Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
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I have started a conversation with the seller of the stainless bumpers that can be purchased on Ebay as well as a few other parts sites. I have asked what it would take to produce a set that included the bumperettes and associated rubber that goes over them. I have not seen the SS bumpers first hand but I have seen pics online and they look pretty good. What I am curious about is what demand is there for a true correct set of bumpers that were made of steel and chrome plated just like the originals. Nothing beats the look of chrome and I am doing some asking around to determine if enough were made could we get them made cheaper than a set of SS bumpers.
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Hello everyone. I am about to dig into my hole under the battery tray and I have a question. Now this might seem stupid but I want to know my options. I am trying to find a source of inexpensive sheet metal and came up with an idea. It is not a new idea but is it an ok idea? Would the sheet metal in a freezer or refrigerator be thick enough to use in the repair. Maybe there is another appliance that would provide a suitable gauge. I see appliances all the time set out for the trash and I have three freezers right now that I could strip down instead of taking them to the scrapper. Thanks. Glen
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I'm looking at different rear spoiler options for my 2+2, including may be modifying one made for the coupe. I know the slope of the rear hatch is different on my 2+2 than on the coupe, but I'm not sure about the width. The width of the hatch on my 2+2 is 41 and 3/8 inches. When someone with a coupe gets a minute, could you please let me know the width of the hatch? Thanks Gary
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I found a source of the M6 screws that are like the ones you find all over the S30: Steel Class 8.8 Zinc JIS B 1187 - metric-threaded.com They range from 10 to 30mm in length. I think you need some of the yellow ones for some engine parts: Metric JIS Phillips Indented Hex Head SEMS Screws Would these work, or should we Keep looking? What's the 'SEMS' mean?
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My Z came to me with the "racing style" door mirrors, and like so many others before me, it fell apart because after years of adjustment, the ball stud pulled through the hole in the adjustable shell part. This left me with the shell housing part completely off in my hand and the mounting half still attached to my door. So with nothing to lose, and for the trivia, I figured out how it originally went together. First, I took the mirror off the door and disassembled it. Looks like this: Typically like so many others, my failure is that ball pulled through the hole: But the tricky part is... How do they get that spherical ball stud installed in the first place? The wh…
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My 260z engine is getting finished up within the month, but before I put it back into the car, I would like to get her repainted and all cleaned up. I have a few different ideas and would like everyone's opinion for which paint appears to be the best. My Z has no body mode and I don't plan on any (at this point in time), I plan on getting the bumpers cleaned up and re-chromed once all the paint is taken care of and getting matching side/rear view mirrors. The 3 or 4 ideas that I have are either: 1) Repaint it back to the paint job that is already on the car 2) Shelby style paint job with rally stripes (blue with white stripes) 3) Reverse Shelby style (as I like to c…
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Do you think it would be possible to identify this color? http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3540/861/33847930001_large.jpg
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Called up a friend who's family owns a shop to see the rough estimate for my paint and rust repair. $3500, not too bad for a full color change, body work and rust repair. Here's to hoping it doesn't go up! Goodbye white body and hello Daytona Blue Please let me know if this is a reasonable price. I've never done a full restoration/paint before so I don't know the different pricing points.
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Unfortunately, I've got rust along the bottom of both doors and want to take them off for repair. According to the service manual and Wick Humble's book, I should take the hinge to body pillar bolts off after first removing the kick panel stuff, side cowl, etc. My question is, why can't I just remove the hinge to door bolts instead? They look easy enough to get to. Thanks Gary
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Anybody tried the Dorman lower door hinge as a replacement part?
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There aren't many good mirrors for our cars. Anybody try the BRE mirrors yet? If so, what do you think of them for vibration, looks and function? BRE: *NEW* BRE Datsun 240Z-280Z Mirror Kit
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I am getting ready to paint my 76 280 2+2 and have a few questions. I know that styles or a preference but just would like some feedback. First question; I like the color scheme of the 280 attached. Does anyone know who owns this car or the actual colors. I assume the strips are white but would be nice to know exact colors and where to purchase. I am going to paint the car myself. My current thought is to add a thin orange strip on the inside of each of the white strips and a little orange in my rims. I have a need for some orange in the car. Don't ask. Second question; I am going to add a body kit to my car. I am looking at the MSA Type II kit but not sure wha…
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