Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
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What Next? 1 2
by JohnnyO- 12 replies
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I am wondering what to do next. My car is back from the body shop, it has been jambed and I am in the process of dropping the engine back in and putting the doors, hatch and hood back on. I wonder what needs to be done before it goes back to get the top coat. Do I install my weatherstrip and seals now or do I wait until after it comes back with the top coat? Should I install the brake lines and fuel lines? What about door/hood/hatch latches? My paint guy is out of town for 3 weeks and I want to have the car ready when he gets back. Thanks, John
Last reply by oldhemi, -
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I noticed on my 72 Z and in photos of other Z's that the bottom left corner of the hatch is higher than the corner of the rear quarter panel (is not flush) - I'm not sure if this is related to the single strut support or some other issue. Anybody address and correct this?
Last reply by YawnTee, -
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I have a repro sticker kit and I need assistance with some pics including measurements for correct placement. I would be much obliged, if a fellow '78 owner could post some pics of the OEM stickers along with a tape measure so I could put mine in the correct spots. I need shots of the inside of the Hood, the Radiator, Paint Code, Glovebox door and any where else there is an OEM sticker. Thanks to all in advance!!!:laugh:
Last reply by mgood, -
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can anyone tell me if the rear hatch hinges were zinc'd or painted from the factory? Thanks Chris
Last reply by Arne, -
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heres a few pics of the one area of rot on my car, whats the best way to go about patching this rot up? I have no experience with rust repair whatsoever, and as its not frame-related (triple checked rails, trunk floor and floorpans, no rust) I am willing to tackle this by myself. veteran rust repairer's please advise, thanks in advance.
Last reply by brattesani, -
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Hey guys, I searched around but didn't find a source, I am needing a knob for the fuel door but can't find them anywhere. Are they all NLA? I think there are 2-3 different styles, but at this point I'm getting desperate. I didn't realize when I took on this project almost 15 months ago all the small pieces that were missing. Anyway, if someone could point me in the right direction on where to obtain a knob please let me know. Also, does anyone know where the fuel door attaches should there be a rod going through the spring on the right side interior of the door. I notice when I close the fuel door it wants to kick out on the right side.
Last reply by Mike B, -
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I am looking for information on the use of rare earth magnets to attach the rear spoiler. There has been some mention of this in various other posts, so I am sure it's been done before. With positive expectations I ordered a few. They arrived and now I'm second guessing their use. These things are so strong it's frightening. My list of concerns includes, The magnitization of the body pannel and collecting debris and possibly staining/ scratching the paint, and or interference with the radio/ antenia and or messing up the K-40 radar sensor I hid in the rear taillight. What do you guys think? neal
Last reply by cygnusx1, -
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I don't think most people here have seen my car. I didn't think it had any serious rust. I looked in all the usual places and everything looked pretty good. But I was thinking about selling my car so I was taking some more detailed pics of the dings. Like these cracks where the spoiler wing was molded to the quarter panel: When I saw the second pic I figured I better check that out. That whole molded in piece ended up coming off and I found this: Bummer... http://67.18.219.83/image_hosting/web_pages/Mike88se/images/240/240Z.htm
Last reply by Mikez73, -
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I am replacing the stainless steel strip that has the window squeege on it. It slipped on ok untill the last 5 inches towards the front of the door. The last 5 inchs of the strip acts like there is something preventing it from slipping all the way down on the lip. I looked under the strip with a flashlight and can't see anything in the way. The strip went over the barrel shaped roller bracket ok. Its just the last section between the roller bracket and the front of the door that wont slip into place. Thanks Miles
Last reply by Miles, -
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So this past weekend I finally got around to installing the mirrors that I bought for the Z. I must say the install was fairly straight forward and really didn't take more than half an hour. I spent more time taking the old mirror out then putting the two new mirrors on. I must say it is really strange to look over to the passenger's side and see a mirror there now. It helps to see if there's anyone thee but it is still strange. Here are some pics of the mirrors. Jan
Last reply by WingZr0, -
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so when i bought my 72 240z last summer it had a fiberglass whale tail on it. i took it off because i hate the way it looked but i am looking to sell it and am wondering what such an item would be worth. thanks for any advise. i am in the seatle area if anyone nearby is interested. thanks ryan
Last reply by rjk629, -
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Hello. I'm relatively new to this forum and I'm looking for a few parts for my '72 Z; Urethane BRE front spoiler/ spook. With or without vents. Preferrably without, but will consider anything. Not really looking for an air dam to replace the valance and corners. Just the unit that bolts to the valance, etc. Rear lower body panel (weld on) with or without exhaust cutout. Preferably without. Tail light lenses. I don't care too much about the chromed plastic. Just looking for a good, relatively inexpensive set of nice lenses. Euro/ Jpn spec or US/ Aus spec. I don't care. Unvented hood. Minor body damage and tearin/ cracking doesn't bother me, in or near the Denver area. I'm …
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