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rear end damage repaired I need some info.

September 2, 2004 by beandip
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I have been working on '' The Old Blister '' for , lets just say too long . Almost 2 yrs since I have driven her. Any way I am just finishing the body work and the car is ready for prime otherwise. There was rear end damage that was ''repaired'' by others in the past . Big time bondo users. I removed all the filler . escanlon pulled out the sheet metal back to shape as much as could be done with the help of a portapower and hard work. Now I am fitting the sheet metal surround that fits around the tail lights . My question is , what is the clearence between the surround and the body line accross the bottom ? I have a bout 1/8'' on the top and each end but more accross the…

Last reply by beandip, September 2, 2004
Spray Gun question

August 31, 2004 by Razor
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can I use a gravity fed spray gun on conventional air compressor like 2.5HP with 40ltr tank to spray paint acyrlic base paint? I heard most HVLP system uses gravity fed guns and I know you have to use a special compressor for it high CFM just wondering if theres a version for conventional air compressor Cheers!

Last reply by Gophman, September 1, 2004
tail light restoration

August 23, 2004 by khughes
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Hi Guys, just wondering, is there an easy way to dye plastic light lenses. in particular i want to dye a clear lens red, and somehow remove the red from a stop lamp to make it clear. If this can't be done, is it expensive to have some sort of plastics place make up a coloured replica of the lenses? this probably won't make much sense to the z guys out there, but the 240K guys it will Thanks Kent

Last reply by hls30.com, August 30, 2004
What are these for?

August 30, 2004 by 240znz
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Cheak out these pics of the areas behind the seats on my 12/70 build series 1 240z. Any ideas what the brackets are for and alos what are the layout pads for (little raised bits in the metal on both sides). They all have me stumped

Last reply by EScanlon, August 30, 2004
help

August 29, 2004 by Tidoubleger24
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i found this pic over a year ago and i didnt like the paint then, but now i think its perfect, and the web site listed the color, but i have forgetten it. have any of u seen his website b4? any help appericated.

Last reply by 2ManyZs, August 29, 2004
Side Stripe Sticker Kit for 240z 1 2

August 16, 2004 by Gav240z
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I am wondering if I can still get my hands on one of these kits. http://zhome.com/Classic/Refresh/ORGRSIDE.JPG http://zhome.com/Classic/Refresh/ORGLSIDE.JPG I think a white color kit would look great on a red 240z. It's also something I've never seen anyone in Australia with a Z have. I am looking to be different and I think this is the ticket.

Last reply by wedgey, August 25, 2004
Interesting sunroof

August 15, 2004 by kenz240z
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I stopped at one of the salvage yards nearby today to scrounge up Z parts (and a few for my Chevy convertible....). While my search for parts didn't yield any new treasures, I saw an interesting sunroof on a 280Z. It doesn't appear to be functional any longer, looks like someone tried to seal up the edges on the outside, and I'm guessing that it probably had some kind of trim around the perimeter. A view from the interior shows what appears to be a soft vinyl "panel" that could be unlatched and slid back to open up the sunroof. Who knows, maybe it originally had a piece of glass on the exterior...anyone ever see anything like this? Kenny P.

Last reply by WalterMondale, August 24, 2004
Headlight retaining rings chrome or S/S?

August 18, 2004 by Ed
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I was looking at the rings that retain the headlights. Are these chrome or Stainless steel?

Last reply by Ed, August 23, 2004
Bumper trivia question

August 22, 2004 by 240ZMan
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What is the size of the bolt that holds the front bumper guard (not bumper itself) to the bumper on a '73 240? The bolt on mine is MIA.

Last reply by 240ZMan, August 23, 2004
Air Cleaner Orange? 1 2

January 18, 2004 by NickF
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What is the name/code for the air cleaner orange? Cant match mine as it has been repainted. Nick

Last reply by jimbo99, August 19, 2004
wanted ideas on graphics for hood -non flames 1 2

August 17, 2004 by rusty260z
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I was thinking of getting some sort of art work done to my hood and frontal area, maybe by hand , but woundering if anyone eles has seem a zed with this done to it, any pictures would be appricated, especially white cars and / or with a g-nose, others what have you seen people do apart from flames. thanks

Last reply by rusty260z, August 18, 2004
Wanted, your opinion

August 16, 2004 by Fun_in_my_z
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Hey all. I have a late 71 240z. When i got it, the po had put some body mods on. It has a rear spoiler,rear window louvers and a front air dam. I dont much like the air dam, but i still want one for it. I just donno whitch one i want . Can somebody post some pics of theres or of ones they like? Then there is the louvers. I dont like thease much, and havent seen many here on this site with them eather. Whats ur opinion on them? Also im thinking about whitch rims i would like to get for it. I want a set of wheels that are a little wider. But not so wide that i have to but flares on. Witch might not be that bad eather. Thease parts are a long way down the road, but i wa…

Last reply by Fun_in_my_z, August 16, 2004