversations, etc. Even then I was still a bit nervous
> > > > > > > > > > >> until my car showed up. But the seller had been very fair in his
> > > > > > > > > > >> descriptions.
> > > > > > > > > > >> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Eric Geiger wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > >>> **
> > > > > > > > > > >>> My mistake the car is in Tucson AZ. I was just in Tucson a few days
> > > > > > > > > > >>> ago I wish I would have known about it cuz I would have checked it out for
> > > > > > > > > > >>> myself.
> > > > > > > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > > phone
> > > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > > fax
> > > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 11:01 AM, "Eric Geiger"
> > > > > > > > > > >>> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > >>> There's a z600 on eBay right now. Green in TX going for 1200. Looks
> > > > > > > > > > >>> to be pretty clean minimal rust. Not much of a description though about
> > > > > > > > > > >>> what's going on with it. That might be a good starter car. I think it
> > > > > > > > > > >>> has new tires so atleast it should roll.
> > > > > > > > > > >>> I've used uship before to ship cars with decent results. It's pretty
> > > > > > > > > > >>> much like eBay for shipping anything. People will bid on your shipment.
> > > > > > > > > > >>> You can go on the website and atleast get some estimates. Make a dummy
> > > > > > > > > > >>> listing to see what people quote you to ship it.
> > > > > > > > > > >>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > > > > >>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > > > > >>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > > phone
> > > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > > fax
> > > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > > > > >>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013, at 10:56 AM, "Becky Flynn" wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > >>> My budget is around $2000. If I could afford to ship it too me I'd have
> > > > > > > > > > >>> a less rusty one.
> > > > > > > > > > >>> On May 9, 2013 9:04 AM, "Eric Geiger" wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> **
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> What's your budget Becky? Maybe someone here has a car they're sitting
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> on that they might be willing to part with. Like I said I have 2-3 extra
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> cars that I need to part with atleast one. Someone very well may have one
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> they could get running so that you already have a running car to start with
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> and maybe just needs a brake job and some minor repairs to be road worthy.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> Might not be the nicest looking but you can make it your own then still.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> Eric J. Geiger
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> ---------------------------------------
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> PRG Nocturne
> > > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > > phone
> > > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > > fax
> > > > > > > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > > > > > > mobile
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> egeiger@...
> > > > > > > > > www.prgnocturne.com
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> On May 9, 2013, at 8:47 AM, "Chas" wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> Hi Becky,
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> Don't buy a rusty Honda Z600. It is just not worth the effort as much
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> nicer cars are just not that expensive. I don't know what your budget is
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> but I have five Z600's and I was thinking about parting with one or two of
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> them. They are all very noce cars from a very nice original that needs a
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> little work to two very nice running driving cars, to a car that is 85%
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> restored and just needs finishing. If you are serious about buying a Z600,
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> please contact me and we can arrange to get you up here to have a look.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> Also, we host the Gould's Annual Microcar & Minicar Classic Event here
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> in Newton (near Boston), Massachusetts on July 12, 13 and 14, 2013. You are
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> welcome to attend and see all of the unusual microcars and minicars that
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> attend this European style driving event. Everyone else is also invited. It
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> is three days of microcar lunacy including four driving tours, activities,
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> parties, Memphis barbecue, frozen Margarita party and much, much more.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> Check out all of the details at
> > > > > > > > > www.bubbledrome.com
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> Chas
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> --- In
> > > > > > > > > anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > > > > , Becky Flynn
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > Well, the n600 didn't work out...but I found a z600 that looks pretty
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > rough, although I think I can get it for at least $600. The only
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> thing I'm
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > worried about is it is going to need floor pans. I don't know if I
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> should
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > continue to save money and see if something better comes along, or go
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> with
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > it and pray the pans aren't that bad.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 6:56 AM, richmccolman
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > **
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > I agree with Eric and Chas:
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Mike O'Connor is located in Statesville, NC, and he knows the 600
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> cars
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > backwards and forwards. (Not too-too far from me, in fact -- I'm
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> also
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > located in NC.)
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Yes, the cam chain is definitely an issue with these little cars.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> The
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > stock ones will last about 40,000 to 60,000 miles before they
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> stretch and
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > eventually jump the valve timing if not replaced. When that
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> happens, the
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > valves can get bent. But that problem can be taken care of during
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> an engine
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > rebuild. Some people replace the stock cam chains with heavier
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> racing chain
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > that should last a lot longer.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > There's no telling exactly what shape the engine is in until a
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > knowledgeable mechanic assesses it, and part of that assessment
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> can't be
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > done without opening up the engine and looking inside. It's always
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> possible
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > that someone mistreated it and did things like ran the engine with
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> too
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > little oil, causing much internal wear.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > How mechanically savvy are you, Becky? If you know a few things,
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> you might
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > be able to scope out stuff like whether the engine has bent valves,
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> if
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > you're interested. Regardless, much about the engine will be
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> unknown until
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > somebody looks inside it.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Is it a really good price you'd be getting it for? A full engine
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> rebuild,
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > or rebuilt replacement engine, could cost you a few thousand $$$
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> (~$3k,
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > maybe), so you probably don't want to sink too much into the car if
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> you'll
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > have to also spend a nice chunk on the engine.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Brakes, in a car that's been sitting for that long, are probably
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> not in
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > very good shape, I'm guessing. Those will likely need a good bit of
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> work
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > too.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Do check up under the car and under floor mats, etc, for rusted
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> places.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Sounds like you're tuned into that issue already, but it's a good
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> idea to
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > check really closely. The readily-viewable parts of the body may
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> look good,
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > but the underside could be a different story. So look carefully.
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Good luck with it. I hope it'll work out for you to get and fix up
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> the car!
> > > > > > > > > > >>>> > > Richard

[dealadayray]

The date of manufacture Is on the black plate just below the drivers door striker it should have a number /71.  But, check the engine numbers make sure they match and look at the tab on the frame just in front of the air box horn for the chassis number which should also be on the black plate and under the front  window drivers side.   These should all be the same chassis number shown on the red plate and should be at all of these locations.  If not then I would be skeptical  of the title.
Bill