Texas280z Posted August 10, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 10, 2012 Hello Guys and Gals, I purchased a 1978 280z a few months ago. The car had sat abandoned inside of a garage for 18 years. The gentleman who sold me the car did not really want to get rid of it, however since he and his wife were in the process of renovating their garage the 280z had to go. Here is a picture of how it looked the day I brought it home. Since I purchased it back in February, I've: Cleaned the fuel system (tank, fuel lines, pump, injectors) Rebuilt brake system Bought new wheels and tires for it Installed new muffler Recarpeted the interior Installed a dashcap Retrofitted new H4 headlights Installed a 240z front bumper Probably countless other things... I have pretty much spent 8 hours of every Saturday(weather permitting) working on this car. There are still a few minor bugs I have to work out, but today I plan to go to the county tax office and get it registered and then go get it inspected. Here are a few pictures of how she sits today: (The Front Bumper has been properly attatched since this picture was taken) Nice meeting everone. -Texas280z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed2 Posted August 10, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 10, 2012 Welcome. What part of Texas are you in?Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedyone_kenobi Posted August 10, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 10, 2012 Greetings fellow Texas Z owner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted August 10, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 10, 2012 Howdy, and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve91tt Posted August 10, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 10, 2012 Welcome fellow Texan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa.series1 Posted August 10, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 10, 2012 Another welcome from N. TX. Its a big state, where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardway Posted August 12, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 12, 2012 Congrats and welcome fellow Texan. Looks like you are off to a good start on your 280z. This is a great forum with a lot of knowledgable members. We look forward to more updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted August 12, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 12, 2012 Love the new wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas280z Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted August 16, 2012 I'm in Dallas, I beleive the car was orginally purchased in the San Antonio/ Houston Area, but It has been in Dallas since atleast 1994. You might see it around now that I finally have it registered and inspected. There is still some wiring that has to be fixed in order for my temp, fuel, and oil gauges to work, but I've made some progress. Anyone else from the Dallas area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed2 Posted August 17, 2012 Share #10 Posted August 17, 2012 jfa.series1 is in Richardson, I am in Plano.I am certain you will kind other Z owners who live near you in the Z Club of Texas (http://zcluboftexas.org/zcotforum/index.php)Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phyhmer13 Posted August 22, 2012 Share #11 Posted August 22, 2012 welcome! hope you enjoy your stay here within these forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb Posted August 22, 2012 Share #12 Posted August 22, 2012 Hi to all, I'm introducing myself as a fellow Texas Z owner. I'm in Amarillo and would like to hear from anyone in Texas but especially from Amarillo and the Panhandle area. My ride is a 1978 280z (still a work in progress) Welcome to Texas 280z. Thanks JCB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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