Just want to do what my name said

[FindmydadZ]

Hi Guys, i am not sure if this forum going to help me because i am totally new to the Z vehicle and i am expecting this forum would fullfill what i want to do. My name is Kobe, locate in Los Angeles Area. The reason i register this forum this morning because my uncle passed away in racing with blue 1977 280Z in Hong Kong. It was in 1991 and i was ten year old. He was close to me just like my dad. Recently i have been having this wired dream about the scene my uncle driving this car. Now i really want to get the same year same color of 280Z just memory of my uncle. if I get one of this car, i will take my time to learn how to work on it since i am not a mechanic. (I never work on a car before). From ebay, i already bought some manual books and books about restoration. Hoping you guys can help me how to work on it and how to find this car. My job is performance part sales person for vantage Bettle. I tried couple times to get away from car industry because i always thought about my uncle when it comes to car. Still, i am hire by auto industry somehow. Please guys, instruct me what i need to prepare. From craglist, i have been looking for a 77 280Z for a month already, but got no luck. I believe i still have pictures of my uncle and the car which i will post it later on. Hope those pictures are not effective yet. You guys can contact me anytime by msn. It is kobelau@hotmail.com.

[geezer]

Hi Kobe, Welcome to the club. My advice would be this. Don't jump into anything right away. You will in most cases regret an impulse buy. Take the time to familiarize yourself with these cars and learn all you can. The SEARCH feature here will yield vast amounts of information which has the potential to save you a lot of money. An educated buyer always gets the better deals. It is noble that you want to replicate your uncles car, but it may be much more cost effective to wait for one to come along that will not require a lot of work to be put into it. The more money spent up front on a better starting point is the best advice you will get. Good luck!

[FindmydadZ]

Thank you. I have been looking around other website and i just know there are 240Z 280Z and some ZX. Most people doesn't really like ZX for some reason and the 280Z motor code is L28. They are straight motor, i have never seen one before in my life. By the way, which category should i go to learn from this forum as beginner? Can i add you into my buddy list?

[geezer]

You will learn from all categories and if you have a question use the Search button to see what turns up by entering key word(s). There is enough reading in these archives to keep you busy a long time. Just keep in mind that these are old Posts and you should not respond to them unless you have pertinant information to add that will enhance the Thread. Also, check out the Gallery pics. There is an awesome collection of pics to see. We have a Classifieds section also with cars & parts for sale or wanted. Put an ad in there for what you are looking for. If you do find a car you are seriously considering put up some pics and get our opinions in your own Thread. As far as the "buddy list", I have never used it but heck, I'll be your buddy!:classic: