[The official White Z thread]

This is how I want my Z, besides the fairlady mirrors. Very clean car

[Texas Turbo Tom 240 to LS2/T56/Magnacharger build]

What part of Texas are you from texis30O? I assume you plan to keep this thing street legal, for now?

[The official White Z thread]

Been considering painting my blue, after skimming through this thread I figure I'll keep mine white!

 

[My new 77' 280z]

Thanks Donovan.

 

Luckily I have my engine and transmission laying around. Although it is not a LS motor and it will be carbed, it is laying around and will cost me nothing extra, so I figure those would be perfect for this. I jumped the gun months ago and bought a JTR v8 kit. 2 months later and no word from JTR I decided to get my money back and go another route. I could easily fab up my own trans/motor mounts if it comes down to it.

 

I have read the r200 is stout if you can keep from snapping the axles in half. So my decision is putting a 9" behind it or taking my chances with the r200. I have a lot of experience with fabrication, so a 4 link system doesn't seem to difficult. I would love the keeping and upgrading the r200 to posi and stiffer axles, that way I don't have to do much work on the rear of the car.

 

The book is ordered! So I will be reading, and reading and reading some more til I know exactly what to do before I do it hopefully. I had ordered a book from JTR and never recieved it since I canceled my order.

 

I paid $500 for the car as it sits. The previous owner only wanted it for the r200, then ran out of time and space so I snagged it while I could. Not sure how the engine and transmission are but I'll end up letting those go pretty cheap if I can find a buyer. Motor turns over freely as he thought the motor was seized, I think that's why I got a good deal on this car.

[My new 77' 280z]

Just thought I would drop in to show my 280z I picked up a while back. Haven't had much time to touch it but looking to start here soon. I've always loved this body style and never thought about putting a v8 in one, I was shocked at the engine bay size when I first opened the hood of this thing!

 

Looking to do a pretty nice little resto on this car. Dropping in a 600hp 407sbc w/ t56 6 speed trans. Should be a nice little weekend cruiser. It has the usual rust but nothing i'm concerned about, little rust on the floorboard/rails and below the battery tray. Common I know.

 

I guess my only question for now is, how should I build this? What would you guys recommend. Looking forward to roaming the forums and seeing others rides.

 

Not sure if it will show my photos being my album is private, if not let me know and I will try to fix them!