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C'mon guys I know there are some throw a way's from the swapper crowd. I have a stock 280z with an Auto trans. Desperately want to ditch the trans in favor for a 4 or 5 speed. Looking for something as close to right off the motor as possible and if there's ancillary items that are included that would be a super bonus! Not looking to break the bank as I've got an LS swap in the plans, just want to get this auto out from underneath the car and make it a little more fun to drive .. not that I know how fun it is to drive yet anyway. I'm in San Antonio, so the closer the better .. c'mon whattya got ?

GREAT news! Did a hot valve adjustment and she purrs like a kitten. Tackled a few more odds and ends over the weekend (will post pics up later) Dyed all the carpeting back to it's original black. Rewired the aftermarket stereo that was in there and got it working again. Pulled the rear control arms to freshen up a bit. Started on a little crack repair for the center console. Started on the shave of the rear end. Had my rotors and drums resurfaced. Ordered F/R sway bar end link kits and new tie rod ends. I'm REALLY done spending money now ... for a little bit anyway ... I think .. lol On a side note, I think I have a touch of ADD. All these things were accomplished all at the same time from bouncing back and forth between them. For some reason, I just couldn't sit and do just one thing at a time1 LOL

Sweet man, Thanks! Yeah, like I told you the other day, I'm trying to document EVERYTHING this time around, to include making a build thread for the added pics! Hope my wife doesn't see it

Just a little busy work for the day Dyed the cargo area carpet, getting it ready to sew on the decorative patch This patch has been on my shelf for years and I finally decided to do something with it

OK, so I put in another couple days of solid work as part of this last weekends festivities. So, I got the tank cleaned up and undercoated on the outside (pulled my rear bumper shocks out while I had the tank out as well). My wife calls me a pack rat because I save little things like these And this is why ... resealed the bumper shock holes with blue 280zx interior trim pieces Silicone under the head and undercoated underneath the hatch Tanks ready to go back in. A little spit and wiggle and this sucker went right back on with no issues! Well worth the money to have gas this clear flowing!!! All buttoned up for now. Woot Woot !! This is where I sat in the car for about 10 minutes while it was idling with the AC on .. taking it in ... Next up, tackling the tap in the top end .. praying for just an adjustment .. probably will mean a rebuilt head though .. ugh On a good note though, I shipped out my strut housings to be sectioned and fitted for coilovers and ordered my front LCA's from T3 ... Definitely excited to get this thing out of the garage in a few weeks!!!

What's the back look like? Funny, I just found the one I ordered back in like 03(ish). I like the old ones better, but beggars can't be choosers

I'm never doing this again! Took this after putting in a good solid "dilly dallying" 5 or 6 hours worth ... Another hour or so and a trip to the parts store later ... And it's ready for coilovers! Now, just have to update the ball joints, bushings, tie rod ends, and brakes while I'm waiting for the suspension to come back. Ugh .. I'm spent

So, I'm still waiting on the tank to be done, but it's ok though it's only been a couple days. Since I can't drive it anyway, I decided to tear the suspension up and send it off to have coilovers and Illuminas fitted. My last Z had MSA springs and Tokico blues (if I remember correctly) and I loved the way it handled, so I'm assuming that going this route will make me even more pleased. Spindle pin removal. Took me about 5 minutes to get this far and that was with using 2 minutes to set the scene for the pic And about 55 minutes later ... Don't hate

Wow, these look great!

Put in a little work this weekend .. Tank was a breeze to get out after I broke off all of the seized hose clamps! You can't beat me Z! Let's have a looksee shall we? Hmmm getting closer DOH!!!! I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit .. Worse than I expected .. but to the radiator shop she goes tomorrow!

I do, I do .. First up is ditching the auto for a 4 speed just so I'll enjoy driving it at least while everything else (and part collecting) is underway .. well, once the fueling issue is sorted out (hopefully with have my tank back by the middle of the week .. Also either needs some major adjustment up top or the head is going to need some warming over .. Then coilovers/struts/bushings/wheels/brakes Then CV conversion w/R200 or Q45 or R230 swap .. this leaky R180's gotta go Then bodywork (new frame rails too) and paint (thinking GM 21U - Laser Blue metallic), 240 bumper conversion up front, shaving the side markers and rear end, black zg flares, chromed celica fender mirrors ... and hopefully a decent hood Then Motor swap ... LSx (ish) T56 is what I'm planning now .. waiting to catch a helluva deal on an LSA or LS9 and T56 Funny, I was sitting back looking at the interior of the car today. When I first picked it up, I couldn't wait to get rid of this off white stuff, but the more I look at it, the more it's really starting to grow on me. I think I'll keep it! Sorta-kinda looking for similar to this ... Only more tuck and no stretch.

Sitting, just like I picked her up a week ago. Worked on and off this past week getting her started and I'll be dropping the tank this weekend to have it boiled out and resealed. Subsequently, I was able to drive it for the first time even though it was just a limp to get it turned around in the garage. Anyway, here's the beginning, as I start with a MOSTLY original 63k car.... Sorry So many ...

Supercharged LSA/T56

All I've got so far, hopefully I'll have her moving under her own power this weekend so I can get her into the sunlight and take a few "before" pics. And I'm thinking similar for the hood on this one as well!

All tucked in ... FYI, loading and unloading a car with a dead fuel pump and frozen brakes SUCKS when you're doing it alone!!!!!

can't wait !

I'm definitely interested as well!

Oh C'mon Dave, half the fun is wrenching on it yourself! I'm supposed to be going to pick mine up TODAY!!! Got the guy down $700 from his asking price already and want to go get it asap! Need to do a leakdown test and do some valve adjustments at a minimum ... gotta get rid of the 3 year old gas as well. Hopefully I'll be able to putt around with the stock motor and trans for a little bit until I can play with another motor swap. Think I'm going to tackle the suspension first and maybe throw a cheap paint job, then it's just little things until I can go hard! .. lol

I was wondering when you'd show your face Dave !

Yeah, the guy that bought it from me resprayed it that darker silver. When I had it, it was a traditional silver. And the SS hood was long gone by the time I sold it, but I'm sure it'll eventually make it's reappearance, especially if I'm able to pick up the 77 I've got my eye on. Here it is when I had it. Mine

Definitely going to have to get out and check in with you guys if and when I can pick up my next project, apparently the IRS doesn't know I've got stuff to do!

Man I miss that thing!!! Funny, I was trying to find out where I could get the rare ROH wheels that were on it when I sold it, which brought me to a "for sale" thread here on HybridZ that had them listed for a sale a while ago. Needless to say, I don't think I'll get THAT set back, but at the same time it's kind of weird to stalk a car like it's an old girlfriend lol. The car belongs to HybridZ's own 240zRacer and looks almost NOTHING like it did when I had it although between the guy who bought the car from me and 240zRacer, the car is now on a level that I would have never brought it to. Just a very cool "where are they now" story :

Good lord! .. I wish I could have had a Z since it was brand new! That way there would be no surprises lurking inside of it!

Yoooooooou mean ........ That one?

After a little over 4 years, it looks like I'll be making a full return to Z's .... Supposed to be picking up (this week), a 77 280Z, A/T (Blah), 63,XXX original miles, original and unmolested in every way, and even has cold A/C!! lol .. Can't wait to tear her apart! Wish me luck! (Damn, I wish I wouldn't have sold some of my spare parts last year)