Preliminary pics of ZCON

[westpak]

OK today was clean up day and we got to do parade laps around the track and have professional pictures taken.

Here are some pics of the ongoings today a lot of people detailing Z's and some interesting Z's to feast your eyes and regret not having come up

[jmark]

Love the first one. Looks like two of my cars!!

[Mike]

Upload upload upload!! We want more!!

[inqui-Z-tor]

Yes .. nice pics ... thanks for sharing ..

[westpak]

Well unfortunately we had a wet one today and rough for those of us outside but here are some more pics:

http://www.sfzcc.com/Events/2007/ZCON/Zcon9.jpg http://www.sfzcc.com/Events/2007/ZCON/Zcon10.jpg http://www.sfzcc.com/Events/2007/ZCON/Zcon11.jpg http://www.sfzcc.com/Events/2007/ZCON/Zcon12.jpg

http://www.sfzcc.com/Events/2007/ZCON/Zcon13.jpg http://www.sfzcc.com/Events/2007/ZCON/Zcon14.jpg http://www.sfzcc.com/Events/2007/ZCON/Zcon15.jpg http://www.sfzcc.com/Events/2007/ZCON/Zcon16.jpg

[Fun_in_my_z]

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome you to the greatest show on earth.....

[Exdamyankee]

Dang, I recognize a lot of the cars there!

That white 240 behind the ropes in Pic #1 looks like 000016, the first Z sold in the US. With that car and a bunch of the others from Suncoast Z Cars (Tampa) I see, we're representin' well! I'm just pissed I can't be out there!

[red_dog007]

Where is this show at? All those rides there have got to be sweet. Those s31 looks killer.

Love my 240z, but I think that the s31's are taking my heart.
Just to bloody expensive to do any type of work on them.

[MikeW]

Where is this show at?

You might be able to figure it out from this shot:

http://www.sfzcc.com/Events/2007/ZCON/Zcon3.jpg

[280~Master]

Thanks for sharing.

[zbane]

Where is this show at?

You might be able to figure it out from this shot:

http://www.sfzcc.com/Events/2007/ZCON/Zcon3.jpg

Smarta$$!

[hls30.com]

There are some beautiful cars here(at the show In Daytona) I have been trying to upload into the galleries, but the Hiltons isp is just like Paris, drops her drawers at any time-I can't keep it on line long enough to send five picture bundles...200 pictures to upload and dirty signal!
From Glod medallion contenders to Ultra Modified it is here! S30s and S130s ware well represented-from gold medallion contenders to Ultra modified...PrimaDona is here and dressed to kill! This show is outstanding and our Florida hosts have done an outstanding job! The weather is here and I wish it was beautiful, but the cars, the cars make up for it! You just can't turn around without seeing an S30!!!
Will

[westpak]

Dang, I recognize a lot of the cars there!

That white 240 behind the ropes in Pic #1 looks like 000016, the first Z sold in the US. With that car and a bunch of the others from Suncoast Z Cars (Tampa) I see, we're representin' well! I'm just pissed I can't be out there!

Yes it is 000016


You welcome for the pics, will have more tomorrow of the track day and autox and yes as mentioned we are in Daytona Beach International Speedway.

The amount of S30's is inZane I keep having to wipe drool off my face

[daddz]

Thanks for the great pics. I just started a new federal job and was not able to attend. Just think in a few months those stalls where the cars were parked will be filled with some awesome machinery when the 2008 Rolex 24 gets underway at the end of January.

[ChrisA]

Holy Crap will you look at that...

http://www.sfzcc.com/Events/2007/ZCON/Zcon15.jpg

I'm not usually a big fan of ultra modified but this one really blows me away.

[Carl Beck]

Hi Gus (everyone):
I can't remember any convention that has had a larger turn-out of Z's for a show & shin, nor judged show. So far, none of the pictures relay the scope of all the garages at Daytona, filled with cars (3 cars per bay!) ... plus the cars that were there, that didn't have room inside. Must have had 200+ Z's there being cleaned/polished and then shown on Tuesday.

Hats off to the members of the Florida Z Association, that worked so hard to pull this off.

Vicki and I were only able to make it for Monday's Show & Shin, then Tuesday's show. We brought the BRE BAJA Z for display only, and were made quite welcome by everyone involved. Special thanks to Chris (26th Z) for picking us up at the track and hauling us down to the Hilton to take care of the paperwork needed to get into the track.

I'm sure glad I didn't have to maneuver the truck/trailer with the Z - in the tight quarters of downtown Daytona Beach, not to mention trying to get into and out of the Hilton's entrance.

Of course, for the people attending the convention, who are not there to conduct ZCCA business, the convention is all about the Z's and the people that bring them. Seeing old friends and meeting new one's. Sorry we couldn't stay longer... we had so little time to spend with each person...

Great Job.... please tell everyone involved we said THANKS!!
Carl




Carl Beck
Clearwater, FL
http://ZHome.com

[geezer]

Thanks for getting these early pics out for us "wish we were there" guys. I have looked forward to this convention for many months even though I knew I wouldn't be there. We are all there in spirit I suppose. Carl, the BRE BAJA Z is looking great! Can't wait for more pics!

[hls30.com]

[quote=daddz;231174... Just think in a few months those stalls where the cars were parked will be filled with some awesome machinery when the 2008 Rolex 24 gets underway at the end of January.[/quote]

As a witness at the show, I can assure you "those stalls where the cars were parked" were filled with some awesome machinery! check out the galleries-I just finished uploading 150ish pictures, and I have a few more to convert and upload. There were too many people I wanted to talk to, too many pictures I wanted to take, and not enough hours in the right place at the right time...I did get to shake Art Singers hand, look him in the eye and thank him for his part in some great magazines, and an early owners manual I bought from him.
I did get to see some great cars and talk to several people, I missed several people I wanted to speak with, but I did get to see and in most cases photograph their cars. The pictures do not do most of the justice-I took the photos at 7.1mp and lowered their resolution to post them. The cars were what the show was about, and our Florida hosts really showcased them in the track at Daytona! I gota say, I am already scheduling around going to Ohio for next year, and those guys have some serious shoes to fill-of course, if Mad Mike has anything to say about it, I am sure it will be with a smile, a glad hand, and a tall glass of liquid refreshment! You guys missed a heck of a show-and we missed you!
Will

[westpak]

Thanks Carl, it was great to meet you, wish it had been longer maybe next time.

Will those are some great shots and specially vantage point for the track shots. this event has really got me motivated to get back on the S30 hunt but has given me too many ideas for projects, beautiful Z's and major props go out to you guys that keep these gems looking like they do.

Here are some of the track event




And I found a great picture spot

[hls30.com]

Thanks Gus,
I asked the Daytona International Speedway overseer for a high spot to take the pics from, and he arranged for a very nice lady to take me up to the observation deck of the press building for the track runs(there were three sets of two laps)! I was taking pictures at 7mp, and the lag time of the camera was a bit of an issue...
I figured, My car didn't get to come, make the most of it, get the best pictures you can, so I did!
Will

[Go240Zags]

Thanks Carl, it was great to meet you, wish it had been longer maybe next time.

Will those are some great shots and specially vantage point for the track shots. this event has really got me motivated to get back on the S30 hunt but has given me too many ideas for projects, beautiful Z's and major props go out to you guys that keep these gems looking like they do.

Wow, thanks for posting, but those pictures are thumbnail size, at least on my computer.

[westpak]

Wow, thanks for posting, but those pictures are thumbnail size, at least on my computer.

Sorry this forum screws my postings up I fixed them in the quote below

Thanks Carl, it was great to meet you, wish it had been longer maybe next time.

Will those are some great shots and specially vantage point for the track shots. this event has really got me motivated to get back on the S30 hunt but has given me too many ideas for projects, beautiful Z's and major props go out to you guys that keep these gems looking like they do.

Here are some of the track event




And I found a great picture spot

[Go240Zags]

The photos are much appreciated, thanks. They also now work in your original posts as well. Gary D.

[Mr Camouflage]

Where is this show at? All those rides there have got to be sweet. Those s31 looks killer.

Love my 240z, but I think that the s31's are taking my heart.
Just to bloody expensive to do any type of work on them.

You mean S31 or Z31? because an S31 looks the same as an S30.

[26th-Z]

Just got back. Track day was fun, sunny and Africa hot. Great pics, Will. Always a pleasure, Carl. The BRE Baja is way cool.

[dade280]

Daytona, so close, yet so far away
Hopefully next year it will be in florida as well.

[jmark]

I am sorry I couldn't be there to photgraph all the action. Looks like a great time & great cars. Thanks to all those who shot pics.

[ggarrard]

Any word yet on the show winners? I'm wondering how Charlie Osborne has made out?

Thanks
Gordon Garrard
Thousand Island Zed Car Club

[26th-Z]

We won't know anything until the closing banquet Friday evening. Show winners are the best kept secret of the convention. Charlie Osborne didn't make it to the convention.

Chris

[ZWOLF]

Daytona, so close, yet so far away
Hopefully next year it will be in florida as well.

Word is Cleveland is the location for 2008.

The Convention's great, the weather unpredictable, and the car's cool!

[ggarrard]

Thank you Chris - And a super "thank you" to Will and Westpak for the excellent photos. (I forgot in my earlier note)....

Regards
GWGarrard
TIZCC

[hls30.com]

Many of the cars were also at The Autoway show in Clearwater, and in thinking about it, I don't think I uploaded all of the photos I took there, I'll check and rectify...
Will

[ZWOLF]

I'm in on the "Super Thank You!!" to Will for the Great Pic's.

Catching my 2 cars side by side at the start finish line made my week!

Thanks Will!

[hls30.com]

PM me your address, and I'll send you hires(7.1mp) photos, or was it you I got two addresses from tuesday afternoon\early evening?
I have to get all of the pics of your cars together to send to you.
Will

[26th-Z]

Jim Frederick and I started a tradition back four years ago at the Long Beach convention. We all decided to go to Hooter's for dinner one evening. Of course, we drank a lot of beer and I ended up dancing on a table with balloons stuffed in my shirt. Jim and I continued the tradition in Syracuse. Rick stepped in for Jim in Dallas. But this year there was no excuse. Jim was celebrating his #16 parked in the lobby of the Hilton next to the new Nismo and Hooter's was right across the street from the track. We went for lunch a couple of times. Rick was Hoola-Hooping one day and Art Singer has movies of the next day. So, may I introduce Becca, our waitress for the two days. She was way cool and very friendly. It all started when she was carefully pouring a glass of beer from the pitcher. I told her she should pour faster to give us some head and that she would never get head if she poured that slowly. It started a great relationship and we all had a great time. This is Becca with me and Jim.

[westpak]

Here are some pics of today's autox

[westpak]

And Here are some of the party at the Harley Davidson Complex, it is huge with restaurants, condos, hotel .......

[26th-Z]

Congratulations Zulaytr! Gold Medallion!

[Alex 240Z]

Had a great time !!!! Thought I died and went to Z Heaven !!!!!! Loved Carl Becks Baja Z !!!!!!

[Carl Beck]

Congratulations Zulaytr! Gold Medallion!

Hi Chris:
Anyone Else?? Looked like a few cars made the first cut...

Congratulations Bob !!...

Carl B.

[westpak]

Man I am home and beat, what a week it was a blast so much to see and learn it was great to meet some of you guys

[Zulaytr]

26thZ Wrote: "Congratulations Zulaytr! Gold Medallion!"

and

Hi Chris:
Anyone Else?? Looked like a few cars made the first cut...

Congratulations Bob !!...

Carl B.

Thanks to both of you for the kind words. It was really good to get a chance to meet once again. Carl your car is AWESOME!!!

Bob

[myzcars]

Anyone know where the car show results are posted?

[zpizzaman20]

Bob,
Congrats on the Gold Medallion, such a great car!
Fred

[Zulaytr]

Fred,

Thanks, I understand you are a proud new papa! Congrats to you. We missed you.

Bob

[AZ-240z]

Bob,

Well, you've finally gone and done it. Now, what do you do? Your car was fantastic in 2004, and I can only imagine how you have tweeked it to pure perfection.

Well done, Bob, now lets see some pictures, and I mean close up shots of all the goodies, including the carpet.

It doesn't get any better than adding a "Gold Medallion" to the pedigree
of ones car.

Congratulations.

Dan

[26th-Z]

Anyone know where the car show results are posted?

I have never seen results of the convention car show posted anywhere ever. Kinda sad. I only know about Bob's car from a phone call I made. I was cheering for Bob's car. Finally and well deserved!

[hls30.com]

it is strange that the ZCCA site is not updated in years with the winners, particulars and the like...but then the convention site hasn't been updated either.
I would think both would be proud of the convention and the cars that were there!
Will

[Zulaytr]

Bob,

Well, you've finally gone and done it. Now, what do you do? Your car was fantastic in 2004, and I can only imagine how you have tweeked it to pure perfection.

Well done, Bob, now lets see some pictures, and I mean close up shots of all the goodies, including the carpet.

It doesn't get any better than adding a "Gold Medallion" to the pedigree
of ones car.

Congratulations.

Dan

Dan,

Thanks for the comments. I can tell you because I know you will appreciate it that the level of detail would never be noticed by many. It is one thing to detail a car for dirt, grease etc but when you factor in if you have the correct screws or bolts and other parts it can be a challenge. Finding some of them is another challenge in itself. If you, or anyone, are working on a Stock 240 for GM I would gladly share my trials and tribulations anyway I can. I will post some detail shots in my photo gallery in the next few days.

Thanks again

Bob

[westpak]

Place Class Year First Name Last Name Car Number Club
1 240Z Daily Driver 1972 Bill Cunningham 169
2 240Z Daily Driver 1971 David Mohammed 385
3 240Z Daily Driver 1973 Melvin Walter 317A Central Florida Z Car Club
1 260Z Daily Driver 1974 Jim Jackson Jr 26 New Jersey Z Car Club
1 280Z Daily Driver 1977 Michael Corcoran 199 Z Car Club of North Virginia
2 280Z Daily Driver 1978 William Amdall 217 Z Club of Texas (ZCOT)
1 280ZX Daily Driver 1980 Kirk Towner 39 Maryland Z Club
1 300ZX Daily Driver 1987 Cathy Bean 165 Z Club of Cleveland (ZACO)
2 300ZX Daily Driver 1985 Petar Radoja 164 Ontario Z Car Owners Association
3 300ZX Daily Driver 1984 Chuck Stong 28 Z Club of Texas (ZCOT)
1 - tie 300ZX Daily Driver 1992 Harold Parry 55 Z Car Club of North Virginia
1 - tie 300ZX Daily Driver 1995 Kevin Borwick 46 South Florida Z Car Club

1 240Z Street Modified 1972 Scott Anderson 174 Central Florida Z Car Club
2 240Z Street Modified 1969 Jim Frederick 237 Suncoast Z Car Club
1 260Z Street Modified 1974 Gerald Majewski 341 South Florida Z Car Club
2 260Z Street Modified 1974 Charles Fisher 49 Z Club of Texas (ZCOT)
3 260Z Street Modified 1974 Richard Lapp 162 Suncoast Z Car Club
1 280Z Street Modified 1977 Peter Riccardi 333
2 280Z Street Modified 1978 Doug Crouse 381
1 280ZX Street Modified 1982 Ken Bolick 239 Triad Z Club
2 280ZX Street Modified 1982 Ahmad Kout 326
1 300ZX Street Modified 1988 Joanne Witbeck 203 Z Club of Cleveland (ZACO)
2 300ZX Street Modified 1986 Steven Morris 290
1 300ZX Street Modified 1990 Danny Dodson 48 Z Club of Houston
2 300ZX Street Modified 1994 Larry Fowler 206 Z Car Association of Richmond
3 300ZX Street Modified 1995 Bernard Bilski 35 Z Car Club of North Virginia
1 350Z Street Modified 2004 Gaile Cormier 163 Z Car Association of Richmond
2 350Z Street Modified 2003 Dale Mueller 45 Z Club of Cleveland (ZACO)
3 350Z Street Modified 2003 Mike Quan 38 Z Club of Texas (ZCOT)

1 240Z Nissan Modified 1972 Vincent Corry 251 Z Club of Georgia
1 280Z Nissan Modified 1976 David Johnson 213 Windy City Z Club
2 280Z Nissan Modified 1975 Tony Lamazza 37 New Jersey Z Car Club
3 280Z Nissan Modified 1977 Steve Webb 71 Z Club of Texas (ZCOT)
1 280ZX Nissan Modified 1982 Doug Bakke 232 Z Club of Houston
1 300ZX Nissan Modified 1988 Charles Gould 321 Z Club of Rochester
2 300ZX Nissan Modified 1988 Michael Bresette 200
1 300ZX Nissan Modified 1992 Michael Twitty 211 Carolina Z Club
2 300ZX Nissan Modified 1993 Shane Abernathy 216 Z Club of Alabama
3 300ZX Nissan Modified 1990 Rita Benesch 209 Central Florida Z Car Club
1 350Z Nissan Modified 2004 Robert Smedley 250 South FLorida Z Car Club
2 350Z Nissan Modified 2003 Richard Harris 212
3 350Z Nissan Modified 2003 Mario Martinez 44 South Florida Z Car Club

1 240Z Ultra Modified 1971 Roger Berry 224A Suncoast Z Car Club
2 240Z Ultra Modified 1970 Roger Berry 224 Suncoast Z Car Club
3 240Z Ultra Modified 1973 Datsun Spirit, Inc 82 Z Car Club of North Virginia
1 300ZX Ultra Modified 1993 Russell Floyd 293
2 300ZX Ultra Modified 1990 Vuk Zivie 383zA
3 300ZX Ultra Modified 1990 Derek Heim 73 Central Florida Z Car Club
1 350Z Ultra Modified 2003 Warren Kline 60 Z Club of Texas (ZCOT)
2 350Z Ultra Modified 2005 Ron Tamayo 210
3 350Z Ultra Modified 2003 Gina Papadopoulos 219 350Z Club of Florida

1 240Z Stock 1972 Robert Speights 161 Middle Tennessee Z Club
2 240Z Stock 1971 Burton Diamond 201
3 240Z Stock 1970 Anne Adams 36 Z Club of Houston
1 280Z Stock 1978 Larry Loftin 198 Triad Z Club
2 280Z Stock 1976 Daniel Gardner 167 Maryland Z Club
1 280ZX Stock 1980 Rich Masney 220
2 280ZX Stock 1981 Frank Rygiel 241 Suncoast Z Car Club
3 280ZX Stock 1982 Michael Panopoulos 205
1 300ZX Stock 1986 Elizabeth Brown 208 Z Car Club of New England
2 300ZX Stock 1986 June Stevenson 170 Suncoast Z Car Club
2 300ZX Stock 1984 Lois Liconte 168 Z Club of Texas (ZCOT)
1 300ZX Stock 1993 Jeffrey Fox 54 Z of Albany of New York
1 350Z Stock 2003 Ron Ayers 395
2 350Z Stock 2003 Steve Hufner 185 Space Coast Z Club

Best Engine 1972 Robert Speights 161 Middle Tennessee Z Club
Best Interior 1992 Michael Twitty 211 Carolina Z Club
Best Exterior 2003 Ron Ayers 395
Best of Show 1972 Robert Speights 161 Middle Tennessee Z Club

Gold Cup 1988 Joanne Witbeck 203 Z Club of Cleveland (ZACO)
Gold Medallion 1972 Robert Speights 161 Middle Tennessee Z Club

[Rob-84AE]

I have never seen results of the convention car show posted anywhere ever. Kinda sad...

Kinda sad?

You posted that about 24 hours AFTER it was announced at the Closing Banquet.

I had the only copy of the result except for Paul Hollander. We had to clean up everything left over from the convention Saturday morning and then drive home. Got home around 4:00PM and quite frankly, after a week of working ~ 10-12 hour days, didn't feel like doing anything Z related.

I posted the results on several sites last night (seems like this one was down yesterday) and Ken updated the FLZA site with the results earlier today.

[26th-Z]

It is quarter to eight on Monday night, Rob. I just cruised the FZA site and this is what is on there about the awards; "Scott, When are you going to post the Zcar show winners from this week?" Ken posted the results? Where? Where on the Suncoast site are the results posted? Where on the Spacecoast site? Where on the ZCCA site?

[Zulaytr]

The results and the link to the photographer is up now on the FZA site. Here is the link for the show results

http://www.flza.com/show_results.htm

Great job guys! Why don't you take tomorrow off. You deserve it!!!!!!!

Bob

[Rob-84AE]

Great job guys! Why don't you take tomorrow off. You deserve it!!!!!!!

Bob

Thanks Bob. Congratulations and sorry if I butchered your last name (what, 4 times?)

[westpak]

The pictures taken by the professional photographer are up except for the studio ones.

http://www.highlanddesignstudio.com/...on07-home.html

[Art@NissanSport]

That was cool, I ended up in six of the track shots. I just need to decide which one to put in the mag. Probably the one where I pass the orange Z higher up the bank. Not sure that was legal, but the official track car behind me didn't do a thing but follow behind. I just wanted to see what it was like to go over 100 mph on the small bank and the orange Z didn't. The coolest part of the trip driving wise for me even if it only lasted 10 seconds or so.

[ZWOLF]

The coolest part of the trip driving wise for me even if it only lasted 10 seconds or so.

And I thought it was getting another 2 year subscription from me.

Thank god for Will!! There's none of mine.

[Art@NissanSport]

Roger, had I taken your cars for a spin, that would have been tops on my list.

But your 2 year sub is a close second.

I'll download the pics from my camera tomorrow and send the ones of your car.

[ZWOLF]

Hey Art,
When your in Florida give me a call. I don't know about a spin, but maybe sideways.

Rog

[zhead240]

interesting. was it a blue zed??

[ZWOLF]

interesting. was it a blue zed??

That would be it.
Nice car too.

[26th-Z]

From ten feet. Don't get me started. Check out my picture of your fender in the gallery, Rog.

[ZWOLF]

From ten feet. Don't get me started. Check out my picture of your fender in the gallery, Rog.

I did (drool).
I wondered who the incredibly Atistic, and talented individual was that captured that moment.

That picture would look great hanging on the wall in the trailer...dontchthink?

[hls30.com]

Sadly, I never did get to meet Burt, He was pointed out to me, but engrossed in a conversation. His car was quite beautiful, but there was a good dose of third party parts under the hood and on the bumpers. Still, a very nice car-with proper colored taillight surrounds....

Will

PS, Chris, how did you get the "centerfold" quality in your fender photographs-they are downright sexy! I checked and couldn't find subliminal additions...
Will

[26th-Z]

This is Roger's "Z Wolf". I took this shot outside with 200 speed film and a star filter. It is stopped down pretty hard because of the light from the stars. Still, there are a couple of reflections I didn't want to have.

[26th-Z]

This one was shot with a flash bounce indoors under fluorescent lighting and a polarize filter. I played around with the filter until I got the reflections I wanted and guessed on the flash. It worked out pretty good. Of course, I crop the pictures in the studio to get the frame I want. These both are pretty tight crops, but I was looking for a lot of graphic impact. Thanks for the compliments.

[hls30.com]

This is Roger's "Z Wolf". I took this shot outside with 200 speed film and a star filter. It is stopped down pretty hard because of the light from the stars. Still, there are a couple of reflections I didn't want to have.

Chris
You have brought out more beauty than I thought possible from an already "beautyfull" car...and that isn't quite right in your eyes...
WOW!
Will

[myzcars]

The pictures that have been posted are spectacular. I had the misfortune of having a fogged up lens on my camera and did get any pics of my 280Z in the car show. If anyone got a pic of my blue 280Z (#217) with Texas plates, I would greatly appreciate an email copy.

Thanks,
Bill