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All out of ideas! Please help me! 1 2

February 21, 2008 by Z-UgOxSlaViaN-Z
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I appreciate you taking the time to read my thread. Thank you! My situation: I own a 1975 280z coup with constant water flooding problems. Currently the carpet is pulled up and away from the floors since I cant get the water to stop leaking in on both the driver and passenger sides. When I bough the vehicle in 04, it was tucked under a car cover where at this time, the owner must have known of the problem but realized that if I were to know, he would risk the chance of not selling. Needless to say, I was completely unaware of the events to come. The owner also installed an aftermarket sunroof that looks original but could very easily be the root of the problem. Obviously,…

Last reply by zbane, February 28, 2008
Correct fender bolts and washers 1 2

February 25, 2008 by AZ-240z
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I need a little help in remembering what was correct with the fender to inner hood securing bolts and washers, as my fenders have been off and on in various stages of restoration by different people. My car is a very late series 1 240z manuf. in 1/71. There are 5 bolts and washers on each fender, 3 to secure the inner fender, and 2 to secure the headlight housing to the inner fender. My questions are: 1. Are all, or part, of these 5 bolts phillips hex head bolts, or just hex head bolts? 2. The fender washers are, I think, 18mm OD washers. Do some, or all, of these washers have a cut off edge so as to clear the flared lip …

Last reply by AZ-240z, February 27, 2008
painting hood hinges

February 24, 2008 by fuzze
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Advice needed for painting my hood hinges . I've removed and stripped to bare metal the hinges and hoped to paint with por-15 then top coat with the por chassis coat black . I don't think I'm on the right track because the por-15 will seal in the pivot points , so what should be my approach . Thanxz for any advice to this question . Chris

Last reply by EScanlon, February 24, 2008
Vented Service Doors 1 2

February 19, 2008 by Weasel73240Z
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I saw this set of ventilated service doors for sale on eBay. I'm wondering if these are a factory option? I've never seen them before so I assume somebody fabricated them but they look really well made. Considering the occasional under-hood heat issues, they may be a good idea.

Last reply by Z Speed, February 24, 2008
Window trim

February 19, 2008 by killa1201
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The datsuns have a, im guessing stainless steel, window trim. Does anybody know if that could possibly be painted? Thanks in advance guys.

Last reply by JROME, February 24, 2008
New Fenders and Hood Arrived!!

February 20, 2008 by JeffMopar
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I went down to the local dealer parts counter on Friday with the part numbers for the front fenders and hood. After seeing a post that somebody replied to saying they were still available I figured I would give it a try. They arrived in 2 days in great shape. Its like Christmas all over! They are all EDP coated without a scratch on them. The fenders only cost $284.00 each and the hood 360.00. It turned out they were cheaper than aftermarket after adding shipping. They will probably save me a months work on the originals. Pics are below.

Last reply by a7dz, February 21, 2008
Hatch glass

February 17, 2008 by dcraigbrown
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Hi, I'm restoring a 73 240z and am in need of hatch glass. I assume 70-73 would fit it. Does anyone have any ideas about the best place to look for this? It may be just as cost effective to get a hatch with glass. Is there an internet listing of wrecking yards specializing in older datsun's? Any help would be appreciated.

Last reply by geezer, February 19, 2008
Eastwood soda blaster

February 7, 2008 by bkelly
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Has anybody ever bought one? I was going to pay ~$1k to get my car blasted but for those prices, I can buy it myself, pocket money, and have a soda blaster when I'm finished. I emailed them about where the cheap one was "imported" from as they don't say what country. They got back to me and said China. I'm very cautious about buying anything that needs to last that's made in China. I don't mind paying for quality, but at over double the cost for the made in USA one, can the China one be that bad? http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1408&itemType=CONTENT&path=32&KickerID=395&KICKER

Last reply by ImperialBlast, February 18, 2008
Hood hinges

February 18, 2008 by richard1
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I removed my hood to have it resprayed last week. I observed that one hinge is not as tight as the other. There is some play as if the rivets would be loose but they are tight. I can plat sideways with the hinge part that connect to the hood. Is there a way to fix this hinge looseness?

Last reply by EScanlon, February 18, 2008
Where can I find touch up paint?

March 28, 2003 by Rob Castro
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I'm trying to locate touch up paint for a chip on the my drivers side door. Does anyone know where I can find original colors? I'm looking for Sunset Orange color code 918. Thanks!

Last reply by yor5150, February 15, 2008
Touch Up Paint

December 28, 2000 by daisensei
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I am looking for a source for touch up paint code # 918 for my 1972 240 Z. It is the persimmon orange color.

Last reply by yor5150, February 15, 2008
Clear Turn Signal Lenses

February 8, 2008 by Amazombi
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Hi, I`m searching for a pair of clear Turn Signal Lenses which are Locatet at the 240Z front, at the corner under the Frontpumper. Maybe one of you have some at home and would sell them? Most important would be the lenses but if you have the hole part with a mirror in good shape, with wiring that would be great. Sorry for my english. Thanks a lot. amazombi

Last reply by Montezuma, February 8, 2008