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spare tire well is filling with water

May 18, 2005 by winstonsmith
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My spare tire well is filling up with water and rust is starting. How does it keep filling with water? I need to stop the water from getting in immediately. The car is kept outside since I don't have a garage but I don't drive it in the rain so the water is getting in there while it's parked. Where do you guys think the water is getting in? Is this a common problem?

Last reply by bryantatem, May 20, 2005
jambing tips? 1 2

June 17, 2004 by BadDog
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I'm in the process of stripping paint, but I'll hopefully be priming the main body within a few weeks. I plan on priming the body, then stripping and priming each panel and reassembling to paint the whole car at once. That means I'll have to BC/CC the door jambs, hatch jambs, windshield area, cowl, underside of the hood, underside of the hatch lid, and the under-hood edge of the front fenders, then mask off those areas once assembled before BC/CCing the whole exterior of the car. Can anyone offer me any tips on masking my Z with this process in mind? -Ken

Last reply by BadDog, May 19, 2005
cracked doors 1 2

May 15, 2005 by george71z
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My 71 has begun to get cracks in the metal at the top, forward part of the doors, right where the window frame and the horizontal molding meet. Anybody else ever have this occur? What would be the best fix, short of replacing the entire door?

Last reply by rzola, May 19, 2005
weatherstrip 1 2

April 29, 2005 by sander
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Hi everybody new to this forum and only joined for one question (that doesn't nice!) I need the following for a 240z that is in Holland (Europe, not MI) weatherstrip-door rh-lh >rubber-bumper door 2x >weatherstrip-tail gate inner 1x >weatherstrip-tail gate outer 1x >door weatherstrip-rh-lh >under door seal 2x >cowl-to-hood weatherstrip 1x >windshield weatherstrip/ with stainless trim(voorruit rubber) >window weatherstrip/with stainless trim (achterruit rubber) I do not know any place to buy this. Found one website (intheweedz.com) which worked last week but turned into a cooking website!!!!! Please let me know where to buy it in a ki…

Last reply by mlc240z, May 18, 2005
Lead paint detection

May 16, 2005 by a752adz
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I will soon begin the process of sanding the body of my 75 280z. I have a few questions: how can I determine if the paint has lead in it? I have heard stories of lead poisoning and I believe the dust from sanding may not be a good thing landing on toys, bikes, etc. My car has all the Datsun badging intact and in decent condition. How do I remove them without breaking them and where/how can I get them redone like they came from the factory? Thanks.

Last reply by 26th-Z, May 16, 2005
hit 'n run

May 15, 2005 by jszarecki
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hey all, i was out doing stuff today, adn when i returned ot my car, i saw that someone had hit my hood and front right corner of my car. The hood is bent in at the center point and teh light housug its broken.... anyideas on how much replacements would cost. Im in So.Cal (San Diego) Does anyone know if that junkyard in San Ysidro has parts for this car?

Last reply by jszarecki, May 15, 2005
need to ID this part

May 15, 2005 by dat260
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Hi guys This is a center front valence, it does not fit 240 or early 260z. It's approx 31" long. Cheers.

Last reply by dat260, May 15, 2005
What do I do with my car? Do I need a new body? 1 2

February 16, 2005 by na_caraballo
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Before anything else, I know. Give me grief later, I give myself enough. Here is my car. I am planning on the rebuild but I don't know if I need a body or not. I think the roof is the worst, and I don't know if I can fix those dents. Suggestions? I plan on stripping down to bare metal on the car to start. More pics???

Last reply by David Jackson, May 13, 2005
Rear Fender Liner

May 13, 2005 by ncz
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Hey guys, back at it. Haven't touched the Z in awhile, but couldn't do anymore paperwork for the man and jacked the Z up again. Quick one, how do I remove the inner rear fender liners. They are in good shape but I would like to remove them, hit the area with some media and POR it. Looks like the seam around the shock tower is spot welds but what is the best way to separate the fender lip area. Thanks, feels good to get dirty again!!

Last reply by ncz, May 13, 2005
Rear hatch weatherstrip install ?

May 12, 2005 by jmark
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I was looking the '71 240Z over last night and I noticed the PO bought a new upper hatch weather strip but didn't install it. I took a look at installing it last night. Must the hatch be removed to install this piece? I could not seem to get it to fit under the hatch hinges....

Last reply by GunnerRob, May 13, 2005
Blasting in NJ

May 12, 2005 by 71datsunZ
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As some of you know... Im restoring my 71 240z and I need to find a sandblaster or soda blaster. Anyone know of a good one in NJ? The closer to central NJ the better. Thanks

Last reply by NCLarry, May 13, 2005
Front fender "straightness"?

May 2, 2005 by Ricklandia
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Does anyone know if these is a lateral curve to the front fender? What I mean is, if you were to remove the front bumper, flip it upside down and lay it on a flat surface, would both end pieces be touching the ground? I have a feeling mine is bent, it just doesnt look "right" http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=15073 there are a few other angles in the my gallery.

Last reply by yukonharry, May 13, 2005