tibZ Posted August 23, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2008 It's been 28 years since my last Z and I just picked up a 73 240Z about 20 miles from my house. 110K original miles and matching numbers, 4 speed. If I'm lucky I see one about every 3 years here in northeast Mass. This one has it's last inspection sticker from 1985 still on the windshield. It's been in his garage for 23 years. It's a project, which is what I was looking for, but what I would consider minimal rust for a New England car.First course of action is to start stripping her down and take it from there. I figure about 2 years of puttering with it will get me a respectable summer driver. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbane Posted August 23, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 23, 2008 Well congratulations! Now, as you know, we all want to see pictures. I imagine that you will have your work cut out for you, but having found a car that has sat for that long and avoided all those years of usage and salt, should make the job a bit easier.Let the fun begin! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/#findComment-257766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted August 23, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2008 Congrats! You may have to change your screen name:) Keep us posted on your progress. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/#findComment-257767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigoak Posted August 23, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 23, 2008 Hey ya, guess it's going to have to be GottaZ...or WorkinonaZ...or WheredalldarustcomefromonmyZ...Congratulations...picture 2 summers from now cruising down to the Cape in your refreshed Z...Pictures welcome. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/#findComment-257768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibZ Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted August 23, 2008 Thanks for the reply's guys, been visiting this site for a long time, nice to "belong" now. I'll post some pics as soon as I figure out how to reduce them?? Any one know how to change a logon name??Really like this website and all the tips and info. I guess some manuals will be first on my shopping list. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/#findComment-257773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted August 23, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 23, 2008 (edited) Welcome to ownership! Now the real fun begins. Like the others, I'm waiting to see the pictures.Any one know how to change a logon name??You have to ask a moderator to do it for you. Send me a PM with your preferred new username and I'll give it a try. Edited August 23, 2008 by Arne Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/#findComment-257775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted August 24, 2008 Share #7 Posted August 24, 2008 You have to ask a moderator to do it for you. Send me a PM with your preferred new username and I'll give it a try.WRONG! It turns out that even 'Super Moderators' can't change a username. We'll need to wait for Mike. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/#findComment-257777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigoak Posted August 24, 2008 Share #8 Posted August 24, 2008 Thanks for the reply's guys, been visiting this site for a long time, nice to "belong" now. I'll post some pics as soon as I figure out how to reduce them?? Any one know how to change a logon name??Really like this website and all the tips and info. I guess some manuals will be first on my shopping list.1. Pictures: stick'em on photobucket. dead easy.2. Manuals: first priority...download the FSM at carfiche.com3. Woohoo: you're in da club...Cheers! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/#findComment-257780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibZ Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the info bigoak, I'll do that tomorrow...You guys make it so easy!!Can't wait to tear into the dis-assembly. baggin and taggin. Edited August 24, 2008 by wannaZ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/#findComment-257781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEZZZ Posted August 24, 2008 Share #10 Posted August 24, 2008 Congrats, 2 years was my estimate as well, and ALOT more $ than I should be spending to be sure...but it will be worth it to have a decent driver. Like you, not many Z's around here, I have seen 3 in the past couple years. (not counting the bargain '74 I looked at a couple weeks ago, $1500, might have considered $150...maybe ) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/#findComment-257786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted August 24, 2008 Share #11 Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) 2. Manuals: first priority...download the FSM at carfiche.comCheers!Forget carfiche. Since you have a 73, go here. You won't have to deal with it being temporarily not available.http://www.xenons30.com/reference.html Edited August 24, 2008 by sblake01 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/#findComment-257787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted August 24, 2008 Share #12 Posted August 24, 2008 Congrats and welcome to the club! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29146-well-i-finally-bought-0ne/#findComment-257792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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