New Guy. Getting the bug again

[ArnieTX]

Hi

I bought my first Z in high school (1989) for $1500. 78 model, 5 speed. It was awesome!!! I wrecked it in my neighborhood going 30mph. I leaned over to get something from the passenger floorboard and drifted into a telephone pole.

I bought my second Z while stationed at Lowry AFB in Denver. It was a 77 model with a 5 speed. It got totaled when I was going through an intersection. Couple of high school kids joyriding in mom and dads SUV ran a red light.

Fast foward 16 years and I'm married with 4 kids. 3 boys and a girl. I'm getting the bug again to buy another Z and love on it. I have always been partial to the 77-78 models but am very intrigued by the early carbuerated 240's. I am building a new barn so once thats complete I'll have room to work on my future Z.

Anyway, my name is Joe Arnett(ArnieTX) and I just found this great site. I'm going to lurk for a while until I figure out what Z I'm going to go with. I am really enjoying this forum.

Thanks

[Arne]

Welcome, Joe! While you'll find a bit of bias on this site towards the early cars, they're all fun, all special, and all welcome here. Keep us posted on what you end up buying.

[beandip]

Well Joe welcome to the club. Good luck in your decision for what you would like to have . I drive a '73 240 and have redone her for me. From out side she is stock other than the color and early bumpers. I did install a ZX engine and other mods . Early Z in rust free condition are becoming difficult to find , but once in a while they pop up . Gary

[hls30.com]

Welcome!

Great Project to share with the youngsters(and a built in excuse to get three more Zs-can't leave the girl out!)

Will

[geezer]

Hi Joe, Welcome - You came to the right place for information. You live in a pretty good location to find a good rust free Z. Thats how you want to start out. Take your time and hold out for a good one. Every once in a while, they just jump up, right out of the blue.

[ArnieTX]

Thanks for the welcome guys.

The internet really makes it easy to find a Z these days. And yes, Texas has plenty of these hiding around. I know where one is right now, it's just a shell, been sitting in the same spot for 2 years. Maybe I'll check it out tomorrow.

I'm torn between finding a clean 280z ~77-78 or find a clean but project type 240. You guys are right. Patience is key.

Joe

[zcarmann]

I have a 1973 240 normal asperation twin weber carbs runs great but needs paint and body work, have priced custom paint job for about $1600.00 I will be taking it back to AZ some time between end of March to maybe April 20th I usually trailer it between AZ & FL every other year. Want pictures write me at zcarmann@yahoo.com Sonny