Finally found a series 1 (56k beware)

[auzziez]

Looks just like my Series 1 parts car.

[auzziez]

I just took a quick look on Craigslist in Tampa and see that Z-Docs has a nice $2000 S1. Add about $1K for transport and you've got a decent Z. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ctd/2867258010.html

[sblake01]

That's a 73, not a series 1.

[GTTED]

Sorry Tony, Don't agree. That one looks almost as bad and we haven't seen close ups. He should bite the bullet and spend 5-7K and start with a better structure that doesn't need floor pans to start with.

[240260280z]

Blue, The white Z in your first post looked too good to be true, but even with the small pics you can see the green and silver under the white. Too bad. But I agree with you, any one of the Z's you posted is worth the money they are asking compared to the $2,000 parts car he is looking at. Ted,you should run fast and far from that car .

It may be just fresh paint but here is why I suggested:

- Michigan is relatively "not that far" from Ohio for a look-see.

- Look at the other cars the seller has in the background.... not a typical shop.... worth going just to drool on their floor.

- But is has no emblems?

Edited February 28, 2012 by Blue

[auzziez]

That's a 73, not a series 1.

My Bad...You are correct.

Sorry Tony, Don't agree. That one looks almost as bad and we haven't seen close ups. He should bite the bullet and spend 5-7K and start with a better structure that doesn't need floor pans to start with.

I don't disagree, Ted should spend the money if he has it. But if the budget is $2K-$3K there are a quite a few potentials on Craigslist that will need some work, but aren't disintegrating.

Ted, but if you do the Craigslist thing, make sure to find a Z-guy who can physically go look at the car for you.

[Z dreams]

Yes, RUN! I'm also from the rust belt, S.W. Michigan. IMO you would be chasing rust forever and ever and 80 days. I bought a72 for $100 that the P O had replaced the 1/4 panels,

fenders and drivers side floor. And it's still so rusty I would not drive it out of the driveway.

[Oiluj]

I'll add my vote. Don't buy it. There are much better cars out there.

Unless you have a lucky nickel in your pocket, figure it will probably cost $7K+ to get a rust free car. Least that's what I found when I was looking.

[kjohnson2444]

Ted, being a fellow Columbus, Ohio area resident (and S1 owner), I can sympathize with your desire to save this car, but don't do it! That is way too much work and I have seen much better $2-3K cars in the area (though not very often). I have been through the rust-repair exercise and it is a long, expensive, frustrating experience. If I were to do it again (and wanted to save money and do some work) I would find a rust-free California or Southern car that needs engine/mechanical work. Those parts are readily-available, predictably-priced, and the repairs are more "fun" to do (at least for me). I'd be glad to help you inspect one if you'd like (just PM me).

Keith

[zwhore]

i know that car.

dont buy it. its parts. at best.

i remember seeing that years ago.

there is a 10/70 on ebay out here for 1kish. a few more on cl.

its only 30 hours to columbus from here. come on out.

do you live near a skyline chili? i sure am hungry.

[26th-Z]

It may be just fresh paint but here is why I suggested:

- But is has no emblems?

Shaved. I had a Z that looked just like that once.

[Ted.]

Actually, what everyone said here was what I was thinking the longer I looked at the pictures. Tail gate and emblems through me off until I really looked at it, but I got the vin and its a 73 model year. Thanks for the words of advice guys.

As far as the price range is concerned, I'm at around the 2500-3000 for starting, but I'm pulling a couple grand a month right now, roughly 1200 after bills. I might just continue waiting and save up another few grand and get one of the nicer running driving ones. For example, some of the ones Blue posted. If anyone finds a cleaner one in my current price range, however, shoot me a PM with the link and/or info if you remember this