Car Chat General discussion about Lexus, other auto manufacturers and automotive news.

Classic Import...O yes! Build time for the 280z

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-09-07, 12:22 PM
  #1  
bighitbike
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
 
bighitbike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: washington
Posts: 2,999
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Classic Import...O yes! Build time for the 280z

Well guys just picked up this baby for real cheap. Only 90k on the engine with no rust on the car. The exterior is in good shape, needs paint and the interior is going to be overhauled. Cant wait!!!! Sorry for the ****ty pics, I'll try and get some better ones soon.

Yes it has 3 pedals with a little stick thing that goes into four places to make it go forward.

Pics:









bighitbike is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 12:27 PM
  #2  
blacksc400
Car Chat Moderator
iTrader: (4)
 
blacksc400's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Las Vegas!
Posts: 10,143
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

So you actually settle on this? or is it just a fun project?
My friend has a white one and made it sooo clean and classy!
blacksc400 is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 12:29 PM
  #3  
bighitbike
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
 
bighitbike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: washington
Posts: 2,999
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Nah I should have a GS in a bit too. This is just for fun.
bighitbike is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 12:29 PM
  #4  
geko29
Super Moderator

 
geko29's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: IL
Posts: 7,860
Received 297 Likes on 228 Posts
Default

Wow, that is in really amazing condition. '76 I'm guessing? Looks incredible for a 30-year old car. Please keep us updated on the project, I love these old (fair)ladies.
geko29 is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 12:35 PM
  #5  
bighitbike
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
 
bighitbike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: washington
Posts: 2,999
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Yup 1976 280z with all the options haha. The thing that wows me though is the ODO. 93k!!!
bighitbike is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 12:52 PM
  #6  
Solo_D33A
Lexus Champion
 
Solo_D33A's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Richmond
Posts: 1,645
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Man, this is one of the best condition Z's I've seen! increadible.

How's the engine though? If all else fails, drop a RB26 in it! lol
Solo_D33A is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 01:28 PM
  #7  
RA40
Super Moderator

iTrader: (6)
 
RA40's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: California
Posts: 20,851
Received 470 Likes on 362 Posts
Default

Nice

Seems like a revival lately...have seen a "fair"-number of these on the roads. Father-in-law has an '82 ZX.
RA40 is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 02:11 PM
  #8  
bighitbike
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
 
bighitbike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: washington
Posts: 2,999
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Solo_D33A
Man, this is one of the best condition Z's I've seen! increadible.

How's the engine though? If all else fails, drop a RB26 in it! lol
Runs so strong you have no idea. Puts my old GS to shame in the power department.
bighitbike is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 02:21 PM
  #9  
iobidder
Pole Position
 
iobidder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Maryland (Washington, DC Metro)-Miami-Dade Florida
Posts: 366
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looks amazing!
iobidder is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 02:43 PM
  #10  
ElitistK
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
 
ElitistK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 2,638
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

keep the original engine. it's not like you're going to race this car anyway.
ElitistK is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 03:11 PM
  #11  
Solo_D33A
Lexus Champion
 
Solo_D33A's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Richmond
Posts: 1,645
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Is it the L28ET version? there's a guy selling a 280 ZX parts car in BC for 500 with a L28ET.

well, considering how heavy the GS is compared to the Z... yeah, GS is a piggy. :P

Engine pix!
Solo_D33A is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 04:03 PM
  #12  
Lexmex
Super Moderator
 
Lexmex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 17,246
Received 162 Likes on 138 Posts
Default

Ah, what a beautiful car. A few weeks back, my uncle was refurbishing another 280Z for a guy who got one up in the U.S.
Lexmex is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 04:39 PM
  #13  
bighitbike
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
 
bighitbike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: washington
Posts: 2,999
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Solo_D33A
Is it the L28ET version? there's a guy selling a 280 ZX parts car in BC for 500 with a L28ET.

well, considering how heavy the GS is compared to the Z... yeah, GS is a piggy. :P

Engine pix!
No Turbo in this one. I'm thinking of just swapping in the the ET manifold and turbo and just doing that, but i'm not sure. I'll get engine pix in a bit, I just stripped the whole interior of carpet and the center console.
bighitbike is offline  
Old 08-09-07, 10:11 PM
  #14  
PureDrifter
BahHumBug

iTrader: (10)
 
PureDrifter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: California
Posts: 23,918
Received 94 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

mmmm yummy

i remember meeting a guy with a built up SR20 swapped into his, damn thing was crazy fast

he was telling me of his brother who was trying (this was ~2 years ago) to fit an LS1 motor into his...
PureDrifter is offline  
Old 08-11-07, 08:32 AM
  #15  
CLNSC3
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (4)
 
CLNSC3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Portland
Posts: 933
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Loving the Z man, I've been thinking about building one for a while. You should put an RB25DET in it, I drove an rb powered Z and it was a lot of fun! The swap is not that difficult either! Good luck with the new project!
CLNSC3 is offline  


Quick Reply: Classic Import...O yes! Build time for the 280z



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:17 AM.