fandsw Posted August 6, 2011 Share #1 Posted August 6, 2011 Hey gang, well my new toy will arrive sometime next week, as my 280Z starts it journey from Illinois to my house. 1978 280Z 5 speed, one owner, 29,900 miles in beautiful condition. It was parked for 20 years in a climate controlled garage and has been fully sorted out by the seller. Here are some of the pics from the seller: Looking forward to meeting everyone on here! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted August 6, 2011 Share #2 Posted August 6, 2011 Frank, Great catch! That looks nearly perfect. You can get new stickers from the rad support here: http://www.zzxdatsun.com/catDecals.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandsw Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted August 6, 2011 Frank,Great catch! That looks nearly perfect.You can get new stickers from the rad support here:Thanks! Looking forward to getting her. Thanks for the tip on the stickers, will be looking to see what else she needs. Will be getting some wheels and tires for driving her around and storing the originals for shows..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted August 7, 2011 Share #4 Posted August 7, 2011 It does not look like it needs much. From what I see it is just the stickers then you can compete in Z shows and win . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderkeg Posted August 7, 2011 Share #5 Posted August 7, 2011 Frank,Your Z looks really clean...very nice!Any plans to "tinker' with it or are you going to leave it as is?Dave Ruiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportBikeMike Posted August 7, 2011 Share #6 Posted August 7, 2011 Wow.....beautiful car! I didn't know Zs like that existed in Illinois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandsw Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted August 7, 2011 Frank,Your Z looks really clean...very nice!Any plans to "tinker' with it or are you going to leave it as is?Dave RuizThanks Dave. I'm going to keep her as close to stock as possible, with maybe a few period correct accessories. Like I said earlier, I will get some driving around wheels & tires, but the stock steelies, hubcaps and Uniroyals are being saved for special occasions. Can't wait to get my hands on her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandsw Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted August 13, 2011 She's on the truck!!! Totally stoked, she'll be here Monday or Tuesday! I placed the shipping order over a week ago with Reliable Carriers (the ones that do Mecum & Barrett-Jackson), but after 6 days they told me it could be 2-4 weeks due to all the auctions they are doing. Cancelled my order with them yesterday and called Angels Transport, and they said it would be 3-5 days max before they come pick it up. Well it was just over 24 hours...... now the real waiting begins!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z Greek Posted August 17, 2011 Share #9 Posted August 17, 2011 Frank,What a beautiful car. You what they say, they are only "original," once! Take care of her, and you will have a car you can really enjoy for as long as you want. Keep that perfect dash out of the sun!Congratulations.Andy K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandsw Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted August 17, 2011 Well, she's here and she's pretty.....runs good too!!! She's not perfect, paint has got some checking/patina as well as a few minor scratches and dings from storage, but that will allow me to drive her for a little while until I decide to repaint her. Everything works, from the gauges, radio, power antenna, AC.....all except the low beams. High beams work fine, so I have some troubleshooting to do there........ Anyway, here she is being unloaded: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted August 18, 2011 Share #11 Posted August 18, 2011 Wow! It looks like 1978 again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted August 18, 2011 Share #12 Posted August 18, 2011 That's one beautiful car sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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