Hey from Tassie

[Megs]

As it says, down here on the little island. I have been the proud owner of a 1979 280zx since 2004. Two tone silver paint, blue silver interior. 53000 k's. We registered and drove it for 6 months, then into the shed. It was laid up waiting for a gearbox bearing for 10 years before I gave it a new home. It has sat for the last 8 years doing nothing, threw a battery at it, some fresh fuel (I never realised how different stale fuel smells). Bloody thing canned and wouldn't start. Checked fuel pressure (pulled hose and covered the engine bay!). No spark......pulled the coil lead. Plugged it back on and it warred like it was new !!!!!!!

 

Will put some photos up soon. 

 

The only non original parts in this car are the consumables(plugs, leads and battery).

 

It's undergoing full restoration now, only rust was at bottom of guards.

 

My son bought himself a 300zx a few weeks ago, as his first car....he is still learning these cars are a way of life, not just a mode of transport!!

 

Megs

[Scoota G]

Welcome, i was just down that neck of the woods a few weeks ago. Can't wait to see some pics.

[zed240au]

Hi welcome need to get that Z car out and enjoy it more good to see you've passed the z infection onto your son If your ever down Devonport way call into my workshop Carline Mufflers always looking for someone to talk Z cars with

 

Mick

[Megs]

Here she sits.

Rust: Fixed under windscreen, bottom of guards, rear taillight.  Currently repairing under guards.

 

Lots of sun damage to dash, top of door skins, steering shroud. <Before our time.

 

Time to disappear into the car for days, and let the housework take care of itself (or not).

 

Will keep updates happening.

 

 

Megs.

 

[bluerat]

Howdy Megs,

 

Rodney Hyland Wreakers in sunny Wynyard have just got a complete and tidy 280zx in, if your chasing bits.

 

Hodgo

[imackz]

Welcome fellow series 1 280zx owner...

Enjoy the restoration