wheee! Posted February 24, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2019 Well, even though my 280Z is still in restoration mode, I went and bought a little red beauty to add to the stable! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted February 24, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted February 24, 2019 Share #3 Posted February 24, 2019 Does she have the 5 speed? The timing chain on these motors can evidently be problematic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted February 25, 2019 I believe it is an all original 4 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280 Posted February 25, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 25, 2019 Cherry Blossom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zup Posted February 25, 2019 Share #6 Posted February 25, 2019 That ought to keep you busy till Spring. I love the dash layout with all the toggle switches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted February 25, 2019 Well, it will be sitting in hibernation for a while. I need to finish the Z before I start this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted February 25, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 25, 2019 I really like the roadsters too. If I had all the room I needed for cars I wanted, I'd have one of those. I don't know anything about them specifically though, like... Are those the original door pulls? Very ornate! Look like something from a kitchen cabinet. Looks like you need a replacement brake master cylinder. The one you have now just doesn't match the rest of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted February 25, 2019 Yup. I’m not sure about the brake master and the door pulls are from Home Hardware for sure! I have a lot to learn about these cars before I start the restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorman7 Posted February 25, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 25, 2019 Congrats! That is totally awesome. I have to be honest here, I actually like driving my 1600 Roadster more than any of my Z's. I think mostly because it is a convertible. The roadster are also pretty peppy and quite nimble, great cars. And, the women love them! Whenever I bring my roadster to a car show, the ladies are always checking out the roadster. Who cares about that original low serial number Z when that cute little roadster is right there. Oh, and that original gas cap is pretty pricey....keep and eye on that thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorman7 Posted February 25, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Patcon said: Does she have the 5 speed? The timing chain on these motors can evidently be problematic Actually it was the 2000 that had the timing chain problem. The 1600 motor is overhead valve and if I am not mistaken, the crank is geared to the cam 2:1. 5 speeds came on the 1967.5 and on 2000, never with the 1600. Also the 1967.5 2000 roadster is the Holy Grail of roadsters, very pricey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorman7 Posted February 25, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 25, 2019 Sorry, just one more post. Here are my roadster before and after pics. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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