Ravencree

Its hard to find people with Z's near by....am in Tracy Ca. Raven

I had mine for about 2 years now (after market) and so far so good but its a pain when you wash the car and have to take them off to clean, the rubber seal dont work so water sits inside but, does look good! plus when you put them on make sure there is no wax or anything that the tap mounts to or you will have to glue them with a epoxy glue like i had to do! Raven

OK! am going to do it! First thing is where should I buy all my parts at? I been buying from British Victoria and so far had good luck with them....I want to buy the All bushing kit they have, basicaly I have a long list of things I want to buy from them but am I getting the best price and quality? any info would be appreciate? thx Raven ps. starting on the suspension first then interior....

this is very cool and just what I was looking for! am going to keep an eye on this thread...... Raven

another picture....

here like these...this person didnt say where he got them? Rave

these are pretty close to what I was talking about but there are much wider flares I have seen. I dont see many people using these type of flares, I see alot of the rounded type.. thx for the info tho...! Raven

OK...I looked on the forum and didnt see anything regarding this and we use to call them Box Flares in the 70 and 80's but am looking for a kit that someone might know who makes box Flares for a 76 Z? any info ?:classic: Raven

you all have great opinions! am trying to figure out how to put a picture in my profile so you all can see my Z, also how do I go about on trying to see if there is a Z club out here by Tracy California? I will update you all on the progress of my Z. raven

thx Marty! yes I do have the fever but want to modify the motor (Small block or Race (6) Motor) but here in Calif. they are stricked on mods on smog cars if you get my drift....I was maybe thinking going to a older Z so I can miss the Smog issues.......although Fuel Injection is very nice....

do you know if this will ever change soon?

You people have been great to me about info and finding parts for my 1976 280Z! I bought this car for a side line project about 2 years ago. Bought it for about $1,800 runs fine but! needs alot of $ and work...its a california car so there is no rust at all, but all the bushings, wheels and tires need to be replaced. And I would like to modify the Engine to performe better, I love the car and get noticed all the time (cops to) My husban actually bought the car for me and he helps me work on it (most of the time)... ......OK here is my question! is this car worth it putting all this money and work into it? My husban told me he will get pissed off if he spends alot of money and his time into it and them for me to loose intrest in the car and sell it later on. Can I sell the car for what I put into it? I see allot of these cars for cheap but they need alot of work done to them. also to....it is a 1976, does anyone now what year they dont smog a car in California? Raven

Guess what! It didnt work! It went back to 0 psi @ Idle, Pressure is good @ High RPMs but? Must be the motor is got alot of miles on it...ohh well she runs good tho so I will focuse on the Suspension and tires and wheels.... Raven

well it worked! the pump gave life back in the motor.thx for all the help!

oh! I forgot it has 61k on the odometer.... Raven

thx. I been watching this for a while...I bought the car 2 years ago and had good oil pressure but about 7 months ago the pressure started to drop, Idel at 0 and running at about 45-50 at 60 mph. I did put a mach. gauge in and this is what it ran, I replaced the the sensor, so the only thing i could think of was the pump...I appreciate the info. I just finished replacing the pump and oil pan gasket. I will let you now what happens Raven....

opps....there it is......this looks easer than a small block chevy! Well we will see! thx you guys for the info! Raven

inside the oil pan ...right?

Am ready to install a new oil pump in my 280Z but my manual does not go into detail but does talk about the dist. and pos #1 TDC but nothing on where the pump is? is the pump under in the oil pan? thx Raven

My wife couldnt wait untill i had time to look at the Z so she took it to a mechanic and told here that they fixed the problem by taking the coolant temp. sensor and cleaning it (he could not find anyone to carry a new one) and puting it back in and putting in new spark plugs in??? this does not make any sence to me but! thx. anywhy RAVEN

Hi people! Am not much on here but when i do it’s because I have a problem.... I have a 76 280Z and just finished changing the thermostat (after drilling out the housing because a bolt broke in the housing but that’s a problem I solved but here's one I can’t figure out. After washing the motor and engine bay it started up fine and drove around the block to make sure the Thermostat housing didn’t leak then I parked it for one week and know I go to start the motor and starts fine but seems like its getting to much fuel and blows black smoke out and hesitates....If it wasn’t fuel inj. I would say it has a choke problem but, get a load of this! I looked at the Manual and did some trouble shooting and tried to find the EGR valve and WOW! No EGR valve and no smog pump and no PCV???? the sticker calls out on California Emissions but I bought it this way and the guy had it smoged but.......thats another subject... is there another thread to look at on the same subject or is there someone out there that can help? If I can’t do it am just need to tow it in a shop thx for listening to my long arse story.....

Hey SBLAKE01 ! I know how to PM you so check your mail! ttk!

WOW! thx people ! sorry for the late responce back, working hard! Im kinda new to this Forums stuff! "SBLAKE01" how do I PM you? I am intrested in the brackets that I need and will pay you... Thx TTK

Its real hard to find someone who knows these cars!! I just bought a 76 280Z and there is something missing behind the front bezel that holds it on.....can anyone help me find out what i need to hold this bezel in place and where I can find one? I have included a pic for identifying where it goes... thx for helping out! ttk