Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
3,662 topics in this forum
-
- 2 replies
- 1.8k views
I will soon begin the process of sanding the body of my 75 280z. I have a few questions: how can I determine if the paint has lead in it? I have heard stories of lead poisoning and I believe the dust from sanding may not be a good thing landing on toys, bikes, etc. My car has all the Datsun badging intact and in decent condition. How do I remove them without breaking them and where/how can I get them redone like they came from the factory? Thanks.
Last reply by 26th-Z, -
-
- 2 replies
- 1.1k views
hey all, i was out doing stuff today, adn when i returned ot my car, i saw that someone had hit my hood and front right corner of my car. The hood is bent in at the center point and teh light housug its broken.... anyideas on how much replacements would cost. Im in So.Cal (San Diego) Does anyone know if that junkyard in San Ysidro has parts for this car?
Last reply by jszarecki, -
- 6 replies
- 1.3k views
Hi guys This is a center front valence, it does not fit 240 or early 260z. It's approx 31" long. Cheers.
Last reply by dat260, -
- 18 replies
- 2.6k views
Before anything else, I know. Give me grief later, I give myself enough. Here is my car. I am planning on the rebuild but I don't know if I need a body or not. I think the roof is the worst, and I don't know if I can fix those dents. Suggestions? I plan on stripping down to bare metal on the car to start. More pics???
Last reply by David Jackson, -
- 4 replies
- 1.7k views
Hey guys, back at it. Haven't touched the Z in awhile, but couldn't do anymore paperwork for the man and jacked the Z up again. Quick one, how do I remove the inner rear fender liners. They are in good shape but I would like to remove them, hit the area with some media and POR it. Looks like the seam around the shock tower is spot welds but what is the best way to separate the fender lip area. Thanks, feels good to get dirty again!!
Last reply by ncz, -
- 5 replies
- 2.3k views
I was looking the '71 240Z over last night and I noticed the PO bought a new upper hatch weather strip but didn't install it. I took a look at installing it last night. Must the hatch be removed to install this piece? I could not seem to get it to fit under the hatch hinges....
Last reply by GunnerRob, -
- 2 replies
- 1.4k views
As some of you know... Im restoring my 71 240z and I need to find a sandblaster or soda blaster. Anyone know of a good one in NJ? The closer to central NJ the better. Thanks
Last reply by NCLarry, -
- 6 replies
- 1.3k views
Does anyone know if these is a lateral curve to the front fender? What I mean is, if you were to remove the front bumper, flip it upside down and lay it on a flat surface, would both end pieces be touching the ground? I have a feeling mine is bent, it just doesnt look "right" http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=15073 there are a few other angles in the my gallery.
Last reply by yukonharry, -
hey can anybody show me some pics of a z without bumpers i just got mine and im trying to get some ideas
Last reply by Fun_in_my_z, -
- 9 replies
- 1.6k views
Anyone see those overfenders on E Bay ? i think those are are copies from the 240ZG
Last reply by Mr Camouflage, -
- 0 replies
- 1.1k views
So im in the parking lot at school one day about to back out when this girl in the parking space behind me backs out. She keeps coming and coming and ends up backing into the side of my car. I get out just in time to watch her speed off. I get the tag # and report it to the school "police" Needless to say they do noting about it and how I am left to deal with this on my own since i only have liability insurance on the car. Now i need to find a way to get this fixed. Would it be best to take it to a body shop and have them do it, Bang it out with a hammer and bondo it? If you can see in the photo, there was some rust in there that cracked when she hit it, so that ma…
Last reply by Hrududu, -
- 12 replies
- 2.1k views
I am cleaning up my '71 Z tail light assy's and noticed that the driver lenses are much darker then the passenger lenses. Is this due to age or have they changed their lenses with newer light assy? I think the passenger T/L lense has been changed. I like the newer lenses. Can I get lighter lenses or do you have to buy the complete assy?
Last reply by ZSaint,
-
Recently Browsing 0 members
- No registered users viewing this page.
