January 8, 20196 yr comment_565454 2 hours ago, alm102486 said: ive been searching the internet for about 8 hours and i keep running in to a brick wall when it come to this car.. What search terms are you using? If the car has been in a locked trailer for 20 years, it's unlikely that Grandma had a website or a blog at the end of the last century unless, in addition to being truck driver, she was also a techie. Dennis Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61362-need-info-on-this-z-car/?&page=2#findComment-565454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 20196 yr Author comment_565455 no family around that knows about the car. my grandma has the title and keys in a box somewhere. my grandmas memory is not that good and gonna get worse. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61362-need-info-on-this-z-car/?&page=2#findComment-565455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 20196 yr comment_565456 Congratulations on your new Z. Hopefully you will get to enjoy keeping it alive. That said, the best thing you can do to get help here is break the lock on the trailer, pop the hood and find out what you have. If the engine says Chevrolet on it then your best bet is at the aforementioned site hybrids.com. Not to push you out, but this site deals with mostly stock and moderately modified cars. If it still has its L28, it would be good to mention. Sent from my N9130 using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61362-need-info-on-this-z-car/?&page=2#findComment-565456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 20196 yr Author comment_565457 ok Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61362-need-info-on-this-z-car/?&page=2#findComment-565457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 20196 yr Author comment_565458 thank you Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61362-need-info-on-this-z-car/?&page=2#findComment-565458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 20196 yr comment_565459 27 minutes ago, alm102486 said: i do believe the pics are about 20 years old. the story behind the car is that shes my grandmas car. my grandma was a truck driver back then. she bought her new. drove her for a while here and there around town. then she made her way to storage. You left out the part where the body mods are added. Those fenders, headlights and other parts don't come on "new" 280Z's. The shifter looks like a Z shifter. But the back tires don't look like L6 tires. It might be more show than go. No offense to your Grandma, or the guys that built it for her. Where is Selah? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61362-need-info-on-this-z-car/?&page=2#findComment-565459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 20196 yr comment_565460 Looks like a Jim Cook Racing body kit. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61362-need-info-on-this-z-car/?&page=2#findComment-565460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 20196 yr comment_565462 http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/datsun/160406-1978-california-z-jim-cook-racing-series-rare-1978-datsun-280z.html Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61362-need-info-on-this-z-car/?&page=2#findComment-565462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 20196 yr comment_565463 4 hours ago, alm102486 said: Hanford? Just guessing. Looks military. Edit - plus I found Selah... Edited January 8, 20196 yr by Zed Head Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61362-need-info-on-this-z-car/?&page=2#findComment-565463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 20196 yr comment_565473 So you're basically asking what it's worth? I'd guess $5,000. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61362-need-info-on-this-z-car/?&page=2#findComment-565473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 8, 20196 yr comment_565475 2 hours ago, alm102486 said: no family around that knows about the car. my grandma has the title and keys in a box somewhere. my grandmas memory is not that good and gonna get worse. It looks like a 280Z with the Jim Cook body kit, and the stock running gear, from what's been shown so far. So, 280Z EFI straight six. You're in the right place if you want to get it running. The tires are shot though, and there will be some work if you want to get it running and drivable. You won't find a better site for help to get it back up and driving. Good luck. Sorry site. Truth...nice to see another name on top. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61362-need-info-on-this-z-car/?&page=2#findComment-565475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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