Hi all... bought this 78 over the weekend .. was told it was making a whining noise but I never did hear anything .. it's been a long time since I drove a z .. 20 years or so ... it's pretty much rust free ,, not a fan of the chrome/stainless steel trim that someone put on the car but for the most part it's in OK shape ,,, the steering seems a little flat ...ball joints may need replacing... bringing my baby home this Sunday ... thanks for previous advice.... Kevin

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Very nice! At least they won't call you a root beer float! Chocolate Sunday maybe?

I hadn't gotten to drive a Z for any distance since 1989 when I sold my college 280Z. Feels good to get behind the Z wheel again! In a few years, I can compare what the 240 feels like compared to the 280.

Enjoy.

Black always looks good on a Z...even more so when the body is straight like this one seems to be.

IMHO...I think the silver rocker panel strip and wheels compliment each other very well. I could be wrong, but I think that rocker panel moulding was a dealer installed option back then.

thanks guys... trim wise I'll have to do some research and find more about dealer options... the wheels have a gold cast except the rim area... and there is gold pinstriping that goes ok with the wheel tone... now I have to find a place to store my boat so I have room for this at home ... thanks again....

Hi Captn,

Welcome aboard! The looks pretty good from the pics. Did you buy it locally? How many miles on her? Was that the original color or a re-paint? If that is original black fromthe factory, you have a Black Pearl Edition there, which is collectable.

If you haven't already, you ought to join the Windy City Z Club: http://www.windycityzclub.com/default.asp

It's a great group of people.

Marty

Arl. Hts

now that looks like it's in great shape!!

Looks good.. how much did you steal it for?

You know, I haven't been paying enough attention - that makes three of us here in IL; are there any others? I'm the only down-stater, though. Got Rick Hanson down in St. Louis. I wish there was a z-club down here. There is a sports-car club that now maybe I'll join, since I have a running car!

Mark,

There are actually quite a number of us Z nuts in Illinois. The WCZC June show had a little over 50 cars show up! That was the largest show we have had. Hey, now that you have a running Z, a couple of hours cruise north for some of these events would be fun. I usually drive down to Indianapolis each year for their show, and that about twice as far.

There are at least 3 other guys that I know from around here that frequent this site also.

Next summer maybe, I'll cruise down your way for a visit. I would love to see haow you are doing with #215. Of course you are welcome to drop by my place if you are ever in the NW Suburbs.

Marty

Originally posted by Marty Rogan

Mark,

There are actually quite a number of us Z nuts in Illinois. The WCZC June show had a little over 50 cars show up! That was the largest show we have had. Hey, now that you have a running Z, a couple of hours cruise north for some of these events would be fun. I usually drive down to Indianapolis each year for their show, and that about twice as far.

There are at least 3 other guys that I know from around here that frequent this site also.

Next summer maybe, I'll cruise down your way for a visit. I would love to see haow you are doing with #215. Of course you are welcome to drop by my place if you are ever in the NW Suburbs.

Marty

Sounds good! I know that the PO of #215, Erich Scheeler, used to come up to some Windy City Z club events. I'll have to pay attention to dates on the web site. I looked it over a few months ago. If you make your way downstate, I'd love to meet you!

Mark

hi all... price wise I'll wait till it's sitting in my garage before I mention it.. this Sunday afternoon.... windy city club wise thanks for the link I'm sure I'll get signed up when my funds get resupplied .. paint wise I do believe it's orignally a black car.. I don't have the paint code from the car here will check that on Sunday.. thanks again for the info