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Off topic, but what is on the hood (trunk?) of that beetle?

wow 2 people posted and did not answer your question. Yes you can cut the rubber line off of the injector. You will also want to cut the brass crimp off as well, then you can replace the line with new high pressure injector hose and just use a clamp at the injector. Have fun and good luck!

They mixed up the undercarriage shots! But nice article!

http://www.xenons30.com/reference.html Has a FSM for a 1973, pretty sure many things will be the same as your 70's car.

I know this is an older thread, but I gotta put my 2 cents in, since I don't want to see somebody's Z go up in flames. These Cold Cathode lights have to have their voltage stepped up very high, thats what the box is for... well I have read many a post on computer moder forums of those boxes going up in Smoke and Flames! so If you do attempt this Please! buy the higher quality name brand ones, not the cheapies. I think the High brightness LED sounds like a Much better idea, just for the safety standpoint.

Yep, totally agree with you Arne, just found another 280 for a bit more $ but is in MUCH better shape than the other two. Where were all these Z's when I was looking a year or two ago?

The 1977 280z isn't solid by the sellers description, but he did not list it as a 2+2 (which it is) I'm not interested in a 2+2. Seller says that the interior is in good shape if anybody is interested. He also lowered the price (275$) if anybody wants to check it out link is here car is located in Cumming, Georgia Still working with the guy who has the rusted black one in the first post. Also found another Z that looks to be in better shape for a bit more $ that I am trying to get in contact with the seller. Im gonna get a Z one way or another !

Thanks guys, I offered the guy ~250 or 300 depending on the condition of the frame rails, if he takes my offer I just may get it. The final cost to me would probably be 100 more than that for fuel and trailer rental costs. Funny thing is I found another 1977 280Z in my area for less but with no engine or seats and it has an auto . I'm waiting on a response from that guy. If its body is in better shape rust wise I just may get it instead. One thing I'm not sure you guys have gathered from my posts, I'm about 3-4 hours away from these cars so I haven't actually seen them in person yet. Thats the main reason why I am asking so many questions . I would be much better off if they were only a casual drive away. Xray- I followed mulls blog/work log for a while, he had a ton! of rust still remember the picture of the swiss cheese after he sandblasted it. Mriz- Magnet idea is a good one! i will have to remember that. Zedyone- I'm lucky enough to be single with few bills, even though I am not paid much, so I have some spending money, as I see it though I wouldn't want to put more than 5K into one of these cars total over a period of a few years. It also wouldn't hurt my feelings too much if early on (ie a few hundred in) I realized that the car was a lost cause. If that was the case I would probably part it out and take the leftovers to the metal scrap for a dollar per 10lbs. Thanks again.

Thanks for the replies guys. Walter, The engine isnt that big a deal to me as there are 3 or 4 zx's at the local pull-a-part that I could get the engine/harness and maybe even transmission from for about 500$ or less. The rust is a bit of a worry for me as I have very little body work experience, but I plan to learn, I also have one of the cheaper gasless wire feed welders from sears that I would trust on regular body work. BeanDip, my bar is pretty low I dont have that much cash and I would spend much more time than money on this project. such that I would probably just buy some multicolored wire from the hardware store and rewire the harness myself . 300 was what I was considering offering the seller. My budget for this car would probably be about 1 grand a year at most. The seller is not guaranteeing the roadworthyness of the car, I was asking what should I ask the seller so I could determine if the car would be road worthy once I got it drivable (engine and tranny in working condition.) Something like "Make sure you check the frame rails so you don't fold in half when you hit your first pothole" About selling the parts, would the holley intake and carb bring much? Currently in this area I could just bring it to the metal scrap and get about 200-300 for it if it came to that. (dollar per 10lbs) :edit Arne, I'm in the southeast and this is the best Z at this price that I have found in a while, I have been looking for a few years now. I see this as a learning experience that I can have some fun with on my off time. Thanks

Hi, first time poster. Been lurking on various z sites for a while. I have also been looking for a Z I could afford in my area for a few years now. Found this 74 260z and I wouldn't mind your opinion about how much I should offer and if it would be worth it. The asking price is 500 obo. As you can see in the pictures it is in pretty rough shape. Decent amount of rust and some dints and dings. The current owner says the clutch is frozen (4spd) a freeze plug is gone from the block and cab forward needs to be rewired. That stuff I don't mind, I actually enjoy wrenching. I'm not looking to have a Z to restore to pristine condition, I'm more looking for a project that I can play around with my new welder doing minor patch panels, learn how to use body filler and do a little paint work. My final goal would be something like a rat-rod (ie ugly ) I do see that the engine has the holley intake on it. I have read mixed reviews on it. Plus side would be it would be easier to tune. Looks like it has headers on it too. Mainly I guess I am asking is what should I ask the seller to make sure this will not be a death trap for me after I fix up the engine and trans and do a bit of body work? I know to check the frame rails but other than that I have had no real hands on with a Z. This would be my first and a learning experience. In the local junk yard there are a few 280zx's but no first gen Z's. So I cant really pull much from them other than drive train pieces. Thanks in advance.