Hi, I just joined the forum so I thought I’d introduce myself. I inherited an ’81 280ZX with 5 speed and T-tops.

Mechanically the engine and drivetrain are in good shape, needs mostly just minor things like shocks, speedo cable, brakes, etc, etc.

Interior’s a bit ratty, I’ve been ebaying a bunch of those items and cleaning up the hack work done by previous owners.

Dash is full of electrical gremlins and half the instruments don’t work.

When I got the car it had a short that drained the battery all the time so they had put in a battery disconnect and every time they got out of the car they disconnected the battery. Finally traced that to the hazard flasher circuit, but couldn’t find the actual culprit, so I just disabled it for now. At least the battery doesn’t run down.

I’m new to the Z community but as you can see from my vehicle list I like to work on cars, using my lavishly equipped outdoor shop, aka driveway.

The Jeep is actually Cherokee #2. I had built up Cherokee #1 then an uninsured driver ran a red light & T boned it into oblivion.

Good to see another ZX on the board. Welcome!

Welcome, To the Z world. I got a 82ZXT so I could decrease the miles on my 240. There both great little cars but different in their own ways. Have a blast bringing it back to life.

minor things like shocks, speedo cable, brakes, etc, etc.

I don't know exactly where the "speedo cable" is located... and I am afraid to ask for a diagram.

Welcome to another NMer on the board...Robert

Welcome to the CZCC!! Try to do some searching in the forums and I'm sure you'll find some helpful information.

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