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Uh-Oh...rust

June 10, 2003 by drunkenmaster
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Ok, i know the photo is bad but the camera doesnt want to focus this close to the ground, will try and take a better one soon. Anyhow this seem where the firewall, floorpan and transmission tunnel meet seems like a great place for rust to set in and it looks like it has in my car. It also looks like someone has tried to repair this with new metal but the rust is still present. I just found this today after stripping off the deadener, I will get a fine tipped wire brush attachment and try and clean up the rust in the crevices/holes a bit to get an idea of how bad it is in the next few days. Any opinions or ideas spring into anyones minds from the photo? Looking for other …

Last reply by JEFF, June 11, 2003
Paint Code Identification

June 10, 2003 by NCLarry
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I've just acquired (this past Saturday) a 1971 240 that I plan to make a 5-10 long term project of. The car has been repainted a few times, but I suspect the original color may have been red (903?) but haven't yet removed any original bolts to identify undercolor. The color ID plate on the radiator support is missing. Is there any other method (VIN?) to identify the original color? Norther NJ Larry

Last reply by 26th-Z, June 10, 2003
Rear Defroster - Vertical/Horizontal

June 10, 2003 by NCLarry
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I've just acquired (this past Saturday) a 1971 240Z. I'm finding some parts seem to have been replaced with pieces from later model years (e.g., the hood). I suspect the rear hatch gate is not original as well as the defroster elements run horizontally... I thought on the 240s the ran vertical. Which way did they run in 1971 and for a bonus, when did they change?

Last reply by Bambikiller240, June 10, 2003
Body/frame work in Charlotte NC

May 29, 2003 by DavidB
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Can anyone recommend a body repair shop, or whatever, in the Charlotte NC area, that is familar with 240 z restorations

Last reply by eightyone28DZ, June 9, 2003
paint and primer question

June 8, 2003 by inline4
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the car is originally gunmetal and a friend is going to prime it black using some funky brand primer (its all oxidized and I want it uniform until I can afford to repaint.) if the car is grey and I have it primered black, will it be a problem when it comes to paint, since it will just be black, and the paint job will be grey, not to mention the different brand primers?

Last reply by inline4, June 9, 2003
Rear fender installation...

June 6, 2003 by Zvoiture
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If a person were installin fenders with flares or box flares or an IMSA kit or whatever.....What can safely be removed from the existing sheetmetal? I know the front is a simple unbolt/replace situation, but what about the rear? I don't want to just 'go over' the existing metal fender. To truly lighten, some of the existing material must have to come off... But what can be removed safely without damaging the structural integrity of the body system? I can't imagine the new fibreglas fender (blended in) will provide anywhere near the rigidity of the original. Can somebody clue me in? steve77

Last reply by Ivan, June 8, 2003
cutting fiberglass??

June 6, 2003 by uberhahn
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Please take a look at the pics in my gallery 240 Z flares I need to cut the bottom 6" of the flares as they will interfere with 16x8 wheels. What do I use to cut the fiberglass cleanly? Also, do I need to seal the cut edge after sanding it down, before paint? Any help is appreciated as always. uberhahn

Last reply by EScanlon, June 7, 2003
badges or badgeless??? 1 2 3

May 7, 2003 by toecutter
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I just finished my 74' 260 and a couple of freinds have told me it would look much better if i leave it badgless. I have decided to leave the hatch clean. As for the rest, i figured on putting the 240 DATSUN badge on the side fenders and the original bonnet/hood badge. Opinions???

Last reply by sjcurtis, June 7, 2003
Fender flares.

June 4, 2003 by jcampbell
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Hello everyone. I am new to this forum so I thought I would introduce myself and ask a question. I have a `73 240z that I am building. It allready has a `79 280z motor and tranny in it. It runs great but is pretty cosmetically challenged. I would like to put some fender flares on it that are molded into the body but can't seem to find any. Here is a website with a 240 that I am trying to model mine after. http://darius240z.com Look at the pictures of the 240. The flares go all the way up and get glassed in. Is there a company that makes these or are they pretty much a custom job? Thanks! Jon

Last reply by Steve Parmley, June 6, 2003
Rusty Spare Tire Well Repair

June 5, 2003 by texasz
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My spare tire well has some rust in it, no wholes (except for the manufacturer drain whole) just bad surface rust. Waht's the best way to get rid of it and treat the area? I was thinking taking a wire wheel on a drill to it to clean most of it up then something that would do a more fine finishing clean up. Then POR-15 the entire tire well (everything below the hatch floor). What are your oppinions? Here a pic of the area: http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5626&password=&sort=7&thecat=500

Last reply by gramercyjam, June 6, 2003
Where can I find ZG flares and rear spoiler?

June 4, 2003 by sprintr6
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I'm looking for the ZG fender flares and rear deck spoiler. Anyone know of a reputable place that might have them? PM or email me brandon@jdmtoys.com if you can help. Thanks for your time. Brandon

Last reply by sprintr6, June 4, 2003
need help to identify flares

June 4, 2003 by Majik16106
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saw these. i think they are the big MSA ones, but i want to be sure.

Last reply by Majik16106, June 4, 2003