Body & Paint

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   body part removal

   January 13, 2003 by ebay240z

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   I am in the process of stripping the paint off of my 72 240z to fix rust and do bodywork in preparation for painting. I have rust around the gas filler. I need to remove the gas filler 'box' (box on inside of rear quarter panel which fill neck goes through) to patch the rust holes in the quarter panel around the gas filler door. Does anyone have any suggestions on what is the best way to remove the gas filler 'box'? Is it welded in place from the factory, or just held in place with seam sealer?? Also what is the best way to remove the chrome drip rail molding (without damage)? One more question....where is the best place (in the u.s.) to get patch panels (dogleg and …

   

   Last reply by 2ManyZs, January 13, 2003
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   Aftermarket bumpers

   January 13, 2003 by derk

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   Seeing as I will never be able to afford new bumpers, what do you all think about those aftermarket kits that add new nose and rear to the Z? I need to get whole body painted anyway. This price is sad http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6766&item=1876387671

   

   Last reply by 2ManyZs, January 13, 2003
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   bumper required 1971 240Z

   January 12, 2003 by bentadano

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   need a serviceable rear bumper or face bar(center portion of bumper) for 71 240Z. I am located between Sacramento and bay area. suggested sources and /or prices if you have. Thank you.

   

   Last reply by zachb55, January 12, 2003
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   Rotisserie Help

   January 10, 2003 by TKR514

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   I need to support the 79 280ZX for refurbing now that the engine is out. Can I support the body on 2 engine stands, each attached to where the bumper used to mount? Also, anyone have this pre-made in the Houston area that I can rent/buy/borrow? Thanks!!!

   

   Last reply by beandip, January 11, 2003
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   Goodbye sunroof

   January 7, 2003 by Steve Parmley

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   I am about to replace my roof on the "green" 73 240Z because I can't stand another day with the sunroof. I am trying to find someone who has actually done this for advice. I have seen the whole top chopped off and another rewelded on. I already have a donor roof. It looks to me like I may be able to just drill out the spot welds, cut the outer skin at the pillars, and the roof skin would come off. Am I dreamin'? "Too much sun in California" Steve

   

   Last reply by livenbad, January 8, 2003
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   Door Glass Rubber 1 2

   January 2, 2003 by Mike

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   I'm looking to replace the rubber that fits between the glass (in the door) and the metal bracket that holds it in place. This rubber is sandwiched between two pieces of metal and keeps the metal from touching the glass. Can I still get this stuff?

   

   Last reply by sapruns, January 8, 2003
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   Rocker panel = ?

   January 8, 2003 by halz

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   I need a translation please... Several U.S. posts mention that the 'rocker panel' is a rust prone area. What is the rocker panel? Is it the sill? So... Hood = Bonnet(AUS) Trunk = Boot(AUS) Fender = Wing(UK) = Guard(AUS) Rocker Panel = ??

   

   Last reply by halz, January 8, 2003
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   Fuel Pump

   December 31, 2002 by biker

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   Have just come back from my local Nissan dealer who has informed me that there are no fuel pumps in Oz for the L26 motor. I called into a local parts dealer and he had one that looked the same but it was for a 240C motor. My question is, is this the same pump as it looks the same but there is no part numbers on it except the after market number. It was made by a company called "Something Enkico?". I am mainly worried about fuel delivery hence my question as the 240C came with one carby as opposed to dual carbys on the Z car. Any clues out there???

   

   Last reply by biker, January 1, 2003
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    door mirrors

    November 30, 2002 by sjcurtis

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    When it comes to door mirrors there are many options, these are the ones I selected for my car at repaint.

    

    Last reply by sjcurtis, December 23, 2002
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    Paint Codes and actual formulas

    December 20, 2002 by metalmate

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    If you go to this website http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/ You will be able look up paint code info and the actual mixing formulas for any year Datsun. Hope this of help to some of you. http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/ BTW. Once inthe site. Go to the COLOR INFO dialog box, the FORMULA LOOKUP, the in the VEHICLE COLOR CODE box click on ADVANCED SEARCH. Then if you have the code number well, it should be pretty obvious what to do at this point. Hope this helps someone.

    

    Last reply by ZSource, December 20, 2002
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    Original Colour?

    November 29, 2002 by Raven

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    Hey, I will be painting my Z soon and i was wondering if anyone knew the orignal colours a '75 260z came out in, or perhaps a site wwhich lists them. Thanks

    

    Last reply by metalmate, December 20, 2002
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    ozzy help??

    December 19, 2002 by Raven

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    Um, im looking for a front spoiler for my Z, im liveing in QLD, AUS and was wondering if anyone knew of where i might be able to get one? Thanks Eli

    

    Last reply by Raven, December 20, 2002