RayG1988 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 1979-2008 Today my 1979 280zx finally gave it's last breath, I'm feeling pretty bad right now. Kind of depressed, this was my first car and even though I was getting ready to get an s30z next month I can't help but feel really bad about this Z. Not only was it my first Z but it was also my first car. Tonight I officially gave up my battle to bring it back from the dead. With a blown headgasket, tons of rust, bad radiator, bad fuel injection, and bad axles I let it rest in peace. I wanted to fix it but at the same time the cost just doesn't seem worth it at the moment since my budget is tight and my tools were recently stolen. If I had just fixed those problems sooner it wouldn't have all piled up on me at once. Tomorrow I'm calling insurance and getting it towed to my house from my friend's and stripping it for anything thats worth salvaging since the s30z I'm getting just had an L28et swap done to it and I'm sure I could always store some parts for the other car. I'm feeling really bad right now, sorry for ranting here. I just needed to do it somewhere. I thought about keeping the car, but with my current dwelling area it would make it impossible to do it for long. They already tried to tow the car, back when I had it working as new. So tomorrow I'll strip it all out and put some pictures up for you guys incase one of you would like to buy the interior since it's black and in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Ahhh man, sorry to see your girl go. You will get the drive train out of her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 :( dude that sucks. i feel wicked bad for ya man. in a couple years, i know my 240sx that ive had for almost five years may share that same fate, and its saddening when its time for your baby to pass on.... and i really hate asking this at a time like this, but are you going to be selling the wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayG1988 Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 Ahhh man, sorry to see your girl go. You will get the drive train out of her? Yeah, I'm going to try to get as much as possible out of it before I get rid of her. :( dude that sucks. i feel wicked bad for ya man. in a couple years, i know my 240sx that ive had for almost five years may share that same fate, and its saddening when its time for your baby to pass on.... and i really hate asking this at a time like this, but are you going to be selling the wheels? It's just the stockers painted black with spray paint, not sure if I'm getting rid of them yet but if I am I'll pm you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 oh i know its the stockers, but theyre better than what my car came with....hell i dont even have 4 matching wheels, i have 3 and one "wtf" wheel. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83zed owner Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 sorry to hear what happen to your car ... how much are you asking for the car???? send me a e-mail if you can please i might be able to get it on the road again. tatogeorge@att.net . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayG1988 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 It's pretty rusty and has some bad damage in the back, I probably wouldn't sell it as a whole I'd just salvage from it what I could and part out the rest. Then give the shell away to someone who had the resources to fix it locally. Oh and to add insult to injury, I killed my dad's DD today. His struts went bye bye when I was going to school. I killed two cars in two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83zed owner Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 sorry to hear that again, well how much are you asking for the two door panels and carpet??? also are you selling the seats? can u call me at my cellphone which is 661-916-6539 please i really need those panels can't wait to put my baby girl back on the street's it's been 5 years and she only has 60'000 miles on her original' but the burning sun over here in cali well yea u get it bad sun and old interiors dont mix good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 it's aight man. you got your fun out of it, im sure. the struts on your dads car is his own maintenance issue, not yours. i hope your s30 is just as fun for you =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayG1988 Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Finally got the car towed to my place, gotta look for my keys. Once I do that I'll be taking pictures and whatnot. Besides the tranny and things like starter, alternator, etc, what else can I use from the 280zx for my 260z (has an L28 swap)? I actually may not be able to keep it, but I'm gonna part it out and try to keep all that I can and then try to give it to someone who can do something with it rather than scrap it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280zxlt1 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 hey man sorry to here bout your ride.but maybe you can help some one get thires on the road with the parts. like me i could use a hood if its going. e mail me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Just some advice.... some parts are far more accessible when the car is upsidedown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbesheer Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 haha thats the coolest thing I've seen today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 haha thats the coolest thing I've seen today. That was my turbo parts car. Had to cut it up to send it to the wrecker in the back of a pickup. Figured i may as well pull the diff and rear suspension that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 That's just plain awesome. I'll be cutting up my turbo car soon. It's going to the recycler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver280zx Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Sorry to hear about your 79 bro, it hits close to home. I just tore my car t6o pieces recently, by sliding under an e350 van. sorry to hear it dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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