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Do we know or can we determine the serial numbers of the last 260 and first 280? Is there a data base out there? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sounds like you got a good one. Nice pic. Congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You got to let us know your plan now. I want to get a bag of popcorn and hear about the outcome. Recap what I’ve read and agree with: 1. Fire Extinguisher 2. Jumper cables 3. Water bottles 4. Tool bag 5. AAA card (got a laugh out of this one) I’ll add 6. Oil and break fluid 7. Make sure you have jack and spare tire 8. A fully charged cell phone Good luck! These cars have a reputation for reliability but 40 yrs of owner abuse is where they unknowns come into play. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

She gained 40 Lbs in one month. Thank you clown bumpers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Your car looks great. I live in NC too. On the coast in Emerald Isle. I’m in Raleigh all the time (in-laws) live there. I just bought a used 280zx engine and thinking of rebuilding myself to replace the stock and tired engine in my 77 280z. I’d consider sending it to rebuild but what the satisfaction of learning and doing it myself. Hopefully, I don’t regret it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Loaded question. Tells us more? How much has this car driven recently? Is it a reliable driver or been sitting and just runs. You could end up on the side of the road overheated and be in a pickle. Personally, I’d probably rent a unhaul trailer and find a truck or suv with a towing package. I’m at a pint in my life that I don’t take risks like be stranded on the road. If the car has been a reliable daily driver you’ll probable be okay. Check all the fluids before you pull away, put fresh gas in and have a mental backup plan. If you need to be at work the next morning maybe give yourself some extra time. A Uhaul might cost $75. You surely know someone with a truck in Sacramento. Putting a car that’s not been a daily driving on a 6 hour journey might be a bad idea. So tell us something that instills confidence. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would say yours is NOT a rat rod by any means. He’s a good metric...can the car be returned to original with minor ease? Keep all your old parts and make the car what you want but reconsider any mod that can’t be reversed. I removed my 77 bumpers because I think they’re ugly and not how the Japanese envisioned the car. Still I’ve kept those old heavy bumpers, wrapped up in plastic and hidden away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hadn’t thought of where the line is. I see a lot of Zs that are beat up and heavily modified. Fuel cells, V8s. Cars they were built to race or with cheap bandaid repairs by people that can’t afford to restore a car properly. Crazy fiberglass and bondo bodies. This car would qualify. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well, I wasn’t 100% sure either but the front of the car made me think it had to be. I really believe in the coming years these cars will become highly collectible. Why? He’s my rational. 1. They’re beautiful by almost any standard. 2. They’ve become difficult to find and when they were cheap to obtain and modify 15-20 yrs ago many were ratted out, leaving the well sort of dry 3. They’re unique and were quality built cars from the get go. Unlike a Fiat or MG etc. The Z’s were well made cars that started a revolution in the industry. Recap...Beautiful, Unique, Reliable, Affordable, Nostalgic. What other cars fit those adjectives like a Z? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just saw a commercial while sitting in my hotel. Has a 280z on an add as a guys dream car for $39,995. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got a Japanese friend that lives in Hiroshima. I’ll see if he can translate for ya! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’d do a continuity check with a multi-meter on the wire bundle. If you have one wire that has compromised the insulation there is a good chance you have others that you can’t see. It’s a PITA sometimes to run wire problems because they could have an intermittent connection only manifesting during vibrations or upon heating up. So be patient, try and move the wire bundle while testing and test multiple times and see what you find. Wal280z has a wire diagram he made that’s awesome that your can download that will help you find the end points of each wire you’re chasing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

CO, I’d be happy to share a batch with you if you can’t fill it up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Captain Obvious can possible answer this best but my understanding is you should be good to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Forgot to add. I ordered all the parts to rebuild this engine. Total cost was $738. That’s For everything including all stainless bolt kit and new valves, timing chain kit seals, gaskets, oil pump, water pump, freeze plugs, rings (not pistons) , bearings, thermostat housing, PVC and a few other small items. Local machine shop doing the following: Block Hot Tank - $50 Head Clean and Inspect -$45 Hone Cylinders -$45 So it’s a $1,000 plus the engine cost $1,400 total. I’m expecting at least $300-400 in “oh by the way” issues. $1800 is what this endeavor will cost me. I think that pretty good. Don’t think you can do it for much less. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just bought a running 82 ZX engine to put in my car. ($400) I might put an N47 or N42 head on to boost the CR but not sure. I have the original engine but wanted to build the ZX motor while my car is in storage for the next 6 months. If your thinking RB...think $$. The engines alone run $2,500+. The engine mount mod brackets are $499 where I looked. Then there are many more things to make the engine a smooth install so unless you have 5k+ laying in a box asking to be spent then go with an L28 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I hesitate to use the word cheap maybe you’re looking for the word economical or best bang for your buck I don’t know. I did some research on this and other than L series engine it’s going to cost you a lot more money due to modifications required. My humble opinion a good L 28 would probably be great for that car

Mine has no scratches. I can take pics if you’re interested. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here the door placard of the car the glass came out of. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have an extra driver’s side door glass from a 1976. I bought it at a salvage yard but found out afterwards that they changed the windows in 1977. I have a 77 so the glass now sits in my garage wrapped in bubble wrap. I’m not sure if it would fit on a 260?

Here’s an option. Maybe try an alternate ECU. I own 2 extra ECU’s and have tested them. I found one on EBay for $25 and another from a yard for $50. It’s also good to just have spares of some items. As these car age some parts will become harder and harder to find. Just an idea. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This guy walks you through all the ignition system testing on a 280z and explains some interesting facts about the 280z coil. It might help you out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve attached some pics to help you out. Having a filter on the return line make zero sense. The pervious owner may not have understood which line was which. A pre-filter is not a factory thing. People starting do it as these cars aged and tanks got old. It makes sense to have a filter before the pump to protect it from clogging as it’s an expensive pump. This cheap fram plastic filter won’t hurt fuel flow as they have a very low resistance to flow. The great part is you can now visually inspect what coming out of your tank and change this in 5 mins for $3. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wise man! I’m going with that tactic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I frequently search online for 280z parts and such, typically on Craigslist via Search Tempest. I’ve noticed over the past ~18 months I seen a lot more adds saying, “looking for a 240z or 280z”. Are you all seeing the demand signal for these car going up as well. Every time my wife grumbles about having this car I always tell her I can sell it in a heartbeat If I wanted and not lose $$. I’ll be curious to see how the market for these cars matures over the coming years. Here’s a search I did this AM. First 4 adds are looking for Z’s. https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=280z&sort=date&bundleDuplicates=1&searchNearby=1&nearbyArea=634&nearbyArea=274&nearbyArea=335&nearbyArea=36&nearbyArea=336&nearbyArea=254&nearbyArea=48&nearbyArea=464&nearbyArea=61&nearbyArea=367&nearbyArea=60&nearbyArea=272&nearbyArea=128&nearbyArea=41&nearbyArea=366&nearbyArea=101&nearbyArea=289&nearbyArea=290&nearbyArea=457&nearbyArea=462&nearbyArea=291&nearbyArea=353&nearbyArea=447&nearbyArea=446&nearbyArea=253&nearbyArea=171&nearbyArea=712&nearbyArea=323 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk