Body & Paint

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   How To Bondo?

   February 22, 2004 by Datsun-Fever

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   Hey everyone, I am restoring a 79' 280zx and the body is in good shape, but the rust has ate the rear quarterpanel, on the edge of the wheelwell. Can i fix this with bondo or is it better to just get a new panel? how would i craft the bondo to look just like it used to? Thanks alot.

   

   Last reply by Datsun-Fever, February 22, 2004
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   Front Bumper Question 1 2

   February 19, 2004 by Koslov

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   Hi guys, im fairly new around here. I might get a 1977 280z and I would like to know if this bumper: would fit on it. If yes, where can I purchase it? and this one also. Is it a custom made bumper? or can it be purchased somewhere? Also does anyone know what size , Brand/Model are the Rims + Tire on the Blue Z >? Can it fit a 280z 1977 and the wheels on this one also! sorry for so much questions ehhe

   

   Last reply by v12horse, February 21, 2004
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   Colour Schemes 1 2 3 4

   April 11, 2003 by axelr8

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   Im having trouble with what colour to respray my car in, I dont want red because its too common, I want something metallic but that looks good on the zed, I was thinking of Canary Yellow but I still havent made up my mind, If anyone can suggest some colours or post some pics of a zed and what colour was used would be cool, Thanks.

   

   Last reply by 77 Z, February 20, 2004
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   Tail light assembly removal

   February 19, 2004 by Bluesman1958

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   Hey Ya'll, I'm new to the Z world with a 73 240. Pretty fair shape. Somthing that I've always wanted. I have some new tail light assemblies to put in and was wondering just how that was done. Am I right in assuming that the rivets across the top of the tail need to be drilled out? Then what? Are the light surrounds secured at the bottom somehow as well? This site is great! My wife has fallen asleep on the couch waiting for me to get off the computer! alan

   

   Last reply by EScanlon, February 19, 2004
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   we are grilling now

   January 12, 2004 by Fun_in_my_z

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   hey all i was just wondering is a 74 260 grill would go into a 71 240 i have the grill in a parts car just to lasy to take it out if it isnt going to work . thanks.

   

   Last reply by Fun_in_my_z, February 16, 2004
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   Patching up plastic?

   February 15, 2004 by PUSHER

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   Call me ghetto, but I have a torn up front spoiler with a couple of good sized holes on it and instead of buying another for 130ish I was wondering if their is some way to fix it? Considered fiberglass but im sure I can only get that to work on steel. Other solution is spraypainted duct tape I guess =P

   

   Last reply by EScanlon, February 16, 2004
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   Fairlady Z Parts

   April 30, 2003 by backer240

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   I have a 72' 240Z and I want to go with the Fairlady ZG look. Does anyone know where i can find fender mirrors, the mesh grill, or the un-ducted air dam? Any input would be great.

   

   Last reply by mrcheeze36, February 14, 2004
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   Z aerodynamics 1 2 3 4 6

   December 18, 2003 by ZwolleY

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   I drive in the Columbia River Gorge where the east wind is really raging now. If it is not the east wind, it is a strong west wind. The car really gets pushed around by the wind. I read somewhere that the Z does not handle well with a cross wind and I can confirm that. Is it design or just the light weight of the car? '72 Z

   

   Last reply by Zrush, February 13, 2004
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    Floor replacement?

    February 8, 2004 by TTDRIVER

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    Can someone tell me where I can get rust replacement parts. I need to change the floors on my 240z and am having a hard time finding parts. Thanks

    

    Last reply by beandip, February 11, 2004
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    Bumper shocks?

    February 10, 2004 by rstreloff

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    Can some one tell me how to deflate my bumper shocks. My 1974 206Z has both front and rear bumpers that stick way out. I would like to do away with the rubber seal behind and push the bumpers closer to the body. Any Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also does anyone know if you can put 240 bumpers on my 260? Are the mounting plates the same or do I need to change them out? What about the bumperettes?:sick: I'd like to remove them!

    

    Last reply by rstreloff, February 10, 2004
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    Hood hinges, what color

    February 9, 2004 by keiths71240Z

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    Are the hood hinges and bolts, body color or gold zinc? How about the bolts( under the hood) that hold the front fenders? We are talking about original, from the factory. Thanks.....Keith

    

    Last reply by EScanlon, February 10, 2004
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    Do Headlight Covers get Fogged Up?

    February 5, 2004 by TomoHawk

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    was just wondering if you get condensation under the headlight covers? If so, there is the potential for it to get on the plastic and mess up the way it projects? thx.

    

    Last reply by EScanlon, February 5, 2004