new toy for me too

[CaptnKrunch]

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

[CaptnKrunch]

a few pics...

[CaptnKrunch]

one more....

[mdbrandy]

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.

[DatsunZGuy]

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.

[CaptnKrunch]

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....

[Marty Rogan]

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

[PrOxLaMuS©]

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

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

[mdbrandy]

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!

[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

[mdbrandy]

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

[CaptnKrunch]

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