jpuga Posted March 14, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 14, 2007 Im new to this site i dont have a z at this time but its so close i can taste it i have loved the z since i was 16 im turning 24 this month and when i was 20 i was about to purchase one and i didnt because i was getting sent to war in iraq i spent a year there and yes i turned 21 there. now im looking for a z again there is a couple here in town and im going to get one within the next two to three months...........anyway just wanted to say hi. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hls30.com Posted March 14, 2007 Share #2 Posted March 14, 2007 Welcome! You are in a good place for choices within Z cars. Make sure you use the search function and Zhome.com to familiarize yourself with what to look for and what to avoid! Post pictures if you would like some opinions on the cars you look at!Will Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/#findComment-202257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbane Posted March 15, 2007 Share #3 Posted March 15, 2007 Indeed, welcome to the site-look closely for rust in all sorts of places and take your time when looking for your next car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/#findComment-202457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuga Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted April 20, 2007 i just purchased a z 2 days ago and its not too bad and i found out there is no such thing as rust free i will post pictures of it within the next couple of days and you guys tell me if its good or bad choice. the rust ithink that its not too bad floor boards are good the frame rail behind the motor mounts thats where the rust begins other then that its a good solid car and it doesnt have a center console its a 1975 280z the engine is intact the prev owner said it was the dizzy. it doesnt have one of the rear drums. i thought that i rather replace things like that then replace floor boards and frame rails even though i still dont know how bad that rust is i still think its not too bad for 6bills. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/#findComment-206741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbane Posted April 21, 2007 Share #5 Posted April 21, 2007 Good for you! I hope it was well bought car, though for 600, it would be hard to go wrong. Since you are already missing part of your rear brakes, perhaps you might consider upgrading the rear drums to the ZX rear discs.If you can, get the car up on a lift and start taking pictures of those rails and floorboards.Take out the battery, and shoot some pics of the tray/firewall area, as this is prone to rust. Also, pull up the carpets to check for rust there as well.And that's just for startersLOL Anyway, congratulations are in order, and welcome to fray. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/#findComment-206778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeesZ Posted April 21, 2007 Share #6 Posted April 21, 2007 Welcome aboard, jpuga. Hold off for a good one, as the selection in yoyr area is very good - you can afford to be a bit picky. And take the advice of hls30.com by posting some pictures of the ones you look at.There is an education at your fingertips at this site. Check out the posts related to cars for sale on eBay, and you will quickly pick up on what site members focus in on. Use this knowledge base as a foundation for a purchase that you will be happy that you made! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/#findComment-206799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zx Posted April 21, 2007 Share #7 Posted April 21, 2007 welcom! im new to this site also and good luck finding the z of your dreams.and thanx for your service in iraq!!!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/#findComment-206800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Enigma= Posted April 21, 2007 Share #8 Posted April 21, 2007 Welcome to the site. Good luck with your Z and thanks for your service to the country. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/#findComment-206802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuga Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted April 23, 2007 the z i purchased for 6bills is in good shape its missing the center console and the charcoal cannister and its got a bad dizzy and is missing the radiator hoses im going to strip the interior and get the insulating tar like stuff out and check for rust even though it looks good who knows what is hiding there the frame rails underneath the car are exellent and the rails under the battery tray have only surface rust which i kind of expected it to be really bad its not i got a wire brush and attached it to my drill and it was all coming off. the only thing is it was starting to rust inside the cowl area and i have no idea how im going to fix that. thank you all for all of your help. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/#findComment-206954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbane Posted April 23, 2007 Share #10 Posted April 23, 2007 A search for cowl rust pulls up a bunch of good stuff, not the least of which is this thread:http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22362It might point you in the right direction. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/#findComment-206975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZX Posted April 23, 2007 Share #11 Posted April 23, 2007 Jose, As others have said....welcome to the club. I just wanted to personally thank you for doing your part in the middle east and welcome home!!!Tom Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/#findComment-206979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuga Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share #12 Posted June 10, 2007 this is how i got my z sorry for the late pichttp://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=25040&cat=500&ppuser=14071 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23592-noo-b/#findComment-211871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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