Posted March 19, 201212 yr comment_384584 Hey everyone, I have a crazy question...there's a welder in my area who thinks he can replace the front fenders, doors, and roof (along with A and B pillars) of my Z (as the frame is still fine) IF I can find a doner car/parts...I found a couple, but one is a 260 and the other a 280. Does anyone know if these parts would be compatible with a 1972 240Z? VERY curious (and thanks in advance),Adam Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42664-240z-body-panels-from-260z-and-280z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 19, 201212 yr comment_384587 I can vouch that after 1976, 280Z doors will not work on anything earlier, without a lot of modification. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42664-240z-body-panels-from-260z-and-280z/#findComment-384587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 19, 201212 yr comment_384594 Also, only sheetmetal from the cowl foward will swap from a 2+2 to a 240Z. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42664-240z-body-panels-from-260z-and-280z/#findComment-384594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 19, 201212 yr Author comment_384595 Ahhh....the parts car is a 77 Datsun 280...dang. Any chance the roof/hatch would work? Or better yet...any ideas for finding another roof that will fit? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42664-240z-body-panels-from-260z-and-280z/#findComment-384595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 19, 201212 yr comment_384597 The roof and hatch would fit from a 77 280Z as long as it's not a 2+2. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42664-240z-body-panels-from-260z-and-280z/#findComment-384597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 19, 201212 yr comment_384603 Maybe go custom with short pillars and windshield go topless. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42664-240z-body-panels-from-260z-and-280z/#findComment-384603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 21, 201212 yr Author comment_384801 Thanks for the help...I couldn't make the video actually run...but I had thought of just tearing off the top. Course...here in MN, it's not that warm!And, I may have found a 260 doner car...would that work better for body panels and roof? Crossing my fingers... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42664-240z-body-panels-from-260z-and-280z/#findComment-384801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 21, 201212 yr comment_384807 so you are going to fix it after all? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42664-240z-body-panels-from-260z-and-280z/#findComment-384807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 21, 201212 yr comment_384881 CarPartsManual.comhttp://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsuns30/DatsunZIndex/tabid/1543/Default.aspx Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42664-240z-body-panels-from-260z-and-280z/#findComment-384881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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