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What colour of paint is best for restoration re-sale: 1 2

October 8, 2012 by 240260280z
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What colour is best for restoring for resale:

Last reply by CW240Z, October 31, 2012
Chastain Shadow Louvre

August 11, 2012 by Stevie P
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Hi guys Just got a Chastain Shadow Louvre for my 260Z for that 70's retro look. Any one know if the stickers and the stand-off pads that go against the glass are available from anywhere? Cheers, Steve

Last reply by inqui-Z-tor, October 26, 2012
removing 280z headlight case

October 2, 2012 by cycloid
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Hello I need to remove both of the headlight cases on my Z. Can someone please explain how to remove them? I dont want to go all crazy and start unbolting and unscrewing things that do not need to be messed with. Thanks!!!

Last reply by cycloid, October 25, 2012
series 1 rear hatch rubber flaps

October 21, 2012 by zmally
2 replies

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Does anyone have a source for the rubber flaps that go on a series 1 in the upper rear vent hatch area. I read a thread that showed how to refresh them, but mine are missing and it would appear its letting in more exhaust fumes so I need them if they are still around. Thanks,

Last reply by Carl Beck, October 21, 2012
seat mount location

October 20, 2012 by CEgg11
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After buying a "nearly rust free" 71 240, I took the seats out. I was "lucky" I did it at night, because when I took them out, I could see light coming through fiberglass patchwork under the seat. I got the fiberglass off to see a nearly completely gone floor. How the seat did not sink I do not know. At any rate, I now have to replace the metal. I can weld, but the question is, how do I locate the seat mounts after I take them out? Is it as simple as measuring where they are? Thanks! Curtis 71 240 72 240

Last reply by Mikes Z car, October 20, 2012
Floor pans or rockers first?

October 19, 2012 by grannyknot
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Just found out that I will have to repair the insides of the rockers as well as the floor pans. I will have the car shell on a a rotisserie when I do the work, which job should I do first? I'm concerned mostly about removing too much metal at once. Thanks, Chris

Last reply by cbuczesk, October 19, 2012
Aftermarket Headlight Covers

October 6, 2012 by fixitman
10 replies

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What has been your experience with aftermarket headlight covers, especially means of attachment? Is Altec the only current manufacturer? Does acrylic tape attachment hold well over time? How much hand fitting is required? Thanks, Fixitman

Last reply by Bonzi Lon, October 19, 2012
Rear Bumper Shocks Removal (1977 280z)

September 19, 2012 by TheCrazySwede
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Dear Forums, I'm in the process of taking off my stock rear bumpers on my 280. I got the driver side shock absorber off with ease (bolts were easy to get to, and it just slides out) but the bolts on the passenger side shock is located above the gas tank. Now, I was thinking, could I not just cut the part of the shock off that is under the gas tank? I'll make sure to release all the pressure first, of course. I'm planning on cutting that part and then weld up all the holes left behind to cover it all up. The bolts holding the housing for the shock will still be on there, but the part sticking out will be cut off, if that makes sense. I'm curious to know if anyone has done …

Last reply by ihiryu, October 15, 2012
Rechromed Taillight trim and misc. plastic parts 1 2

September 7, 2012 by 9teen7t240z
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Some time ago, I sent a couple of boxes of Z parts (mostly taillight trim pieces and metal logos/emblems) overseas to be replated. I was in the process of restoring my Series 1 240Z and had acquired quite a few extra pieces over the years. Overall, I was quite pleased with the quality of the work and the prices for the services were unbeatable. Since that time, I have had alot of requests from fellow Z car owners to keep them advised of any future plans to send more parts over for rechroming. Well, it seems that I can finally move forward with project as I do have an opportunity to pull together another run, should there be sufficient volume to justify the expense. So, if…

Last reply by 9teen7t240z, October 14, 2012
Does anyone try JDM flare.com?

October 13, 2012 by tamo3
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It just show up @ Craigslist @ SF Bay Area. http://jdmflares.com/ZG_Flares.html Does anyone try this flare? Carbon flare for $280 is pretty good price. I wonder the quality. Thanks, Tamo3
Last reply by 5thhorsemann, October 14, 2012
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Hood Vents...hard to find! 1 2

May 25, 2012 by rcb280z
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Anyone know where I can find Hood vents for a 77 280? I found an original hood to install on my Z but can't find the hood vents anywhere. Any help is appreciated.

Last reply by EuroDat, October 13, 2012
Mirrors 1 2 3

August 15, 2012 by bpilati
24 replies

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http://www.datsunparts.com/Mirrors Has anyone purchased these mirrors? If so, how are they? How's the right hand side one work for you?

Last reply by ninjazombiemaster, October 4, 2012