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Speakers in doors

February 14, 2002 by Rattfink
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Just thinking out the sound system and wondering how it works out having speakers in the doors. We (the wife & I) have a 1972 240... mostly stock. Would hate to cut holes in (relatively) nice door panels just to find out that I hate 'em there. Planning on the rear speaker panel from MSA or custom building something similar that could also house a disc changer. It'd be nice to have four speakers Any advice appreciated. Regards, 'Fink

Last reply by Rattfink, February 22, 2002
door locks

February 21, 2002 by Daniel
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Had a friend come by with a 72 Z. He was bummed because his drivers side door lock cylinder was worn and difficult to open.He had priced the lock sets and didn't want to have one key for the door and one for the ignition and rear hatch.I switched the lock cylinder with the passenger side as it was like new.How many times do you use that one?Another satisfied customer! Have fun!! Daniel

Last reply by Royce, February 21, 2002
An Ounce of Prevention!

February 15, 2002 by EScanlon
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Many have posted about the little pins for the plastic panel rivets used to hold these things in place. Replacing the rivets is ONE solution, finding the pin is another. Unfortunately with a ton of good intentions we look into it and find the task to be easier said than done. Since I was being extremely cheap (i.e. tightwad) I was unwilling to let the pins be swallowed up by the car. So I came up with the following procedure which in turn prompted me to post this here, it is a solution to the problem of the pins but it also results in taking a step towards preventing RUST. So now that I have your attention, read on. My initial intent was to recover the pins from the ne…

Last reply by 2ManyZs, February 15, 2002
Window/Door Rubber Seal Kits..which one?

February 9, 2002 by kmack
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Well, as my project gets closer to winding down, I'm now faced with finally having to order all the window and door rubber seals. I know Motorsports and V.B. both sell rubber seal kits. I don't have any problems paying for them. But I seem to remember a thread somewhere about using the kits for a 280Z on the 240's because the seals fit better. Anybody have any suggestions? Who has been there and done that? Victoria British has three kits kisted: 240 70-73 260-280 74-6/75 280 7/75-78 I have a Series I, 1971 240Z. And I need all the rubber seals! I'm looking for suggestions here since my budget is limited and I'd hate to spend the money to fin…

Last reply by EScanlon, February 15, 2002
A Close Shave

February 13, 2002 by Rattfink
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Just started "shaving" the doors on the `72 project Z. I'll be installing remote openers with door poppers for keyless entry. Will happily post the process if anyone is interested... errr... this is assuming that I can make it work. If anyone has any caveats, I'd appreciate the heads-up. L8-r 'Fink

Last reply by Rattfink, February 14, 2002
rear body panel

February 6, 2002 by pauls240z
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hello to all. i have a 73 240z which is going through a restro. right now and i need to replace the rear body panel. i have talked to local dealers and they say there are no longer available i have checked the internet with no luck. my question to you all is can anyone help with either links phone numbers anything that might guide me in my endless search. i really apprecate any help paul:D

Last reply by pauls240z, February 11, 2002
Inner panel plastic rivets

February 7, 2002 by rlucier
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Where to get inner panel plastic rivets???

Last reply by 2ManyZs, February 8, 2002
Rear hatch Jute? (carpet insulation)

February 7, 2002 by Royce
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Howdy folks, Anybody know for sure if the series I or series II 240Z's came with insulation under the hatch carpet? I am checking this for a Z bud that hasn't made it to this site yet, but I am pointing him in the right direction. Mine was replaced with aftermarket carpet so long ago that I don't remember. The microfiche doesn't show any part number for the early cars so I am thinking there wasn't any! Thanks!

Last reply by Royce, February 7, 2002
Airdams?

December 16, 2001 by Ghost312
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I was wondering if anyone knew where I can get some really cool airdams for a early 260z.

Last reply by byunique, January 25, 2002
240Z G Nose

January 17, 2002 by MAX
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I'm considering adding the G Nose option to my 73 240Z. Any thoughts, advice? Any parts available? Thanks

Last reply by ZSource, January 24, 2002
Wheel Paint/Protector

October 17, 2001 by twigz
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First post. I have a set of wheels that I had bead-blasted to remove paint & grime. My question is: Do I need to cover the wheels with some sort of clear coat. They seem to get dirt and finger prints rather easy. Any help would be appreciated.

Last reply by nustad, January 18, 2002
240Z tail lights

January 10, 2002 by Rob
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G'day, I've owned my 2 seater 260Z for two years now and I don't think I can live with the 260Z tail lights any longer. I reckon 240Z ones look much better . A: Does anybody know if the 240Z taillights and surround will fit a 260Z? B: Does anyone have/know where I can get the tailights and surround? (In Australia preferably ) Thanks

Last reply by Rob, January 10, 2002