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Installing Air Dam... problems

March 1, 2003 by MDyer
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Not so much a problem, as a pain in the a$$ I've removed the front bumper on my 77. I'm now staring at the 2 strut-like apparatus' (apparati?). These are held by 3 bolts on a bracket. These are a COMPLETE bitc& to even begin to deal with. I can't tell whether the nuts (17mm) are welded to the brackets(?). I can't get these, or the 14mm bolts to friggin budge (I'm speaking of the ONE that I can even get a wrench on.) I'm half tempted to torch 'em off. Being a 77, I'm wondering: 1) Are these strut looking things readily available from MSA or VicBrit? 2) If it even matters, since 77's likely won't ever be THAT valuable as a collector. In the unlikely event that I …

Last reply by thefastestz, March 4, 2003
Spirit Garage

February 27, 2003 by Majik16106
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I asked at HybridZ, maybe someone will know here, anybody know where to get Spirit Garage stuff, im really interested in their race body kit and CF hood, but they make some other cool stuff.Pic Below

Last reply by 24OZ, February 28, 2003
Air dams...front spoilers

February 27, 2003 by christ0ph
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Hello all, does anybody know what kind of front spoiler ericb has on his car? I love the simplicity and those metal struts are sick. Thanks in advanced.

Last reply by christ0ph, February 28, 2003
bumpers

January 24, 2003 by SteveZman
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Hi people, I just joined this forum, this is my first post. I just bought a 73 240z last week to tinker with. I had a 78 280z when i was in highschool and regreted getting rid of it since. So I finally got around to getting another Z. My question is: I'm not sure if these are stock bumpers or not correctly installed or what, but i can't open the hood all the way. about half way up the hood hits the top peice of the bumper. It's like the bumper is to close. There is a pic below anyone know why this is? TIA Steve

Last reply by CNIXZGO, February 27, 2003
Fender Flares

February 26, 2003 by MDyer
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Looking for a source for fender flares that replicate the 240ZG. The kind that have the recessed rivet look.

Last reply by MDyer, February 26, 2003
Nuts & bolts preservation

February 24, 2003 by Ed
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While taking apart my rear bumper I noticed most of the bolts were rusted pretty bad. Now the bumper is going to the platers to get a new finish. But what do I do with the bolts? If I plate those will I have to chase the threads? Or should I try and find new bolts that have some kind of plating already on them?

Last reply by GunnerRob, February 25, 2003
Look what I found!

February 22, 2003 by Nigel Mulvey
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I decided to go exploring some of the lumps and bumps in the bodywork of the project car and found this. Look how thick the filler is. Hope there's not too much more in other places!

Last reply by EScanlon, February 22, 2003
Splash pan

February 20, 2003 by tanny
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Was driving on some muddy roads yesterday and noticed that splashes were getting into engine compartment up on the inner fenders, etc. Did 240s come with any metal splash guards underneath the front suspension and engine compartment? Thanks, Victor.

Last reply by billcapp, February 20, 2003
European Turn Signals?

February 19, 2003 by Ali
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Hey everyone, Does anyone know where i can find the European Turn Signals which fit in the grill, not the bumper. Sorry about the picture quality below, but you can kind of see the signals in the grill. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Last reply by zachb55, February 20, 2003
Holes in floor pan rails

February 18, 2003 by tanny
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I am not very familiar with 240 body part terminology, so I'll try to describe adequately. There are several open holes on the raised rectangular tubes running longitudinally along the underside of the floor pan. Are these holes(approximately 1/2 inch diameter) supposed to be open(for drainage?) or should they have a plug in them? These are not the larger floor pan holes with the rubber plugs that are on the flat surface of the floor pan. Thanks, Victor.

Last reply by tanny, February 19, 2003
Roof rust, and floor rust.....

February 18, 2003 by New_BE
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Hey 1moeZ, hope ya don't mindi linked this to what you posted, only thing i can see that is near what i got going on here. Anyways this is where i need help, so take a look at this http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=25290 Ok now what i got on my car isn't that bad, it's more BAD surface rust, than a hole through the roof. I just got it this summer went through some REALLY REALLY bad rainstorms, well no leaks. Buti bet if i leave it any longer it will be comming through the roof. So how do i go about fixing this? I got welder access, i can weld alright, but my uncle is a welder. My dad can help with minor body work, and if i have the slight…

Last reply by Bambikiller240, February 18, 2003
'72 240z Underbody pics 1 2

January 30, 2003 by Inf
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The car looked great when it got here, supposedly "rust free" and "dent free" and "running great," but this was not the case. I'm a little short on time, so I cant give a full explanation of all the things I found wrong with it, but I will post more when I get home later tonight. One of the things that concerned me the most was the deformation of the drivers side frame rail, so I am attaching that picture right now. What do you guys think about it? I havent bought it yet, and after seeing the condition of certain areas and the engine putting out blue smoke under load, I am inclined to send it back to california. The owner, one "Ray Toms" or "Jerold C. Rule" (I can't tel…

Last reply by Inf, February 17, 2003