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Not sure of the condition, but the damper is in place. I would think that far along the fuel line the damper would be a non issue.

I've been driving my newly acquired 75 280Z for a week now at just about 200 miles logged. When the car was shipped to me I got it with a full tank which I thought was both odd and nice of the PO. At half a tank I got some sputtering like it was out of fuel so I thought the PO didn't fill it up and instead had a bad gauge and I was on empty, so I filled up, the gauge correct, btw. Again at half a tank (and now lower) I'm getting the sputtering again AND a buzzing sound from the rear of the car. I changed the fuel filter and the fuel that came from the IN side was a nice brownish tint. After changing the filter the buzz was gone and I noticed an instant improvement in throttle and idle. I figured all was well until I was almost home and got another sputter and the buzz noise returned. I climbed under the car while it was running and looked for the noise and found the return fuel line from the tank was actually creating the noise and vibrating slightly and not from the pump directly as I had assumed it was. It was almost like the was air combining with the fuel inside the hose. I assume it's time to drop and clean the tank? Broken pickup as someone else suggested? Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

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Just looked at the previously mentioned 1977 280Z mentioned in this thread: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/thread46102.html The car is a 2 owner vehicle with 118,000. It drove well and pulled to 70 in 4th with no problem (it's a 5 speed btw). It needs shocks bad as well as brakes. The body seemed solid overall and the doors, hatch and hood closed nice and solid as well. The interior was clean and everything seemed to work expect the tach which quit while I was driving it. The passenger frame rail is toast, but the drivers side felt pretty solid. I can handle replacing those parts fairly easily (I own a fab shop). The roof has a pretty good amount of "wave" to it. Not sure what that is from but it's kinda strange and I'm not sure if or how that can be fixed. They were asking $5500, but I got them to $4000 before I looked at the car. After the rust issues on the rails and fender arches I'm going to offer $3200. Thoughts?

UPDATE- Going back to look at the original 77 next weekend. Just might drive it home as well...

The owner has more cars than he needs, so he is thinning the herd. This was the first car he ever bought. Interior photos attached.

So I found another. 1978 with 118,XXX. Same owner for the last 30 years. No mods, no accidents, clean title and I'm digging that blue. I'm heading out of town for 6 days. Bummed. I'll go look at it when I get back and report my findings. They are asking $5500.

It's 5 speed, btw. I'm waiting to hear back from him now.

I have not driven it yet. I've been crazy busy at work preparing for a show in NY and have had no time for anything really. I'll email him again today and see if I can get pics. He had it listed on Craigslist but pulled the listing after I made an offer of $3500. I guess he was insulted. Interior is also complete down to the original radio. I'll update as I get info. Problem is I now have an emotional bound with a car I've never driven! Where's the whiskey!?

Hello all. I'm new to the vintage Z scene and now I'm hooked. I've been through various "transportation" phases including watercooled VW's, the custom Harley scene and mildly modding my Nissan Titan. I was searching for a project (thought I wanted a Corvette, yikes!) when I stumbled upon a Jalopnik tunnel video of a 240Z. Oh the sound! I researched a bit further and damn if the early Z cars aren't as timeless as any vintage Ferrari, Porsche or Euro exotic made. So I gotta have one! Anyway I found a 77 280Z about 20 miles away. New paint within a year (correct paint code white) as well as exhaust and brakes. Seller claims it's rust free and he used it and continues to use it as a daily driver. Has AC, but needs a recharge and no dash cracks. I've been negotiating via email for a few days and he's pretty firm on his asking price of $4200. Without pics or having seen the car anyone have thoughts on this asking price? I'd love to have this car but would also like to save a few bucks. I'm not afraid of a car that needs some work so I could continue to look. I'm a custom metal worker by trade and own a large shop with just any tool you'd need. Thanks and look forward to having lots of Z related questions and new stories.