"Brand new" 280Z

[Captain Obvious]

6 hours ago, DatsunZGuy said:

Is there caked dirt on the clutch pedal?  If not, that looks pretty worn for a low mileage car.

Yeah, I can't figure out what to make of this car. Strange mix of what looks completely new and other stuff that just doesn't look quite right. That's why I'm looking forward to a copious number of high quality pics.

[Dave WM]

look under the front carpets floor boards for rust.

engine bay look under the battery and under the brake master cylinder for  rust.

rear hatch, open and look on the car body, not the hatch, on the corners on the bottom of the opening for rust.

tap along the dog legs of the body see if they sound the same as the rest of the body (common area for repair with too much bondo).

look under to body for damage to the frame rails from improper lifting. Read up on the correct way to lift before letting any one work on it for you.

[Dave WM]

dusty snorkle (there is that word again CO). Clean undercoat and heavy dust on top. Seems to support the idea of something new that sat undisturbed for years. Crud on pedal, drove it in garage, never looked at it again. Very interesting. OP if you can get some video.

Edited July 17, 2019 by Dave WM

[Captain Obvious]

Snorkel.

[Patcon]

2 hours ago, Captain Obvious said:

Yeah, I can't figure out what to make of this car. Strange mix of what looks completely new and other stuff that just doesn't look quite right. That's why I'm looking forward to a copious number of high quality pics.

I think a short voyage is a better idea!

[Zed Head]

Can anybody read this?  Good data right there.  Engine serial number, etc.  Build date is on the door jamb tag.

Lots of highly suspicious people out here.  Nissan made mistakes on these cars, but it looks like it what the guy says it is, to me.

Why are the intake manifold bolts orange?  OMG, it's been molested...

[brunodoggy]

Here is the engine plate. I won't have the door jam label until Saturday when I take physical delivery.

[siteunseen]

My 9/76 is HLS30 355834.

That looks like 901659 but my eyes are a little worn.

Maybe it's 301659.

Edited July 17, 2019 by siteunseen

[brunodoggy]

 

6 minutes ago, siteunseen said:

My 9/76 is HLS30 355834.

That looks like 901659 but my eyes are a little worn.

Maybe it's 301659.

Yes, it's 301659

 

[siteunseen]

You hit the jackpot I think.  Looking forward to more post on this car. 

[grannyknot]

7 hours ago, Dave WM said:

dusty snorkle

Ahh, not white just dust, makes sense.

[Terrapin Z]

9 hours ago, brunodoggy said:

At least the tire is only flat on the bottom. ?. I can cut out a section for you if you need a patch for that section. 

Great find, also looking forward to more pic's and info.