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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #575 on: March 10, 2012, 08:54:31 PM »
Starter spins but does not engage.  Good thing I have a spare solenoid. 

My Toyota battery is 200+ amps weaker than the 770 CCA battery the car came with.  Going to give this another shot tomorrow.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #576 on: April 01, 2012, 11:03:26 PM »
This is disappointing.  Might have to ditch this car completely and get a replacement.  Maybe a Mustang.  They look nice in red.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #577 on: April 02, 2012, 09:53:10 AM »
Well, that's it.  It's over.

It was fun while it lasted.  Bye bye, car.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #578 on: April 02, 2012, 10:40:55 AM »
Wow, chris. A lotta hours and a lotta effort put in and documented on this thread. It's a shame it just went *poof*!.  :p
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #579 on: April 02, 2012, 03:55:30 PM »
Yeah.  Hell, my motorcycle got stolen so that thread went nowhere too.  Maybe I should just give up on trying to have fun.

I'm not sure what I'm going to replace it with.  I want to be like BattleHymn when I grow up and have a Datsun and a supercharged MG B.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #580 on: April 02, 2012, 04:27:23 PM »
Yeah.  Hell, my motorcycle got stolen so that thread went nowhere too.  Maybe I should just give up on trying to have fun.

I'm not sure what I'm going to replace it with.  I want to be like BattleHymn when I grow up and have a Datsun and a supercharged MG B.

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Any word on your other two options you were considering for replacement? 



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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #581 on: April 02, 2012, 04:29:32 PM »
Not yet.  I have a bunch of stuff I need to take care of in the next 60 days so I won't be doing anything immediately.  My lease is up in June and I need to start getting stuff moved out now.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #582 on: April 02, 2012, 04:34:32 PM »
One thing that I've done in the past when trying to make my mind up on purchasing certain cars, is to go test drive what I'm looking for, to get a feel for it.  I know you have kind of questioned whether some cars would be a good fit for you, and taking them for a quick test drive would help you make up your mind one way or the other.

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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #583 on: April 02, 2012, 04:42:28 PM »
If I bought an MG B, I would have to get roll bars installed.  I don't want to end up like David Davis. :(
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #584 on: April 02, 2012, 04:43:10 PM »
Why is the 280 project over ?
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #585 on: April 02, 2012, 04:45:48 PM »
Why is the 280 project over ?
A fuel line broke the other year and everything that was plastic on top of the engine caught fire and melted.  I've replaced everything and can't get it to run again.  I'm tired of messing with it.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #586 on: April 02, 2012, 04:46:18 PM »
Dang it , that sucks.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #587 on: April 02, 2012, 04:55:55 PM »
One thing that I've done in the past when trying to make my mind up on purchasing certain cars, is to go test drive what I'm looking for, to get a feel for it.  I know you have kind of questioned whether some cars would be a good fit for you, and taking them for a quick test drive would help you make up your mind one way or the other.
The Lane Motor Musem does a charity fund-raiser a few times a year where they let people drive the museum's cars.  They have one MG B (and what looks like every MG T in Davidson County). 

Wonder if I could get in on that.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #588 on: April 02, 2012, 05:15:38 PM »
The Lane Motor Musem does a charity fund-raiser a few times a year where they let people drive the museum's cars.  They have one MG B (and what looks like every MG T in Davidson County).  

Wonder if I could get in on that.


You might want to try out an MGBGT, too.  You'd avoid the roll bar install that way.  

I'd really like to have one of those, but they're pretty difficult to come by in my parts.

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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #589 on: April 03, 2012, 06:26:14 AM »

You might want to try out an MGBGT, too.  You'd avoid the roll bar install that way.  

I'd really like to have one of those, but they're pretty difficult to come by in my parts.

I will have to take a look at the local British Auto bone yard next time I go that way.  I think they have one or maybe it is a MGC/GT (6cyl?)

I was never a fan of the GT.   What's the point?  All the problem (or labors of love to some)  of an MG without the ability to go topless.   Lucas electrical and SU carb what will they think of next?? :-)  Yes I had a few.  I had a Bug Eye with a blown engine, an A which I had to replace the front A frame on, and a B which had an interesting intermittent fuel pump.  (I took the air pump and smog off, rejetted the carbs, added headers and an Abarth exaust to get it running right after fixing the fuel pump problem).

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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #590 on: April 03, 2012, 08:14:07 AM »
There is ONE GT for sale on Craigslist and the owner has already stripped the car and pulled the engine... then put it up for sale.  There are a couple of nice roadsters in the $3000-7000 price range. 

If I find another nice 280ZX, I might go for it but it would have to be a slicktop and those are hard to find.  I'm not thrilled with having t-tops.  That car didn't leak, but the last one did.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #591 on: April 03, 2012, 08:33:50 AM »
There is ONE GT for sale on Craigslist and the owner has already stripped the car and pulled the engine... then put it up for sale.  There are a couple of nice roadsters in the $3000-7000 price range. 

If I find another nice 280ZX, I might go for it but it would have to be a slicktop and those are hard to find.  I'm not thrilled with having t-tops.  That car didn't leak, but the last one did.

Just go find a Thing and make an all electric Staff Car.  You'll love it. :fuelfire:  You'll have to beat the liberal chicks off with a stick they will so be wantin to ride with ya. :rotf:
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #592 on: April 03, 2012, 08:38:09 AM »
I wouldn't mind a Karmann Ghia with a 1300 Volkwagen motor.

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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #595 on: April 03, 2012, 11:06:31 AM »
Nice... http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1979-Datsun-280ZX-603768.xhtml?conversationId=20830

Nice and not bad coin.  I see it even had the hand warmer for when you have to push it in cold weather. :rotf:

I did a drive by on the bone yard, one MGB (or c) GT but could have been a customer's car waiting for parts.  ( it happens).   Numerous B roadsters waiting for a wealthy sponsor or to become donors ( hard to tell which at this place).  The guy does fantastic restoration work and I do mean fantastic, right down to using the correct dies to stamp the serial numbers on new label plates.  

I could see a nice Karmann Ghia.  I saw one at a show up here  a couple years ago that was a survivor /  barn / all original / MINT in the most horrible green color.  I will have to see if I have a pic of it.  This thing's engine compartment was cleaner than most kitchens.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #596 on: April 03, 2012, 11:08:47 AM »
Hmmm... http://www.musiccitymotorsports.net/web/1675/vehicle/2672744/1984-Porsche-911

Looks like the same color as my old Mercedes Sl320.  Sweet.  A bit on the pricey side and I am guessing the insurance would be  :rofl: up there. (theft)
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #597 on: April 03, 2012, 11:11:01 AM »
The price looks pretty good... older models usually run about $15k+.  I wouldn't mind an old 912.  VW engines/parts are cheap and easy.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #599 on: April 03, 2012, 11:12:28 AM »
Yeah, I saw that.  I think the Henry Ford Museum should buy the car from her and keep it.

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