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Hi everyone - I'm the buyer of Jeff's car, and I am thrilled to own it. The pictures do not do justice to what Jeff has achieved with this car. When I'm not driving it, I just open the hood and study the engine compartment - it's pristine. I'm looking forward to the next steps with the car, but mainly just driving it and learning more about these wonderful cars.

Yes, I just ordered it Friday. He shipped it Monday.

I'm not positive but I think that that's a 260Z module. They had the aluminum case with the fins. E12-09 is an early number. And I think I see a bunch of splices on the connecting wires, to make it fit the 280Z wiring. I did something similar to use a 78 module in my 76. If you have a parts car, then a module swap would be the quick easy thing to do. The correct module should let you get rid of the splice job. Disconnect the battery first to avoid shorts. You never know what a PO might have done.

Took a short break to visit my mom up in Idaho. That is always nice since mom always spoils me with great food. She is almost 79 and still cuts her own wood with a chainsaw. Pretty impressive. Now back to the task at hand, and the fun part, assembling the car. I had just a little time so I put the rear bumper on the car. Pics are below.

Don't forget the pickup coil in the distributor. And check that you didn't forget to put the rotor back on under the cap. (Everyone has done it). The ignition module is in the area of the noise though. Take it out and examine. It's easy to get to. You can wire in a GM HEI module pretty simply, although the Federal models of 1976 Z's have two pickup coils. So you lose one. You haven't really done enough of the electrical testing to justify replacing the module though. You have a meter, just start probing and writing. The Engine Electrical chapter has whole list of tests, with pictures. Page EE-33 starts it. I think that he has a 76, with a voltmeter. His other thread mentioned 76.

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Joe, How much experience / practice at painting have you had? By following instructions, we back-yard restorers can assemble the engine, the suspension, and all that mechanical stuff, and if we get something wrong unfasten and reassemble, but painting, based on my limited experience, is very much a practiced art. Unless you have something less valuable than your 240Z - perhaps a friend's stock car - to practice on, I'd let the pros do the paint. Guaranteed, your first try will not turn out looking like those photos posted by Motorman7.

Haha, no, the roads were wet and I straightened out a corner, busted through a big decorative concrete rock. Completely shattered it going about 30 in a 25. I dare a person to hurt my baby lol.

I have gotten many offers through other sites, three offers of $4000 but I turned them all down. This car was the love of my life before i met my wife. We've been through so much together and i hate myself for betraying her but part of being an adult is making sacrifices for your family though... So here I am.

I'd tighten the belt first, then put a voltmeter on the battery leads. Should put out 13.5 volts or better while idling. Congratulations on your purchase. let's see some pictures.

I think that vinyl roof needs stronger adhesive...

Why?

Okay, here is what I'm taking to Zfest, spent the past couple of days compound buffing wet sanding scratches out of it and installing the bumpers. There is still a few things to do but there will only be a few guys there at the show that will notice.