Chickenwing Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) Edit: I think I'm going to switch to this 77 at the bottom. I got my Z bug back. Been looking. Not much to pick from in Mississippi. Picked up a 280ZX Turbo for a powerplant last Saturday. Found this hulk of a 75 today. She is in really bad shape, but she is mine. Edit: Changed to build thread per suggestion. Edited October 31, 2018 by Chickenwing Change to build thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Congrats, yeah she's a little rough but that just means you get to spend more time fixing it up, don't throw away that Auto transmission, the bell is worth something to guys installing the 350z 6 spd. Are you going to start a build thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwing Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 Thank you for the tip on the bell housing, however the transmission is long gone. Also thank you for the idea on the build thread, I haven't done Internet forums since I built my 72 Chevy pick up over a decade ago. I think a build thread is an excellent idea! I'm going to concentrate on the turbo for now. I am hoping before I am done with that a better chassis will pop up that I can afford. In the meantime I will give her a good wash and see what she looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhead Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Yikes.... You are a brave man, but glad to see someone has the courage to bring it back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Hemi Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Congrats I'm looking for a 1975 Z sentimental reasons (i was born in 75) i currently have a 1977. Looks like thats mostly dirt and moss or mold please post a pic after washing it. I currently have a 1972 lined up that is in alot worst shape then yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwing Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 Lol. It's been in Mississippi humidity parked under an oak tree. The good: The outside isn't so bad. Interior fairly complete. All glass is good but windscreen. Front rails look ok. Kinda like the wheels, I'll bead em and hope they turn out. The bad: The pans are shot as well as the supports. Hood is rusted up pretty good, normal rear hatch rust on body, valance can be seen through. I'll hafta bond the title if I want to put it on the road. Long story short: girlfriend will probably be a parts car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwing Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 As far as the 280's go, I like the 75's best because of their bumper surrounds. Hate the accordion thing on the late models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwing Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 My daughter and I gave it a wash job. Now to vacuum up the rat poop so I can get in it. That will prolly be it for the near future. I gotta rip out the powerplant from the 82 turbo, sell what I can fast then crush the rest before Mrs Wing gets annoyed. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptero Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 On 10/6/2018 at 4:34 PM, Chickenwing said: Found this hulk of a 75 today. I read this as you bought it for $75 and thought that's a hell of a deal 😅 Then I realized it's a '75 haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethoncho Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 (edited) She cleaned up pretty nice, I bought a '78 basket case that looked almost as bad as yours. I am well into the restomod of mine. I started a build thread, I'm going with a RB25 powerplant and looking to emulate a 240's outer appearance. Edited October 22, 2018 by Jethoncho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwing Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 Nice thread! I dunno if I am going to pursue this chassis or not. The rails in the bay are pretty bad. Going to look at another one this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Rails can be replaced.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUME Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwing Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Very nice! What is your method for keeping your chassis dimensions correct? Those rails the kind which go over the existing rotted rails or designed to actually replace a rail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Measure, check, measure and repeat... and always replace rotted metal with solid metal. Replacement is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwing Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Have you a build thread also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 33 minutes ago, Chickenwing said: Have you a build thread also? Yes, it's over on classiczcars.com https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwing Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 And the L28ET donor is off to the scrap yard. Got $108 for it. Got my all my goodies and my $400 back plus $19 extra. Not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwing Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Forgive me for blogging. Probably an uninteresting post. Feel free to skip. : ) Broke out my engine stand. Haven't used it since I transferred from Sacramento. Found my buddy Eddie's SBC hardware in my trusty Crown Royal bag. Memories! Tried to out the broken engine stud. Drill won't reach. Gonna hafta pull the manifolds to drill it out properly. So no joy tonight in getting it on the stand. Discovered the harmonic balancer bolt and the front pan bolts are missing. Damn. This does not bode well. Hopefully it is as clean inside as the borescope shows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwing Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 10 hours ago, wheee! said: Yes, it's over on classiczcars.com https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/ How do you follow your post? Just signed up over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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