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Dozer
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So right now im sporting a 1979 280zx. Its a bit rough.









The under neith is of course rusty but not the worst.

I have the chance to buy a 10th aniversary black and red 1980 280zx. its clean but needs a new head but its auto. should i buy it and put my transmission in it or should i keep going with what i have.? The plan is to go lt1 with one of the cars anyway.


KA24510
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If the tenth anniversary is in good shape body wise then I would say go for it. Swap trannies and replace the HG and you'll be all set.

Got any pics of the 280 your considering?

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Sounds like a solid idea.

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Dozer
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Dozer
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K i bought it and using it for parts. Any body else need some

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Mr1der
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woah woah!

a black and red anniversary car?

buy it!

BUT DO NOT SWAP ANYTHING ON IT. only 500 were ever built. That's something to be restored and cherished.

if you plan on putting a small block in one, do it in your current car so you don't make us cry

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Dozer
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The car is a parts car. Thought it would be better than mine. frame rust is bad. Ill just part it out. Any body want or need parts?

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Mr1der
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someone's seriously parting out an anniversary car?

booo!

how bad is the rust on the anni car?

frame rails destroyed? salvageable at all?

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Dozer
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If you want it you can buy it from me ill save it for you. Car can be made good but lack of money.Parts would make mine clean. if you want it pm me with offer..
Modified by Dozer at 6:35 PM 11/11/2007

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Mr1der
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it'd be nice if I had the money to undertake that kind've project.

just be sad to see the car rust away

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Dozer
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well if it means that much to you ill find a part the says tenth aniversery and send it to you...

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Motorsports Auto makes replacement floor pans and frames rails for the S30 cars. I believe the S130 cars too.

slydrdie1
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frame rails and floor pans are an easy fix.i wouldnt part that thing out.at worst sit on it till you have some cash to fix it.you can get much more than you have in it with very little work im betting.

dcrobt
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we actually have one with less than 10k miles for sale.black/red 5-spd, leather, t-tops8,338 miles.still [email protected]

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can s[QUOTE

ineed some help from everyone, how to make my sunny 130y like carzy carz..


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