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Look what i found today!! Oh well. I think i am just going to cut it out and put the sideskirts on to cover it for now...

Well I had that '78 280 and it ended up being an epic fail, the only good thing it had was the interior. I saved that and found a '76 with alot less rust, still rust but not nearly as much. This one runs and drives. Frame rails are good, the only real bad spots are the rear quarters on the bottom and the floor pan. Where else should i be looking? The engine bay is pretty good. the hatch is pretty good, a little rust in the spare tire well.

Oh ok, hard to tell on the internet Yeah, well today im starting to rip it apart. luckily the interior is in good shape!! Thanks! I'll post pics and probably 101238981 more questions

I don't know if this is a sarcastic response, but that is kind of my original plan after looking at the car. I have the tools at my disposal, there is a full body shop and regular shop that i can work at for free. The spray booth is like 50$ a day. The car has been sitting for about 10 years now. I just feel guilty about junking the car though... I think i am just going to keep it, im 20 years old got plenty of time to work on it once i get out of the Marines, if the car is FUBAR i'll just save it as a parts car for another Z. I've wanted one since i was 14 so I feel guilty giving this one up Plus this one was only $400. I guess i'll start ripping the car down to body and starting over!!!

Here is a pic you can see some of the rust, the pass side fender is horrible. the lower regions are all rusted as well. I will head to nissan tomorrow see what they can do. Thank you!! Keep the replies coming!

There was spark i cranked and my buddy pulled a wire out... It wouldn't matter if i didnt take the actual plug out? I put brand new plugs in today. I know it could be so many things, I have no idea where to start haha

I just purchased a non-running 1978 280z. At what point is too much rust too much?! I got it for 400$ i know for sure one frame rail needs to be redone, the floor pan seems good, and the exterior is all kinds of rusted. if i cant do it, ill be forced to get it junked but it has a title, all original etc. I really want to bring it back to life! I am in the military and don't have a lot of money. No garage, but i want to get it running so i can bring it on base to the hobby shop that has a full body shop & start grinding and welding. I can leave it there etc. This fuel injection is impossible!!!!! i wish it was carb'd! I am havng the classic problem, been reading the FI bible, searching google. Still cant get her running. So far it has a new fuel pump & filter, and spark plugs. I am getting spark, and the fuel pump was wired manually and was running. The injectors are getting there 12v power, but not grounded. Checked the relay and don't really know what to do, cleaned the fusible link contacts etc. I tried starter fluid just in case. Could it be the timing? Even then the injectors still arent putting fuel into the cylinders. I am at a loss right now. I am in Eastern north carolina, so any of you guys from around here? Any help would be appreciated thank you!