Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
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Hatch Leak
by texasz- 5 replies
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I'm out of ideas!! I have replaced the hatch glass seal, the outter hatch seal and the inner hatch seal, the fresh air vent in the hatch (series 1 car) and yet I STILL have a water leak!!! :mad: :tapemouth What can I do!?
Last reply by NR240, -
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My paint color! My 1972 240z has a STUPENDOUS spray-can yellow paint job, and it just has to go. I'll be replacing the floorpans, having a new lower rear panel put on, and replacing the rear bumper...so hell, why not add a coat of nice, shiny paint. Cast your votes!!!
Last reply by 77 Z, -
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Recently became the proud owner of a Silver 1981 280ZXt (queue applause). The car overall is in great shape, MOST of the paint still has a nice clear coat to it and the glass and all seals still work well (no leaks). The engine still runs really well, the turbo spools up nicely, does not overheat even idling in traffic here in the Florida sun, and no leaks underneath the engine. Suffice to say, I love this car. The Ac still works, the cruise, cabin light, maplight, and all other little accessories still function well. The problem I have with her is the typical rust i have read about here on the forum. The door bottoms and rocker panels are rusted pretty bad, and the hatch…
Last reply by beandip, -
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hello all i was wondering if anyone knew the difference between these seals vs weatherstrips** msa list both so do i need to get the seals along with the weatherstrips ? I installed the weatherstrip around both doors already and i am still getting a little leakage on the driver side so am i missing these door seals ? thanks guys peter
Last reply by TomoHawk, -
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Hi guys, I need new floor pans for my z and about 10 inches of frame rail where the rail stops on the end of the floor pan. I know the zed findings place has good stuff, but was wondering if anyone had just taken some sheetmetal and made them. I now have a lot of experience welding and all other types of metal work. I just wondered if anyone had done this. If so : what thickness sheetmetal? bend it/size it? and how much money saved? I know the kits at Zedfindings.com are like 250 or something + shipping:mad:. Also what would the structural benefits or losses be to this? Thanks
Last reply by St.stephen, -
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-- Group Message from craig001@mc.duke.edu -- Hey All, A thread on zcar.com has been started concerning the rubber window squeegee and the fact that you have to buy the whole chrome trim assembly when the rubber deteriorates. Kinda pricey. Anyway, somebody there located a potential manufacturer, Steele Rubber, and suggested we all email the company and see if we can get them to make a replacement rubber piece. Here is my email: Dear Steele Rubber, Your company has been discussed on an internet forum for Datsun Z-car enthusiasts as a possible source for OEM-style replacement rubber, specifically, the window squeegee on the 70 - 78 240, 260 and 280Zs. This is an extruded ru…
Last reply by TomoHawk, -
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This might be a dumb question, but here goes. I've stripped and etch primed the engine bay and under the bonnet, and want to paint them. Is it ok to paint the colour paint straight onto the etch primer? or should I use some sort of undercoat.
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rust under hatch 1 2
by ilags- 13 replies
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I have a rust problem under neath my hatch..its the panel on the rear of the car. There is bubbles of rust. Should I just buy a new panel or how can i fix this? and also do you know whats under that panel, havent grinded at it so i dont know if theres rust down there too.
Last reply by dk240z, -
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Hey guys, my Z has paint on it, so how far down should i sand? do i use self etching primer ? thanks alot.
Last reply by beandip, -
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Now this isn't a personal issue, it's my Z. I order the bra from MSA that covers the spoiler as well, but the damn thing doesn't fit at all around the fenders! maybe if my car was 7/8 scale. Has anyone used these bras and have some suggestions???
Last reply by blitzkraig, -
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hey guys, my Z has a little bit of rust under the car, the floorpanels are fine, but the suspension and some other areas are starting to be corroded. I plan on getting new struts, springs and other parts, but what do i do about the underbody and all the other small areas? Thanks a ton.
Last reply by Bruce Palmer, -
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I have a habbit of cleaning everything that I take off my Z before putting it back on. The problem is that on some parts and nuts if you wire wheel them you loose the gold protective coating. Does anyone know of a spray like cold galvenizing spray that you can use to restore these parts to their original gold glazed appearance? If you paint them solid gold or silver they look lame! At the same time if you do nothing then they start to rust in just a few days. I was thinking of buying a powder coating machine but I don't think that my wife will let me cook the parts.
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