I love that car. If I were to get an "old" car that is it. Look at the the Americans were making back then and look what this is.
Quote from: paul1478 on November 11, 2020, 10:30:16 AM
I love that car. If I were to get an "old" car that is it. Look at the the Americans were making back then and look what this is.
It was truly ahead of it's time. The styling is absolutely timeless as well. Even fully stock, they look amazing.
always had a soft spot. ive driven a lot of z's over the years, 240s, 60's and 280s. (and 300 z31 and z32') and 350s. great cars indeed. congrats :toot:
Quote from: m in sc on November 11, 2020, 10:58:55 AM
always had a soft spot. ive driven a lot of z's over the years, 240s, 60's and 280s. (and 300 z31 and z32') and 350s. great cars indeed. congrats :toot:
Thanks! I had a z31 in high school, but for me the s30 chassis was always on the top of the list.
Congrats on the new project Z. :cheerleader: The early Z's are really going up in value. Nice score on the hubcaps. Looking forward to seeing the transformation.
My dad still has his all orginal '71
I have had a number of Z's (240's and 280's). 2.8 with triple Webers, 5 speed, 3.90 diff, awesome cars. You can sell the factory hubcaps for a good bit, that was a great score
I work with a guy who has the largest collection of Z car parts east of the Mississippi. Smittybuilt in Finleyville, PA. # can be found in Hemmings if you need resto items
Quote from: rdsarefun on November 11, 2020, 04:40:48 PM
I work with a guy who has the largest collection of Z car parts east of the Mississippi. Smittybuilt in Finleyville, PA. # can be found in Hemmings if you need resto items
Ok awesome!
The values have been insane on them recently. I had a 280 a few years ago, the guy I sold it to put a small block in it, actually sounded pretty good believe it or not.
then theres the roadkill rotsun. Love that POS
theres a guy in town with a rough 260 w a small block laying down like 550 hp, its crazy.
When I was a teenager I got a ride in a Scarab conversion Z. Corvette running gear including a 350, a Close Ratio 4 speed and I believe the vette IRS out back. That thing roared.
I just realized I never updated this thread. Since then I've moved and gotten a real shop space. Once I get the body entirely stripped it'll make it's way out of the carport and into the shop. The engine's #6 cylinder was fused to the block. No amount of EvapoRust, Marvel Mystery Oil, heat, or deadblow hammering made any difference. I finally got it out using a regular hammer and pounding harder on it than I'd ever imagined doing to an engine. It did come out, leaving a few mm cavity in the cylinder wall. Luckily it's not deep enough to mess up my plans. I'll be having it bored out to 2.8l and using flat top '81-'83 N/A 280zx pistons to raise the compression. I'm aiming for 10:1 and a moderate street cam. The plan is to stick with the Hitachi SU carbs and eventually move to a Weber style DCOE Triple setup, most likely the Japanese-made OER's.
nice! that right there is a labor of love. :toot:
Quote from: m in sc on May 25, 2023, 11:41:18 AMnice! that right there is a labor of love. :toot:
Oh, absolutely! I think of it as a love letter to the Z.