Hi

I bought my first Z in high school (1989) for $1500. 78 model, 5 speed. It was awesome!!! I wrecked it in my neighborhood going 30mph. I leaned over to get something from the passenger floorboard and drifted into a telephone pole.

I bought my second Z while stationed at Lowry AFB in Denver. It was a 77 model with a 5 speed. It got totaled when I was going through an intersection. Couple of high school kids joyriding in mom and dads SUV ran a red light.

Fast foward 16 years and I'm married with 4 kids. 3 boys and a girl. I'm getting the bug again to buy another Z and love on it. I have always been partial to the 77-78 models but am very intrigued by the early carbuerated 240's. I am building a new barn so once thats complete I'll have room to work on my future Z.

Anyway, my name is Joe Arnett(ArnieTX) and I just found this great site. I'm going to lurk for a while until I figure out what Z I'm going to go with. I am really enjoying this forum.

Thanks

Welcome, Joe! While you'll find a bit of bias on this site towards the early cars, they're all fun, all special, and all welcome here. Keep us posted on what you end up buying.

Well Joe welcome to the club. Good luck in your decision for what you would like to have . I drive a '73 240 and have redone her for me. From out side she is stock other than the color and early bumpers. I did install a ZX engine and other mods . Early Z in rust free condition are becoming difficult to find , but once in a while they pop up . Gary

Welcome!

Great Project to share with the youngsters(and a built in excuse to get three more Zs-can't leave the girl out!)

Will

Hi Joe, Welcome - You came to the right place for information. You live in a pretty good location to find a good rust free Z. Thats how you want to start out. Take your time and hold out for a good one. Every once in a while, they just jump up, right out of the blue.

Thanks for the welcome guys.

The internet really makes it easy to find a Z these days. And yes, Texas has plenty of these hiding around. I know where one is right now, it's just a shell, been sitting in the same spot for 2 years. Maybe I'll check it out tomorrow.

I'm torn between finding a clean 280z ~77-78 or find a clean but project type 240. You guys are right. Patience is key.

Joe

I have a 1973 240 normal asperation twin weber carbs runs great but needs paint and body work, have priced custom paint job for about $1600.00 I will be taking it back to AZ some time between end of March to maybe April 20th I usually trailer it between AZ & FL every other year. Want pictures write me at zcarmann@yahoo.com Sonny