Scarlette

I am waiting on things and it is seriously frustrating.

Did you have to pay for return shipping?

The Z Store and I are now on first name basis. ; ) I have ordered the car cover and tiny little black dash caps from them. However, I find that when I go to log in which I have to do to receive my discount I signed up for, my log in does not work. Any correlation here? I could possibly have my log in messed up but . . . I don't do that. Otherwise, awesome info and I thank you!

The ashtray just arrived - from E-Bay! It fits like the one that was stolen out of it when the previous owners had it parked in a parking lot . . . an exact match. Cannot be more thrilled!

Thank you for insight into the different approaches. I am adjusting budget now to send dash out to be repaired. I am glad I can keep the original part with the car.

Read the Owner's Manual "STOP" warning means "stop light is out". I would call it a brake light but. . .

There are dash caps available (on EBay) to cover my cracked 1983 Turbo 280ZX dash or I can purchase a "refurbished" dash for $1800.00, and trade in my old dash. Has anyone had experience with dash caps? They glue on. It just does not sound right to me. Thank you.

Hello misscourtneymae - if you are ever in the South Florida area, please come and take a picture of my Z for me!

My 280ZX came home today. I burst into tears. My good friends went and picked her up for me, it was a two day roundtrip trip, they own a trailer that can haul cars. My trailer hauls horses. I owe them big time. I am going to try to post pictures, along with one picture that has me concerned. I think I have added 5 pictures as attachments Please let me know if it worked. Thank you!!!!

I contacted one local Nissan dealer before I bought my Z and they only go back as far as 1986. I will definitely contact the others. I am having a heck of a time finding the kick plates. Motor Sports Auto has a lot for 2+2 but not coupe; and I need silver anyway. Thank you for the info on the 10% discount! I did not know this. I did not know about Advance I will google them. Where do you get the coupon codes for Advance and Rockauto? I do not believe we have these stores in my area, I have never seen one. I do, however, have relatives in Alabama so . . . will involve them! Stupid question - is there one general area to find the part numbers? I get my car tomorrow and the owner's manual . . . what or where do the links come from that pop up in the posts? What is "skim words"? I am feeling a bit stupid at the moment. Thank you for your assistance.

A Rose by any other name . . . My 280ZX is a S130 (or "Second Generation") I am in need of two gray threshold plates/step plates/sill plates/sill kick plates/rocker sill plates/inner door scuff plates . . . I believe I have all of the names for this molded plastic screwed down item that is stepped over as one enters the vehicle. If I have missed one or two, please advise. I need a new gas strut rear hatch (x2) I did not write down all of the names I came across but this name seemed to fit the bill. I have ordered the Haynes Manual for 1979-1983 280ZX turbo/non-turbo 2+2 / coupe. I have added to my "favorite's bar" RockAuto; BlackDragonAuto.com; Arizona Z Source; ZCarParts.com; MotorsportsAuto.com; TheZStore.com; ZDriver.com;ZCarsource.com. I found the black ashtray for my 280ZX on E-Bay and I thank you for the information! I have been back and forth on the car cover issue. My Z will be stored in a carport. : ( I will find inside secure storage ahead of time so it is ready if a Hurricane is coming. Car Covers: Technalon from Motorsport? CalCarCovers? This is IMPORTANT. Must breath yet repel water and not mold due to our climate. My spare time . . . it is enjoyable at 1:00 in the morning to find that missing item, isn't it? : )

Hi! I am very excited - my 1983 Turbo 280ZX will be home by Sunday. I have to drive across state, load her up and haul her back. A labor of love! No A/C - even in September South Florida is brutally hot - a friend recommended I just take the T-Tops off, but with the storms every single day - he said don't stop, the rain will not come in! Cute. This is my second Z - the first I purchased brand new in 1983 - pretty much the exact same car. How lucky am I? I did sell my first Z to help finance a move decades ago and have been sorry ever since - the move was good, but I sure do miss the Z. I have contacted a local auto restoration garage - they turn out the finest classic muscle cars you have ever seen - I hope they can help. I am looking for a black ashtray. I did contact ZCarSource in Arizona, I was also inquiring about grey door kick plates (?). If anyone can recommend any sources for an ashtray, door kick plates, a/c parts, I would appreciate it. The car has 70,000 miles on it and needs new carpet, and leather seats. Under the hood . . . I am not a mechanic. Mechanically, I am at the mercy of others. I have a dozen pictures I took before I purchased the car and showed my husband, sent them to a friend at Nissan, sent them to a special investigative unit insurance adjuster, and sent them to my brother. They all said the same thing - "why are you doing this?" You know why.