Hey everyone, I am looking to replace the trapezoid shaped panel that is located behind the front strut assembly. This is on a 72' 240z. This piece seems to be fairly important and holes have been slowly growing in both the passenger and driver's side. I was wondering if anyone had any pictures of the panel that they made to replace this piece. I have been trying for a few days to design the panel out of one piece of metal, but I cant seem to get it just right. I have also tried making a few angled cuts but im not sure if they will be strong enough. Does this panel need to be one piece (It would be easier if it was)? I have some proper thickness 5X10" rectangles cut out to make this, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Elliot

The piece can probably be made in multiple pieces if they get welded togethor properly. You are likely to find when you remove the plate there is a big hole in the frame rail underneath. That area between the plates is not galvanized or painted from the factory and rust in these areas is a problem. I might have a plate I can hook you up with if you are interested, send me a PM

Charles

Which piece are you talking about? Pics? Is it the one in the wheel well? If so, there's a how-to on it.

http://www.betamotorsports.com/services/images/projectcarimages/73240ZRB/FrontStruts-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/stony7/z%20front%20suspension/DSC01980.jpg

Not my car, but those are the pieces I'm talking about. The piece directly behind the strut assembly where the front crossmember bolts through the frame. It has a 90 degree bend and then sinks in for the bolts. It's about 9" long, 3 1/4" plus the bend tall and approx 1 1/8" deep in the center. Could you provide me with a link to the how-to?

Edited July 9, 201113 yr by Cutlass372

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