Posted March 10, 201114 yr comment_348850 Body work The Z is in the shop stripped of its paint. Will post pictures of progress. The biggest surprise was the right rear quarter. It was free of rust but not free of previous damage and needs to be replaced. I need to find one. If anyone knows of one in the northeast USA I could pick it up. I also have shipping address in New York State. Casey Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 27, 201114 yr Author comment_351038 Ebay came through with a rust free quarter. New fenders from Nissan. Close to final blocking and sanding. First pictures are of donor quarter panel from Washington State. We in Ontario are amazed at the condition of parts when salt is not a factor:stupid: The quarter is lined up and tacked into place and should be welded in place by now:) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/#findComment-351038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 27, 201114 yr comment_351051 Good stuff! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/#findComment-351051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 28, 201114 yr comment_351086 Looking good. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/#findComment-351086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 28, 201114 yr comment_351098 Looks good Casey. Are you doing the work yourself? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/#findComment-351098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 28, 201114 yr Author comment_351135 My brother Pete's shop. 5 Star Collision in Grimsby Ont. I have been doing a lot of the unskilled work and leaving the skilled work to the expert. When you peel a 40year old car down to bare metal it's history is exposed. We found and repaired some old shoddy body work. I will post some more pictures when I have a chance Casey Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/#findComment-351135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 31, 201114 yr Author comment_351471 More pics Everything fits and is straight. Blocking and sanding Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/#findComment-351471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 31, 201114 yr comment_351531 So, if you don't mind me asking, where are you cash wise? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/#findComment-351531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 31, 201114 yr Author comment_351541 This is my brothers shop and we have an arrangement:cool: I bought new fenders from Nissan and the quarter panel myself. All surprises have been addressed:stupid: It is hard to put a real value on this due to the fact that my time is not factored in. Most shops would rather do collision work and will do restoration work on an hourly basis do to all the unknown issues that will arise on a forty year old vehicle. Even so my car is not a show car but a driver. It will be a nice driver. This type of project is a labour(Canadian spelling:beer:)of love not for financial gain. Our old Z's(pronounced "zeds") are fun to drive and draw lots of attention where ever you go. Casey Edited April 1, 201114 yr by Casey_z Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/#findComment-351541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 1, 201114 yr Author comment_351622 Some more pics Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/#findComment-351622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 1, 201114 yr comment_351624 CASEYVery nice job. Your rig is now officially a "BABE MAGNET". Real quality work by all involved. Shake their hands for me. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/#findComment-351624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 1, 201114 yr Author comment_351714 More pics Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/38854-from-black-to-silver/#findComment-351714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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