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If you're asking me, I have no idea.....yet. Plan to go look at it before auction ends on Sunday I believe. Owner states is was owned by a UP railroad guy who swears its original mileage. We'll see. Chris A.

Hi Jared, Salvage yard 26 miles from me called just now, said they have one 76 left. So I will go take a look tomorrow afternoon for you. Cross your fingers. Chris A.

Okay, I called the guy, he just called me back. First: He knows Burt Diamond who is a member here (cardogman1). We all know about Burt's car and his views on Z cars. Burt has told this guy Mike what this car is potentially worth. (In Burt's opinion). The serial number is 6375 with a build date of 6 of 1970. The owner traded a boat and $1250 for the car a couple years ago. It has been garaged and tarped most of its life he told me. He said repeatedly in our conversation that the car is "really nice". No major body rot that he can see. Talked about the floor boards looking good and still painted yellow. Jute material still intact. Original spare tire still in back. Said when you open the hood and look down along the frame rails that there is no damage or rust and its still painted yellow. He did mention that his pictures werent really that good. Said paint is faded and oxidized but would buff out. Claims he owns two detail shops so he left the car as is to not deceive anyone. He knows the car has a few little problems. But again, overall he thinks its a really nice car. He has gotten lots of calls and questions and is sure he will sell the car. I told him I'd buy it outside of eBay and he wants NO LESS THAN $8,000 for it. This is what Burt and some other guy told him it was worth. He drove it from Fremont Nebraska into Omaha today and said it ran great. I'm trying to find time Saturday to go look at it. FWIW, Chris A.

That's about 50 miles from me. I guess I'll try and go see it. Its in NEbraska not NEw England by the way. 402 area code numbers in the auction prove its Nebraska. I'm going to call the guy and get a VIN number and try and arrange a meet. I will try and get more pictures. Chris A.

Hey Jared, Well, I've got bad news. My local salvage yard crushed all 4 280Z's this spring. They were still at the yard last summer. The guy in charge said they just werent making any money off them anymore and needed the room for different inventory. They had one 280ZX left and it had the updated fuel rail system. I hope Z Barn or someone else can come through for you. I've got a call in at two salvage yards in Omaha so it might still happen. Sorry. Chris A.

Luke, Well, $700 for that is a pretty good deal to me. But, get under the car. Check the floorpans, the frame rails from the radiator back to the underside of the seats. Check up under the battery box. You really want to give this thing the exam of its life for rust. Because they rust like mad in the wrong environment. Any year S30 Z is a good year in my opinion as long as its not rusted beyond reasonable repair expense. Parts are available but you will have to find them new or used. Some things are no longer available new but there are plenty of sources for used stuff. Its been repainted of course and may need it again. But that's down the road for you if you get it. I'd love the chance to have it myself. Dont hesitate to ask more questions and search the archives also. Good luck, Chris A.

Eli, read this thread. Same car I believe. http://classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22586&highlight=ebay Chris A.

Hey Jared, The bone yard was closed today so I'll get it for you tomorrow. Question for you, is the tee pipe bolted down anywhere and what size socket/wrench will I need. I probably just take my "mobile tool kit" with me. Comes in handy on those trips to the bone yard. Any other goodies you want me to snag? More hood vents? Just let me know. I'll have an hour each day this week to get whatever is needed. Chris A.

Hi Jared, Sorry about getting back to you so late. I will call the salvage yard tomorrow (Sunday) and see if they're open so I can get the parts. Otherwise I will get them for you Monday. Stephen, My 810 and 280ZX were just like your picture but my wife's 75 280Z was like Jareds. Engineering changes somewhere after Jared's 77. Chris A.

Hey Jared, Can you get me a picture of what you need. There are several 280's in my local salvage yard. I'd be glad to go get one for you. Chris A.

Usually before sporting events but not at any concert I've been to. Been to a few plays and musicals as well and its not played. I don't really know the reasoning behind the sporting event playing though. If I'm not mistaken wasnt it Sinead O'Connor who made the fuss? FWIW, Chris A.

Glad to hear you're familiar with the carbs and have the air cleaners. From your two engine pics I wasnt sure they were there when you got the hood open. Continued good luck to you Mike. I hope she fires right up for you. Chris A.

Looking good. Love the paint job. Chris A.

Hi Mike, Some of the guru's here can tune their carbs with only the service manual for help. They are far better than I. I got the tune up video from www.ztherapy.com to help me and watched 10 times! ztherapy can help you a ton if you need them. They can rebuild your carbs or swap yours for a rebuilt set they have on hand. I believe they might be able to get you a factory air cleaner assembly also. FWIW, Chris A.

I hear you there brother!! Chris A.

Thanks for the tips Carl. Ken, those are great looking wheels. I'm thinking black or charcoal powdercoat for my spokes. The gold just wont look good on a silver car. Chris A.

So, about a year and a half ago my Z started making a strange banging noise in the right front. I jacked her up, went over everything (so I thought) and not finding anything loose, bent, broke or missing I went on my merry way. Well the noise would come and go. Since its not driven much, sometimes I'd drive it and not hear the bang. The next time the bang would occur over even the smallest imperfection in the road. So this year I jacked her up again. Took the tire off and worked my way from the cotter pin in. Checked bearings, repacked them, checked caliper mounting. Checked ball joint, compression rod, control arm, sway bar, front valance, hood hinges, motor mounts. You name it I checked, again so I thought. Just as I was getting the tire to put it on, I noticed the gland nut on the strut. Seemed like it was showing a lot of thread below the hex and above the top of the strut housing. And bingo, there it was. The cartridge was banging up and down because the gland nut was loose. So I removed the whole strut assembly, checked it for damage. Had to get new front struts as it beat the cartridge up pretty badly. Did both sides as it seemed wrong to just do one strut. And with a weekend shot to heck, no more bang! Blue loctite on the nuts this time!!!! Chris A.

Hi Carl, Stephen and all, I've still got the set of Libre's off my long deceased 71. Would you guys recommend getting the backsides of the wheel bead or soda blasted? I'd like to get them cleaned up and use them occasionally. Anybody have a good suggestion for the proper compound to bring the lip's shine back? Thanks, Chris A.

Thanks for the memory refresher Eric. I can dream can't I??

I know how you feel. They are indeed good people. You'll get it right I'm sure. Keep the faith Z brother! Regards, Chris A.

Hey Jared, Did you get that beauty fixed yet? How about some pictures of the repair process. Alll the best, Chris A.

Hi Jeremy, Welcome to the group. Did you get the car from Craig Early? He was a member here...blitzkraig was his user ID I believe. I remember him sadly having to sell it. If it's the same car, you've got a good one. Craig took really good care of it. I remember the car because its got the same rims as mine. Have fun, Chris A.

Here are all of Mull's videos in one quick place. http://www.voodoo-people.com/~daz/mull/wmv/ FWIW, Chris A.