Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
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It says on the webpage significant modifications are required to mount the fiberglass bumpers intended for the 240 and 260 cars on to a 280z. Have any of you successfully mounted those fiberglass bumpers on a 280z? If so how "significant" were the modifications?
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Today I discovered something about the hatch latch mechanism that out- right astounded me. Its the LAST thing I would have expected. Its just not logical. Anyone else guess what it might be? Thought I'de turn this into a learning experience. Maybe its a well known thing, we'll see....
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Can someone post pix of how/where the front tow hook mounts please? I have the hook (not the flat stock with a hole in it, the actual hook) and need to know where the bolt that holds it in place is located so I can mount it.
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Ok, the painting is soon to begin. Still trying to decide on a color but have finally decided not to worry about stock color or look. I am going to purchase a body kit including rear spoiler and looking for suggestions. Currently looking at MSA style 2. I currently do not have front or rear bumpers. I am also leaning towards a modest rear spoiler. Just looking for some options and or photos. I have already had plenty of suggestions on color; however, feel free to comment on that as well. Red and Black are always choices but I am affraid to normal. I also like the light blue color but not sure if it is my personality. My friend are trying to encourage me to paint…
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When I went to junkyard, I found 280z 2x2 with beautiful front fender. My '72 240z has dent and rusted. Also it seems like the steel of 280z fender thicker than 240z. When I lean on the my 240z, the fender seems like vending easily. Does anyone know whether 280z fender uses thicker steel metal than 240z? Also, will 280z 2x2 front fender match with 240z? I know 2x2 is longer wheel base and wonder Datsun use same parts with coupe or not. Thanks, tamo3
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Refreshing my backend:D Bumper is at the Chrome shop. Ordered a couple of rattle cans of paint from Les for the tail light inserts. I have some other projects and will update. Casey
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So i recently got in a minor fender bender and now my front right bucket and front right corner of hood is bent. not worried about the hood, but does anyone know where to get a cheap headlight bucket?
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I am looking to paint some of the engine parts such as the water pump, head ,etc which are supposed to be left natural. I didn't want to use a clear coat since it tends to yellow with heat. I saw on another thread that VHT flat aluminum / aluminum matte was used but some thought it to dull and others used VHT cast aluminum which some thought to bright. Some combined the two spraying one over the other. Anyone find anything else that would work for the natural parts that would stand up to heat ? Anyone use any of the Eastwood products for this application? Thanks, Greg
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After going back and forth I have decided to paint my car myself. I have no background in painting but I bought the car to learn and this is another learning opportunity. Wish me luck. Does anyone have a good step by step painting guide, maybe with videos. I am mainly concerned about stripping down to bare metal and repairing a small amount of rust and a few small dents. Soem direction here would be great. I will not be painting the car until the beginning of June. Teacher and have all summer off to get the car looking and running good. Runs good for the most part a few minor things between now and then. Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
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Just ordered a airdamn from MSA and while looking at the instructions I noticed they talk about tape being applied to the part. What kind of tape and where is this tape applied? I am really looking forward to getting this on just want to make sure I get it right. I searched but could find the answer hopefully I didn't miss it. Thanks in advance for the help. Oh yea this is a on a 71 240z and the urathane airdamn.
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I just removed the whale tale from my '72 and now I can see just how many holes there are in the hatch. Including 8 holes for the louvers (which are no longer on the car) I have a total of 12 holes! Otherwise the glass and hatch are in good shape without any rust. Should I be shopping for a new hatch or just plan to have the holes repaired? The car was built in 12/71 and has vertical defroster lines in the rear window. I don't plan to reinstall the louvers which I don't have anyway. Thanks for your input on this one! Gary
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Does anybody make a battery tray patch panel? Ive done this once before and just shaped the sheet metal and welded it in but id really rather have a replacement piece
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