Greetings from New England

[MattSaint]

Greetings Fellow Z enthusiasts!

I've been lurking ever since I purchased my 76 280Z about this time last year.  I figured it was high time I finalized my account and joined in.  You have already been very helpful with various posts and how to articles.  I really enjoy being a part of a dedicated and enthusiastic community of like minded individuals.

Attached is a picture of my new (to me) toy.  She is a 1976 model year 280Z (manufactured 9/75).  This was a very well taken care of one owner car.  Aside from a few unique touches the previous owner had installed she is a true survivor with original paint, motor and interior.  I've been refreshing some wear and tear items with either new or used factory parts.  I am on the look out for a few items and will likely travel to Carlisle PA next year.  Not many parts to be had in New England.

Cheers!

~MattS

 

 

[Mark Maras]

 Welcome to the club. Your Z is beautiful. Rarely do we see one with original paint that looks that good. Congratulations on a rare find. What parts are you looking for? Lots of parts here in the NW.

[MattSaint]

Hi Mark,

Thank you for your kind words.  I feel very fortunate to have located this car.  I had looked on and off for years after driving one that was for sale some twenty years ago and not having funds at the time to purchase.  I had plans to swap the bumpers and such, but have decided to keep it as is.  I have the dealer installed alloy wheels in my shed, which are in fantastic shape, but decided for the 16 inch ones I have now.

I created a post in the wanted forum which I will add too as I go through some of the spare parts I've acquired over the past year.

 

Cheers!
~MattS

[grannyknot]

That's a great looking Z, love the colour. There was a thread happening recently about pushing in those bumpers for a sleeker look,

and you might have a look at this as well,

 

[240260280z]

Be sure to join Z Car Club of New England! Great club!

[MattSaint]

grannyknot , Thank you for those links.  I am looking into that now.

Thank you Blue, I will locate where to join.

Best!
~MattS

[Captain Obvious]

Matt, Your car looks beautiful. Welcome to the party!

I just posted a couple new pics in that bumper thread.

I usually make it to Carlisle, so if you are going, make sure we can get together while we're there.

[gnosez]

www.zccne.org or find the club on facebook

Parts? Try www,baddogparts.com

Larz Anderson - Japanese car and Bike day 10/16 10am to 3pm - big turn out of Zs

 

[MattSaint]

@Captain Obvious I will be sure to reach out.  I definitely plan on being there.

@gnosez Thank you for the link, I was wondering about Larz Anderson, if there is a big turn out, I think I know what I am doing that weekend.

 

[gnosez]

As the President of the ZCCNE, let me personally welcome you to the local Z community. Our members did very well at the recent ZCON in Toronto and we look forward to seeing you (and your Z) soon.

[cbuczesk]

Your car looks great! I'll be at Carlisle with several vendor spaces selling Z parts.

Chuck

 

[Mike]

Welcome to the club!