Body & Paint

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   Rust repairs

   October 22, 2003 by axelr8

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   Here are some rust repairs that ive been working on. note the black stuff is rust killer.

   

   Last reply by axelr8, October 25, 2003
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   77 panels onto 71

   October 23, 2003 by NCLarry

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   I may have a source of some 77 panels (fender, hood, rockers, etc.) to use on my 71. I think most of the panels are interchangeable across these years, no? Thoughts?

   

   Last reply by NCLarry, October 23, 2003
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   Fairlady Z Body and Dash Resto ?

   October 8, 2003 by Phoenix_400

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   I am currently restoring a 77 Datsun Fairlady Z in North Carolina. This is a RHD 2+2 that has been heavily modified and apparently left for dead at a junk yard. The car has a turbo hood scoop grafted into the original hood, 240z front turn signals for the front air dam, both front and rear spoilers and N42 block and head w/ cam(unknown spec) triple mikunis and a 6-1 header with free flowing exhaust. I have 3 questions about the restoration. 1.)Are the Euro and Jap style taillights the same? the car was hit in rear and one light replaced with an all red light other side has amber turn signal. 2.) The dash on this car is cracked all to hell. Would I be better off Getti…

   

   Last reply by Kerrigan, October 20, 2003
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   LHS underfender rail rust

   October 19, 2003 by 240znz

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   Spotted a small bubble in the underseal on the LHS chassis under the wheel arch. Just behind the TC rod connection. Poked at it with a screwdriver with a nervous push and horror....through it went....into stale air. So after removing the guard it gain real access, I poked some more. There is what seems to be a factory strenghting plate there (maybe there to strenghten the TC rod mount??). The reason I say factory is that the whole area shows no signs of damage, the paint is matched and the underseal has not been touched. It was spot welded on and then underseal sprayed over it, got out the wire wheel to clean it up and IT turned up just fine, but it had holes in it. Anyw…

   

   Last reply by EScanlon, October 20, 2003
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   Under airgrill rust

   October 19, 2003 by 240znz

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   Pulling my Zed to bits and finding hidden places where the rust monster is hiding. Impossible to spot when I first looked at the car as you will read. Took off the airgrill panel and found some surface rust in only two spots. While there are lavish amounts of Fisholine used, it appears that it is not enough....or is the rust caused by a PO additon. Did the factory install some white (off white now) foam cushioning to the underside of the airgrill, directly in front of the drivers wiper pivot? (Sorry, but my digital camera is out again.*&^"£$^%!) I have killed it but just wondering if this foam is standard. BTW, I have cleaned all the fisholine off and wow....as good…

   

   Last reply by EScanlon, October 20, 2003
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   What gauge steel?

   October 19, 2003 by NickF

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   Made a start on the restoration today, and found some rust,bottom of front wing,lower dog leg, bottom of door shut panel (see attachment) and under the drivers seat. Nothing too bad, but was surprised at the thinness of the steel? Have posted in gallery ,don't know how long it takes to get approved. What gauge steel should I get to make the repairs? Nick

   

   Last reply by NickF, October 19, 2003
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   Aussie owners "panels"

   October 18, 2003 by DRB260Z

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   Hey guys, This is my first post so let me introduce myself, my names Jonny Wilkinson(yes the same as the rugby guy) I'm 16yrs old and I am the owner of a '71 240 that I am planning on restoring/doing up. The cars in reasonable condition and almost original condition minus a half roll cage and some other small things, but theres some parts of the body that leave a little to be desire IMHO. I'm looking for the advice from Aussie Zed owners. Where and who in oz sells body panels for 240's? With thanks Jonny Wilkinson

   

   Last reply by brianglawson, October 19, 2003
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   Door drain check

   October 10, 2003 by BillD

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   I know this is pretty basic, but is there a way of checking the function of the door drains without opening up the interior panels?

   

   Last reply by BillD, October 11, 2003
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    Perth paint shops 1 2

    September 17, 2003 by halz

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    I wll soon have need of a bodyshop in Perth to attend to a few repairs and perform a repaint of my new Z. Can any Perthites out there recommend a bodyshop that is 'tame' and sympathetic to older cars? If you have a favourite you can recommend I would be interested to hear who they are... Thanks

    

    Last reply by 280zx Fever, October 9, 2003
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    Does anyone know who made this front valance?

    September 15, 2003 by tranzor_Z

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    Hey All, I was just wondering if anyone knew who made this front valance/spoiler. I would even accept a good reasonable facsimilie ,I really think it rocks.:ninja:

    

    Last reply by Bambikiller240, October 6, 2003
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    Shine on 1 2

    October 1, 2003 by Victor Laury

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    Had to share.... I bought the System One Paint poishing kit from eastwood. Here's the result..

    

    Last reply by 2ManyZs, October 5, 2003
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    Wanna Swap Hoods?

    October 2, 2003 by NCLarry

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    I have a 280Z style hood, over good shape that I'd like to swap for a 240 style (without vents). Anyone in the NY/Metro area have one to sell cheap or swap? If conditions don't match, perhaps swap+cash...

    

    Last reply by NCLarry, October 2, 2003