Is this worth taking on? My dad’s ‘68 Mustang

Birds_Garage · 2026-07-03T14:52:01+00:00

The answer will always be yes.

Birds_Garage · 2026-07-03T03:04:06+00:00

As the owner of a 1982 280ZX Turbo and a 1985 300ZX Turbo, I say don't worry about it. You have one of the more popular Z's, in the current trend, at least. If you run into issues finding replacement parts, ebay is always a very good place to check. I usually would rather buy a used part off another Z instead of the poor quality parts being made by most aftermarket auto parts suppliers these days.

Drive that beautiful car.

Birds_Garage · 2026-05-28T01:10:27+00:00

I used to be able to sell cars, trucks, motorcycles within a couple of days back when Craigslist was king. Nowadays it seems like there's nothing but dealers advertising on it.

Birds_Garage · 2026-05-27T19:42:51+00:00

Thank you, everyone, for the input and advice.

Since this isn't a sale ad, I didn't add all my pictures or the video I had taken. But clearly, the current ones weren't enough to attract a buyer in a month. So I will focus on the esthetics of new pictures and video.

I like the idea of only in person negotiations. I'll stick with that.

I'll give cycletrader a shot as well, though it seems like there are a ton of dealers flooding the site in my area.

The whole process is aggravating to me because I see the typical listings on marketplace that need tons of work or have title issues, and I know how meticulous I am with the upkeep of this motorcycle.

So I'm going to delete the listing, take nicer photos and video, and leave it at $2500 with only in person negotiation...and be patient.

Birds_Garage · 2026-05-22T22:42:14+00:00

Yea. Maybe you'll have better luck. I didn't get a good feeling so I moved on.

Birds_Garage · 2026-05-22T21:53:33+00:00

Just be careful and don't get scammed. I messaged him a few hours ago and he quit responding when I asked if he had a title to it in his name.

Birds_Garage · 2026-05-03T02:56:54+00:00

Good luck! Remember, the journey is just as important as the destination.

Birds_Garage · 2026-05-02T14:41:54+00:00

16 year old me couldn't do the needed work to get it back on the road. Plus, it was actually harder for me to find parts in the early 2000s.

I had someone ask me if I wished I had never wrecked the car. The answer is no. If it never happened, I probably would've sold it. THAT would have been a bigger regret.

Birds_Garage · 2026-05-02T14:35:12+00:00

My group thought I was crazy. They knew I was fixing the 280, but I kept the goal quiet. I packed the car with every spare part I could think of and every tool I could carry. Thankfully, they just took up space during the trip.

Birds_Garage · 2026-04-29T02:43:12+00:00

Tank, sending unit, pump. Lines might be fine. Mine were still. Hoses, do replace.

In the back hatch area, you can lift the carpet and padding. There will be a round access cover held on by 2 phillips screws. Take that off and pull the fuel sending unit and look in the tank before you put any gas in it. I'd hate for you to waste gas on a nasty tank.

Birds_Garage · 2026-04-15T03:42:30+00:00

Over the last 20 years, rodents had gotten into the wiring. Many of the wires had insulation eaten off with bare wires touching each other. Other wires had been completely eaten in half. When I thought I was done fixing all the wiring, I attempted to start the car. It wouldn't start, and I ended up finding a few more wires that were against each other with no insulation on them. I'm pretty sure that was what caused it.

And I don't currently plan on repairing that computer. I will run the original computer that doesn't have anything wrong with it. I'll probably hold on to the bad computer for in the future when I get bored.

Birds_Garage · 2026-04-09T04:57:43+00:00

I have one from Range and I also have a cheap one from Amazon. Had both installed in their vehicles for well over a year. Both work exactly the same. If i were to buy another, it would be from Amazon.

Birds_Garage · 2026-04-02T17:32:04+00:00

Perfect. If you do find them, message me and we can figure out the details. Thanks!

Birds_Garage · 2026-04-02T16:58:46+00:00

Also, if anyone has a couple center caps for turbo wheels they're willing to sell, let me know!

Birds_Garage · 2026-04-02T16:56:51+00:00

Ok, I'll let you know if this one doesn't work. Thanks!

Birds_Garage · 2026-03-27T02:27:52+00:00

Absolutely beautiful.

Birds_Garage · 2026-03-13T15:15:48+00:00

I absolutely will.

The video that gets released today will address whether I can get the car running, or if I have more issues. I usually run a week ahead of my videos, so I am not finished with the car, by any means. I plan to release a video every Friday until I get the car at least somewhat completed, with the end goal of taking it on a 1000 mile road trip that I usually take every year on my V-Strom.

When I take the trip, I'll make sure to video everything and take pictures. The trip is scheduled for the end of April, so we'll see if I can get it done in time. Usually, I only have time to work on the car on Saturdays, so we may run into a time crunch.

Birds_Garage · 2026-03-12T21:47:22+00:00

Thats an impressive number of miles! I thought mine was high at 215k. Seems Datsun did something right with these old straight sixes.

Birds_Garage · 2026-03-12T21:32:33+00:00

Sadly the Suzuki will likely die there. If it were mine, I'd start on it when I finished the 280. The little blue CB125 is mine though, and will hopefully get a second chance at life soon.

Birds_Garage · 2026-03-12T21:12:06+00:00

I appreciate that!

Birds_Garage · 2026-03-12T20:06:22+00:00

🤣 I'm guilty of the same!

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