help! buying a 280z

[WeirdKid]

hey ive been cruisin and perusing around this place (and it is awesome). a few months ago i scoped out a '76 280z in a yard next to my friends house. the guy wants $500 for it. I need some help deciding if i want this thing or not.

Details:

Dark blue, complete. ran like a dream when he parked it 3 years ago, he unplugged every wire and gas line and plugged them up with intention of doing a complete restore, his business took off and he no longer has time for it. Engine turns over, good compression on all cyl (tested myself). the plastic over the dash is badly cracked, and the only rust is on the passenger floorboard and driver side rocker panel (minimal)

 

NEEDS: new front suspension bushings, clutch master cylinder, and an 18 year old's time love and care. How easy/affordable are these parts i need? is this thing worth it?

 

ANY help, advice, comments, are greatly appreciated. thanks, this looks like a great site.

 

if you guys want pics i should be able to get them this weekend

 

-kid

[NewZed]

Here's a few good sites to browse through. Really depends on if you like working on cars, driving them or both. You might spend more time on the first than the second, for a few months at least. $500 might be a good price if it's not rusted away.

 

http://zhome.com/

 

http://forum.atlanticz.ca/index.php/tech-tips.html

 

http://motorsportauto.com/

 

http://www.rockauto.com/

[johnc]

Check for rust. If anything, stripping the car and selling the parts individually will probably triple your $500 investment.