Beginner LF Help with 280Z Build

[peterth3penguin]

hazmatt's car is pretty amazing! probably one of the only restos I've seen for sale lately that I would actually consider spending 25k on.

that engine tho.. <3

[wheee!]

Check out the beauty from @zKars too... Super nice 240 resto with top quality craftsmanship.  Some really nice work on that one.

Hazmatts car should have sold for closer to $35,000 IMHO. Finding a car like that these days is rare and he let his go for far too little.

[siteunseen]

22 minutes ago, peterth3penguin said:

hazmatt's car is pretty amazing! probably one of the only restos I've seen for sale lately that I would actually consider spending 25k on.

that engine tho.. <3

Tea bagging that motor???

 

[Zed Head]

Bring A Trailer (BAT) has some nice cars go by.  

https://bringatrailer.com/datsun/280z/

Can penguins tea bag?  Don't know...

[SteveJ]

48 minutes ago, peterth3penguin said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Datsun-Z-Series-280Z-V8/162869138425?hash=item25ebc1d3f9:g:NdYAAOSw9V1aaTtB&vxp=mtr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-Datsun-Z-Series-280ZX/323016678364?hash=item4b354b5bdc:g:Hf4AAOSwa81aKrbf&vxp=mtr

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Datsun-240z-280z-swap-racing-modified/222696241798?hash=item33d9bafa86:g:ZacAAOSwK~RZ9EMr

^ I really like the exterior of this last one o: pretty much the colour combo I would use.

Can you guys take a look at these and see if any are worth the asking price or worth negotiating for?

Thanks!

I know the owner of the 82. The car is VERY original and well taken care of. 

IMHO, there are two things working against that car as a periodic track car.

1. It's a 280ZX. It's not as easy to modify for the track, and it's not really very fast. The t-tops also take out some rigidity. (You could always put bars in the openings I suppose.) I almost ran it over many times on a club cruise, and that was before I replaced my tired engine with a higher compression, angrier mill. The owner mandated that I move in front of him so I wouldn't ride his bumper.
2. That car is pretty original. It is better suited for someone who is looking for a cruising/show car.

[peterth3penguin]

The interior of the 82 is what caught my eye. I'm kindof a sucker for shades of blue so that really makes me want to click buy.

wish it was closer to 15k :/ 

Edited January 26, 2018 by peterth3penguin

[peterth3penguin]

Still rather skeptical about the "Don Potter" cams and parts on the 73'. The specs he used are still unknown so where did this guy get his parts from.

Found a video of the car on youtube, but not really convinced. Anyone know this guy? 

Spice King 

 

[wheee!]

Yikes! Sunroof! [emoji21]

[peterth3penguin]

I cried when I saw that too D:

but if I do get this it's not a problem because I have a plan for that

Edited January 26, 2018 by peterth3penguin

[esmit208]

Follow a build on YOUTUBE.........Pancho's Garage.......very interesting and he is thorough and seems nice enough although I personally wish he would wear ear and eye protection. But his build will give a novice to these machines some ideas. WELKOM! The sunroof well........try to find a car without one.

[esmit208]

On 1/26/2018 at 11:51 AM, peterth3penguin said:

well my safe choice car is the miata rf, which would set me back 30,000. 

So, I'd much rather have a 280Z that's my own. 

Is there any website that allows configuration of 280z parts? to check for compatibility and prices?

I have been looking at classifieds and the main problem is I don't know what to look for. I have been avoiding all rust buckets ofc but I can't make out what is in good condition and what isn't.

If it is NOT A RUST BUCKET then expect to pay a premium price because chances are the owner has done all the heavy lifting......AND SPENDING!