Body & Paint

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   Anybody on West Coast Have a 240Z Hood for Sale? 1 2

   January 9, 2014 by Oiluj

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   Sadly, a fellow 240Z owner mortally curled the hood on his daily driver 240Z in traffic. He's looking to get it repaired, but would prefer a metal hood over a reproduction composite hood. Please contact me know if you have a non-vented S30 hood you would consider selling and I'll let him know.

   

   Last reply by rcb280z, January 21, 2014
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   73 Front valance the same as 72 ??

   March 13, 2008 by JeffMopar

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   Hello All, I am finally getting ready to start painting. The only thing I can think of that I need is a front Valance panel. Motorsports has a 73 listed but my car is a 72. Does anybody know if the 73 is the same as a 72? I didn't think there was any difference up to 74 but just wanted to check before purchasing. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/SBC1A02/30-7046 Thanks for all the help. Jeff

   

   Last reply by ph240, January 20, 2014
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   1972 240z Body replacement parts

   January 13, 2014 by Johnny wick

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   Any opinions on what body parts will be required to restore this 1972 240z: http://www.insightautomotive.com/web/used/Datsun-240Z-1972-Longmont-Colorado/9233322/ Of what i can see i think it needs a complete floor pan and rail kit. Anything else? WHere can i purchase these metal parts?

   

   Last reply by ph240, January 20, 2014
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   euro shaving bumpers wanted 1 2

   January 16, 2014 by cataloney

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   i want to buy a set of euro shaving bumpers the style without rubbers or holes for my 240z, can anyone help me find a dealer who sell them? i heard that there are Group Harrington, located in U.K , they have a problem with the rear one,The pass side wing angle is a little wide so do you know anyone else sell this kind of bumpers?

   

   Last reply by bartsscooterservice, January 18, 2014
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   rust patch :)

   January 14, 2014 by gusz280

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   So, i notice that i had a little whole on the driver floor pan, the previous owner had already patched the front part of the pan, now i have to patch the mid part of the pan, eventually ill have to replace the whole pan and the rail, but in the mean time this will do.

   

   Last reply by gusz280, January 14, 2014
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   Media blasting cost?

   December 5, 2013 by HaZmatt

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   Well my project is completely stripped down and ready for media blasting. I got a quote from a company that was anywhere between $900 to $1700 depending on how long it takes. Is this reasonable? What have some of you guys paid for sand blasting? I would buy one and do it myself but I dont have the space and dont really want to deal with the mess.

   

   Last reply by Dershum, January 8, 2014
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   Rear sill replacement panel

   December 31, 2013 by Mark Maras

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   Does anyone out there know where to buy the rear sill replacement panel for a 240-260? Mine is beyond repair and needs to be replaced. Mark in Portland, Or.

   

   Last reply by SteveJ, January 1, 2014
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   250 gto kit install

   December 29, 2013 by newlife

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   I bought an unused Ferrari gto kit from what is thought to be the 80's. Looking to stick it on my 280. I am unclear as to how to handle the rear quarters. Does anyone know if you cut the quarters for just the pocket vent or do you skeleton out the whole thing. I hate to cut and experiment if someone out there already knows. Appreciate the help.

   

   Last reply by Montezuma, December 30, 2013
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    240z inner fender splash shield color

    December 30, 2013 by Kingbird6

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    Anyone know if the the metal inner splash shields were originally black or painted the same color as the car ? thanks Brian

    

    Last reply by Kingbird6, December 30, 2013
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    Revisit Stripes??? 1 2

    December 19, 2013 by bhermes

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    OK. The Z has been painted. Red 110. Not well but for the most part issues are small hail damage on the hood. I just think the car needs something and I have been looking at a lot of old posts on striping. I know that this is a preference and some like stripes and some do not. I think I want something and I am currently leaning torward the BRE style stripes. Any suggestions or photo's would be appreicated. I am thinking about the BRE style stripes on the front fender and paiting the hood the same color. Not sure after that. Any thoughts on color? Any other suggestions? Currently looking at Konig Rewinds for rims.

    

    Last reply by ajmcforester, December 28, 2013
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    Paint and undercoating prep after sand blasting 1 2

    December 12, 2013 by HaZmatt

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    I am getting my car back from media blasting next week and wanting to know what I need to do to prep the car before paint. Here was my plan; Interior floor pans: Weldable primer around areas to be repaired Epoxy primer Seam sealer Rustoleum paint Sound deadening material Undercarriage: Epoxy primer 3M undercoating Exterior/Engine bay: Epoxy Primer The rest will be done by body shop prior to paint Am I on the right track? Should I paint the undercarriage before I lay down the undercoating? Thanks for any input.

    

    Last reply by jwtaylor, December 26, 2013
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    hood vents

    December 20, 2013 by jrtester

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    Does anyone have a set to sell?

    

    Last reply by ajmcforester, December 20, 2013