Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
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I'm trying to develop a strategy for approaching the full restoration of my 260Z and could use some advice. I plan to strip the whole car down to a rolling shell and, notwithstanding the discovery of any expensive looking rust holes, get it media blasted at Austech. An acquaintance of mine, who has restored several Galaxies, swears by baked enamel for the body work. In all honesty I didn't know you could have something as big as a shell finished in this way, I thought this process was only for small parts such as suspension etc. So to avoid embarassment from my ignorance I didn't press my acquaintance for any further information. What I really would like to know is what…
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will this work? i can get a new 260 chrome front bumper for $50 us and its still in the wrapper!!!! good deal? will it fit my 72 240z? thanks please respond, cause i have 6 hours to decide.. zcarsrock Tony
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Does anyone know of any good ways to get out water spots on ones paint. Owner before me left car by srinklers every morning and there are bad water spots on a decent paint job. I have used rubbing compound, but to no avail. Is there a brand better tnah others? Would a wet sand work here? Please help!
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I've been having a closer look at my project 260Z and not suprisingly there is a bit more rot than first noticed although that hasn't put me off. What is of concern though is that the frame rail on the passenger side has sustained some damage in the past. It looks like the rail has landed heavily on a kerb or similar and there are considerable indentations in the area although there does not appear to be any twisting in the adjacent areas. Does anyone know if this might be symptomatic of further damage? Are such indentations fixable or has the strength of the car been compromised to the point where I should try another donor vehicle? It doesn't actually look that bad, but…
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I have finally created some online photo albums of my current projects. For those who are interested in the Datsun Fairlady rebuild see:- www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291195515 For the progress on my 1973 250Z buildup see:- www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291183313 I believe as a viewer you are required to "sign in" but there is no charge for this. Spring has finally sprung in good ol' Adelaide, so I will now be concentrating on the Z project. It HAS to be finished before Easter 2003 so I can cruise to Toowoomba Queensland for the Datsun Nationals.
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For Sale in Brisbane: (Taken from latest TradingPost newspaper) DATSUN 240Z RWD 1973 Red coupe 5900cc 5sp manual 8000 kms 458FTH 240Z professionally modified. Fitted with fresh 300kw Chev V8. 18inch simmons mags/falken GRB tyres 255/35 rears, 225/40 fronts. Full recaro interior/seats. EC ONO -$23000 The Gap (07) 3300 2187 :beard:
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What kind of paint would you use to paint it? plain black with a mat varnish, flat black paint ? All of you replica boys this one's for ya ! Fred
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I have a friend in the south of France whose car was recently flooded in the rian - under 6 feet of clay and water! Anyway, as he is restoring the car- stubborn, determined chap is Eric, he would like to know if there exists commercially pre-louvred bonnet flaps to allow the hot air a better out-flow?
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i checked badassbuddy.com but i didn't see it.
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want to know so when i buy a z i will know to get one with a z with an original steering wheel or not to worry.
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Can any of my fellow Australians give me some idea of what a good paint job is worth here. I know there are plenty of variables like preparation and type of paint but I am just trying to weigh up the following options to utilise my 260z 2+2 bits: 1. buy a 260z shell for around AUS$2,000 and strip and re-spray; or 2. buy a 260z that has been offered minus the bits I already have (engine, box, etc.) but which has been recently resprayed for AUS$5,000. Any thoughts guys?
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I can get a great driver door at the junk yard for $80.00. The thing is i dont know if it will bolt into my 72 240z. Please, does anyone know? My driver door is all dented and rusty and the window wont roll up or down anymore. The junkyard door looks and works great. Thanks
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