Are the later 280z rear quarters EXACTLY the same (as a 240)? Specifically a 76 280z. And I'm talking sheet metal, not interior panels.

To me, they look the same on casual observance (haven't had the opportunity to actually measure all the key dimensions on one), but are they truly the same stamp?

Point of the question is I need a full quarter going up the rear pillar, but can't seem to find a decent one for the HSL30, so I'm broadening my search.

Thanks for any input.

240Zs have recesses in the lower quarter behind the wheel for the rear bumper. I know that at least some years of 280Zs do not have those recesses.

The interior of the panels are different as well, there is a distinct "floor" in the fender area is on the earlier cars and on the later cars the whole area is closed from behind-still useable though modification is required.

Will

  hls30.com said:

The interior of the panels are different as well, there is a distinct "floor" in the fender area is on the earlier cars and on the later cars the whole area is closed from behind-still useable though modification is required.

Will

Here's a good pic of the insides of the quarter panels I swiped from the new "for sale" listing for #59 in the classifieds section.

http://www.classiczcars.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=2206&cat=9&limit=recent

  moonpup said:

Here's a good pic of the insides of the quarter panels I swiped from the new "for sale" listing for #59 in the classifieds section.

http://www.classiczcars.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=2206&cat=9&limit=recent

Yeah, just saw those too, wish he was selling the parts separately. That's the first time I've seen a whole new quarter [but then, I've only owned my Z for three weeks now :classic: ]