Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
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Alright, I am so close to being finished with "REFRESHING" my 72 240Z. I pulled the bumpers and media blasted the interior portions and then POR 15 the insides to make sure I never have rust problems. I was ready to put on the new exterior rubber trim pieces and noticed that the rubber pieces (that go between the outer bumper brackets and the fender - keeps bracket from scratching paint) were shot and had one missing. I have access to Nissan microfilm and found something that looked like a "shim" - called Nissan and they said "NLA". Any idea if these "shims" (if I have identified the right part) are available as "aftermarket" or have some of you crafty guys used "othe…
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I need to strip the paint off my taillight surround. Do you think glass media in a blast cabinet would be too harsh on the plastic? I was thinking of turning the pressure down real low and testing a spot on the back of the panel.
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I began tearing down my Z and decided to remove the front fenders. I noticed that underside of both fenders the undercoating was peeling and under the undercoating rust was all beneath it. The passenger side was a little worse being that rust was on the outside also. I think I can save the driver side after I clean the undercoat off and apply some rust bullet or por and recoat it. Not so sure of the Passenger side. Overall I thought the amount of rust wasn't too bad under the fenders. What would you guys recommend?
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Used box tubing to fabricated my frame rails.Added plate for support at crossmember mount and sway bar mount.Threaded rod for bumper mounts.Now ready to be closed up with inner fender sheet metal.The other side is finished. This part is fun,removing old stuff was a dirty job! More to come as progress continues......Roger
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hi everyone, i was wondering if you can replace the 74 bumpers with the 75-76 big bumper style? thanks...
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hey i was wondering if a wide body kit is available to purchase for a 72' 240z? or are they only custom made? i live in canada so if anyone knows , msg me!
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Hello All, On my 72 the right side taillight trim panel has broken clips at the bottom. Has anybody found a suitable alternative to attach the panel without falling off or looking incorrect? Thinking of welding an L shaped metal tab where they used to be and pop riveting the bottom on before sliding the top over. Any ideas would be helpful. Thank you, Jeff
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ive read many posts about replacing the frame rails and floors but there is one question i havent found the answer to yet.... im about to be replacing both the rails and floor pans and i am needing to know if i have to put in any kind of reinforcing before i cut the old ones out. im just replacing from the firewall back..just didnt want to cut them out and find out later down the road that the whole car is no longer level and square and the doors wont go back on.. sorry if its a dumb question. just want to make sure.
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Hey all, I am trying to locate a center valance for a 72. I have been watching e bay for a month or so with no luck. Also i have trolled most of the usual retailers of z parts but no luck. Does anyone out there have one they want to sell? thanks matt
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My parts catalog and the online factory parts listing don't have the bolts, nuts, washers or anything else to connect the front apron to the lower fender panel. Does anyone have the part numbers needed?
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Anyone got good recommendations for frame rails for a 240Z? I'd like some heavy duty ones that just fit over the existing rails to add strength and rigidity to the car. I know of only one place to get them off hand and that's Bad Dog Parts. Anyone have experience with their rails? Anyone have a better suggestion (i.e. superior product, cheaper price, etc)?
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I called MSA today for a weatherstrip kit and was told they have been out since early this year and won't have any until early next year. Precision (the company that makes them) damaged the molds and cannot produce them right now. I have heard that the Black Dragon kit is not quite as good so I am reluctant to purchase it. Any other suggestions for vendors that will be equal in quality, fit and comparable in price? TIA, John
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