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Most of my return has been spent on "Necessities" But I am using some of it just to get it from Texas to me and on jack stands.

Thats it. I am going to do it. I just need to research a little more on the aftermarket harness and computer re-flash, but it looks like I'm going with the 4.6 sohc basic "GT" drive train. I loved my old 2003 GT Mustang. It'll just be that much better in the ol z. I will of course document all work done with the fabrication and install. Just be patient all that are interested. Its going to be interesting.

Have there been any progress on this build? Are there more pictures or possibly a video? I know that I'm doing a Ford V8, I just don't know which one yet.

I guess I shouldn't be searching the web and posting useless stuff at 2 AM from now on. I apologize to all. I should have noticed this thread earlier.

This is a plethora of knowledge. I recommend sticky.

How has the test been going?

I have verified that all the vin numbers are matching. When I talked to the DMV, they did claim that the plate matched the car, it just hasen't been in there system since 1996. Well that doesent seem as bad as I thought it was going to be. Thanks to all for the info.

I have a slight problem. My wife bought me a project 280z for my birthday this last june. The problem is that all I got with it was a bill of sale. I called the DMV about getting it legal. They told me that I cant get it legal because I dont have a title. I cant get ahold of the guy she bought it from, (he moved and doesent have the same number) So what can I do. I now have a car I cant really work on or do anything with. So, should I start from scratch and figure out a way to get rid of this, or do I find a way to get this one legal? I do believe that that I would have to find a way to get a lein title (or something along those lines) and then pay the back taxes for the last ten years. Any toughts or words of wisdom? All help would be appreciated.

my new project, just purchased in june 07. needs alot of work. not bad for $100.00

When I was 18, I owned a 1982 280zn/a. She was my pride and joy. I had bought her from a little mom and pop sales lot in Houston for $1,000. She had a fresh black paint job over the extensive body rust. T-tops(one was cracked), tan leather interior(cracked and torn to hell). She had a 2.8 ltr with a 5 speed trans. And to the point. One day I was driving down the road and all of a sudden she died on me. Without warning, no big boom or anything. Just quiet. After a few months of sitting at my grandparents house and me about ready to give up. I went out one last time just to go through a basic set of rules about engine performance. You know, Air,fuel, and fire. Suck,squeeze,bang,blow. Then i went through the car as a whole. Is it getting air, yes. Is it getting fuel? yes. What about spark? yes. So, what was my problem? I just started to play with things. wires, hoses, belts, ................... damm, did i feel stupid, i didnt have a alternator belt. Went to the store, paid my five bucks or so. Went back and installed it. jump started the very dead battery. she started right up and purred like a kitten. After that. I always checked my belts.

Count me in, Thats sharp.