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i agree it looks like it might be missing something, nevertheless it looks really good! did you use a combo of sheet metal and bondo to form the rear? looks like it may have been tricky.... good job!

 

I made the measurements, went to a local roofing and sheet metal shop, and the guy there made the piece free of charge. I had to cut it in half just so I could manage the piece better. Tack weld and use bondo to smooth out the corners and bottom. I wanted the piece to cover the lip at the bottom but my friend said it would very difficult to weld and it would take a lot more than bondo to get a smooth finish look. So...........

 

I agree myself that it seems to be missing something, but the more I look at it and the more I drive it, the more I like it. Maybe someday that missing something will come to me!

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picture.php?albumid=95&pictureid=656i'm goin to pick this up this weekend in the middle of bfe nebraska. sat for 3 years put a battery in her and she started right up and ran great with the old gas in it. i was told it originally came from california about 10 years ago. 7 of those years it stayed inside of a garage and was never driven in snow. for the last 3 its been sitting outside. seems to be in decent shape and for $500 who can complain. it comes with an 81 2+2 with fried wiring. note. never put battery in backwards lol

 

Got more pics of the rims? Looks some pretty serious offset on the rear

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Imo the shaved rear makes the tail lights stick out like a sore thumb. I can see why some of the other modified rear ends i've seen on S130 cars have used different tail lights. Even the stock ones would be fine if you could find a way to recess them in a bit to make them more flush, might be pretty cool even.

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Imo the shaved rear makes the tail lights stick out like a sore thumb. I can see why some of the other modified rear ends i've seen on S130 cars have used different tail lights. Even the stock ones would be fine if you could find a way to recess them in a bit to make them more flush, might be pretty cool even.

 

Gollum, it's funny you say that because I'm in the process of making some custom flush-mount taillights. Maybe that's what's missing. I'll take pic when I finish. Thanks!

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There are very few surviving Datsuns in the Province of Quebec! Let alone one as nice as yours. Congrats on a great car and keeping it out of the terrible weather.

Yasin

 

 

 

thank you! and I hope to keep it as clean for the next 30 years

 

i small video i made:

 

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Here's our 280ZXTX, a Texas-themed artcar. It's getting MegaSquirt and a turbo this summer, and then it'll be an artcar/racecar. The doors are cut out with stained glass inserts (plastic, really), and lit from inside. The back window has a stained glass Texas map and flag. The bumpers were removed, and we made custom Texas shaped mini-bumpers that hang on the horns.

 

Floors and rails have been redone. Those T-tops are both cool and leaky.

 

Thanks for all the good advice I've learned reading hybridz.org.

 

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My 78 I have a full isma kit for

No being preped with a full FIA cage. s13 coil overs, OBX hlsd, FIA tank etc. The main focus will be weightreduction.

NA High compression ITB combo running MsS at first

 

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The kit, though this year i might keep it simple as i have 15x8's not the good size by FAR!!

 

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my ZXR with BMW v8, coil overs, z31 5 lugs, r32 brakes 3" exhaust and 17" by 10 J wide

 

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youtube with l28

 

 

1981 2+2

 

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Long time lurker, finally getting around to actually posting. Some of you know me as Indy83Turbo280ZX on zcar.com.

 

1983 280ZXT. Been in the family since new. Yes, I have actually driven this car since 1983. Originally a Georgia Z, but now living in the Indy. Hibernates Winters & rainy days. ~120k miles.

 

List of Modifications

 

Suspension Modifications

  • Tokico High Performance Springs & Struts (lowered 1.5")
  • MSA Sway Bars – Front: 1â€, Rear: 7/8â€
  • Bump Steer Spacers
  • Strut Tower Brace
    • Custom Rear
    • Cusco Front

    [*]Polyurethane Bushings

    • Control Arms
    • Sway Bars
    • Tension Rods (Rubber front, Poly rear)
    • Bump Stops

Engine & Performance Modifications

  • Cold Air Induction with K&N Cone Filter
  • HKS Intercooler
  • GReddy Adjustable Pop-Off Value
  • GReddy PRofec B-spec II Electronic Boost Controller @ 12psi
  • B&M Pro-Ripper Short Throw Shifter & Knob
  • 3†Mandrel Exhaust with 18†Stainless Steel MagnaFlow Muffler & Twin Tips
  • Taylor Hi-Pro 8mm Spark Plug Wires
  • NGK Spark Plugs (colder)
  • Stainless Steel Clutch Line
  • Stainless Steel Brake Lines
  • Circle Earth Grounding Wires
  • Billet “Z†Oil Filler Cap
  • Billet “Z†Dipstick End

Interior Modifications

  • Digital Instrument Cluster swapped to Analog Instrument Cluster, includes:
    • 130 MPH Speedometer - Calibrated
    • Analog Wire Harness
    • Analog Temperature Sending Unit
    • Analog Fuel Sending Unit

    [*]Auto A/C Air system swapped to Manual A/C Air System

    [*]AutoMeter Boost/Vacuum Gauge

    [*]AutoMeter Air/Fuel Mixture Gauge

    [*]GReddy PRofec B-spec II Electronic Boost Controller mounted in ashtray

    [*]Stereo

    • Pioneer Tuner, CD, MP3
    • Rockfort Front Speakers
    • Infinity Rear Speakers

    [*]Grant Corsa GT Steering Wheel with Z Horn Button

    [*]Corbeau LG1 Leather Seats

Finally a few pics:

 

6b4d3f30.jpg

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Interior

DSCN0634.JPG

DSCN0633.JPG

Engine

DSCN2305.JPG

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As one who's owed both, I can really appreciate the auto to manual Air system conversion.

 

Overall that's one extremely well kept Z, props out to ya. Pretty much all the Z cars I've owned have all been well used and abused so I just end up stripping them all down to what's still worth having, but yours seems to be quite the opposite. :wink:

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Long time lurker, finally getting around to actually posting. Some of you know me as Indy83Turbo280ZX on zcar.com.

 

1983 280ZXT. Been in the family since new. Yes, I have actually driven this car since 1983. Originally a Georgia Z, but now living in the Indy. Hibernates Winters & rainy days. ~120k miles.

 

List of Modifications

 

 

Suspension Modifications

  • Tokico High Performance Springs & Struts (lowered 1.5")
  • MSA Sway Bars – Front: 1â€, Rear: 7/8â€
  • Bump Steer Spacers
  • Strut Tower Brace
    • Custom Rear
    • Cusco Front

    [*]Polyurethane Bushings

    • Control Arms
    • Sway Bars
    • Tension Rods (Rubber front, Poly rear)
    • Bump Stops

Engine & Performance Modifications

  • Cold Air Induction with K&N Cone Filter
  • HKS Intercooler
  • GReddy Adjustable Pop-Off Value
  • GReddy PRofec B-spec II Electronic Boost Controller @ 12psi
  • B&M Pro-Ripper Short Throw Shifter & Knob
  • 3†Mandrel Exhaust with 18†Stainless Steel MagnaFlow Muffler & Twin Tips
  • Taylor Hi-Pro 8mm Spark Plug Wires
  • NGK Spark Plugs (colder)
  • Stainless Steel Clutch Line
  • Stainless Steel Brake Lines
  • Circle Earth Grounding Wires
  • Billet “Z†Oil Filler Cap
  • Billet “Z†Dipstick End

Interior Modifications

  • Digital Instrument Cluster swapped to Analog Instrument Cluster, includes:
    • 130 MPH Speedometer - Calibrated
    • Analog Wire Harness
    • Analog Temperature Sending Unit
    • Analog Fuel Sending Unit

    [*]Auto A/C Air system swapped to Manual A/C Air System

    [*]AutoMeter Boost/Vacuum Gauge

    [*]AutoMeter Air/Fuel Mixture Gauge

    [*]GReddy PRofec B-spec II Electronic Boost Controller mounted in ashtray

    [*]Stereo

    • Pioneer Tuner, CD, MP3
    • Rockfort Front Speakers
    • Infinity Rear Speakers

    [*]Grant Corsa GT Steering Wheel with Z Horn Button

    [*]Corbeau LG1 Leather Seats

Finally a few pics:

 

6b4d3f30.jpg

DSCN1730.JPG

Interior

DSCN0634.JPG

DSCN0633.JPG

Engine

DSCN2305.JPG

DSCN2321.JPG

this is by far the nicest 83 ive seen

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