19 years old, already addicted.

Posted June 16, 200816 yr

Hey guys, my name is J.J. I bought my Z when i was 17 and my Lincoln continental was totalled. I took the 2 grand from that, bought myself a 1979 280zx i saw in the paper for $1000 and then spent the other $1000 plus my entire savings fixing it up. I've never looked back. It now runs like a champ except for a few clunks in the rear when i shift and accelerate, but i'm looking into that thanks to all the information on this site I've been fixing my car up myself so be looking for me in the Car Tech forum because i'll probably be needing some advice =P

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June 16, 200816 yr

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Welcome to the club, JJ!

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June 16, 200816 yr

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Welcome

Congrats on your car, I'm 19 to and have been into these cars since i was 15. Now iv'e got a 240z, 260z and a 260z 2+2.

Goodluck with your car.

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June 16, 200816 yr

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Welcome to the club.

All you should need to fix that clunk is a new diff insulator. But check all the driveshaft and half shaft universals first for any play or wear.

Have a look at this earlier thread.

Good luck.

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June 16, 200816 yr

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Hey guys, my name is J.J. I bought my Z when i was 17 and my Lincoln continental was totalled. I took the 2 grand from that, bought myself a 1979 280zx i saw in the paper for $1000 and then spent the other $1000 plus my entire savings fixing it up. I've never looked back. It now runs like a champ except for a few clunks in the rear when i shift and accelerate, but I'm looking into that thanks to all the information on this site I've been fixing my car up myself so be looking for me in the Car Tech forum because I'll probably be needing some advice =P

Got my first Z when I was 15, I am now 20. Got my First Running Z on my 17th birthday. But she was a very sick car... Came with a strong L28. That is soon to be Residing in my 75 280z.

I Own 6 Z cars.

1971 240z (parts)

1972 240z (Parts)

1973 240z (future project ? )

1974 260z. (destroyed but still have what is left.)

1975 280z. (current project "The unnatural one")

1985 300zxt (got a good deal)

My name is Bill Ramsey and I'm addicted to Z.