Zhound Posted October 28, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 28, 2008 hey everybody im new and i kinda bought a z car from my gramps. (im only 15 & 1/2 right now so its not licensed under me) im planning to fix it up, i think its got 100,000+ miles on it, dont know what to do with it exactly right now. its a '78 280z. i just got a battery for it last week, ran for the first time in 3 years, i think its rich, as in exhaust is black as coal. just thought it'd be a simple car to learn and stuff..:ogre: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMoore Posted October 28, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 28, 2008 78 is a good year. How is the rust? Any pictures? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/#findComment-264676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhound Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted October 28, 2008 i might take some pics tomorrow, but there is some rust around the bottom sides of the car, the inside of the hatch is rotted out some spots, paint has pretty much deteriorated, uhh inside of the car is pretty jacked up considering that its been in the sun for many years.. ill get those pics soon..how is '78 considered a good year? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/#findComment-264677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRock Posted October 28, 2008 Share #4 Posted October 28, 2008 DeMoore has a '78, that's how. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/#findComment-264681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted October 28, 2008 Share #5 Posted October 28, 2008 78 is a good year. The last refinment of the S30 chassis. (I also own one) Simple car to learn? Well...that depends on how quickly you pick up on things. There is much to learn. I think they're simple but I've been dealing with them for basically all of my adult life. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/#findComment-264689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted October 28, 2008 Share #6 Posted October 28, 2008 Welcome to the site!15-1/2? You are *new*. Just kidding, it's all relative to us older guys...78 is a good year and we would love to see pics of your car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/#findComment-264692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingZr0 Posted October 28, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 28, 2008 Welcome to the site!15-1/2? You are *new*. Just kidding, it's all relative to us older guys...78 is a good year and we would love to see pics of your car.Yeah! Welcome BrotherPictures bring the best advice.~Z~ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/#findComment-264703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigoak Posted October 28, 2008 Share #8 Posted October 28, 2008 Yeah, welcome aboard!Use the search function liberally to find out almost anything you need to know. If you can't find it with search, ask and you'll be amazed at how quick the answers show up.Treat her well. I'm not sure a Z would have been a good idea for me as a first car. I trashed a few (mechanically more that crack-ups) and it would have been a shame to waste a Z...hope you show more sense than I had :-) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/#findComment-264751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikehos2004 Posted October 29, 2008 Share #9 Posted October 29, 2008 Yeah I'd have to agree 78 is a good year. Very solid car, as are all years Z's. My first car was also a Z, a 1975, twenty years ago. The big difference is that now I treat the car with much, much more respect. Your good to it, it pays you back kindly with tons of enjoyment.Good luck with you car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/#findComment-264773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhound Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted October 30, 2008 yeah i didnt really know what to exactly take pics of so... seats are ripped, dash is in ok condition, saved by that dashmat thing stupid antenna! engine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/#findComment-264843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhound Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted October 30, 2008 one that didnt show up.. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/#findComment-264844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMoore Posted October 30, 2008 Share #12 Posted October 30, 2008 My first lot of good and inexpensive replacement parts came from blackdragonauto, including the antenna that I have on there now. THe car looks good, the biggest thing that sticks out is that bump on her nose. All the rust is fixable, but how's your spare wheel compartment and your battery tray for rust? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29799-hello-everyone/#findComment-264846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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