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Here's one listed on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7920724027&category=6763. I'm not the seller, just thought someone might be interested.

All right, I have gotten my hands on a 1983 280ZXT I am going to do some horse trading with. The body has its problems, but according to the previous owner the motor is in good operating condition with new injectors, only it is minus the clapped out turbo. I am in a quandry as putting a turbo in my Z sounds like a great idea, especially since my Series I car doesn't have its original L24 anyway. However, the wiring, etc. sounds more complicated than I might want to tackle, and I'd sure hate to see my 70-71 Roundtop carbs and E31 head not be used in my final rebuild. So, what I'd like to know is do you think it would make sense to keep the T5 tranny (to replace the 5 speed I already have) and sell the Turbo-less L28T and find a L28 with flat top pistons from a NA 280ZX? Am I on the right track here or crazy for thinking of selling the turbo motor. How much can I expect to get from selling the turbo motor? I'd let it go cheap or trade it for a good condition NA L28 from a 280ZX if the deal was right. As usual I write too much, comes from my profession I suppose. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. Also, if this is in the wrong forum section feel free to move it where it belongs.

Is the manifold from the 1973 240Z the same as the one in the 260Z w/ the flattop carbs? If so, won't he need to use the thinner spacers because the studs on the 260Z manifold are shorter, or do like I'm doing and swap the studs from the early 240Z manifold? I tried my early carbs with the shorter studs, but just barely got the nuts threaded on. Bought some of the thinner spacers, but decided to just swap studs and use my old thicker spacers. I'll post a couple pics with the carbs mounted on the N36 Intake from a 260Z to show how the nuts barely thread on to the shorter studs. Anyway, if the 73 manifold has the longer studs my question is moot. Gary

I just haven't been able to make up my mind on which way to go. Just when I think I am set on getting the Spook Air Dam, I start to think the one like 26th posted in his first picture has a more finished look. But then again I don't want to get too modern. Spook with the brake vents might be the best compromise between the two examples posted. Oh well, I'm no where near that point yet anyway. Repair panels is where I'm at now. Just ordered a pair of new seat brackets from http://www.baddogparts.com/ to go along with my new floorpans from Zeddfindings. Will report back when they get here.

Here are a couple pictures of the metal evap. tank I sold on eBay from 1972 parts car. My Series I tank is the plastic one I guess, never looked. Gary

Rather than start a new post on Z's in Television, I figured I resurect this one. Couldn't find this by doing a search, so I thought I'd mention that a red 240Z is one of the featured cars in an old McMillan & Wife from the 1970s. It is not a Series I car, so must be 1971 or later. However, I missed the first half of the show, but somehow when I saw the plot involved a car rally I remembered that a 240Z was in it. Can't believe the plot came flooding back considering the last time I saw that episode I was in junior high school in 1974. I tuned in just in time to see the car drive off the road and into a lake. The driver was trying to kill his wife and cover the crime by making it seem like someone was trying to use trickery to win the rally and the car collection. The car was red with a white 240Z sticker along the bottom of the door, etc. Other cars included Jag E-Type, Mercedes SL, MGTD (driven by Rock Hudson and TV wife Susan St. James). Got to love those old 1970s shows. Mystery Movies were some of my favorites w/ Columbo, McMillan & Wife, McCloud, etc. It was on the Hallmark Channel, I'll have to see if I can catch it from the beginning next time. Just did a Google Search and here's a website with episode info: http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/GuidePageServlet/showid-96/epid-60984

:mad: General Motors lost some serious goodwill and a potential repeat customer with me. Lots of people in my rural part of America own pickups -- Wild West and all that. GM definately had a problem in the 90's with their little Chevy S-10 and S-15 based pickups and vans as soon after purchase the paint started flaking off and seeing the small rigs looking like they had some serious skin disease was a common sight. GM did "make good" on these by paying for a re-paint, of course from what I saw the checks weren't for much more than $700 bucks. The problem apparently showed up within the first couple years of purchase. In my case, however, I had the full size K1500 Chevy Silverado 4X4 with a shortbox. Just like its smaller cousins the paint and primer decided they weren't compatible and my paint started coming off. Unfortunately this happened when the truck was six years old. First a 50 cent piece flew off my hood, then it really started letting go. My truck started to look like some sort of white Dalmatian with large gray primer spots. GM would not "make good" and said they'd check "goodwill" and still the answer came back no. I know six years is a long time to warranty something. But consider this, does anyone buy a new car or truck (which, in my case, cost more than my parents' house in 1969) and not expect the paint to last at least 10 years? The truck was well cared for and not abused. It would be different if it was a case of wear and tear, but this was a problem GM was aware of and should have to fix whether it was during a mysterious "secret warranty" repair period or not. I think I shall look at anyone but GM if I ever buy a new truck again. One last thing -- in every other way, the truck has been an excellent vehicle, not needing to have any major work done on it in 12 years, but a new fuel pump, alternator, and other minor things. But the paint thing really has me steamed, especially when I got the bill to have it re-done. :mad:

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Yes, I was wondering why they posted that extra information. I don't think I'd want the whole eBay community knowing my personal info.

Thought I'd give posting the link a shot, as well as a couple pics. Nice looking car, wish I had the funds to buy it. "D" wheel covers, cracked dash, but doesn't look like there is any visible rust. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2487690891&category=6187

This car with a vinyl top has been listed by KSLS94 several times on this site. You can see it at http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=8039&sort=1&cat=500&page=1 Didn't like vinyl tops in the 1970s and they really don't belong on a Z IMHO. But thought those who have never seen one would like to see a few pictures. Gary

My first car was a 1964 Chevy Chevelle SS w/ the 283 (biggest they offered until later in the year to stand up to the GTO). It had a factory four speed, competition clutch, four barrel carb and semi-metalic brake pads. It was a fast little car that got about 20 mpg and didn't burn any oil. Had it at the end of high school and throughout college. Sorry I sold it, but the kid that bought it was the son of the guy I bought it from and he said one day he'd own it, and I guess he was right. I was the 7th owner, he was the 8th and he's sold it since. Gary

I am the managing editor of a weekly community newspaper in the town I grew up in. I guess I could have checked senior management too, but that sounded a little high profile for what I do. When you work at a small weekly you wear many hats -- editor, reporter, photographer, ad salesman, the guy our readers complain to when the picture of their giant pumpkin didn't get in this week's edition. Now if I could just keep my classmates from high school out of the police stats. Oh well, that's another story or two. Gary

Just tell me where to send the money. This is soooo great! Now I won't have to beat myself up for timid bidding on the originals that pop up on eBay every once in awhile. Looks like you're halfway there already. I asked about repros some time ago, glad there is someone out there up to the challenge. Gary

I'm already sorry that I've been sucked into this debate, but Bill you should care who gets elected. King George II and his ilk have been batting around the idea of the draft and if memory serves me right, you're getting close to draft age. We'd rather see you at home driving around in your Z than slogging thru the desert. Not to say that Kerry has voiced much of a plan for getting us out of Iraq, but G.W. didn't even have a plan for what to do there after he declared victory and the end of hostilities aboard the U.S.S. Lincoln. At least he got a chance to make up for some of the flying time he didn't log in the Air National Guard when he pulled his Amelia Eerhart trick in Alabama. What's good for Halliburton may be good for our d*** of a Vice-president, but ain't necessarily good for America. :sick: I'll take America during the Clinton years over now any day. So Clinton got some oral :eek: gratification. Lucky guy. Funny how the Bushies are blaming the bad economy on Clinton and the good economy when Bubba was in office on Reagan. They leave poor King George I out of the equation all together.

Congrats. Of course everything is worth what you're willing to pay for it, or what you're willing to sacrifice to obtain it. I'm glad you are reuniting the twins. Looks like a lot of hard work, but someone has to save these early cars or too many will end up being crushed. Gary

I miss the girls on the home page, but mostly I was surprised by just how much I missed this site. Can't believe how many times I kept checking back in hope. Seems like it's been a month. Thanks for all the work Mike. Gary

A question. Does the sunroof cut down on headroom, it seems I've read that somewhere. I know asthetically it detracts from the original factory look. Gary

Doesn't sound like he bought new door panels, but had them re-"upholstered." He says, "Seats, carpeting, headliner and door panels have been re-upholstered by professionals." When they re-upolstered the old panels, they might have already had holes in them for the speakers. Who knows? Otherwise I wish my project looked that good and not like the basketcase it is. Looks like a good place to start. Good Luck Stephan.

Yes, you should! If the Red 1970 is fairly rust free it would be my first choice. They are the most collectible. However, if one of the others is in better shape and ready to drive, by all means buy it. Ask any questions you need answers to before buying right here. These guys will steer you straight and are good judges on how much these cars are worth. And once you've got your car, remember to post some pictures. Enjoy the Ride!

My daughter and probably future son-in-law took me out to breakfast (and they even paid). That's two years in a row now, so I guess we've got a tradition going. Then the probably future son-in-law and I worked on getting my little vintage 5 hp Sea King outboard going. After smoking out the neighborhood for an hour we took the old fishing boat for a spin up and down the Okanogan River. Didn't fish, but it was a nice day to be on the water. Nice Father's Day all around. Hang in there TexasZ, we'll be praying for you and your family.

Where I'm really torn is that the Z looks mighty nice in black, but that wasn't an original color for several years after it's introduction. However, I think your car is a reflection of yourself, so paint it what you think looks good, as long as it's done tastefully, of course.

That's a common answer around here. You'll find many topics have been discussed numerous times. However, Gema's answer wasn't very helpful since the search function (at least on my home and work computer) haven't worked since the upgrade on this site a few weeks back. Hopefully it will indeed be the right swap soon, so you can find info on the brake swap. Good luck. Gary

No Chris, just the tranny. I may be crazy, but I'm not insane. :stupid: My days of deadlifting anything even near half the weight of the L28 are long gone, if they even ever existed.