Z NEWS

JULY 2017 VOLUME 45 - 7

The Official Newsletter of Z Owners of Northern California

Annual ZONC Car Show Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Brisbane Marina Let’s Begin with a Basic 10 A.M. to 3 P. M Math Problem… Article and photos by Mary Rozmajzi 400 Sierra Point Pakwy Ten cars met up in Petaluma, CA, for a weekend run to Ft. Bragg, CA. ((1) convertible, (4) Datsun Brisbane, Ca 510s, (2) Datsun 240Zs, (1) 350Z. Lois and Ruffin Apperson were in the final car, a Subaru Outback. (Their Pre-Registration was on loan to their daughter.) Run host, Ken Clark led the group out of the parking lot, ends July 1, 2017 heading for Highway 1, through Bodega Bay, Jenner, Point Arena, Mendocino, and finally, Ft. Bragg. See Flyer on page 4 So here is the math problem… How did the Subaru (the final car in the run) arrive in Ft. Bragg before anyone else?

Registration Form page 5 (Continued on page 6) What’s inside . . . Page ~ 2 ~ Flying Start, Zs at Speed Page ~ 7 ~ Ft. Bragg Summary Page ~ 3 ~ Datsloco Car Show Page ~ 8 ~ Ft. Bragg, New Members, Birthdays Page ~ 4 ~ ZONC Car Show Flyer Page ~ 9~ Calendar, ZMart For Sale Ad, ZMart Ad Info. Page ~ 5 ~ ZONC Car Show Entry Form Page ~ 10 ~ Working For You & Area Reps Page ~ 6 ~ Ft. Bragg Summary Z News July 2017 Flying Zs at Speed Start By Jason Green

Until recently, I was a fan of the push-to-start button, including the one found in my . It was more thrilling to hear the engine roar to life at a simple touch than the old-fashioned twist of a key. But my outlook has changed, thanks in part to a bit of humorously bad luck. As I left the office on a recent Monday, my keys, including the fob needed to activate the button, slipped from my grasp and fell through the inch-wide gap between the eighth floor and the elevator I was getting ready to board. What are the odds? I probably should play the lottery. Fortunately, there were people in the building working on the elevators and they were able to recover my keys. But that was the extent of the good news. The fob split apart when it hit the bottom of the elevator shaft, expelling its critical electronic guts to parts unknown. If I want to drive the Z again anytime soon, I’ll have to replace the fob. And it won’t be cheap. If you go through a dealer, the fob runs about $188 and costs $80 to program. Oh, and the Z also will have to be towed to the dealer to be programmed. So, yeah, I’d gladly trade my starter button for a traditional ignition. Ironically, I recently purchased a GTR button to replace the stock button. Anyhow, there are more reasons to be happy than not, especially with ZONC’s annual car show nearly upon us. It will take place July 22 at the Brisbane Marina (see flier on Page 4). If you haven’t already, be sure to register. Thanks for reading. See you on the road soon … hopefully!

Page 2 www.ZONC.org Z News July 2017 Datsloco Car Show Article and pictures by Jason Green There’s nothing quite like a gathering of and , and when it comes to pulling them together en masse, few can do it better than Datslocos California. On May 27, Z Owners of Northern California Vice President Linda Williams and I woke up at the crack of dawn to join a colorful caravan of vehicles to the 13th Annual Datslocos Car Show and Swap Meet in Manteca. Our caravan served as a preview of sorts for the event and included a tangerine 510, a range of Datsun pickup trucks, Zs and a silver R32 (Nissan GT-R) with electric blue wheels. A low-slung Mazda RX-7 and a Toyota Supra also showed up. Held in a parking lot near a Bass Pro Shop, the show easily attracted more than 200 entrants and vendors. Among the more eye-catching rides were a Marvin the Martian-themed Roadster, a lifted Datsun 1200 pickup The annual car show began as a swap meet at a home in the (green and reminiscent of the Hulk) and a 510 wagon with early 2000s and soon required a bigger venue. one of the most pristine engine bays I’ve ever laid eyes on. Different shops in Tracy and Livermore hosted the event Just as impressive to Linda and I was the laid-back and until it finally moved to the parking lot in Manteca. welcoming vibe. This was evident by the presence of cars Linda and I were happy to represent ZONC at the car show other than Datsuns and Nissans. For example, one section of and saw our participation as a way to give back to Datslocos, the parking lot was occupied by classic Toyotas. which has supported several of our events in recent years. If you get the chance, check it out next year.

Page 3 www.ZONC.org Trophies for Best in Class and Best in Show T-Shirts! Goody Bags! Raffle! Swap Meet/Vendor Area! Register Today! Pre-registration and t-shirts available until 7/1/17 at www.zonc.org ZONC Member Pre-Registration Fee: $15, Non-Members: $25 Registration Fee after 7/1/17: $30 Pre-order t-shirts today! On site registration starts From US 101, take Sierra Quantities limited! at 10:00 a.m. Point Parkway exit 400 SIERRA POINT PKWY., BRISBANE, CA 94005

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JULY 22, 2017 – 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. All Zs - 510s - Roadsters - GT-Rs – G Coupes

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there’s that awesome ocean view. Let’s Begin with a Basic Math Problem… ZONC member, Gino Guillen, his wife and three children (Continued from front page) joined the run in “OL BLU”, their teal 2-door 1971 . And they brought along friends and five cars from the California chapter of Datslocos. (Gino is founder and president of that Datsun club.) Gino traded mechanical labor for “OL Blu” back in 2009. It came “all-original” with an automatic and a shifter on the column. He said the car was so slow, “it

Answer—Lois and Ruffin were the only ones on the run to follow the run map. Everyone else followed the lead car and trip navigator Mary Rozmajzl (Ken’s wife). Mary got lost less than a mile from the start and detoured everyone into a Petaluma shopping mall. Carol and Bob Gray came to the rescue in their Nissan 350Z, navigating everyone, minus Lois and Ruffin, back on track. The remainder of the run was uneventful, though quite pleasant with blue skies, ocean views and rolling, winding roads. Lois’ reacted to the turn of events. “So that’s what it feels line on a one-car rally,” she said once everyone caught up with her and Ruffin at the Surf Motel and Gardens in Ft. Bragg. A visit to the Glass Beach was the next stop. It’s always fun to get that one special souvenir. And the Glass Beach offers a few unique ones along with seashells and driftwood. Then

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been with the club since it began 5 years ago. His ride is Let’s Begin with a Basic Math Problem… known as “OXITO” or “little eight.” (Continued from page 6) Jason “Towns” Townsend from Datslocos, owns the newest couldn’t get out of the way if its life depended on it.” So he Datsun 510 in the group—a blue 1972. However, he has installed a 1998, ka24de fuel injected motor from a Datsun owned his car the longest. It was purchased back in high 240SX. Next came a Datsun 280ZX 5-speed transmission school as his very first car. The price? $500. Half he paid and and finally a Datsun 240Z differential. Gino says “OL BLU” the other half was covered by his mother. Thanks Mom. is very respectable now. Patrick Johnson and his son, Gary, drove their red, 1969 Datslocos member, Brian Lee, is also a proud owner Datsun 1600 Roadster convertible. When Pat bought the of a blue 2-door 1971 Datsun 510. He bought it on E-bay back in 2007 and spent 3 years restoring it. Now he drives it everywhere… 125,000 miles so far and many more to go. Brian’s ride goes by the name “SSSIZZL.” That’s hot! Sammy Barajas’ yellow 4-door Datsun 510 is three years older. Sammy, by the way, is a Datslocos “original, having

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Let’s Begin with a Basic Math Problem… HAPPY (Continued from page 7) July car five years ago, it was in desperate need of restoration. BIRTHDAYS It’s been a labor of love for Pat who has handled most of the Lois Apperson work himself. 36,000 miles later, and that ride shows no signs Richard D. Endean of slowing down. Ken Kawabata Juan Rendon began his love affair with Datsun when he Horacio Martin lived in Mexico. He’s owned his red 510 for 18 years. Dennis Smith This rainbow parade of Datsun’s through the streets of Ft. If you're not listed - it's because the Data Base Manager Bragg drew many onlookers. But all too soon, the Datslocos does not have your month of birth. group headed back south to the Lathrop, CA area. Their trip And you're wished a Happy Birthday! to Ft. Bragg was a one-day run up and back. Ken and Mary hosted the ZONC members who stayed overnight to sample local cuisine and, in Carol Gray’s case, photograph a sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Sunday morning PLEASE WELCOME was spent leisurely touring and photographing the beauty of NEW MEMBERS ...... the Mendocino Botanical Gardens. ZONC The most recently purchased Z on the run was owned Stephen Roy 240Z by the “newest” couple—Aaron Green and his wife, Regina Melissa Santo 300ZX O’Shea. They’ve been married just over six months, AND Richard Shea 240Z have owned their 1970 Datsun 240Z less than two months. Aaron saw the car online and fell in love. As soon as they returned from the run to their home in Sunnyvale, CA, he Update Your Contact Information began that all too familiar ritual of repairing and upgrading This is a reminder to send the ZONC membership database the clutch, transmission and engine. Not one to sit around, an update when your contact information changes. To Aaron already has front and rear wheel bearings on order. do this, just send the Data Base Manager, Ann Devor an One last observation on the Ft. Bragg trip… It could easily email at [email protected] listing your new contact be called an “Old-timer’s Run.” But, that has nothing to do information. Your contact information for ZONC includes, with the age of the folks behind the wheel. For the first time your address, phone number and email address. Thank you. in a long time, Datsun’s outnumbered Nissans 8 to 1. Gino and his crew shouted from the bluffs of the Pacific Ocean… “Datsun’s Rule!” Virtual Track Walk by Marci Jenkins speedsecrets.com/virtual-track-walks I received this information from Ross Bentley. Peter Krause and Ross of Speed Secrets, have put together virtual track walk videos available for purchase of the fol- lowing circuits: ◆ Indy Road Course ◆ Road America ◆ Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca ◆ Road Altanta ◆ Sonoma Raceway ◆ Watkins Glen

Page 8 www.ZONC.org Z News July 2017 2017 Auto Event Dates Z MART ADS 7-13-15 Mt. Shasta 33rd Annual Datsun Meet mtshastaroadstermeet.311s.org * Wanted * 7-22 ZONC Car Show at Brisbane zonc.org 1983 280 ZXParts I am looking for the plastic piece that covers 7-21-23 Hoopa Hillclimb rscc.net the tail lights inside, and the plastic that covers the spare and also opposite to the spare. Did 8-6 Datsick Car Show & Swap Meet not have any with the car. Thanks, 7am - 4 pm, 2455 Masonic Dr, San Jose Steve Thompson. Santa Cruz. Call: (831) 476-1919 or 8-11-18 Booneville Speed Week [email protected] scta-bni.org email: steveupholster 8-12-13 Monterey Pre-Reunion whatsupmonterey.com/events/monterey-car-week 8-17-20 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Z MART ADS mazdaraceway.com/rolex-monterey-motorsports-reunion Members: no charge for nonbusiness ads (include membership # with ad) 9-16 Bodega Bay Car Show Nonmembers: $10.00 per ad or $20.00 with photo. bodegabaycommunitycenter.org/events Please send via email with photos, if possible 9-21-24 Continental Monterey Grand Prix (.gif or .jpg of 100 to 150 KB in size) to: mazdaraceway.com/continental-tire-monterey-grand-prix [email protected] Ads run for two months 9-15-17 GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma Raceway (unless you tell me to remove it after one month). sonomaraceway.com/events/gopro-grand-prix-of-sonoma Please include your complete address with ad. 10-12-15 Pirelli world Challenge Mazda DEADLINE: is the 15th of the month, mazdaraceway.com/pirelli-world-challenge for inclusion in the next issue. Please make check or money order payable to: ZONC. Please send ad with payment to: BOB JENKINS, Z MART 2173 DOLEN CT., SANTA ROSA, CA 95401

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