Hey all, I'm new to this site, and I've always been drooling over Nissan Z's. I'm 18, have a s#$%#y job and am a senior in high school. Enough about me, my cars more important.

I saw it listed under the parts section of the classifieds and said what the hell, and called the guy. went over, took a look and heres the status of the car (as far as i looked which was n't very):

3 tires are near flat, 1 is blown.
body needs work--ill leave it at that
interior is amazingly nice
engine is slightly rusty and dirty
frame is rusty and possibly bent in the front.

the guys says the only thing keeping it from running is the fuel pump, because he "has put fuel in it manually and it starts up fine."

also the only key is broken and stuck in the 'on' position in the key cylinder, but no biggy.

i just bid on the only 79 280z fuel pump on ebay, hoping i could get this thing running ASAP because....

my mom doesnt know i bought it!!! see she told me it was junk and she doesnt want a lawn ornament. how can i convince her otherwise? did i buy a z-lemon? how could i go wrong for 100 bucks...plus 20 for delivery?

thanks,
nick

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dude! you scored! you may not have a real z for a while.....here is why


you take that car (sounds like A LOT of problems) and part it out completely. You will make your $120 back on one part alone. you may make enough $$$ off of parts to buy another z car that is at least in fair condition.

look at my ride pics. i got her for free 2.5 years ago. i have done LOADS of work on her, but only because i wanted to.

David K- SoCalZ Prez

 

I gotta agree with ghostkilla. You made a great purchase, and you can definitely sell off the parts. By parting it out you should easily be able to make $700 or $800 I would think, which is a really good starting point towards a little bit easier to fix up Z. Best of luck and keep us posted as to how it goes.

Jamie Shelly
kd5izq@msn.com
ICQ - 159705433
IZCC Number is #12402

 

As usual Bleach makes many valid points, that I will only add one thought to. You mentioned that the frame may be bent. Have that checked out and give some serious consideration to how much you want to invest into the car if it is, I think Bleach will agree with me on that.

Jamie Shelly
kd5izq@msn.com
ICQ - 159705433
IZCC Number is #12402

 

well I really want to work on it and see if I can get this thing going. My friend's dad owns a shop and i found another friend with a trailer so we can haul it over there this weekend.

As long as Its not driven or drivable, I dont have to register/title/insure it do I?

 

Better check with local officials on that, shouldn't take more than a phone call.

Jamie Shelly
kd5izq@msn.com
ICQ - 159705433
IZCC Number is #12402

 

WOOHOO the car came today. well since the key is stuck in the on position pushing it up my friends driveway wasnt that hard, except turning with out p/s and on flat tires isnt something id like to do often.

my friend (whos dad owns a car repair shop) and i measured the frame, and it doesnt seem to be bent. i got another friend to get his truck and trailer and he can tow it tomorrow to that shop.

the clutch feels... easier than it should, or something. the stick shift seems like a euro one, you have to move it way left and up to get into first (like the reverse on volvos). well i cant really say much--i drive civic in need of a new clutch, and have never driven a (stick) Z.

The guy put new spark plug wires on it, so i know it was running at some point not too long ago. or at least he wants me to think that.

and finally: ive been priming my mother to announce that i did in fact buy the thing. she told me she wouldnt mind if i buy it as long as it runs... i hope for the day i drive home in it and show her! the look on her face will be amazing...

anyway thanks for the infos, and if anyone knows what the differences between the Z and the ZX are, let me know... im not sure this is a ZX. sorry about the curse in my first post.

 

Good score, mine was free too, but 120 for a Z still ain't bad. Now then, if your car's a '79, it's a ZX. Plus the earlier Z's looked a little different. Best way to tell is to look at the badges and year model on the car itsself, and look at some of the pics around on this site and others to compare yours to. As far as your mom, dude, just tell her straight out. The car is already paid for and yours, as long as you used your money and not hers to pay for it, it isn't in her yard, and you get it running, there isn't much she can really do is there? Well, welcome to the club, and enjoy the Z.
Jeremey L. Britton
IZCC# 12491
ICQ# 99755840
email: jlbritt1@alltel.net
Sheridan, AR
'81 ZX N/A Daily Driver, Needs Much Work

 

I just recently hooked up my battery to the Z. door chime was working. power windows do work! dash lights up; it seemed like everything electrical inside the car was working (didnt check for any engine lights and such, though). The headlights, brake lights, and turn signals all work.

So far so good! tonight my friend is coming to help me tow it to the shop, then the real interview starts.



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yeah i have the feeling rust may be the end of my Z. knock on wood.