nkgreen Posted July 13, 2010 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2010 Hello from Huntsville, AL! I bought a black 1978 280Z today so I figured I'd go ahead and register here. It's going to need a good bit of work, starting the with the key I broke off in the drivers door as soon as I got home. It idles a bit rough and running a little rich, and the interior needs some work too. The only things I found that aren't original are the CD player (not hooked up or doesn't work) and the battery. Not a dent on it, but the paint has a few bubbles in places. A/C blows, but no cold air. Hopefully it just needs some freon. It has 59K original miles and apparently was garaged by the owner for about 20 years after his son died. Overall, I'm very pleased and hopefully this will be a good project and a good learning experience. Better than wasting all my money at the pub. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted July 13, 2010 Share #2 Posted July 13, 2010 Welcome to the club. Post some pictures if you can. At first I did a double take when you mentioned it had a CD player but had been garaged for 20 years. I then sadly realized that I bought my first home CD player almost 25 years ago. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/#findComment-325218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkgreen Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted July 13, 2010 Well, it also went through an auction and another guy bought it, then turned right around and sold it. He may have attempted to install one, I really didn't get a chance to look at the CD player closely. I'll probably end up putting a stereo from Retrosound in after I take care of some other things first. Assuming there's enough light when I get home, I'll take some pics. My mom wanted to see some too. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/#findComment-325220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
conedodger Posted July 13, 2010 Share #4 Posted July 13, 2010 Not taking anything away from the Z but you need to go to better pubs!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/#findComment-325225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkgreen Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted July 14, 2010 Here's some pics. Maybe this will link right.http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/album.php?albumid=342 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/#findComment-325250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
olzed Posted July 14, 2010 Share #6 Posted July 14, 2010 That looks pretty darn good. Not too much to do, by the looks a nice one. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/#findComment-325254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
conedodger Posted July 14, 2010 Share #7 Posted July 14, 2010 Huh... Looks to be a genuine Black Pearl. Not sure about those mirrors though. Nice. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/#findComment-325255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkgreen Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) That looks pretty darn good. Not too much to do, by the looks a nice one. drivers mirror is about to fall off a bit of surface rust on bumpers and tail light housing (?) idles a bit rough and runs rich plugged tire passenger door panel is ripped and scuffed a few things in the instrument panel don't work need to get keys (broke one off in the door, but got it out) a few carpet issues in the passenger floorboard paint needs a little love probably need to get some door gaskets need to get a license plate no cold air exhaust fumes in the cabin Definitely a lot of work, especially since I have no experience. But that's what a project car is for. Probably will be slow progress with school and work, but my old man was a mechanic in the late 70s/early 80s, so he'll be able to lend me a hand. Overall, I think I got a fair deal at $4423.13 including taxes. Edited July 14, 2010 by nkgreen Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/#findComment-325257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkgreen Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted July 14, 2010 Huh... Looks to be a genuine Black Pearl. Not sure about those mirrors though. Nice. I thought that, but the hood is a bit different from other pics I've seen. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/#findComment-325258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted July 14, 2010 Share #10 Posted July 14, 2010 Whether it's a Black Pearl or a look-alike, I'd think you got a great car for the $$. Just do your research here and ask questions BEFORE you go spending a lot of time and treasure. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/#findComment-325261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade133 Posted July 14, 2010 Share #11 Posted July 14, 2010 very inportant question!!!!does the clock work?and I WANT THAT CENTER CONSOLE Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/#findComment-325337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted July 14, 2010 Share #12 Posted July 14, 2010 very inportant question!!!!does the clock work?and I WANT THAT CENTER CONSOLEAre you talking about the cup holder part? That's an MSA Console Arm Rest/Cup Holder that fits over the stock console.http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/CARWCH/50-2571 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36470-bought-a-78-280z-today/#findComment-325343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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