got it for $900 with new brakes, rack and pinion, struts, and a newly built engine with about 2500 miles on it

IM THINKIN:
side and rear window leuvers
tinted head light/ tail light covers
tokiko 2in drop struts
powder coat the rims black
tinted windows
polish the paint
removing the moldings
cold air intake
full exhaust
and bucket seats

yeah

 

Welcome to the boards. Looks like you got a solid Z to start with at a great deal man. Good luck with the build!

 

Welcome to Zdriver man. Nice clean looking 280zx, you got there. If you want my advice... Please don't put rear louvers on your Z. To me, they take away the natural lines of this sweet sports car. And they look bulky to me. But I do like your idea, of ditching the moldings and trim. Those really take away from the lines of this particular Z. Good luck to you bro'. And keep us updated.

 

w00t! Well... you've already been officially welcomed!

I suggest not getting rid of the moldings unless you change out the bumpers too. Otherwise it will look super goofy. Anyway... good score & stick around here.