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I think we missed the third screw in the storage box. We're hitting the garage after lunch and will have another whack at it this afternoon. THANKS for info. sincerely! John

It's seems stuck solid at either side of the shift boot just below. The plastic is old and brittle and I'd hate to crack it removing this thing. My Haynes manual only shows a console diagram from a 240 and the 280 is different. We found 2 screws on either side up under the dash, 2 more at opposite end of the console in the storage box, but thats it so far. Took out the ash tray and couldn't find any clips or screws there. Do I need to remove the leather bonnet around the stickshift to get into underneath there to get at more screws or clips? Any help would be great. Thanks!- John

Trying to install a cd/radio deck in our 78 280z. Looks like console needs to come out- removed all screws I could find but still seems quite attached to floor. Ideas? Thanks! John

Thanks, Tony for this CA reg info. This is EXACTLY the kind of information I was looking for and could not get from DMV. Very helpful things to know before we buy anything. We'll let you know how we come out with a car. John

Montezuma, Pics look great. I would love more info about Dennis's car. Can you email me any info you have or his phone number? john@jbssh.com

Basically, my son is just looking for a reliable driver that has good bones and not too ugly. His price range is $4k-6k. This Eugene Oregon (craigslist) 280Z just happens to be a 2+2. Its a one owner, new engine by Nissan 35k ago and all records. Supposidly the car has been garaged most of its life, runs strong- everything works and the car doesn't need anything at the moment. Also has AC which has been hard to find but desirable in Southern CA. The guy wants 6k which seems like a good deal if its all as he says. My dad lives about an hour away and was going to take a look at it. Engine is factory stock- no mods, so it is Federally EPA solid and I imagine would pass DEQ, as the car is currently licensed in OR. The question I have is would CA DMV be fine with it if it has stock Fed equip, and passed emissions standards, but not a "CA" model Z car. The CA DMV website is vague but has strong warnings about bringing old cars in from out of state. My friend bought a '78 MGB in TX and encountered headaches at CA DMV. Eventually dumped it in nearby AZ cause he could not get it registered. My son is 18 and going off to college at Cal Poly next fall. He's been saving his money for 3 years to buy an old Z in decent shape and has about $6k. Open for advice. He's handy with general mech, but is not looking for a restore project. Just wants a reliable driver. Glad we found this club. Thanks.

Hi My son is looking to get his 1st car and is nuts about a Z. There is a sweet, clean, low mi stock 1978 2+2 in OR, but before we snatch it up and drive it down, what do I need to check on the car to make sure CA DMV will smog and register it? Does it absolutely have to be a "California" car? Thanks for your help John