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I've been in the market for a 280zx for quite a bit, but don't have too high of a budget. Came across one that looked like a pretty sweet deal at around $2.5k.... except for the giant elephant in the room.

Light needs replacing, fender needs replacing, bumper.... most probably frame damage too.

How much bodywork would be required to get it back in good form? aside from that, the car doesn't seem too bad. how much would i need just for tools to do this?

Would it be unsafe to drill a hole in this Tension rod bracket to make space for the radiator drain plug? I’m assuming it is but I’m hoping someone will just tell me to send it. If not what else can I do to make space.

1979 280zx

Limited to 20 pictures... will post more later. Getting closer and closer to completion everyday 🤘🤓

in LA at Samson Auto Salvage
https://upullyards.com/search/los-angeles?where=Los+Angeles&yearFrom=1970&yearTo=1989&make=Datsun&radius=500

Finally got around to installing the ZTherapy Carbs and intake manifold a few weeks ago. They’re well worth the wait and miles better than the factory SU carbs. A few tweaks here and there to balance and tune them but the car is now idling perfect around 900 rpm with great response across the rpm range.

Some notes :

Yes, the water inlet on the intake has been removed and capped off. It’s 100 plus degrees outside and I am running a 180 degree thermostat and stock radiator with shroud with no temperature issues.

Currently at 260k miles and it’s getting a bit unhealthy I was looking at either a rebuild or just a new engine. Labor and parts for a rebuild come out at around the same price for a refurbished complete engine that I can drop in, or I can just rebuild it myself and hope I don’t mess anything up but I am a bit scared as I’ve never done this before. Looking for a reliable place in southern California that would do a rebuild or just build something for me! Please let me know if you guys have any recommendations, have heard some crazy stories about California Datsun so probably won’t be going to them! Any advice helps!

I have looked through 4 in person parts stores, atleast 8 online websites, ebay, etc. I cant find anything ANYWHERE.

Hello people,

I just swapped in 5 speed close ratio and i wanted to ask about the shifter solution. Currently using the 4 speed shifter and it works but i can tell there is some tension with the shifter boot. Is there a better shifter out there (after market) or what’s the solution?
Yes the shifter the came with the gearbox (zx shifter) will not work at all.
73’ 240z
Thank you

Sorry if I’m an idiot but does anyone know where this goes to? 1983 280zx l28

Need some help/advice from 280z folks that have made the switch to a 240z style front end. Will the 240z style xenon air dams work with a 280z - will they clear the lower radiator support? Are their other options that might be better?

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Hey everyone, Im selling this pair of metal headlight cover frames/bezels for an (240Z-280Z). They are finished in a professionally triple chrome with a really nice mirror shine.
One of the photos shows a minor flaw in the finish, but they are in great shape otherwise.
Asking $350! Shipping available
Located in San bernardino California

Not gonna lie, this little purchase makes me happy every time I step into the car. It also provides me with the false sense of thicker more sturdy floorpans since mine are in need of repair ;)

Very different cars but man I love them both

I work at a former Datsun dealer and found this in the backroom. Idk shit about vintage cars but it’s got tons of diagrams if anyone’s looking for specific pictures. It’s not mine to sell but I’m happy to share images on my break.

Let me know when you all get tired of seeing her, because you're gonna see a lot of it

L28et

Stock longblock

280s cam

Maxpeedingrods $128 t3/t4

-----Lets hear some guesses

I've been posting on and off for the past couple weeks, but everyone in this sub has been amazingly supportive. Easily the best community I can say I'm proud to be in.

Thank you everyone for all the support! We're taking it day by day :)

More info:

It's a 1973, originally Lime Green and then black at some point in it's life- Repainted Dunkel Olive Metallic (M6X, Porsche color).

LS1 swapped, T56 trans, Tokico suspension, Jegs Fuel Cell, Cusco Bolt-In Cage. Rota Kyusha's (eventually moving back to Longchamps down the line)

Currently gutted interior, but I will be replacing that this weekend along with a full Skillard interior, front splitter, etc. This car was picked up from a friend who spent 10 years on it, and I ended up picking her up promising to finish it so they could see it on the road again.

8/10 was the first day that he had gotten to see the car running, driving, and fully painted the way he intended it to :)