Hey everyone!

[MissinMy280]

Im a new member here, and I have loved the Z cars since I got my first Z car Hot Wheels as a kid! There was something about the lines of this car, and as a kid, I hadnt seen anything like it. I owned a 77 280 back when I was a teen, though I never got to drive it. I worked at a wrecking yard, and we had a white 2+2 that was begging to get back on the road. I bought it for the paltry sum of $200, with a great engine. Cold compression was a straight across 180 psi, but was a little pushed over in the front end. I didnt know anything about cars at the time, so it sat for a year or two. Eventually, neighbors complained, and I had to get rid of her... I knew a girl who also had a 77, and she needed a few parts from it, so I sold her the whole car for 50 bucks:disappoin. I dont know whatever happened to the car, and it always made me kick myself ever since that day.

Anyway, I hope to gain some new information about the Z car, such as things to look out for specific to this car, and hopefully pick up a new project!

[Walter Moore]

Nice to have you around. What are you looking for in a Z car?

[beandip]

welcome to the group! One thing about this web site is that there is a huge amount of information that is stored . Just go to the search and ask away. I have been a member here for over 8 years and have used it many times. Almost everything you want to know is there. If not we are here to help. There is always someone that has done what you need to know here. If not we will send you to the people you need.

The thing that is your worst enemy is RUST. When looking at a Z to buy, open the hood. Look under the battery area and the frame rail there also. Pull up the carpet in the foot well on both driver and passenger sides. Expose the metal there as well as you can. Check out from under the car in the same areas for holes in the floor that have been patched improperly. Open the rear hatch , the sill or flat area is another likely location for rust. Have a look in the spare tire well also. If you see bubbles in the paint down low either ahead or just to the rear of the doors. That is rust coming through from the back side.

This will get you started when looking. Surface rust is not what I am talking of. But if it is heavy or flaking, look closer . Replacing panels and frame sections is a vary expensive problem. The best of luck in your quest.

Gary:classic:

[MissinMy280]

Thanks for the welcomes guys! Well, what im looking for in a Z is basically a daily driver. I like the car for what it is aesthetically, so all I would likely do that way is put a nice set of wheels on it. Some more modern styled, 16 or 17 inchers. Paint will probably be white in color, with a nice interior. Done in leather, or similar material . I love the sound of the straight six, so a nice exhaust will be in order.

Later down the road, I would like to get another to just do crazy stuff to. Recreate one of the SCCA racers, like the red and white BRE car! Throw in a 350 or something different.

Thanks for the tips you guys have given me. I have several prospect cars in my area that I have found online, and now I have an idea what to look for. There are several ranging from 500 to 5000, in varying condition.

Thanks again for the welcomes!