Hi guys. New to the club and want to introduce myself.

I have a 1978 280z 5-speed, I'm the 2nd owner. I purchased it from the original owner this past December. I didn't really have a clue what to look for in a Z when I bought it, other than I wanted a 5-speed first generation as close to stock as possible. I've always liked the car ever since my friend in high school had a 240z (that was almost two decades ago!). Ever since then I've been looking on and off for one to restore when this one came up and I couldn't pass it up.

So I've cautiously started doing some work on it since I bought it. I had a restoration guy replace the floor boards and frame rails, I've replaced the carpets and weatherstripping all around. Recently had the clutch and transmission overhauled. I am currently working on replacing the bushings myself in the front suspension.

I live in Vancouver, BC and I'd like to hook up with a z club around the area. I could really use the help in my ongoing restoration. Hopefully you guys will be able to help over the net as well.

Any suggestions or anyone know of some contacts in this neck of the woods, I'd appreciate the help.

Thanks,

Mike

Hi guys. New to the club and want to introduce myself.

I have a 1978 280z 5-speed, I'm the 2nd owner. I purchased it from the original owner this past December. I didn't really have a clue what to look for in a Z when I bought it, other than I wanted a 5-speed first generation as close to stock as possible. I've always liked the car ever since my friend in high school had a 240z (that was almost two decades ago!). Ever since then I've been looking on and off for one to restore when this one came up and I couldn't pass it up.

So I've cautiously started doing some work on it since I bought it. I had a restoration guy replace the floor boards and frame rails, I've replaced the carpets and weatherstripping all around. Recently had the clutch and transmission overhauled. I am currently working on replacing the bushings myself in the front suspension.

I live in Vancouver, BC and I'd like to hook up with a z club around the area. I could really use the help in my ongoing restoration. Hopefully you guys will be able to help over the net as well.

Any suggestions or anyone know of some contacts in this neck of the woods, I'd appreciate the help.

Thanks,

Mike

WELCOME!!!!!!!!

Welcome to the club! I'm not sure if there is a club in Vancouver or not. I've been to Montreal and couldn't find much to do with Z's there. But, there's got to be something. Anyway, you are more than welcome to post a message in our regional forums asking for people to respond.

Hi guys. New to the club....

I live in Vancouver, BC and I'd like to hook up with a z club around the area. I could really use the help in my ongoing restoration. Hopefully you guys will be able to help over the net as well.

Any suggestions or anyone know of some contacts in this neck of the woods, I'd appreciate the help.

Thanks,

Mike

Welcome

There used to be something called British Columbia Z Car Registry, but as one guy on the web describes it "it seems to have gone into stealth mode." I know I had their web address in my bookmarks, but seem to have deleted it.

If you ever plan to make it down to the Southern Okanagan, give me a shout, I'm just 4 miles south of the border.

I spoke to a fellow locally and he knew of the BC Z registry but sounds like there was some parting of the ways between the members and the club broke up.

He said there was some loose organization of z owners but had no leads for me.

Thanks for your help guys. And if I am ever in the southern Okanagan, I will definitely give you a call!

Mike