I'm looking into buying a Z that i found very cheap ($600). The car is in Houston, TX and i live in Austin. I'm new to Z's, but i've been following them around and I completely love them. I've been looking for a good cheap one and this may be it, but i need your expertise because i have none. I'm a highschool student and love Z's and mechanics, but have very little experience (though i plan to work on it -- project car)

The car is a 79 280z (or 78... dunno if 280z's were still made in 79) and in fairly good shape. The car has recently upholstered seats, untorn headliner, nice Z wheels, rebuilt l28 and dual webbers. The car runs (that's all I know). However it has rust on the floorpan (a ~2-3" hole), in the spare tire well (i don't think this one is too important), and under the battery compartment (not too much, but can't be ignored). Also, it needs paint and lots of elbow grease on the dash (but i don't care much about those right now).

Once again, the car is selling for $600 and i think it's a great deal for the money. Since the engine is rebuilt i suspect it runs. The webbers show a bit of rusting (no holes though... maybe just needs sanding and putting anti-rust stuff) and have no filters (are they supposed to?), but i know that is not too big of a deal.

Please help me decide as soon as possible, before my chance to get my first Z runs out....

Thank you in advance

Luis

PS. Is there anyone in Houston that would like to come see the car with me someday? I can't offer much but maybe a good lunch and a good time

Still got quite a few burgers to flip till i can buy my own Z...

 

Contact XXStacy, I think that he is in your area, and might be able to help you take a look at it. But if no one goes with you, make sure you take a really close look at the rust on the body parts and frame. This is the plague that strikes most Zs and can be there end if not taken care of properly. Hope it works out for you.

Jamie
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