I probably should have done a search first, but I've seen this part described under various names Courtesyparts calls it a 1970-1973 240Z Rear Hatch Patch Panel. http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CP&Product_Code=999M1-S30ZR. They sell them for $113 and I see them listed on eBay quite regularly at $135 (now $140 I beleive). Is the Courtesy price the best out there? And what about using a good piece cut from a parts car? Mine looks horrible and really needs to be replaced.

http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=8617&sort=1&cat=500&page=1

Just checking to see what you folks have tried and what seems to work best. Gary

Banzai lists them at $110.00, but you'll probably lose any savings in shipping...

I know somewhere I saw it slightly cheaper than that, but my memory is at a loss.

Wayne

OOOOOOOOPs

I thought of that also (parts car) but keep in mind you have to use a special "drill bit" to remove them. The "good" one you remove will look like swiss cheese! I picked up mine from courtesy. Once I remove what was left of the old one, suprise!, serious rust underneath it. Had to cut it out and hand fabricate patch panels for it. Thank God work has a Tig welder I can borrow on occasion.

Good luck ,

Dave

Was cruising around eBay and noticed the seller who often lists these repair parts now has them up for $150, Yikes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7917412976&category=33656

This site is so helpful at finding the best prices. Before I order I think I will see if there are any other options, but I'll probably go with Banzai or Courtesy, depending who has the best shipping price or who takes AmEx. I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go.

Gary

depending ... who takes AmEx.

Well, Mike at Banzai only takes checks & money orders. It was a pleasure doing business w/ him as well.

Wayne