Body & Paint

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   Making webpage for resto/paint issues 1 2

   September 14, 2006 by JimmyZ

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   Making the page I wish I had before doing any repaint/restoration... http://warbuddies.homestead.com/RestoHelp.html I'm sure there are/have been others in the group but this is my two cents. Seems to me it would save people are new to this a lot of time. It would also be easier on those of us helping people to simply refer them the page. I'm just getting started on the page and should be done in a week or two. Cheers, Jim

   

   Last reply by beandip, September 18, 2006
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   Does 280Z have a lower Front Grille? 1 2

   July 26, 2006 by TomoHawk

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   I recently saw a 280Z at a show with a lower front grille (under the bumper.) I looked in the microfiche, and I don't see any there. Is there some explanation, like only certain ones got a lower grille? thx

   

   Last reply by sblake01, September 16, 2006
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   Paint supplier 1 2

   August 13, 2006 by sideshowbob

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   Has anyone ever ordered from this place: http://www.paintforcars.com/ ? I need some cheap paint and this looks like the way to go, but I'm wondering if anyone else has had experience with the place/paint.

   

   Last reply by sideshowbob, September 14, 2006
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   Molding Body Kit to body?

   September 11, 2006 by TBK1

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   just wondering what material is best to use for molding the fiberglass kits to the body! Had mine done and guy cant remeber what he used but it has never cracked and pretty flexable but not soft, it was sometype of sandable filler! Reason I,m asking is I have to redo the front spoiler due to having had to remove it to fit on a tow dolly! everything Ive tried cracks with very little impact/stress! but not the bluish looking stuff they used the first time!

   

   Last reply by EZ-E, September 13, 2006
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   Door Lock issue

   September 13, 2006 by seerex

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   When re-installing the door locks and hatch lock are there seals for them?

   

   Last reply by hls30.com, September 13, 2006
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   roller painting?

   September 12, 2006 by zwhore

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   i read this write up over on hybridz about painting your car witha roller, but would really like to some pics of a z painted this way. i have a mint 77 body that is ready for paint, but i now have nowhere to paint it with my spray gun and was considing using the roller method. i wont mind all the wet sanding, i am not the best with an air gun anyway so i was planning on wetsanding anyway. i want the car to look as good as it can, as i have zg flares and mirrors, and am putting 240 bumpers on it. so anyway, if you have done this, let me see some pics and let me in on any tricks before i mess up a good z. thanks tony

   

   Last reply by =Enigma=, September 12, 2006
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   i need help from my aussie friends ! 1 2

   September 10, 2006 by learnerZpermit

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   ello chums! the name is Ian and i live stateside. (northern america) i saw a fancy Gnose on a ZX the other day. wondering if you blokes know where i can get my grubbies on a set? message me please if you know the whereabouts.

   

   Last reply by Alfadog, September 12, 2006
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   Scratches in windshield, repair or replace?

   September 10, 2006 by gogriz91

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   My windshield has scratches on it from the windshield wipers that apparently were pretty useless except for leaving small yet noticable scratches. Is there any sort of chemical treatment or buffing that could remove them or would I be better off just eating a new windshield?

   

   Last reply by gogriz91, September 11, 2006
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    Storing a removed windshield?

    September 9, 2006 by sideshowbob

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    I'm a bit leery of doing this myself, but how do you guys store the windshield once it's off? I'm assuming that laying it down flat is a bad idea, considering it's curvature. WIll I need to build a stand of some sort? Is padding neccessary?

    

    Last reply by Panamared, September 10, 2006
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    Is there a place here

    September 9, 2006 by monstar147

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    is there aplace here where i can list want to buy parts?

    

    Last reply by monstar147, September 9, 2006
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    Battery Tray (Install) Solutions

    September 7, 2006 by Mike

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    Hi all, Can some of you guys post pictures of your battery install and hold-down ideas? I'm looking into various solutions since my battery tray has been completely removed. We are considering welding in a stock tray, but, I'm not sure if that's the best idea or not. I'd like to go with an Optima battery and I doubt I'll put it in the car. I'd like to find photos of any interesting solution out there. Of course, welding the stock tray back in place isn't a bad idea..... Most cars I've seen are using the stock tray.

    

    Last reply by EScanlon, September 7, 2006
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    Comparable Body sheet metal

    September 7, 2006 by xxjoeyxxeb

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    Hey guys, I'm trying to get some junkyard body panels to practice working on before I get on the Z. Anyone know what cars are about the same style metal? I have a 86 BMW hood and fender, anyone know how that compares? Probly too thick or different.

    

    Last reply by xxjoeyxxeb, September 7, 2006