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JML's idea from the last Car of the Month thread... no matter the condtion post a pic of your Z and a little story.
Lets see some cars...
Not: I will post mine when I get home from school.
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Red 83 280zx 2+2
83 280zx Coupe SOLD
1st post 11/13/04
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1976 280Z
Draw-Through Turbo, 10 PSI, 4 Bbl Holley, E88, L28 (Flat), 10:1 CR, 5 Spd
1974 Corvette Stingray:
350, 400 Automatic, T-Tops, 8.5:1 CR, 78,000 Miles
1994 Acura Integra:
1.8L, 5 Spd, 189,000 and Counting!
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When I turned 15 my dad bought me a 280zx that was FAR from flawless as a project to work on until I turned 16. I loved the car, working on it and learned a lot about Z cars from the experience. I ended up selling my precious 280zx after a year of driving it as the floor boards were rusting out and I simply didn't have the resources to fix it. After a year long search I just purchased my new Z32 300zx. It's a great starting point for a project car, I have a Daily Driver as well, so I can put the Z32 out of comission as long as needed. The best part, I get to actually work on my car again and learn about it! It needs work but I'm looking forward to the project I have ahead of me.
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1991 300zx N/A - Project
1995 200sx SE-R - Daily Driver
1982 280zx 2+2 - Sold
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Hey 83Datsun280ZX,
Thanks for getting the ball rolling. If you could, would you please edit your post so the title reads "Z car of the month pics" or something like that. I'd hate to see people miss out on the opportunity to post their pics. Thanks again.
Here's my 86T
Here's my 83T
And here's my 77280Z
Thanks for looking,
John
77280Z (Spooky), 83ZXT (Garage Queen), 86ZXT (Bulldog).
Proud owner of 10/03 Z car of the month.
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Nice cars JML77280Z! For some reason your 86 looks really mean, I love it.
cjh1452000 - what part of Michigan do you live in? It seems like I have seen your 280 before, could be mistaken though.
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1991 300zx N/A - Project
1995 200sx SE-R - Daily Driver
1982 280zx 2+2 - Sold
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I will post a new Z Car of the Month this weekend.
Thank you all for the kick in the pants (I can only kick myself so many times.)
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Derek Spencer
72 240Z, 02 WRX
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Derek,
That's what we're here for buddy. All kidding aside you are appreciated.
John
77280Z (Spooky), 83ZXT (Garage Queen), 86ZXT (Bulldog).
Proud owner of 10/03 Z car of the month.
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Spykce, I live in Albion, which is in between Jackson and Battle Creek on I-94.
1976 280Z
Draw-Through Turbo, 10 PSI, 4 Bbl Holley, E88, L28 (Flat), 10:1 CR, 5 Spd
1974 Corvette Stingray:
350, 400 Automatic, T-Tops, 8.5:1 CR, 78,000 Miles
1994 Acura Integra:
1.8L, 5 Spd, 189,000 and Counting!
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I bought this after totalling my pride and joy in april of '03
Bought this in August of '03
and in less than a year I had it put together the way I wanted it for my wedding
So far upgrades are;
81zxt engine
83zxt non-hydrualic head
83zxt distributor
84zxt ECCS, and ignition
3.54 R200 rear diff
83zx 5 speed
944 IC
15 psi of boost
volk 15" rims and falken tires
MSA lowering spings
KYB stuts
fuel tank sump
walbro 255l fuel pump
And that is all I can think of...
SHIFT_PPSSHHHTT... I love it, I love it
1973 240z, 2.8L Turbo, BRE Style
z31 ECCS and MAF swap
Spooled Up Racing ®
http://spooledupracing.tripod.com/home.htm
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I don't own a car
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[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Boostmonkey/DSCN0118.jpg[/IMG
1990 2+2 N/A
SHIFT_style
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Hmm... I suppose there's a small chance I saw your Z when I was helping my dad on a side job once. That's the only time I have been there.
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1991 300zx N/A - Project
1995 200sx SE-R - Daily Driver
1982 280zx 2+2 - Sold
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can't pass up this chance...
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'05 350Z Chrome Silver Touring
'73 240Z
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Some fine lookin' Zs, guys!!
Thanks, Derek, for your response, but I didn't want to let this opportunity go by without a pic of my first 83 "the morning after."
Went to sleep at the wheel; I was lucky, and this is my entry for COTM!
Jim
JR in Tulsa (4EVER Z)
73 240Z - L28, Triple Miks, 5 speed, 3.9.
83 stock 280ZX
Chaos, panic, and disorder---my work here is done!
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mmmm nice peanut squirrel
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Red 83 280zx 2+2
83 280zx Coupe SOLD
1st post 11/13/04
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did you drive off a cliff?
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'05 350Z Chrome Silver Touring
'73 240Z
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wow pound and a half that was 1 hell of an accident
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Red 83 280zx 2+2
83 280zx Coupe SOLD
1st post 11/13/04
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When I picked it up a little over 3 years ago...
In between...
And now awaiting an Evo intercooler install...
Mods:
1981 L28ET
1984 300ZXT ECCS
1978 5 speed
Tokico HPs and springs
A pair of 15" snowflakes from wannaBREz (He still needs 2 adapters for his Volk rims)
BFG G-Force sport tires
Saab electric fan
3" exhaust w/ 24" glasspack
black interior swap
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1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2:
-'81 L28ET with 1984 Z31 ECCS
-'81 Turbo snowflakes
-205/60/15 BFG G-Force Sports
-Tokico springs and HP shocks
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PoundandahalfZ , tip of my hat to you, a fine example of totaled
Blue, same to you, It takes a man to make such an statement
Have you shared the left lane today?
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My Project Car
My Parts Car
After driving my parents old 60 something short wheel based land rover and my sisters 82 Toyota corolla during highschool it became time for me to purchase my first car. I saw what must have been a 260z 2+2 in a car park and thought it looked alright. Then my dad took me to see a series 1 240z that has been parked out in someones yard for the past 10 years. The smooth lines of the orange coupe and the sexy dash had me hooked. I purchased 2 2+2's (not realising the differences in the shape at the time) with the intention of a quick respray and turn it into a daily driver. Well after a trip to the Z nationals that year my daily driver project quickly turned into a $30000 show car.
While waiting for my project car to hit the road a white 260 came up for sale in town, only $1500 AUS. It was in failry good condition but needed a few little things for a roadworthy. I had been waiting 4 years to drive a z car and i thought this would be a great daily driver.
My Dailey Driver
So after 5 years in the shed my money was running short and I really wanted to drive a nice 2 seater coupe. I was looking at borrowing the money I needed to finish my project when this 73 240z came up for sale for around the same sort of money I was looking at borrowing.
So now the project car has been scaled back a little, but it will still be a very nice, rust free, 260z. It just won't have the $8000 engine and the rear discs etc.
I'm currently working on a new website, I will post the link when its done!
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My Z Site:
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Nice, man did we ever hit the jackpot on this thread. But.....where is Red Neck Z?!?!
John
77280Z (Spooky), 83ZXT (Garage Queen), 86ZXT (Bulldog).
Proud owner of 10/03 Z car of the month.
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awesome cars, keep em comin...surely one of them has to make COM
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03 CS Touring
VIN #189
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That yellow 73 240Z is nothing short of awesome!!!!
Jim
JR in Tulsa (4EVER Z)
73 240Z - L28, Triple Miks, 5 speed, 3.9.
83 stock 280ZX
Chaos, panic, and disorder---my work here is done!
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My 88 Turbo...
85' 300ZX NA
86' 300ZX Turbo
88' 300ZX Turbo
89' 300ZX Turbo
300ZX Turbo Project
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Note to self...."Take better pictures of your car."
I always liked this on for some reason...
Phil
1981 280zxt
5-speed conversion,3.9 R200,Eibach springs,Tokico struts,Energy Suspension,K&N CAI,AutoMeter A/F, Boost, Fuel Gauges,Cusco Strut Bar,Greddy B Spec II boost control,Jeffp 3in mandrel exhaust,Magnaflow,Spearco Cooler, HKS BOV, 10 psi
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Bought in 2004 with a parts car. I spent the last two years learning to repair the car, from metal work and welding to body and paint. I'm glad to have the car back on the road again!
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1982 280zx
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hey 300zxt, very nice car, and Phil, i love that dark pic. man i need a digital camera.
82 NA 5 spd
77 4 spd
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phil280xt you have one of the nicest cars ive seen on this forum, your car gotta be in my top 3, it looks fantastic!!
73' 240z: F54 4.2L, OS Giken LY DOHC Crossflow head, 17:3comp.ratio, N33, Tripple SU's, T10 Hybrid Draw-Through TT @ 47pds, Roots&Centrifugal Type supercharger, 3-2-1 headers, Centerforce 4 clutch, 6oz flywheel, R300 differential, Super-Hicas
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My Z, I told my dad that i wanted, "that car with the vents in the back" i dont know how he knew i was talking about a 280zx, then he took me out to see a 240z that was parked out some shop... then ZZZZZZZZZZ
73' 240z: F54 4.2L, OS Giken LY DOHC Crossflow head, 17:3comp.ratio, N33, Tripple SU's, T10 Hybrid Draw-Through TT @ 47pds, Roots&Centrifugal Type supercharger, 3-2-1 headers, Centerforce 4 clutch, 6oz flywheel, R300 differential, Super-Hicas
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Thanks for the kind words, but any Z is beautiful in my book. Mine is a good 10 footer, any closer and the signs of spending 25 years in the rust belt show. Both pictures were actually taken in the same location, the 2005 convention in Syracuse. There were some gorgeous Z's there and I was embarrassed to have entered the judged portion of the show since I was the only one showing any rust. To me I was representing the daily drivers of the world LOL!
Phil
1981 280zxt
5-speed conversion,3.9 R200,Eibach springs,Tokico struts,Energy Suspension,K&N CAI,AutoMeter A/F, Boost, Fuel Gauges,Cusco Strut Bar,Greddy B Spec II boost control,Jeffp 3in mandrel exhaust,Magnaflow,Spearco Cooler, HKS BOV, 10 psi
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I saved this car from the squisher...the money pit!!
Yup I found it in a junkyard and made it look Sweet ;-)
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that dont look like no daily driver phil280zxt..
73' 240z: F54 4.2L, OS Giken LY DOHC Crossflow head, 17:3comp.ratio, N33, Tripple SU's, T10 Hybrid Draw-Through TT @ 47pds, Roots&Centrifugal Type supercharger, 3-2-1 headers, Centerforce 4 clutch, 6oz flywheel, R300 differential, Super-Hicas
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i bought it 3 years ago, a flip victim. it rolled 3 times in the air, and landed upside down in the water. it was a wreck, but im doing my best as a poor 18 year old. my daily... its got its problems... but its one hell of a car to drive!!
great auto-x'er.... even with crappy struts and springs!!!
77Z- (mfg. 7/77)
"Arm-chair Autox'er"
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how did those ecus work for you? did they work?
73' 240z: F54 4.2L, OS Giken LY DOHC Crossflow head, 17:3comp.ratio, N33, Tripple SU's, T10 Hybrid Draw-Through TT @ 47pds, Roots&Centrifugal Type supercharger, 3-2-1 headers, Centerforce 4 clutch, 6oz flywheel, R300 differential, Super-Hicas
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FAIRLADY Z 1975.
3.1 LITRE BIG BORE KIT.
LINKS PROGRAMMABLE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
500CC RC ENGINEERING INJECTORS.
SUPER 60 TURBO.
Z32 TWIN INTERCOOLER.
BLITZ BOV
CENTERFORCE DUAL FRICTION CLUTCH.
BLITZ DUAL BOOST CONTROLLER.
TRUST 2MM METAL HEAD GASKET.
4 PISTON CALIPERS W CROSSDRILLED ROTORS.
EIBACH PROGRESSIVE RATE SPRINGS.
TOKICO ILLUMINA 5 ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS.
ABS STOPPER.
3 INCH STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST W STILLEN LAZER CUT TIPS
5 ROW CORE RADIATOR.
GREEN STUFF REAR BRAKE SHOES.
SARD ADJUSTABLE FPR.
RACING G'KRAFT 17 IN WHEELS.
FR 235X40X17 RR 255X40X17 GOODYEAR F1.
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Thanks steveosupremeo, that's my stock baby... Only 100,000 miles on her and I'm the second owner!
85' 300ZX NA
86' 300ZX Turbo
88' 300ZX Turbo
89' 300ZX Turbo
300ZX Turbo Project
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My little contribution to this thread ...
just paZZ'n thru
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no prob 300, but i'd have a hard time keeping the mileage that low on a car that nice. another nice Z31 inquizitor
82 NA 5 spd
77 4 spd
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You all sure got some nice Zs here. Ours now has 42k mi (bought it in feb w/32k), only a few minor mods, we wanted a 'driver'. It still has orig brake pads, sp plug wires, ac charge, etc. upped the boost to 10lbs & gas mileage went up 1 to 26.5, lol. We're lovin the car, exactly what we needed.
1982 ZX turbo, 2+0, 5-speed, T-tops, 35k miles, on it's 2nd owner
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JML77280Z, Sorry to whine, but my digital camera died in Katrina, and I've not gotten around to buying another one. However, feel free to come by and drink a cold one and snap some pics for me!
'78 280Z 2+2 R.I.P. August 29, 2005
'75 280Z Coupe 4-speed
"Never been there, didn't do that."
"The harder you try, the dumber you look."
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Anyone else feel like a kid in a friggin' candy store? You all have some beautiful Zs and several that show some great potential.
Z on!!
Jim
JR in Tulsa (4EVER Z)
73 240Z - L28, Triple Miks, 5 speed, 3.9.
83 stock 280ZX
Chaos, panic, and disorder---my work here is done!
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from redone to original, credit to all, one requiers lots of money or time or both, unmolested originals take a lot of searching/patience n TLC
Have you shared the left lane today?
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82tizzy, i saw your car when it was on ebay back in february and i wanted to buy that thing soooo bad but didn't have that kinda money. it is such an awesome car. it had every option i wanted on a 82 turbo.
82 NA 5 spd
77 4 spd
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jml i think you started somthing really good here
88 300zx shiro...11k miles
88 300zx shiro...48k miles
83 280zxt full restoration...blk and gold
97 hyundai accent gt..bought new. currently 130k and still running strong
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FAIRLADY Z 1975.
3.1 LITRE BIG BORE KIT.
LINKS PROGRAMMABLE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
500CC RC ENGINEERING INJECTORS.
SUPER 60 TURBO.
Z32 TWIN INTERCOOLER.
BLITZ BOV
CENTERFORCE DUAL FRICTION CLUTCH.
BLITZ DUAL BOOST CONTROLLER.
TRUST 2MM METAL HEAD GASKET.
4 PISTON CALIPERS W CROSSDRILLED ROTORS.
EIBACH PROGRESSIVE RATE SPRINGS.
TOKICO ILLUMINA 5 ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS.
ABS STOPPER.
3 INCH STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST W STILLEN LAZER CUT TIPS
5 ROW CORE RADIATOR.
GREEN STUFF REAR BRAKE SHOES.
SARD ADJUSTABLE FPR.
RACING G'KRAFT 17 IN WHEELS.
FR 235X40X17 RR 255X40X17 GOODYEAR F1.
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Its times like this that the archaic layout of zcar.com really gets in the way.
Can someone explain why frankp and zeeroo posted the same car?
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1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2:
-'81 L28ET with 1984 Z31 ECCS
-'81 Turbo snowflakes
-205/60/15 BFG G-Force Sports
-Tokico springs and HP shocks
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Z doctor,
I'd share that credit with you and everyone else who posted. It is kind of wild isn't it. I like seeing the cars that go with the names that I've seen so many times. I am a little disappointed that more did not post their "work in progress" cars. I like seeing those photos. However, the "finished to perfection" photos were not too hard on the eyes either. I hope people keep posting even if they do get a new Z car of the month.
John
77280Z (Spooky), 83ZXT (Garage Queen), 86ZXT (Bulldog).
Proud owner of 10/03 Z car of the month.
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Here are some pictures or mine in progress
Back in March when I bought it
About a month ago waiting for the body kit
Body kit and kawasaki gas cap installed
Still a lot of work to do
And this is my 83 NA Coupe that I sold on Sunday
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Red 83 280zx 2+2
83 280zx Coupe SOLD
1st post 11/13/04
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More here:
-Pete
1978 Z ATK F54-P79
Drink Sobe No Fear Gold
Tokico Illuminas, Poly bushings,Techno Tuning TC rods. Bad Dog frame rails. Toyota 4 piston calipers & power slot rotors. MSA 2.5” turbo exhaust & K&N cold air intake. H4’s
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wow poundandahalf! looks like you spent some time looking where you came from by the looks of that mud in the drivers wheel well. man that is a bad wreck, glad you made it out alive!
everybodys car looks better than Rustys Pig-my cars name-and its named that for a reason! LOL!
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280ZDRIVER,i was just congratulating ZEEROO as i feel he did an excellent job on his Z. besides if the archaic layout of zcar isn't up to your stanards.this is still america,you can do almost anything ya want. start up your own hi tech site instead of complaining. ya get up on the wrong side of the bed today? love ya man.
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heres some of mine
still a work in progress but still pretty nice none the less.
Z's are like woman maintenance,maintenance,maintenance!
1971 240Z gunmetal metalic 5sp 4:11 gears in the rear
illuminas and purchased from the original owner w/136k original miles
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Well here are some pics of my old 280zx.
The Night I bought it
In Progress Shots:
Finished Product
I do miss her... however my girlfriend wants a 280z like you wouldn't believe so I'm sure I'll get to work on another one someday! Then I have my 300zx too.... can't argue with that
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1991 300zx N/A - Project
1995 200sx SE-R - Daily Driver
1982 280zx 2+2 - Sold
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Bought "Rusty" in Chicago in April 2004 and drove it to South Flori-duh. I am the proud third owner. I still email with the original owner and the second owner and have great history on the car.
I am doing a performance refreshment as a DIY project and enjoy autocrossing, drag racing, and going to local z-car club meets when the Z is not on stands in my garage.
Always addressing rust, body work, removed 280Z bumpers, installed euro 240Z front and rear bumpers, baddog frame rails, tokico struts and lowering springs, rebuilt 5-speed transmission (keeps breaking), master urethane bushing set, MSA front strut tie bar, removed the AC, MSA dual chrome tiped glass packs (no cat), rear 240Z strut mount insulators, 15x7 Rewinds and Kumho tires.
Recently serviced injectors, blew out fule lines and fuel rail, new fuel filter and installed the G3 fuel filter. Need to turn the key to see if it will at least start again!
Thanks for looking.
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1978 280Z - I wish I had this much money in my 401K.
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I'm a little late to the party, but here ya are:
I was at a junkyard looking at one 260Z when a guy came up and said he had one of those for sale. went to his house out in the boonies, and, to make a long story shorter, came home with this 260:
started working on it, mostly bodywise. At one point, it looked like this:
And after a LOT of elbow grease, it now looks like this:
Next mod is installing the 82 turbo motor I just acquired!
"The Law of Logical Argument: Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about. "
Early 74 260Z
90 5.0 Mustang LX vert (7up edition)
86 Isuzu Trooper
85 Kawasaki 900 Ninja
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Scott,
Late or not that's one good looking automobile. Don't mean to bug you but you might consider doing a small write up on it with a few more pictures. That really is a very good looking car. Well done. At least consider a write up and more pics for November's Z car of the month.
John
77280Z (Spooky), 83ZXT (Garage Queen), 86ZXT (Bulldog).
Proud owner of 10/03 Z car of the month.