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Member ID: zloco91

Location: Charlotte, NC

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1977 Datsun 280Z
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Bought: Sep, 2008


Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP165
  • Weight2350lbs

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Updated on May 06, 2012

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zloco91’s Datsun 280Z

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This is my 77 280z. Im 17 years old and I live in NC. I got this car on september 2008 and have not stop working on it since.

zloco91's 1977 Datsun 280Z

zloco91's 1977 Datsun 280ZThis is how it looked when i first got it. I had to pay a towing service to bring the car to my house since it didnt run.

zloco91's 1977 Datsun 280ZThe interior looked decent when I got it so there's not much work that I have to do.

zloco91's 1977 Datsun 280ZThe rear end looked ok. The rust problem was mostly in the fenders, engine bay, and where gas tank was located.

zloco91's 1977 Datsun 280ZThe front of the car had major rust problem.

zloco91's 1977 Datsun 280ZAll the clutter from the engine made this look complicated. My dad and me decided the best thing to do was to replace the engine.

zloco91's 1977 Datsun 280ZNot much workspace but my mom agreed on parking her car outside so we can work more comfortably.

zloco91's 1977 Datsun 280ZThe motor i got was a L28E from a 82 ZX. Looked better and the guy who sold it to us said it was running. Plus my old motor had a four speed tranny and i wanted an upgrade. This replacement motor has a five speed!

zloco91's 1977 Datsun 280ZThis is during the process of taking out the engine. The whole engine was very dirty and rusted. Good thing we got another motor!

zloco91's 1977 Datsun 280ZWe made a mess when taking apart the ZX engine. Hahaha

zloco91's 1977 Datsun 280ZThis is how the car looked after we took out the engine. The other motor was under work as seen in the side of the picture.

 

Page 1: U R Here

Page 2: Motor Rebuild

Page 3: Body/Suspension Work

Page 4: Engine Bay & Dropping Motor In

Page 5: Intake/Headers

Page 6: Interior

Page 7: Recent Body/Engine Work

Page 8: New Suspension

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greenstang2003  

Posted by: greenstang2003

great looking project. looks like you have the same fuel cell that i had in my 69 stang. Summit racing right? anyway the project looks like its coming together real well. Goodluck with the rest of it.

Tice0105  

Posted by: Tice0105

Looks good, man. Lots of good work, It's good to see a Father Son Project follow through. Check out my Z some time.

cmbova  

Posted by: cmbova

Currently trying to replace the timing chain on my 1976 Datsun 280Z, this is my frist Datsun 280Z. The Manual states to remove the crank shaft pully, the book say first you need to lock up the engine, I need to lock-up the engine by removing the flywheel inspection cover. Then insert a engine lock up tool. Than I can break lose the crack shaft retaining bolt.I can not find the fly wheel inspection cover, are they talking about the opening were the starter goes.How did you remove the crank shaft pully during your engine rebuild?

stevo09  

Posted by: stevo09

great stuff man. cant wait to see this thing done.

280z_i6  

Posted by: 280z_i6

the restore is looking awesome. hope to see it running soon

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Member ID: zloco91

Location: Charlotte, NC

 
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