I found a '75 280Z the other day. It runs, chokes down when you hit the gas...easy fix, but no need since the Chebby is going in there. There is a little bondo on the hatch. Frame rails, battery tray and floor pans look good. Hatch is no problem, it comes off when I cut off the whole top .
I needed the 280 model since I am going with fuel injection and all the return lines are there.
The car is dirty, but in pretty good shape, All for $400. I think i'll go give the guy a deposit to hold it, since I am low on cash for building the new house. but I don't want the car to get away, these things are getting hard to find.
BTW what are the major differences between 1975 and 1978 models...besides the hatch area?