Cheesecakepiebar Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I recently picked up my first Z. It's a 1975 280z with very little rust (New Mexico car). It is vin #1684, which really surprised me. I plan on swapping in a Gen IV 5.3L GM engine. Since I am stuck at school without the ability to begin the swap, I have been trying to decide on what paint scheme I want. I have tentatively decided on this scheme: I plan on doing the same paint that I did on my 1972 Kawasaki H2: Input and/or suggestions are welcomed and requested. I will try to keep the thread alive as I work on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesecakepiebar Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 I suppose I should post an actual photo of my car as it is now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesecakepiebar Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 New plans, new car! I just purchased this car for $900. It is much more complete than my other Z. It has 154,xxx original, documented miles on it and I am the 3rd owner. I got complete records with the car dating back to its original purchase. I am surprised at how complete it is. It has the original tire inflater, original window sticker from 1978, and even the owner's manual and documentation! This car will be a much better candidate for a V8 swap. I also changed my plans for the V8 swap. I decided that I am only going to do this car once, so I better do it right. I now am saving up for a LS1 and a T56, which will go in the car instead of a 5.3L and a 4L60E. I am selling my "other Z" to a friend here at college with me, which is good since I will still get to drive it from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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