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I might have to replace my seats with these , where is the z police Help http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2475956238&category=33701

We all feel your pain I am sure but , its rare to find one without some issues , either you get one where the guy put all the money in fixing all the 30 year old car probs and you get better end but pay for it in the price and yet still wonder if they are done right or kinda pay as you go . I would recommend replacing your fuse box asap, alot of the wiring issues are from the build up of corrostion on the contacts there in raising the resisitance and causing those issues. But I doubt you would find another euro car as nice as your or maybe ever . I would take comfort knowing the thing you have done hopefully won't have to be fixed in hopefully another 30 years or such . Glad to see you decided to see a Z shrink before leaving her . Stick with her I regretably did what you were considering and wish I hadn't . Enjoy the ride

thank you I forgot the proper name Mr Fusion:geek:

if you search the threads for storage or sitting , you will find numerous list of things to check before you turn the key but , right off start with checking fuels , oil , gas , water and check the cylinders to make sure they do not have any sign of rust if any water got in it would be a big prob , but there are lots of threads about bringing cars back after sitting for several years , I would first drain the gas tank :classic: , just to be sure

I wonder if this will work with my flux capacitorLOL and if you forget to carry the one and move the decimal you get an extra 10 hp

you know I would be bidding except its not original its missing the auto food mixing / fuel making device so I can drive using old beer and bananas ...........Damn and I had an extra 35g set side just for such a vehicleROFL

I have had issues with ebay sellers and using them<ebay> and paypal they always were resolved , I would try paypal first always have had good luck getting money back and such , never had or heard of anyone account being canceled , as long as the selling and buyer had confired addreses I think you are covered as long as it a certain amount, good luck

my friends used to want me to put on my first z the tag of "ZBEAST" always thought it was pretty kewl

I believe hs30 is the members name that typed it but not sure , I am probably describing it wrong , maybe it was the translation for zcar , it just seemed diffrent and was gonna get a tag for my z with it on it and it also is very much how you interperate the words , I will keep searching

someone at one point had spelled out the japanese version of the z name it was like zeno or something like that , can anyone confirm if there is a translation like that of some sort?

well I never assume anything but yes the safety start switch stop that from happening

is the car an automatic?

my pleasure Carl , its kinda hard to beat them

hhm got a pic of it?

Your Total Annual Cost would be: $90 This quote includes Hagerty Protection Network, click here to learn more Quote Date: 04/13/2004 Hagerty Protection Network Benefits Roadside Assistance Flatbed Towing up to 3 incidents Members Only Website - Online Policy Management - Tips and information from industry experts and fellow members - Legislative Advocacy Quarterly Newsletter - Articles and information from industry experts and fellow members - Legislative Advocacy Coverages for vehicles registered in Florida Applicant Date of Birth 06/13/1969 Liability BI/PD: 10K BI per pers/20K BI per acc/10K PD per acc Uninsured Motorist BI: 10000 per person/20000 per accident non-stacked Medical Payments: $1000 per person Personal Injury Protection: $10000 per accident 1972 Datsun 240z Auto stock with an agreed value of $3500 Other Than Collision: No Deductible Collision: No Deductible I thought so too I actually called them about 10 minutes ago and confirmed the quote and its all true , my brother just called and is switching his right now

Hey all just giving you a heads up on what I found, I switched to a Hagerty insurance for my z and saved almost 500 bucks , my z with gieco with just basic no collision was 275 every 6 months , I just signed up with hagerty < i had kept seeing their ads on speedvision > and got FULL coverage including collision and higher limits and payout value of 3500 <geico was like a grand > and towing too for $90 a year, and no I don't work for them , just wanted to try and save you guys some bucks www.hagerty.com

I am sure this will go higher but still nice http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2470501431&category=43955

congrats on the purchase, I think someone else mentioned make a to do list for it basics first and then get a complete manual for the car, most every question can be answered here in the threads , the shifter is bushings by the way , with your todo list make a list to buy , then watch ebay and junkyard to find the goodies, good luck

like the ideal Rob , I am sure it would help any potiential buy of any Z , love to see a checklist so to speak , and pics of things we know would be suspect < floor pans> and what they should look like and just basic info , its all here on the site just in diffrent threads , I am willing to donate a pic of my pans to show what not to buy , but agree with most all on its buyer beware and if a person does not research their purchase before putting out their money that their own loss , I think if you expect the worse and hope for the best that all you can expect from ebay

if the car hasn't been moved from where you started it in the driveway and you washed it , assuming you have the vented hood on your 280z dare I say give it a bit to dry and try again , you might have an exposed wires or connection , check the dizzy and make sure it is clean and dry , good luck

If the timing has been set correctly and the points as well, check the carbs to make sure there is fluid in the domes and check the sync of the opening of the two carbs , doesn't sound like a carb tuning would hurt but make sure the basics are there first , but not compression , good luck

get a honda civic fan worked great in my 72, several thread show the years that work and such 15-20 bucks on ebay

I agree on the cost of the motor parts but jeez , picked up my 72 from a guys driveway for 450 it ran 2 days later < not well but ran> still getting the bugs out but how much money would you have in the roof , hatch and god knows with no pic of the inside steel of the car, much rather have a rust free or atleast more steel than rust to start, with than having to put a motor in if he get 2500 i will be very surprised even for florida where a rust free z is like finding a virgin after prom night, pretty damn rare

well gonna be interesting to see if it gets any bids