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Body & Paint

Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.

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  1. kunzma

    Body line

    by kunzma

    So my 1971 240Z is in the paint shop. My body man asked about the body line that runs just above the wheel arches. Question relates to this line seeming to disappear or fade out at the arches. How prominent is this body line at the arches on the cars that still have original paint?

    Diseazd
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  3. jalexquijano

    Missing weatherstrip on window?

    by jalexquijano

    Am i missing a weatherstrip here at the quarter window?

    jalexquijano
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  4. hls3073z

    floorboard rust -what is that coating?

    by hls3073z

    I'm digging further and finding that I will need to replace the floor pans or at least most of it. It looks like the rust problem was caused by the fact that water got up from the bottom and then underneath that rubbery coating. That coating kinda looks like a heavy duty roofing membrane. You can see pieces of it ripped up in the photo. I suppose that this stuff was put in at the factory since its painted 918. Was this put in to be a noise dampener/insulation? Odd that there are drain holes that actually served as a way for water to get up under that coating.

    cbuczesk
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  5. grannyknot

    Turquoise paint code?

    by grannyknot

    Does anyone have the paint code for the turquoise that is used on the 280z air box or know of a pre made rattle can paint that is a close match? The paint condition of the top half of the air box is almost good enough not to bother but the lower half really needs a new coat. Thanks

    SoCalJim
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  6. Elliott000

    Discussion on idea for "air horn" fix 1 2 3 4 7

    by Elliott000

    Hey guys, so I posted originally about these in my rusthole thread. Ive found these pictures today and want some z enthusiast responses before I decide my route. I was going to do my best to re create the air horns that go over the wheels but it WILL suck. This guys has cut them off and sheeted it in which add rigidity in the vertical load plane but will it cause weakness that one should consider in the lateral plane? This would be the easy way out, And yes I understand these are the fresh ait vents on this year of car but Im not picky about it either way. windows down will be drafty enough. Thoughts

    Elliott000
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  7. joe newsom

    Exterior mirrors

    by joe newsom

    I am trying to find a stock looking mirror with a larger base to cover some holes for aftermarket mirrors. I really like the ones from msa which are in photos below. However the base is not long enough to cover one of the holes. Anyone have idea where to get ones that look close. I really like the oval/oblong shape Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

    kjohn
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  8. Dan222000

    Has anyone used MSA's Z flare kit?

    by Dan222000

    I'm interested in MSA's Z Flare kit. Has anyone on here used this kit? I want the ZG flare look but don't want to cut up my perfect metal fenders.

    psdenno
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  9. hls3073z

    918 percentage? paint suppliers?

    by hls3073z

    It seems like most pix postings here are Mexican Orange, 918, including my 73. I wonder what percentage of Z's from the early 70's era were orange? maybe that color survived the best. So far I've found that ppg deltron has that color in their list. Any others?

    hls3073z
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  10. hls3073z

    floor pan and rails on 73 z ... where to get parts?

    by hls3073z

    After crawling around under the 73z I can see that the floor pans and the rails up to the firewall need to be replaced. The engine bay and firewall are ok but I need the stuff from the firewall to the rear. It is pocked with rusted out holes. The problem is that the an undercoat had been applied to the car when it was new and that provided a means to trap water leading to rust. So rather than cleaning up the engine bay and putting the motor and tranny back in I need to bite the bullet and replace the floor pan. Any recommendations where to get that stuff?

    Patcon
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  11. GGRIII

    Side view mirror location 1 2

    by GGRIII

    I'm putting a 240 mirror on a door skin that currently has no holes in it. How far from from the leading edge of the door should the mirror be or what is the distance to the centers of the mounting holes.

    bpilati
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  12. joe newsom

    Weatherstripping Glue

    by joe newsom

    What do you guys recommend for glue? Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

    Patcon
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  13. hls3073z

    what is the this stuff on panel below windshield 1 2

    by hls3073z

    I just removed that panel below the windshield where the wipers come out. I noticed some kind of foam on the inside edges. Does anyone know what that stuff was for or what I should replace it with? The photo is on my google drive here. First time trying this shareable link on the forum. https://drive.google.com/open?id=13KxGJFvrIMpDghKjs5d3Uya8ajS48ZJR

    Patcon
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