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Okay, I guess I've got some work to do then eh?

Well I know I'm not going to find it on the glove box ...it doesn't have one anymore. and all the insulation and covering has been removed from the hatch lock so it should be really easy to read those numbers. Thanks for the tip. Now I just have to find a locksmith..

My house is at the border of kentwood and grand rapids near 44th and kalamazoo. My appartment is in Lansing where I'm doing the college thing. And my Datsun is in storage this winter at my Grandparents house in Three Rivers ...I guess that explains why I'm so scatterbrained!

Thanks that answered my question perfectly. I havn't looked very closely at my steering so I'm not sure, but this will help TONS. Thanks.

I think it looks good enough to modify the way you want it. If you dont like their air dam, hack it off and replace it! I'm fairly certain I'll be using this kit, but body mods are a LONG ways off yet, so I'll be patient. Does anyone know if headlight covers are made for this nose? It doesn't look like the stock ones will fit. I can make some if I have to, but premade ones always seem to turnout better.

I just picked up my first Z this weekend. Its a 1979 280ZX but I dont have a key for the doors. I'm curious to know what my best course of action is. How easy would it be to change the locks? Or should I try to get new keys made for it? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the info guys! I'm not doing the swap till spring(unless I can find a heated garage to rent) so I'll just wait to get the JTR mounts. What are the the visual differences between the two steering systems? Thanks.

Does anyone have a picture of the 280zx without the front bumper? I've been searching all day but havn't found any. If I cant find one I'll just have to wait till I can do it to my own car.

Well I spent the last hour or so sketching out what I want my ZX to look like. This is the first Z I've drawn so please forgive my mistakes. I said drawings in the subject because This is going to be the first of many. I'll be doing a front view tomorrow. Anyways, here it is: I havn't quite decided on the tail lights or the exhaust yet, but I think this version looks pretty good. I'm also not too sure exactly how to tie the rear flares into the rear deck, so I just left the sharp line. Let me know what you think, Thanks.

Okay, I get it... No one wants me to try this. Oh well, I guess I wont then. But I'll modify my idea though! I really like the way your thinking by removing the bumper and molding in an air dam. I think I'm going to use the subtle Z air dam as a base because I really like how it looks ...unless you object to that too... (did I mention that I'm slightly sarchastic?) And mold a new hood with more of a point at the nose to match. I'm still debating if I should do the engine swap or the body work first, I'm kinda leaning twards the body work so I can have it looking good for the late summer cruises. But I dont know yet, any recommendations on that? Thanks for the tips guys!

Sorry for dragging up an old thread, but I'm looking into this swap and I'd like to know exactly where I can find the mounts that you mention. Like exactly which trucks do they come on? If I can scrounge some from the junkyard then I can save a few bucks over buying nos from gm.

Hey all, I'm new around here so please overlook my obvious noobieness. I'm going to be picking up my first Z this weekend! Its a 1979 280ZX, and I'm TOTALLY psyched!! You can tell I'm a car guy because I dont even have the car yet and I'm planning out the mods!! Go figure... Anyways, I've been looking at the body kits and such available and I was curious if I bought the front fenders, air dam, and hood from the subtle Z kit and a front end from an early Z could these parts be adapted to my ZX? I always liked the look of the early Z's. I now it'll take a LOT of massaging, but I want to know if it will physically fit on my car? Sorry for being so long and drawn out, but I'm just so excited!

I cant believe that no one mentioned Banks! If you want to turbo a small block chevy, Banks Power is the first place to look! I'll be installing it on my car as soon as I scrounge up enough cash! It is designed to fit under a stock hood, so other than the added width you shouldn't have any problems. http://www.bankspower.com/twin-turbo-products.cfm