May 11, 201410 yr comment_447621 Hey Chas, your link doesn't work for me. It just takes me to the forum home page. I plan on doing the 240 bumper mod on my '78 so I'd like to see the best methods.Hi Jeff,I somehow missed the l in html on the end. It should work now.http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/body-paint-s30/48611-fitting-240z-bumpers-valences-280z.htmlHaz, Excellent work on the dash. Looks good.Chas Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 201410 yr comment_447626 You're moving fast! Great work. You mentioned your fenders needing replacing. My 2 cents on these is to save the hassle that I went through, order them from the dealer. I tried to save a $150 and got them through Black Dragon. Biggest POS fenders you could get. They weren't stamped correctly and were throwing all my lines off. I spent a week trying to get them to align before I ended up using them as patch panels to my original fenders. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 201410 yr Author comment_447641 a tad more gloss i think would look better. more paint on it would smooth that texture out a little more too. excellent progress. i really like that fairlady emblemThanks! I was hesitant on doing a more glossy finish because I didnt want it to look too splotchy. We'll see how it looks in the car next to the seats and door panels, etc. Edited May 11, 201410 yr by HaZmatt Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 201410 yr Author comment_447642 You're moving fast! Great work. You mentioned your fenders needing replacing. My 2 cents on these is to save the hassle that I went through, order them from the dealer. I tried to save a $150 and got them through Black Dragon. Biggest POS fenders you could get. They weren't stamped correctly and were throwing all my lines off. I spent a week trying to get them to align before I ended up using them as patch panels to my original fenders.Thanks CG! Yes I remember your thread on those fenders and it scared me away from them. I ended up getting a pair of rust free fenders from Arizona and they fit perfectly. Just had a few dings in them. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 201410 yr Author comment_447645 With all the welding done I built a couple make shift carts so I would be able to roll thee chassis around. My painter picking her up. Some body work shots. Up on the rotisserie. Finally some paint! The car will be painted 904 Ivory base coat/clear coat. The undercarriage was primered and coated with a color matched 3M undercoating. Base coat only Clear coat. Nice and shiny And thats about where I am at as of now. He was going to deliver the car today but we are getting a nasty storm here in Colorado so it might have to wait until next weekend. He is going to do some more wet sanding and polishing and it should be good to go. I cant wait to see it! Edited May 11, 201410 yr by HaZmatt Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 201410 yr comment_447646 I want you to restore my Z's! Beautiful work. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 201410 yr comment_447648 I agree with Blue. You are doing a great job. I can't believe how fast you are moving!!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 201410 yr Author comment_447650 I want you to restore my Z's! Beautiful work.Wow thank you.. Thats a great complimentI agree with Blue. You are doing a great job. I can't believe how fast you are moving!!!Thanks Jeff, This was all started back in September '13. Im just now getting some time to organize my pictures and get a build thread going. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 201410 yr comment_447654 ohhhh... sept '13 - thank you for clarifying. you are still moving quickly for so much work, but i was kinda freaking out thinking it all happened in the last few weeks!seems like everyone has trouble getting the paint/bodywork done quickly, yours looks like it was no problemo.love it! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 201410 yr comment_447658 To me, starting last fall is super fast considering how much has been accomplished. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 201410 yr comment_447664 Great job Haz, looks like you'll be riding shortly after this "Spring" storm blows thru. The dash looks great, wanna do mine? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 201410 yr comment_447666 .....and mine? :classic: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=4#findComment-447666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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