Chris'sZ

Where Stephen stated, my 7/76 says 170...She has plenty of pep for this 'ole man...I adore my 280, even though I've been having some charging problems as of late. I plan on keeping her till I can no longer drive... Chris

Can a dead short come and go? Can an alternator also work off and on?? I'm still having trouble with my 7/76 not charging. I live 30 miles from the closest "parts store" to test, but I guess I'll take the battery and alternator in for load testing. Any other possibilities I'm over looking? Chris...

No stupid questions if 'ya don't know the answer...! 2+2 is a few inches longer than the regular Z and has back seats. I've never sat in one but would imagine it to be pretty tight... Chris...

I start with the little stuff cause usually that's what it is. Have you changed all of your filters? Checked plugs, wires etc... That's where I would start, but trust me, you will get more and better input. Chris...

Welcome Darbji, I too have a '76 that I've had for about 3 years. For me it's actually deeper than Love...best girl I've ever had. We are good to each other. Sounds like you got a good one. This is a great site. I don't respond a lot but the wealth of information available is priceless...! I hope to do paint this week end and will be posting pictures soon after... Once again...welcome, Chris...

Mine definately pre-fers the premium stuff...! I've thought about going cheaper and getting an octane booster additive, but I figure if she runs good on .20 cents per gallon more ....why add an additive...? Any thoughts...??? Chris...

Welcome to the club...! This site has such knowledge and expertise that your questions will be answered. I have a '76 280Z that I totally Love. I have learned so much from just reading others input's... I'm not totally car friendly either so every little bit helps...Enjoy the club and look for other threads to help answer other questions Chris...

Not a purist but my books tell me to run the 195/70R14 on my '76 280. I have also been told that the wheelsw I have were a factory option? They are, as close as I can tell a "Western" type alum. alloy, with closer together spokes than I have yet to find pictures of...? Member "76datsun280z" has the closest so far. Any thoughts...? Chris...

Best site on the "web"...Keep it up guy's and Girls. I learn something every time I log on. I am refreshing my '76 and, of course have a multitude of questions, most of which I have read a solution to help right where I need it...! Thanx, Chris'sZ

I had a similar problem which was/is (hopefully) corrected just by replacing both battery cables. My '76 is running like a top again and the volt meter matches closley to the volt meter in the car. Hope this helps... Chris...

Great Pictures! Now I'm going to have to go out and see if I have one...? Thanks for the info. Chris

You guys are awesome...! I'm right where you are Nate...Little holes and all. Also just looking for a temp. fix 'till I can totally restore. Pardon my ignorance, but where can I find Phosphoric acid? Thanks, Chris

Thanks Car Guy... I've put about 200 miles on her in the past week, with out any problems...??? Thanks for your in put. Chris

I got in today for a ride and she barely turned over and started. Volt meter showed 12-13 but rapidly fell. I shut her off and waited about an hour and then tried again but to no avail...wouldn't even try to turn over. Battery and alternator have recently checked out to be o.k. Any Ideas would be appreciated... Chris

Bryan, You might also try Motorsport. Find them at zcarparts.com. They have a lot of the parts I'm needing for my refresh. Chris

Great car...! Ya gotta be proud. Good Luck at the Nationals!!! Chris

It was the Nissan dealer there in the city different. I have a '76 (7/76) so age might be a problem here. The Subaru was an '88 Justy's defrost switch. You might also try Metric Motors in Taos @ 758-1658. They do my work that I can't. Chris

Hey HH, I found mine off of an old subaru. Also, have you tried the dealer in Santa Fe? They have been able to get a few things for me but, high priced. Also, you might try Airport Auto Salvage as I beleive they have a few Z's on the lot. Glad to see another "New Mexican" on board... Chris

51 in May. I live in the mountains of northern New Mexico.

beandip said it all..."It's a labor of love" I paid $1400. for my '76-Z from a mechanic/friend of mine that got her from a salvage yard. I found out later that he paid only $400 for her. I have put about 3k into her and will be doing paint soon. I Love this car more and more every day and would not take less than 10 k as she sit's right now...!

Thanks Gary, That would make perfect sense...Duh! I'll look at it in the morning and let you know. Thanks for the reply...! Chris

Hey Gang...Need some help...! The coil wire on my '76 280Z is melting at the distributor. All 4 fuseable links are o.k....? Thought I would ask before I dig into her. She was running great prior to this problem...Thanks....Chris...

Hey Gang. I have a '76 280Z that up till now has been running like a pro! I noticed a slight miss and after a quick glance found that the coil wire was melting at the distributor. All four fuseable links are intact. Thought I would ask for help before I dig into it.... Thanks...Chris'sZ

Hey Gang, I like to drive my '76 Z when ever possible! She just loves to be driven.... and I kind of enjoy it myself... Later, Chris...

AND...THE MORE YOU DRIVE IT...THE lOVE GROWS DEEPER...! i RAELLY LIKE THAT "sOUL" QUOTE. cHRIS'Sz