Introduce yourself to the class?

[NCLarry]

Northern NJ Larry here.. i'm 32... just acquired my 2nd Z a few weeks ago. It's a 71 1/2 240Z. My first was a 77 280Z in great shape that I purchased in 86 for $3K. Sold it in 89 for $3K, because, get this, I couldn't fit a refridgerator in it.

Of all stupid reasons... Well, I've had the bug since and just gave up the garage to rejoin the club.

The 71 was parked in 92 and hasn't run since... it spend all but the last year in a barn.

I'll plan to strip it to frame and repair structure and then rebuild up. Don't think I'll go the 'restore' route but rather, more the street modified. If anybody has an old 'whale tail' I always loved those.

In any case, I just got the car up on jacks today and finished draining the old fuel/sludge. What does 12 year old fuel turn into anyway? Seemed like molasses..

Check out the pics in the gallery...

Oh yeah, I'll post a pic of my old 77... both before and after I sold it. Bet ya can't guess who wins when a UPS Big Brown plays 'tag' with a Z.

Northern NJ Larry

[Inf]

I can't believe i've never chimed in here before, out of all the times it has come back to the surface of the forum.

My name is Andrew and I am a 19 year old college student at UT Arlington majoring in aerospace engineering. I have a good GPA right now, so I am currently planning on transferring to UT Austin next summer. I plan to first get a bachelors in aerospace engineering, then complete the ~30 credit hour difference and pick up a bachelors in mechanical engineering.

The only thing I see as an obstacle to going to Austin is finding an affordable place to live that has a garage(I don't think I could sleep at night knowing she is exposed to the elements!) and is relatively close to campus (if any of you Austin Z guys have tips about this, please let me know :cheeky: ).

I have been in love with the looks and character of the early Z for a while now. I picked mine up through an ebay auction for a car in the "rust free" area of Modesto, CA. Let's just say I learned a few good lessons about dealing with people that will certainly serve me well when I decide its time to get another Z!

I must say, we sure do have a lot of variety on these forums, and it shows in the kinds of diverse opinions people have! This is the most useful Z-car website I have checked out.

Andrew

[Alfadog]

Originally posted by Alfadog

I'm Lachlan, 17 years old and bought my first car yesterday - a 1970 240Z in silver.

I live on the Gold Coast, Australia, and the datto is amazing... can't imagine myself driving anything else

I probably need ot update mine now!!!

Now I don't have to imagine myself driving anything else, cos I drive my darling 240K "it's a skyline damnit!" The same engine as the Zed, except with a single carb, different head, with the car being about 300kg heavier and automatic..... not the fastest but totally immaculate and I guess more practical (I keep telling myself that).

Sold my Zed a while ago and now I'm 18, yeah just over a year of ownership but the $$$ told me I couldn't have it. The passion is not dead though, just dormant...

[marxmini]

1973 240z

Orange w flat black hood

Headworks

Stage 2 Cam

3 side weber 40s

Rollbar

4pt Sabelt seatbelts

OMP racing seats

EMPI GT Steering Wheel (Original Accessory for Datsun)

Minilite 14x6.5 Wheels w Bridgestone 205x60x14 Tires

Marc

Manila, Philippines

[MakDiesel]

'Bout time I joined the ZAA (Z Addicts Anonymous)...here goes

I'm Adam (most ppl just call me Goat, long story) I'm 19, live in a place I don't belong (Mocksville, NC) and love girls, guns, and cars and STRONGLY dislike ricers, dishonesty, and slow, heavy cars (basically most trucks and all SUVs). I was never bestowed a car at 16 like some so by the time I was 17 I had saved enough $$$ to purchase my first vehicle, a '95 Dodge Dakota Sport that served it's purpose (point A to point . By some bizarre twist of fate and stupidity I joined the Marines shortly after High School (and subsequently sold the truck b/c I wouldn't need it at Parris Island). 40 hellish days later (Erroneous enlistment - they screwed up on my vision waiver) I was back home with no hair, double pneumonia, no ride, and a very extensive abusive verbal dictionary to reiterate from. So began the search for the last car I ever wanted to own, a 1972 240z stick (preferably an aftermarket 5-speed). All I came up with in this small town was a $500 '81 280zx that had more wrong than right. Rust, weeping water pump, oxidation galore, etc. After 4 months of getting her reliable and on a diet, our love/hate/why won't you run dammit relationship became tiring and costly so I opted to continue the 240 search. Ebay rocks on occasion. I found a decent '72 only 40 min from me and an emptied bank account later I had her. Now I work 2 jobs (car wash weekends and 3rd shift full-time at a well-known retailer) to support my costly habit of keeping one for transport (the '81) and trying to bring the other back to life to be my new DD for college (the '72). Rent, insurance, attending ECU in the fall to begin a degree (undecided...probably car-related), etc has kept the '72 under a cover and off the road. Basically I'm just a kid with too many dreams and not enough freedom ($$$) to do something with them. But where there's a will, there's a way...Z-man for life, Peace AD

[v12horse]

I saw this thread and didnt think much of it, but when I started reading it I thought it was great. I read every post.

Okay, I am 20 years old and I am a third year college student in Stockton, California. My major is biological sciences and my plan is to go to dental school. I have a girlfriend that I have been with for 2 years in October. She was my lab partner. She learned stick shift on my Z. I have a early 74' 260z. It is almost dead stock, except for the 72' su's, the rally clock, the radio(I want to put the old Hitachi in), the bullet racing mirrors, and the mags(I really want Watanabe's, but unless someone wants to trade for my mags, no dice.). My dad bought the car in the midwest and restored(for me). He likes the car, but my stepmom didn't care for it. He knew I needed a car, so I got it. When I get out of school I plan to buy it off him.

This is a great forum and it has made me come to like the Z car even more. I am trying to absorb as much information as I can about them. My next car is going to be a Fairlady Z(probably in 10 years. hahaha). Thanks.

-Ben

[Gav240z]

Ok well I'm 21 now and I've been into Z cars for about 4 years.. I've owned 3 of them 2 240z's and 1 260z 2+2. Love the 240z's just so much more than the 260's.

I'm currently studying at University doing a course in computer science I may or may not finish it this year and I'm not sure where I'll go from there either into a job or continue study.

I've recently got myself a new higher paying job at an electronics store called Tandy or DickSmith it's the same company.

I am obsessed with Z's I thrive on knowledge regarding them and especially the rare models like the ZG, 432's etc.. I don't know if I'll ever be into another make of car like I am Z's as long as I live.

I'm a purist you could say so I don't like wild modified cars I love the feel of the L engine and the way the car drives stock but I do plan on upgrading things like drivetrain , suspension , engine internals etc.. The idea is to not loose what the car was meant to be or meant to look like.

I enjoy posting on this site and learning about cars in general as well as helping others when I can. I don't know it all I hopefully don't pretend to.

Anyway that's the most interesting part of me :classic: . for now

[Z Kid]

Hello, I can't believe I haven't put in my 2c before this. My name is Chris, and I live in South Australia, in a little pimple on the map, called Gawler, great country town, everytime you do something stupid, everyone knows about it before you do . I have always been into cars, and rebuilt my first car a 1959 landrover from the age of 12-16, bit rough and damn slow. I fell in love with the Z's a couple of years ago when I saw one rotting in a shed on a farm belonging to one of my little brothers friends, a few months and $900 later I pulled it home and started pulling it apart. I hope that one day it will be a lovely replica ZG, but given my funds and spare time it may take a while. I am a student studying dentistry, so I am owned by study for the next few years at least. I also own a hot little 1600 (510) sedan, which was going to be a rapid project and a daily hack, but between uni and my welder dying, its still in the shed looking lonely (When I say looking lonely i mean as lonely as a car can get when it has a Z a landrover and a mini and a half to play with).

Cheers Chris

[ZchickAZ]

Well.. I am new to this site and I'll tell ya that 11 pages is GREAT!!! Looks like I am the third woman to post...

I go by Christa, or Zchick for short. I am single, 32, no kids (my cat & dog disagrees), lookin for a DINK. I live in sunny, HOT Arizona with my 3 Z cars & beautiful little historic home.

I fell in love in 1979 (I was 8) with my Aunt's Datsun Green 280Z 2+2. Ten years later, I bought the car off of her & I still have it!!

I am on my 6th Nissan, 4th Z car:

1986 200SX XE "Roxy"

1975 280Z 2+2 "Zona" waiting a restoration

1990 240SX "Maxx"

1983 280ZXT "Marzine" 62k orig miles (bought for my mom, she recently passed away from Breast Cancer - she was 54)

1990 300ZXTT Silver 315hp "Grace Z"

1990 300ZXTT Yellow 410hp "Bee" dailey driver with 71k miles

My '75 was my first love... She has 283k miles on her so she deserves a rest! But my '90TT daily driver is fast becoming my top choice - not a day goes by without someone giving me a thumbs up or a wink or just an open mouthed stare... I LOVE IT!!! This car is so fast. I do SCCA racing and this one scoots!!

I just recently started a new club here in Arizona, but you all are more than welcome to join... No fees & we are just getting the message board going. www.datsunnissandrivers.com I will be setting up fun runs, car shows, pool parties, etc.

I am currently looking at aquiring a nicely restored 1978 280Z and also a 1966 Austin Cooper. I LOVE Coopers too. What neat little cars they are. And the Riley Elf... You all in NZ, Australia, & the UK are so lucky to have had those little gems!! You all know the saying, "The grass is always greener on the other side..." I think I can see it in these posts from the UK to the States... Wild!

Well, that is all I have for now... Enjoy the Ride!!

Zchick

[Alfadog]

Dunno, I think they might be winking at YOU rather than the car.........

Nothing better than a good lady in a good car :tapemouth :cheeky:

[ZchickAZ]

Whatever!!! I don't fancy myself that much!! But I do alright!!

Zchick

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by ZchickAZ

...........I go by Christa, or Zchick for short. I am single, 32, no kids (my cat & dog disagrees), lookin for a DINK. I live in sunny, HOT Arizona with my 3 Z cars & beautiful little historic home.

Zchick

Hello Christa:

First of all, sorry to hear about your Mom's passing

Second of all, what is a "DINK" for those of us who are clueless?

Lastly, welcome to our little corner on the net.

Carl (& three cats)