Body & Paint

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   Project 3/72

   January 26, 2011 by esmit208

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   From time to time some of you may have read my responses to other threads and saw a reference to Project 3/72. Well I was finally able to upload some pictures of it's progress. At the moment I am sand blasting section by section and appliying a sealer immediately afterwards. At the same time I am pulling all th einterior parts harnesses, interior, controls,etc. I began removing paint with abrasive 3M wheels and finally took my friends advice and got a sandblaster. The difference is incredible. The sand exposes every minute imperfection and completely strips the surface down to the bare metal. It also shows you where the holes are. This will be a big advantage when I begi…

   

   Last reply by esmit208, January 26, 2011
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   Dry ice is the bomb...

   January 14, 2011 by KAL7467

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   it is for sure the best way to get the nasty old tar mat out of your car in a half hour or less...I was skeptical at first but after the first 10 seconds I was sold... I am being honest when it only took me 30 min to get every single piece of tar mat out only using a hammer, screwdriver and scraper. The dry ice only cost 8 dollars for 15 pounds that was more than enough for the job...thanks to everyone who recommended using it you saved me tons of time...now it is time to start grinding and welding

   

   Last reply by Evil Turkey, January 26, 2011
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   Rear Hatch Henges

   January 25, 2011 by ajmcforester

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   This is more a question for guy that have original paint. Are the hatch hedges painted or not, how were they done from the factory?

   

   Last reply by grantf, January 26, 2011
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   anybody ever buy from there guys? 1 2

   January 21, 2011 by 5thhorsemann

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   I'm looking for fiberglass body parts for my 240Z.....still. Has anyone out there bought from this store in the past? If so what was your impression of the parts quality? http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/240z.html

   

   Last reply by 5thhorsemann, January 25, 2011
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   How rare is limegreen 240z's? 1 2

   September 6, 2010 by Reverend

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   I was just wondering how rare colour is the limegreen or lemon and lime in 240z's? My Zee is currently painted in orange but it was originally limegreen. There is a little voice in my head that repeats "paint it lime..." but im not sure yet. What is the colourcode on that? cheerz

   

   Last reply by Decoy12, January 25, 2011
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   fuel tank leak?

   January 21, 2011 by wilson_wwsc

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   Hi, I don't know if this is the correct subform, but I have a question about my 1973 240z's fuel system. When I fill up the tank full, it leaks. Not sure where it is coming from; hoping you guys and your infinite Z knowledge could help me figure it out. Also trying to find a fuel flap. I think black dragon has the cheapest price. Thanks!

   

   Last reply by FastWoman, January 21, 2011
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   Seal up or find a rear spoiler?

   January 2, 2011 by 280TurboZX

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   My 1983 280zx is missing its spoiler. I don't know what its suppose to look like. Any pictures? or seal up mounting holes?

   

   Last reply by smashmaster, January 21, 2011
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   Plastic vs. metal emblems...

   January 19, 2011 by kjohnson2444

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   I am having body work and a complete repaint done in my 1970 240z. I have purchased all new trim, weatherstripping and emblems. However, the emblems (which are all from Nissan) are all plastic, but the originals are metal. Will I decrease the value of my restoration by putting these plastic replacement emblems on the car? The original emblems are not damaged, but are missing some paint and the chrome is faded. Any thoughts? Keith

   

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    started body work on my 280 1 2 3 4 6

    June 4, 2010 by grantf

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    here is my progress so far: So the Tabco part was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be, It is still not compleatly done,there is a little more grinding a tab bit of hammer work to sharpen the inside radius and filler (but not much). I am actually pleased with the fit!

    

    Last reply by grantf, January 19, 2011
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    front window removal,door gutting?

    January 18, 2011 by KAL7467

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    been trying to find a writeup on stripping all the parts out of the front doors so I do it in the right order but cant seem to fins a write up...perhaps I am using the wrong key words but any help would be great

    

    Last reply by EScanlon, January 18, 2011
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    Anyone ever change a cowl on 1980 280z 1 2

    January 13, 2011 by clownguy

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    My cowl is rotten away i need to fix it ,any idea on how to?

    

    Last reply by clownguy, January 18, 2011
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    primer choice for rocker panel replacement

    January 12, 2011 by mysteremech

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    Maybe I am over-thinking this. I am replacing the rocker panels on my 280. I have removed the old one, repaired rust to the inner sill and have the inner sill as well as the inside of the rocker panel/outer sill stripped to bare metal. I know that the best approach for bare metal is a self-etching primer but on the contact points where I am going to weld the panel on by plug welding, it would be best to use a weld through primer. Should I paint both areas with the self-etching primer then remove it from the weld area and apply the weld through primer to that area or could I use just one or the other on all surfaces and weld it up? Hope this ramble makes some sense!!!

    

    Last reply by cozye, January 14, 2011