skinneriggin

I've been telling people for years ,as I fixed their cars, I'm not a mechanic. And this one's got me stumped. My '77 280Z starts great when it's cold, and it is getting cold here in Idaho,but last summer it would tend to flood, but only in the warmer parts of the day.Mornings were fine. Once started it runs strong. I have replaced both the distributor and coil,due to neccessity,I need to replace the radiator and water pump as the flow is not great and rad. is beat up(fixed a few leaks).Could this be the thermotime sw. or temp. sensor or cold start valve? Don't know where to start. Thanx BRIAN

It's sort of funny to me that when I purchased my '77, all I really knew was that I got a great deal on a long project.$400 cash and drove it home.I had no idea how much history and enthusiasm was involved in the Z movement. I am proud to be a part.So far it's good to know I'm not alone with such things as rust,wiring probs,and my roof. It makes yours look good. I've been doing bodywork for 20+ years and have helped put cars in shows and still wonder if I can recycle mine without a pallet of bondo . But fear not ,i have allready done a lot of body work since my original pics and don't see as much work on yours. Find a good metal man and you'll be fine. Brian

I have to agree with Enrique. I've been using bondo and fiberglass, and even lead, for the last 20 years. The key is in the preparation. Make sure the metal is clean and has some good scratches, 36 grit, before applying. Brian

This is a cool place. Nice to know there's a support group out there for the Z infected .I too have a basket case, but rust don't scare me.I'm a bodyman though and a halfassed mechanic.Some of the problems I've run into.......Hope to get a lot of help here.(Wife says I need some kinda' help all the time) Allready have about a million Q's. Just thought I'd say howdy. Brian