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New Hatch Preparation

March 14, 2013 by ggunder
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I got a new hatch for my car since the old one had a dozen holes in it for a spoiler and louvers. The new hatch fits fine, but has some small dents to fill. It is bare metal and I have not yet transferred the rear glass from the old hatch to the new one. Should I just use a self-etching primer before installing the new glass with a new rubber seal? I have some POR15 I could use on the area where the rubber rests to help prevent rust if that is advisable. Let me know what you think, this is a car that I like to keep on the road pretty much all the time. It is already four different colors, so having a primer hatch does not bother me. In a related item, getting the gl…

Last reply by olzed, March 16, 2013
Coating fuel lines....with what?

March 8, 2013 by Reverend
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I have been steadily refreshing my engine bay for all winter and now its almost time to paint it... EXCEPT i dont know what to do with those dang fuel/brake lines. I have sanded them to look perfect, almost chrome like. Now i just realised that they'll rust eventually if not coated with something.. :/ I called to paint shop and asked if they could be coated with clear coat...NAY they say. What would you do?

Last reply by bartsscooterservice, March 13, 2013
Rust - under fender area 1 2

November 28, 2012 by skillinp
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I don't know what it's called, but the area behind where my fenders attach to the inside of the engine bay had some issues with rust. By issues I mean I took off the fender to do some preventative POR and found that there were holes straight through the metal. I'm grinding the rust off now with some wire brushes, but I'm not sure what I'm going to do about the repair. I figure I have a couple of options: I could cut out the old stuff (the leftover holy metal) weld some sheet metal together and try a (probably ghetto, but hidden) replacement. I'd probably leave a hole in it for water to get out in the future. I could try filling in holes with epoxy (I have a pound or s…
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The XENON Rear Spoiler

March 4, 2013 by Healeyalt
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I was wondering if any one has purchased and installed one of these: Black Dragon Automotive - Parts & Accessories for Datsun 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX & Mazda RX7 If so, how well did it fit the contour of the car? I've ordered fiberglass parts before (eg, a front air dam) and it took a lot of grinding and filling to make them fit. Also, how does it attach? Do you drill thru the hatch lid (outer and inner skin) to bolt it on? Do I have to remove the rear deck (hatch) emblems and will it cover all of the holes? Is the back side (underneath) open (hollow)? If any one has any pics regarding mounting a rear spoiler, that'd be great. Thanks Gary

Last reply by Healeyalt, March 4, 2013
A New Designed Rotisserie called a 'Roller Hoop'

March 3, 2013 by lonetreesteve
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Here's the link: Roller Hoop - Auto Rotisserie

Last reply by Zedyone_kenobi, March 4, 2013
Finding windshield leaks with baby powder

March 1, 2013 by Mikes Z car
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Hi all, I heard about a way to find windhsield leaks between the glass and the rubber by putting baby powder on the outside at the junction between the rubber and the glass. Compressed air is then directed at the windshield on the inside of the car at the junction between the rubber and the glass. Anyplace where the powder is blown away is a place where there is a leak. I wonder if this would work to find a leak between the rubber and the car metal? Maybe a leaf blower used inside the car would work to force the air around finishers inside the car? Anyone else heard of ideas on finding leaks around the windshield? I want to be sure my car doesn't leak as an anti r…

Last reply by Mikes Z car, March 1, 2013
Spraying of all the hollow parts against rust? 1 2 3 4

February 10, 2013 by bartsscooterservice
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When the car has completed the road safety check I'm planning on spraying all the rusty hollow places that the car has with some kind of spray to stop the rust process for most of the part. You guys have any advice on spots where I can go in to reach these places? Like the inner fenders rear, doglegs ( i believe that's how you call em? ) front frame rails etc.. I saw this stuff from Eastwood, anyone got any experience with that? At home I also do have Valvoline ML, but maybe this Eastwood stuff or others are better for the job? Bart Internal Frame Coating w/Spray Nozzle | Eastwood

Last reply by Dr. 240Z, February 27, 2013
1972 z Restoration

March 9, 2012 by dzc922
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Hey, more pictures of my z. I got the car in 2008 and had not been able to start on it until now. I have new old stock hood,cowl,right rear quarter panel, and hatch, as well as roof skin. I am sand blasting all areas and using Por 15 and PPG epoxy primer.

Last reply by bartsscooterservice, February 26, 2013
Side Decal

February 23, 2013 by professor229
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Hi... paint process is almost done, and need to ask a couple questions about the decal pictured in the attachment. How long should I wait to apply it (paint cure; single stage enamel).... and.... Has anybody applied this one? On research, there are two kinds of decals... one you apply with a water/soap and move it in place kind, and the second is tape in place and use the two step peel off.... If you have done this decal, can you tell me which it is and give me a few hints? I have watched a couple of You Tube videos but need to know what type this is... any/all help appreciated... thanks...

Last reply by siteunseen, February 24, 2013
Door Skin Weld Broken?

February 23, 2013 by Sean240Z
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A few years ago I replaced the window roller on the driver's side. Motorsport! Window Roller, Left, 70-78 240Z-260Z-280Z - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts Not long afterwards the new window roller broke. I'm wondering if the root cause of this failure is door skin vibration due to what appears to be a broken weld on the top front corner of the door skin. Can someone confirm that the door skin is supposed to be welded together at this location? My 240Z has aftermarket metal (aluminum?) door mirrors, I'm wondering if the weight of these mirrors has caused the weld to fail due to fatigue. Anyone else experience a similar …

Last reply by grannyknot, February 24, 2013
Door Glass Rollers/Bumpers 1 2 3

October 2, 2012 by fixitman
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The FSM for 240's and 260's shows the door glass rollers or bumpers almost in the center of the door along the top outer lip. However, the shop is telling me that they do not fit in that location. Can anyone describe the correct location or provide a photo of an installed roller? Thanks, Fixitman

Last reply by Sean240Z, February 23, 2013
Taking off the emblem on the rear quarter pillar

February 22, 2013 by Healeyalt
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On my 76 280z 2+2, how do I get the rear quarter panel emblems off? I thought I'd ask for advice before I try to just pry them off and break them or something. Thanks Gary

Last reply by tlorber, February 22, 2013