bigoak

Hey Randy, Just for the counterpoint. Here are a couple of shots of downtown Disraeli, Quebec. I was sitting in the local pizzeria having lunch after a hockey game when I read your post. These shots are when I walked out the front door from my pizza in disgust. Hence the minor hate :sick: and the major slashing a guy took the next game :stupid:. Doesn't help that i've had to dig my 4x4 Tahoe out from getting stuck in the snow twice in the last month. On that point, the wife said she could learn to appreciate country music. Prepare the extra room. We move in next week. ROFLROFLROFL

Windscreen = windshield...check the seals all around it.

Hear hear...

Depending how heavy that body kit is, a 1972 body (light) with a well-tuned L28 with dialed-in Mikuni's shouldn't feel "dog slow". I guess is also depends on what Honda you are comparing it to...NSX?

Ya. A guy who lent his car for a movie and got rooked...

And you may have slightly more free time on your hands than some of us...

The joy of being Canadian...access to Z parts and everyone loves us... As for the Z as an everyday driver: 1. They don't like the snow. 2. They are relatively simple cars and easy to maintain. 3. A well-maintained Z car is exceptionally reliablem 4. Distance to parts is a problem if it is your only set of wheels. If you are considering buying, do a search on common problems as it will give you a good guide on what to look for. Welcome aboard.

Actually, I disagree with that completely. If you want orignal, sell this and buy original. There is value in a body in seemingly good shape (assuming no massive rot underneath). Realize that value and move on. If not, get this puppy up and running and have some fun.

Not my cup of tea, but the she looks solid until you get under the hood. Then I'm not sure if she's just dirty or needs work. For swaps and more intricate engine mod's you may want to check out hybridz.

A little bit of hate here In the middle of nowhere Quebec for a hockey tournament. Some poor bugger is getting slashed because of you guys...

Congrats on the car! Judging by the pictures, you're not in Canada...where you located? Very nice looking Z32 BTW.

Sweet. I had a 2000 Maxima as a company car and loved it. Bought it out and gave it to my dad. It's coming up on 200,000 km's now and still rolling strong. Have fun.

I'm sorry but I feel the need to point this out...of course you would...

OK...France wins on this one...tabernacle...

Not crazy about the "Euro"? style ragtop, but she looks reasonably clean for $1,500 (even if you do need to swap in the L28). Might be a nice pickup. Snap her up Dave.

I'm pretty that puppy must be worth at least $60k by now...might fetch top-dollar at the next RM gala...

Arrgh...going to sit in my cars and cry...

FSM = http://carfiche.com/manuals023/cars/ It is there for the 77, not the 78...similar but not perfectly so (search for the fuse box link to see why). If it reads TnA, they cycle availability every hour so check back. Try living in a winter wonderland...months without the Z's... Good luck with the car.

Check diff mounts as well (particularly the front mount). They breakdown after 30/40 years and your diff will loosen up causing the clunking. You can search on diff mount and find plenty info here.

I do an early season golf tune up trip to Butler every year (usually catch a season end Pen's game and an early season Pirates game at the same time). The good news...you've read enough to know we all immediately ask for photos... The bad news...not enough to figure out how to post a pic... Either way...welcome aboard! Can't wait to see the pics.

Scientific assessment. Just for fun (or to clean up the floor) I went into the garage and pushed around my 240Z, my 280Z and my Z31...assuming your 280ZX still falls between the 280Z and the Z31...the 240Z is way, way lighter...

Congratulations on the purchase...you have made a wise investment but with this investment comes responsibility...have fun with her.

Yes...but 0935 may be a slightly more worthy candidate... And don't worry...I have the same sickness...

Might be...I had my Z31 out for the tail end of last winter running on Aqua-Treds...no issues except in the worst storms... Must be suspension...or are you just punching the throttle mid-way through every turn?

Ouf...rust in usual places? Interior is trashed... Might be a little a on the rich side...