"Gunner Asch" wrote in message
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I was just given a Datsun 280Z 2+2 thats been sitting in the back
corner of a farm. Slight front corner damage drivers side and the
interior is missing whatever goes around the shifter..inside is rough.

Is this something I want to mess around with as a long term
restoration project? Looking at that long assed engine..nothing
appears to be missing and the glass is sound all the way around. No
idea of the year yet. I was given this along with a split boom older
cable style tow truck, but I think I have the tow truck given away
already ..in trade for getting the Datsun hauled off and for long term
storage until Im ready to do something with it.

Any info would be appreciated.

I'm no motorhead by any means- had a 1985 300Z IIRC for a few years during
the clapped out phase of its life. Parts were very expensive, the car had
extensive structural rust damage and wasn't really worth restoring. A few
friends of mine have had 280Zs and they eventually became frustrated with
the cost and frequency of repairs. Look into what it will really cost to get
in good shape- might be more than you think. It's not like getting a Camaro
into shape.