98cobra+75280z Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hey guys, I have been a member here for a while and love the early zeds but my project is getting over my head and i have a 98 cobra that im wanting to build up here shortly so i am considering selling my 75 280z 2+2. I know the 2+2 isnt very desirable but im sure there are some good parts on there that people could use. I dont want to sell anything if i dont stand much of a chance of making money on it, or at least breaking even. I am in the middle of building the 280 up to being a reliable turbo car but i am in school and working as a intern in michigan for the summer so i wont have any time to work on it. Here is the list of mods: -'82 l28et- approximate miles around 130,XXX -MS1 v2.2 (comes build with a relay board and harness and a full engine side harness) -swastica wheels -skyline R33 turbo (water cooled center) -Borg Warner 5 spd -N42 intake (blocked EGR) This post's purpose was to just get a general idea of how much to ask for the parts so that i can deside whether i am going to keep it or try and part it out. Thanks for your guys help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Do you NEED the money, or not have a place to store the car over the summer? Have you considered not selling it? But you're saying that your 280z currently is not running correct? If that is true, then you'll make more money parting it out then selling it as a non-running whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98cobra+75280z Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Do you NEED the money, or not have a place to store the car over the summer? Have you considered not selling it? But you're saying that your 280z currently is not running correct? If that is true, then you'll make more money parting it out then selling it as a non-running whole. I dont really need the money, but if i got some out of it right now i could start on my turbo cobra project instead of waiting for more funds. Your correct that the 280 isn't running right now, i am in the middle of the MSnS install and have been slowly learning tips to putting that in but haven't been able to work on it since May because of my summer internship. I would prefer to not sell or part out the car unless i stand to make around 2k or so. I am unclear on how much these parts go for so i have no clue if i can come close to that. If i cant i will just hang onto the car until graduation this year and finish the project then. Thanks for your response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 it'll be hard to get 2K out of a non-running car. you'd be better off just sitting on it and working on your cobra in the meantime. it's sad to see another project not get finished though. Of course you can put it up on Craigs for 2500 and see if anyone bites. couldn't hurt... if the body is decent you could also post it in NY and LA as a clean shell. people with more $ than brains might buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducer Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 it'll be hard to get 2K out of a non-running car. you'd be better off just sitting on it and working on your cobra in the meantime. it's sad to see another project not get finished though. Of course you can put it up on Craigs for 2500 and see if anyone bites. couldn't hurt... if the body is decent you could also post it in NY and LA as a clean shell. people with more $ than brains might buy it. You should sell the 98 Ford. I mean, your ford is worth less than your 75 Z. 1975Z in California is Smog Exempt, so you never have to worry about emissions +1 1998 Ford = OBD2 = Ford = double Negative. Z= Old school sports car that only a few hardcore enthusiast own and 99% males = Manly Mustang= Plentiful, no handling, fast, loud. 75 Z's are about $1000 for a decent shell here in CA. So Ebay and Craigslist and make your money, part out what can be parted out, then sell the car whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Yeah except it's a 2+2... I'm sure a few guys like them...but they just arn't as cool. Yes, they are more practical, but since when have Z cars been about practicality? What's wrong with fast and loud btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98cobra+75280z Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 thanks for the input guys, I think i may just hang onto it since it looks like the money just isnt there. My plans were to get it running and then find a decent two seater to build and then swap the 2+2 powerplant and scrap it. As for getting rid of the cobra, thats out of the question since she was my first car and ive had it for around 6 years so its part of the family. I was just needing to scrape some money for a single 76mm turbo kit for the mustang since its not gotten near the attention it deserves. THANKS again to everyone and getting me hooked on the zeds. I just hope to one day get it running and have a car half as nice as the ones on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplyedmind Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 2+2 are rare and worth a pretty penny I have a 74 2+2 turbo and a 75 280z turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98cobra+75280z Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 2+2 are rare and worth a pretty penny I have a 74 2+2 turbo and a 75 280z turbo do you have any pics? I would love to look at your cars and see how you did stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplyedmind Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I bought my 2+2 with the swap already dont but if u like I can get u some pics ... They will be cell phone pics as my cam has been broken for some time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'm glad you decided to keep your Z project. As for being too much, well try working on smaller sections first. slow and steady, you know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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