Looking for a brave mechanic

lll908 · Subject: Looking for a brave mechanic Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:11 am

Hi,

I am really sorry to say that for certain reasons, I have had my 1980 ZX in my garage since 1996. I used to take it out for runs every week, but the last time I tried, the clutch linkage snapped. I don't think this is that big of a deal as I had a Subaru FF1 whose linkage would snap on me every 300 miles or so and I would just make sure I always had cotter pins and would fix it on the roadside. What I do know is a problem is that I did not disconnect the battery or anything in all this time.

My situation now is, I had a major house fire last year and I am finally able to start the demolition and rebuild process. I would like to take this opportunity to have the car towed to someone, or some business, who could get it back into running condition for me. I am in no hurry once the car is towed, if someone wants to take their time, months even, that is fine.

Also, I remember reading several years ago in my local paper, the Hunterdon Democrat, that there was a Z enthusiast who worked on them who lived in Bethlehem Township NJ. Cannot find the article, so I don't know his name.

Can anyone help, or at least point me in the right direction? By the way, the mileage is 26K.

Thanks,

Linda

Mr Z · Subject: Re: Looking for a brave mechanic Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:41 pm

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fairladyaffair · Subject: Re: Looking for a brave mechanic Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:23 am

i dont know much about the 280Z but i wish i could take you up on your offer regardless. Most of the people i know work only on the Z32. plus i dont live in NJ Sad

i just wanted to post this to let you know people are here an listening. I wish you the best of luck and welcome to Zen

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lll908 · Subject: Re: Looking for a brave mechanic Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:23 am

Thanks so much for the reply! It is good to know people are reading this. I am thinking I may have to bring it to the Nissan dealer.. yuck. Linda

cherryz · Subject: Re: Looking for a brave mechanic Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:24 am

Check w. Barry (NJ), he may not come on here very often but if you pm him I'm sure he would help you out.

http://www.zenthusiast.net/profile.forum?mode=viewprofile&u=7

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lll908 · Subject: Re: Looking for a brave mechanic Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:50 pm

Thanks so much! I just sent him a message. Linda

Z_trbl_mkr · Subject: Re: Looking for a brave mechanic Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:11 am

I am not sure how far away from me you are but so far we (my business) has built two 1983 Datsun 280Z's. I'm guessing yours is the non turbo?

On a side note... welcome to ZEN, it's nice to welcome another older model Z. Feel free to post up some pictures of the 280Z so we can all drool Wink

~Christina

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Barry (NJ) · Subject: Re: Looking for a brave mechanic Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:47 pm

Hi Linda,

I saw your PM today and replied.

Best, Barry

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