Hi everyone - I'd like to introduce myself. 
My name is Michael Vuong and I will be 19 this Augest. I am now a proud owner of the classic Datsun 280zx non turbo. I will be picking this up in the next few days for 600$ with 117k orginal miles. There are some surface rust but nothing major, and a minor fender bender on the passenger side rear quarter panel. 
This is my first datsun ever. However I partially bought this because my father owned one and loved it. It is his favorite car and currently his health is decreasing dramatically because of a sickness called Lupus - it has spread to his liver and lungs... I bought this car for many reason but that is one of it. To give my father something to smile about seeing his only son drive his dream car. 
I originally was a Honda head - still partially am. So I'm not completely new to the automotive hobby as I did most of the work myself since affording a mechanic was out of the question.  
I hope to become a valuable member of this club/forum and establish myself as a good hobbyist, I look forward to leaning new things about this classic series of cars.  
My car history:  
1985 Toyota Cressida 5mge (swapped 1jz) SOLD 
1988 Toyota 2 ton Pick up 
1995 Honda Civic Hatch back. (extensive suspension mods) STOLEN 
1999 Acura Integra GSR. STOLEN 
1991 Honda Crx SI. Spun Rod - Sold. 
Current: 1981 Datsun 280zx non-turbo STOCK.  
My goal with the 280zx is to have it restored and running great. gonna be a daily drive / weekend car. I don't know much to decide on my motor options so I hope to be pointed in the right direction. I also don't know where to start for finding parts and etc. However I will use this forum and the SEARCH feature. Any input will be greatly appreciated.