Body & Paint

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   Correct 71 emblems

   October 24, 2004 by seerex

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   I just got my new 71 , and I am getting ready to take the car to get painted < choosing colors and getting seals and such > and I wanted to know where and what emblems were on the 71 , I know the datsun hood emblem and the roof pilar ones but wasn't sure which style was on the fender bottoms and what is correct for the hatch , Thanks Jeff

   

   Last reply by seerex, October 25, 2004
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   Restoring badges

   October 24, 2004 by Alfadog

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   Here's a question - has anyone attempted to restore a plastic badge before? What would be the best way to remove the paint to get down to bare plastic? Would paint stripper damage the plastic? Hope someone can help!

   

   Last reply by EScanlon, October 24, 2004
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   What's the original radiator color?

   October 22, 2004 by Ed

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   I've seen them gloss black, satin gloss black, flat black etc... Anyone know the original correct color??

   

   Last reply by DatsunZGuy, October 23, 2004
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   Cleaning overspray off of plastic??????

   October 21, 2004 by Ed

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   I took the fresh air inlet (inside engine bay, between the radiator support and the inner fender) off my parts car because it's in better condition. The only problem is it has some overspray on it from the last paint job. Any suggestions on how to remove the paint without damaging the plastic?

   

   Last reply by Ed, October 22, 2004
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   75 280z i think

   October 21, 2004 by dwinthrup

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   i just got my z and it has something i have never seen or heard of split sun roofs not t top sun roof anyone heard of this or seen this or even know wtf somone was thinking :surprised

   

   Last reply by dwinthrup, October 22, 2004
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   Central FLorida Paint shops

   October 21, 2004 by seerex

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   Anyone have suggestions for painter they know or have used? Orlando area here but willing to drive and hour or so if worth it. thanks

   

   Last reply by seerex, October 21, 2004
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   battery tray & inner fender parts needed 1 2 3

   February 1, 2004 by mtdripo

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   I seem to remember reading about replacemnt battery trays somewhere but I can't seem to find the thread. Does anyone know if this part is available aftermarket wise? If not, any suggestions other than finding a donor car (without a rusted tray) and swapping it out would be welcome. Also need a fix for front inner fender (under tray battery tray). Battery acid has a vicious appetite! Car is in great shape rust wise other than in the mentioned areas so even a pricy fix would be worth the $, but I need the parts and can't seem to find them anywhere! I'd hate to have to fab up somthig out of sheet metal, my skills in that department are not quite that developed yet. Thanks

   

   Last reply by jmark, October 19, 2004
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   conflicted about rust repair

   October 17, 2004 by xray

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   Hey all: I need some expert advice. I have been griding the rust off the floorpans over the weekend, fully expecting those "little holes" I noticed initially to end up taking over and making my decision to opt for new floorpans an easy one. But, after finishing up all I found were those pesky little pinholes and about 4 areas maybe 1 x 3 inches (2 on each side) in size... Should I still get the floorpans whacked out and rewelded? I was on the POR-15 website and they talk up their PorPatch product which sounds like a great option for wha I am dealing with. Has anyone used this stuff? Is this even a proper indication for that type of product? Here are some pics. Ma…

   

   Last reply by xray, October 19, 2004
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    HELP - Rust!

    October 14, 2004 by ziago

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    I purchased this vehicle and really want to keep it. It is a good looking car but turns out to have rust in the doglegs. My question is if there is a way to repair rust that is longlasting. Is cutting metal out very bad?

    

    Last reply by Bambikiller240, October 15, 2004
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    Fibre glass Help

    October 14, 2004 by Mr Camouflage

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    Anyone Know anything about Fibreglass.? I have a front spoiler that doenst fit right, and was wondering if there was any way to temporarily soften the fiberglass, bend it to fit better and let it re harden. Is this possible?

    

    Last reply by Z Kid, October 14, 2004
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    Gas Struts / Stays to hold Bonnet up.

    October 13, 2004 by rusty260z

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    done a search could not find anything, if ive missed it please just link it for me. otherwise, im sick of the bonnet flapping around or falling down, has anyone seen or fitted gas struts or stays to hold up the bonnet. if so a picture would be great, if not anyone forsee any issues i should consider, thanks

    

    Last reply by Mr Camouflage, October 13, 2004
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    78 280z door glass into a 72 240z ? is it possible ? 1 2

    September 10, 2004 by waynekarnes

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    searched glass, door glass, no help. 1972 240z ... driver's door glass damaged. need replacement glass. found a 78 280z at wreckers. anyone know, is the 78 door glass a direct replacement for the 72 240z ? the doors are different, 69 through mid 74 doors exchange. newer doors were modified, to meet us federal safety standards. latches in different places than the 240z. braces in the doors that the 240 doesn't have. so, i wonder if the glass has been modified to clear all those changes ... are all the brackets, bolt holes, screws, guides, ect. all in the same places. my z has a V8 in it, i am not concerned about restoration points, i need it to bolt in and fun…

    

    Last reply by waynekarnes, October 13, 2004