My new 1976 280z project

[Koop's 76' 280z]

Haha!! You know, right after posted the claim about 77, I was thinking the exact same thing and was thinking someone may bring that up!
However, looking at the pic of the engine compartment, it appears to have the 77 PCV hose routing, so barring higher res pics of the engine, I (got lucky and) stand by the claim of 77.

It's probably a 77 then but I believe it was built in late 76.


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[Koop's 76' 280z]

What's the build date on the door jamb plate?

I believe it's 10-1976 but I'll have to check it whenever i gather the energy to walk to my shop


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[Koop's 76' 280z]

My goal for today is to put this style air dam on but I'm having quite a bit of trouble getting the original lower valance off

[Captain Obvious]

I bet that's about right. Late 76 build. Sloped rear deck, and titled (at least it should be) as a 77.

[Koop's 76' 280z]

I bet that's about right. Late 76 build. Sloped rear deck, and titled (at least it should be) as a 77.

Yeah only thing is, i dont currently ha e a title so I'm going to have to look into a bonded title


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[siteunseen]

If the recall was fixed there'll be a sticker on the underside of the hood, passenger side.  But it's not the original hood?

[Koop's 76' 280z]

[/url] If the recall was fixed there'll be a sticker on the underside of the hood, passenger side.  But it's not the original hood?

Not it's not original, it was replaced like 20 years ago because of rust


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[Koop's 76' 280z]

Update: changed the oil, oil filter and put a battery in it, on acc everything works interior lights, radio etc.. but when I go to start it the volt meter drops to nothing and it shorts it. After trying to start it the acc don't work unless I unplug and re plug the battery then it restarts the cycle. Engine is free, I'm going to start checking grounds and clean them... any advice/help is gladly appreciated


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[Zed Head]

That's typical of dirty battery connections, or fusible link connections.  The corrosion heats up when current flows and the connection opens up.  It's not a short, it's an open circuit.

Clean, and maybe give a little extra crimp to the ends of the fusible links, and the battery connections.  If you have clamp-on cable ends, take them off and clean the copper wire, or just get better cables.

Pretty common.  I almost replaced my starter once, even though I knew all about the cable connection problem.

[siteunseen]

Here's something that'll help find those grounds.

http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/electricalconnections/index.html

[Koop's 76' 280z]

Here's something that'll help find those grounds.
http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/electricalconnections/index.html

Thanks that helps a lot


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[Koop's 76' 280z]

I checked the door stamp and the build date in 12/76


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