Body & Paint

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   Door drain check

   October 10, 2003 by BillD

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   I know this is pretty basic, but is there a way of checking the function of the door drains without opening up the interior panels?

   

   Last reply by BillD, October 11, 2003
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   Perth paint shops 1 2

   September 17, 2003 by halz

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   I wll soon have need of a bodyshop in Perth to attend to a few repairs and perform a repaint of my new Z. Can any Perthites out there recommend a bodyshop that is 'tame' and sympathetic to older cars? If you have a favourite you can recommend I would be interested to hear who they are... Thanks

   

   Last reply by 280zx Fever, October 9, 2003
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   Does anyone know who made this front valance?

   September 15, 2003 by tranzor_Z

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   Hey All, I was just wondering if anyone knew who made this front valance/spoiler. I would even accept a good reasonable facsimilie ,I really think it rocks.:ninja:

   

   Last reply by Bambikiller240, October 6, 2003
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   Shine on 1 2

   October 1, 2003 by Victor Laury

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   Had to share.... I bought the System One Paint poishing kit from eastwood. Here's the result..

   

   Last reply by 2ManyZs, October 5, 2003
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   Wanna Swap Hoods?

   October 2, 2003 by NCLarry

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   I have a 280Z style hood, over good shape that I'd like to swap for a 240 style (without vents). Anyone in the NY/Metro area have one to sell cheap or swap? If conditions don't match, perhaps swap+cash...

   

   Last reply by NCLarry, October 2, 2003
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   Roof? Vinyl or not?

   September 26, 2003 by SuDZ

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   Hey guys, On my 260 the PO has removed part of the vinyl on top. They basicly just cut out a huge square in the middle where there was some rust. Not sure why exposing the rust to the elements was a better idea but what the heck. So I removed the rest of the vinyl up top since it would have to be replaced or removed anyhow. Now the roof is totally bare and I have a few questions. 1. I notice in a lot (almost all) of the pictures you guys put up there is not vinyl on top. Did the 240 come that way or did you guys just leave it off after painting etc? Kind of like the chrome alongside the doors etc. I notice you guys do not have this on but mine does. Are these just 2…

   

   Last reply by SuDZ, September 29, 2003
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   hatch lock replacement

   September 28, 2003 by mushupork5

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   anyoen know where i can get a rear hatch lock replacement? And alos if they can be re keyed? I got new door locks but the hatch lock remains old and busted. Thanks

   

   Last reply by mushupork5, September 28, 2003
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   240z front bumper types

   September 25, 2003 by datto_240z

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   I have been looking at some pics of 240zs (as you do) and realised there are 2 types. A all horizontal one(2) and a horizontal with small vertical bits(1). I have included a pic. Why is this. Im thinking the year released.

   

   Last reply by HKSZ, September 25, 2003
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    Body Kits

    September 24, 2003 by Dead Roman

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    This is just my personal opinion so dont take offense but i would like ot know what you guys think. I beieve it is MSA that make the full body kit, i have seen many cars with this kit and find it just tacky as hell. I feel like the stock look of a 240 z with the front spoiler is the coolest way to go . and what abou tthe boxy rear end kits?? does anyone else think that the square look takes alot away from the look of a z. I much prefer the rounded rear end, it looks much sleeker/meaner to me. I just want to know what you guys think, im just a newb and want to get some discussion going on this subject.

    

    Last reply by thefastestz, September 24, 2003
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    CF Hood 1 2

    July 25, 2003 by av240z

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    Does anyone here know if they make a carbon fiber hood for the 240z? And if they do where can i get them? and how much do they run for?

    

    Last reply by DocBombay, September 19, 2003
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    Good paint results with a rattle can? 1 2

    September 18, 2003 by landmizzle

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    Hi all, Has anyone had good results with painting moderately large areas of their Z with a rattle can? I'm thinking areas like door panels, valances, spoilers, and maybe even the hatch. Assuming one had good quality paint in a rattle can ( stuff like that provided by www.paintscratch.com ) are good results possible? I keep hearing that painting is 90% prep and 10% spraying. So if one did good prepping, could you get away with ol' marble ball spray gun? Best Regards, Landmizzle '72 240Z

    

    Last reply by kmack, September 19, 2003
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    Which colors?

    September 18, 2003 by xaero86

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    What colors did the original 240z's come in? 1970-1973. Thank you.

    

    Last reply by kmack, September 18, 2003