Posted April 19, 201113 yr comment_353240 Hi everyone! I'm a new member to the forum and this is my first post. I have a 1979 280ZX that my parent bought new from the dealer and picked it up on the day that I was born (my mom went into labor right after they picked up the car). After sitting in barn from 1986 to 1997, I got it running in 1997 and drove it a bit. Then it went back into the barn and hasn't moved. It's been started every few years, so it runs somewhat. The car has low miles (35K) but the paint is shot. Dash is cracked and carpet needs to be replaced among other things. Some light rust, but not too bad. I'm now at a point where I'd like to do a full and proper restoration. I don't have the skills to do the restoration myself. I can definitely do some of it, but I actually don't want to screw this one up, so I'd like to get a professionally done restoration. I'm in SoCal now, but the car is in my parent's barn in NJ. I'd like to have the restoration done out by me, so don't mnd shipping the car to CA, AZ, or somewhere nearby. Any recommendations on who to trust for a top-notch restoration? I really want the car to be put back to like-new condition, though i'm sure it'll be pricey.Looking forward to hearing back from everyone. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39292-full-restoration-of-1979-280zx/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 19, 201113 yr comment_353253 Take a look at Sunrise Z in Glendale. I haven't been there but I've heard nothing but great things. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39292-full-restoration-of-1979-280zx/#findComment-353253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 19, 201113 yr Author comment_353330 thanks LeonV Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39292-full-restoration-of-1979-280zx/#findComment-353330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 20, 201113 yr Author comment_353386 Thanks LeonV. I spoke to Art at Sunrise Z and he was very helpful and sounds like he knows datsuns really well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39292-full-restoration-of-1979-280zx/#findComment-353386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 20, 201113 yr comment_353388 No problem, glad I could help. Good luck with the resto! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39292-full-restoration-of-1979-280zx/#findComment-353388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 18, 201113 yr Author comment_361797 Bit of an update. Looks like I may instead do the restoration in NJ or near NJ, instead of shipping it out to southern California. Anyone have any recommendations for any datsun specialist in NJ or nearby? Thanks! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39292-full-restoration-of-1979-280zx/#findComment-361797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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