78 Datsun 280z

[riverstonefly]

Originally Posted by WPOZZZ

She's a beauty! However, since we can't leave things alone, and I like to spend other people's money. lol.

sexy

[riverstonefly]

Originally Posted by 70SATMan

Whoa, really, really clean. Congrats to the OP!

Thanks buddy

[riverstonefly]

Originally Posted by ckelly78z

Datsun fans have a forum similar to Pelican where knowledge is shared....ZCar.com, I have about as many posts over there, as I do here.

already posted

[riverstonefly]

Originally Posted by kc911

i can't stop clicking on this thread

:d

[riverstonefly]

Originally Posted by cabmando

NICE! And excellent call on the plates.

Thanks buddy

[riverstonefly]

Originally Posted by lgb240

That's a nice, original 280z...just leave it. Don't mess with it, not many original ones left that haven't been 'back dated', or messed with. Find a poorer example to mess with if you want to play.

My 240 ... still around after 35 years.






I built this convertible 240z about 18 years ago. Still love it!!

Sweet ride bro and thanks

[riverstonefly]

Originally Posted by ckelly78z

My screen name says it all, I miss my 78Z.

very cool lol

[thamlin000]

The OP's car reminds me of my old 74 260Z. Sold it in 2004 for only $2,700! Mine was a late 74 with the 280 bumpers. Most 260s had the 240 bumpers but the 280 body was incorporated in late 74.

And, wow, all the other great Zs in this thread....really makes me want another!

[dienstuhr]

Nice score OP!

If you want to improve looks and save weight you can do like I did on my 240Z and fit a set of fibreglas bumpers :-)

Looks amazing and easily reversible.

[ckelly78z]

Originally Posted by dienstuhr

Nice score OP!

If you want to improve looks and save weight you can do like I did on my 240Z and fit a set of fibreglas bumpers :-)

Looks amazing and easily reversible.

I removed the bumpers from my 78 280Z back in the day, but remember weighing everything up including the impact shocks....88#. I didn't replace them with fiberglass however, and it actually looked better.

[Sooner or later]

Nice rides

[manbridge 74]

https://www.fluid-film.com/

Anti-corrosion penetrant. Will hold the rust at bay without the hassle of re-painting.

[riverstonefly]

Originally Posted by thamlin000

The OP's car reminds me of my old 74 260Z. Sold it in 2004 for only $2,700! Mine was a late 74 with the 280 bumpers. Most 260s had the 240 bumpers but the 280 body was incorporated in late 74.

And, wow, all the other great Zs in this thread....really makes me want another!

Dang wish you still had yours too lol

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[riverstonefly]

Originally Posted by dienstuhr

Nice score OP!

If you want to improve looks and save weight you can do like I did on my 240Z and fit a set of fibreglas bumpers :-)

Looks amazing and easily reversible.

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[Shaun @ Tru6]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-datsun-280z-33/

[FPB111]

Has anyone been following Home built by Jeff?
He did a nice rescue/restoration on an early 911.

He has started a Z car.

Home Built By Jeff Project Z - Introductions and Forum Etiquette - Auszcar

That is funny. While searching the web I just saw the last 2 or 3 posts from this thread and didn’t know what preceded them.
Way to go Jeff (the bug should be YELLOW!)

[riverstonefly]

Few updates

Front bumper removed, and working on the back tonight!


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[KFC911]

Nice!

[riverstonefly]

Originally Posted by KC911

Nice!

Thanks


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[rfuerst911sc]

Bumper backdate will look great and I really like the look of Minilite wheels on a Z car of this era . Keep the pics coming . If/when I hit the lottery I would love to add a Z or an early 70's Mercury Capri . I had a red one with a V6 and black interior I NEVER should have let that one go .