Hello Everyone,

My name is James. My Z history started when I turned 15. My father bought me a 280 that we were going to fix up for my birthday. Whelp, we found out it was stolen, and it went away. A few months later we purchased a 1976 280Z and I have had it ever since. She has had many problems over the last decade, but always comes back for more.

I left her at my fathers while I went to Alaska for several years. I've returned now, and found he simply left her in the street for five years, and now most body panels have severe rust! (yikes!) I purchased another '76, and have started swapping panels off. Sadly, I don't have a garage so working in the street has been less than ideal. .

Anyways, I am glad to be back and working on my baby again. These are beautiful cars. Even though my girl is a little shabby looking, she still turns heads everyday.

Welcome to the club James. The forum is great for advice and help when you need it or just social chit chat with other Zed owners.

Five years standing on the street. Zeds like many other cars of that era are known for rusting away when neglected. If its mostly bolt on panels that have rusted, then you are very lucky. Floors can suffer a lot and are a pita to replace.

What are your plans for it once swapped all the rust panels?

Chas

Some great roads around Eureka and points North for a sports car, as long as you don't get behind the logger trucks.