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Anyone know the correct length for the driveshaft to be cut between the second generation 5 spd and the r200 diff? I have a 280zx driveshaft with the correct splines, but I realize it may be too long and need to be shortened to fit my 280Z Sent from Canadia

Thanks for the warning Taka as the fender I am getting is from the same stock you got yours. I am also aware that the previous owner mentioned that the car dog tracked when he drove it. I am going to assume some frame issues are there and have it straightened after I finish welding in the floors and frame rails. No point in doing any structural straightening until the welding is done. Sent from Canadia

Normally it is the first Thursday of every month. Good group of guys and everyone is very helpful!

Z Car Club meeting is tomorrow night actually! OK Folks, Do-Over time: Next meeting is coming up fast on: Thursday February 12th @ 7:30 PM NASCC Clubhouse 11512 - 168 Street, Edmonton (beside "Grand & Toy") On the agenda: - Paint Polishing Workshop Feb 7th... review! - Corporate Registry Stuff (brief, I promise) - Dyno planning for 2015... more dates & times - Discussion, Show & Tell... etc... Directions to NASCC Clubhouse: It is one block East of the Brick Warehouse building on 170 street and 115 Ave. Travelling North on 170 Street: Turn Right (East) on 115 Ave One Block turn left on 168 street, cross the railway tracks and turn left into parking lot. Travelling South on 170 Street: Turn Left on 117 Ave One Block turn right on 168 Street Turn right into parking lot at Grand & Toy Building (1.5 blocks) See everybody there!

I still bulk order my wine from the Okanagan, ... I left Peachland in 1976 with my family and moved to Alberta. I moved my own family back to Naramata/Penticton in 1996 and stayed until I joined the military in 2003 and moved back to Edmonton. I served for a while with the British Columbia Dragoons in Kelowna too! I am a vice president of the Edmonton Z Car Club and I am also the Co-Chair of the last four RCEME Car Shows on the Base. Unfortunately, this year is a no-go as the Base leadership has decided not to support another weekend event like last year. I had over 300 cars show up and ran an autocross on the runway and a mobile dyno as well. We raised over $11,000 for the Stollery that day! As for an autocross at Greisbach, I am unaware of that happening....

I'm in Fort Saskatchewan. I am an EO Tech in the Military and work on the Base in Edmonton. I used to live in Naramata though.... man I miss that place! BC born and bred...

Wow! Nice build thread! Looking forward to seeing your car at a local Z car meet this year!

I'm in Fort Saskatchewan. I bought the car in Calgary. Nope! Just frustration at the current exchange rate. I have a lot of purchases coming up, all from the US..... My Canuck Buck is taking a beating! Wow. I assumed they were re-presses but was hoping fitment was better than that. Still, it's better than the fibreglass panel I have that is more than an inch out of line with the rest of the car! Sent from Canadia

very interesting! In for updates and release date

I think so. I had been considering some 40 year old rusted, damaged panels for over $300! Finding brand new ones for under that was very lucky! Check out the web.... Most second hand panels are an arm and a leg... Sent from Canadia

I will definitely inspect the system and hoses upon dissassembly and check for leaks. I will probably keep the system as it is designed too. The only reason I would remove it would be excessive damage or lack of proper replacement parts.

Ordering the floor pans from Zedd Findings this month. I also located a new driver side fender NOS from a local Nissan dealer. $272 Cdn! That's about $58.75 US....

Good info in here.... I will have to reread this again when I start the re-assembly of my car... To keep the evap or not? hmmmmm

I highly recommend a road trip to Canada as a maiden voyage.... I have a garage spot waiting for you! Sent from Canadia

Thanks guys! I feel so much more confident having resources like this available to me. Taka, in no small part your project inspired me as well... I can't wait to see your finished Z soon..... And yeah, I'll text you what I'm looking for. You might have a few things I need! Thanks for the link grannyknot. I will review that in its entirety. Sent from Canadia

Thanks HaZmatt! Your build thread is awesome too! You have no idea how many people you have inspired with your project...! Sent from Canadia

Excellent advice Jim! I had planned on doing just that... but it doesn't hurt to be reminded of it again!

The new garages! Life is good... Sent from Canadia

I have a rotisserie being delivered once the snow is gone too. This is from a fellow Z car enthusiast in town. He built it for his car. https://vimeo.com/118950718 Sent from Canadia

The 280 was last driven in 1997. The PO did an engine rebuild in 1992/93 supposedly. The car was also repaired a few times. The original colour was 240 Green and I will be repainting it as such. Sent from Canadia

The rebuilt starter and cleaned up R200. The rubber rear support has been removed and the studs reconditioned for mounting on the 280Z. Sent from Canadia

The car has sat untouched basically for the last year. I did not have a good place to start such a big project so I bought a new house with lots of garage space PLUS a 24x24 shop garage in the back of the property. I am running a gas line to it this spring, insulating and finishing the inside so I can hook up the furnace for year round workshop use. Once that is done, the teardown will begin! Parts are starting to accumulate too.... A friend is doing a similar resto and has donated his L28 and four spd from a 76 280 that he will not be re-using as he is going with an newer motor (RB25 or VQ35). I will use this block as a spare to rebuild for more fun later... I have sourced another 5 spd tranny from a 78 Z and an R200 3.90 rear end. I also have a P90 head that I will probably shave and reuse on the spare block when I rebuild it. For now, I will re-use my stock L28 and do a mild rebuild with flattop pistons for a higher compression on the N47 head. That's the plan for now... The body will be getting a complete frame up resto with new floor pans etc. Can't wait to tear it all apart! Who knows what I will find...

Hi everyone! My name is Mark and I will be restoring my 1976 280Z coupe HLS30-271295 starting this year. I look forward to your feedback and help as I am sure most of you have a lot of experience with restoring your own cars! I am hoping you will all chip in and help me avoid some common pitfalls and mistakes along the way. I will post photos and updates as I go. For now, these are pics of the day I picked up the car in Calgary in March of last year.

Just read this blog through.... amazing! Any updates since last year?

I agree, it would be an unfair comparison. I really don't want to replicate the beast that is my 370.... I want something fun and spirited with a feel of history and authenticity. I also want to have a hand in the resurrection of this car and making it better than new.