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Wow! I wish I lived in the SW. But yeah I looked at about a dozen other cars and this particular 78 was definitely on the low end in terms of rust plus it runs very well. As for plans I want to turn the car into a nice daily driver, maybe 200-250 HP. Im gonna keep the L28 and try to get her running smooth. Probably an engine rebuild later on down the road... stroker maybe? But thats years down the road when I graduate college and have more money and hopefully time. As for now my main goal is to kill all the rust, weld on a few body panels, and paint her a nice factory silver. Firstly, however, I need to fix the differential as it has that "clunk" thats so famous. Thanks a lot for the encouragement and tips!

Wow. I'll definitely try to be there. Just bought a 78 Z and I could sure use some tips and knowledge on the restoration process. Thanks!

Thanks for the encouragement guys! Well I paid $1500 for her. Got two good condition bumper sets, reconditioned headlight scoops, a pioneer CD player, a really good condition hood, and a bad hatch (may be able to sell the glass but thats about it). The car itself was $1200 and the added parts brought it up. s30guy, did you happen to find your car off of Craigslist? I went and saw a couple of cars in NC so I'm just wondering if you bought one that I saw in person.

So since laying my eyes on a Z for the very first time 8 months ago I am now a new owner of one. The search was extensive and took me into 5 states up and down the East Coast. With a budget of under 2K and living on the East Coast, the dozen or so cars I looked at were literally rusted through and through and not running. So yesterday as I was driving back the 4 hours to Virginia from North Carolina on a Uhaul after I turned down a particular Z at the very last minute (still cost me 150+ for the Uhaul mind you), I get a call from a guy selling his Z who was located in a neighboring city. Disappointed about the one Z from North Carolina (The description said "little rust, runs and drives great!" but it was neither one of those) I figured I might as well check out this guys Z. Well when I got there I was surprised to see pretty intact floorpans and a Z that ran great! Those two are what really sold the car to me. I know she's probably a rust bucket to some of yalls standards but shes the best I've seen in 6 months and for the price I had to. But no more talking and heres the pics. Came with both late and early model Z front and rear bumpers. Just not installed All the doglegs and rocker panels need fixing... First time I haven't seen the road in a Z. Still needs a lot of work though. They do feel very solid, however. Hmm a lot of original stuff. I wonder if these things are worth anything... Interior's shot... Are these doors salvagable? Drivers side floor pan.. Well there she is. She drives better than she looks. Has the Differential clunk but I have a bracket on the way. Bringing her down to my dads friend tomorrow. He's a Nissan mechanic and owned a couple of these throughout the years. Im sure he'll be happy to see one pulling into his driveway tomorrow. Any guesses on how much I paid for her?

Wow thanks! I'll definitely keep that in mind ezzzzzz. Thanks for the replies guys.

Hi, Well I've been hit by the Z car bug since the first time I saw one three months ago. I've always wanted to restore a car and have always had my eye on a 60's model mustang up until now. Well I've ordered a couple of repair manuals as well as Frank Honsowetz's books. In the meantime I was wondering if there was any HybridZ members around the 757, Virginia area that needed an extra hand with their Z or wouldn't mind me watching as they rebuilt an engine or whatever actually. I just need something to curve my new found addiction while I continue to do more research. I want to jump into this but I want to go about it the right way so therefore Im trying to do my part and learn as much as I can before I spend a lot of money on a car that I know nothing about. Thanks! And I don't mind driving a ways if it's for the chance to learn something on Z's. -Glenn

shipping quote to 23503 Virginia? ... or would that not be worth it on my part? thanks.

A collection of high resolution pics of apparently restored Z's by Nissan. Great find if you haven't seen them yet. Thank me later, http://press.nissan-global.com/COMMON/HERITAGE/database/en_result.html?fairladyz,1933,2005,10,3,up,1