My Datsun 280Z "Rustoration"

[HaZmatt]

I just have to say, this thread is epic!

Thank you! And welcome to the forum!

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Now come work on mine.... 

 

 

[HaZmatt]

Wow that looks better than what I had to start with!

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Well, that's what I thought.... but upon doing a small test area for paint removal over the rear quarter i encountered 4 layers of paint and primer and some heavy bondo around a replaced lower quarter panel.... This is not a "virgin" restoration apparently!! Your thread will be my bible for restoring my Z.

 

A million thank you's for documenting your extremely well done project! 

 

....and if you ever feel like coming for a drive north, you will have a warm reception at the Edmonton Z Car Club!

[wheee!]

Just curious... what has your timeline been? When did you start and how many hours/month have you put in?

[HaZmatt]

Well, that's what I thought.... but upon doing a small test area for paint removal over the rear quarter i encountered 4 layers of paint and primer and some heavy bondo around a replaced lower quarter panel.... This is not a "virgin" restoration apparently!! Your thread will be my bible for restoring my Z.

 

A million thank you's for documenting your extremely well done project! 

 

....and if you ever feel like coming for a drive north, you will have a warm reception at the Edmonton Z Car Club!

 

Thanks for the invite! Canada is on my bucket list.

 

Just curious... what has your timeline been? When did you start and how many hours/month have you put in?

 

Well I started back in September '13. So about a year and a half. I couldn't tell you the amount of hours put into it, but I will say there was many long weekends involved and a few hours a night. I would guess roughly 10 - 20 hours a week.

[HaZmatt]

I got a new windshield and my rear hatch glass installed yesterday. I opted to have the professionals come out and do this job. Im glad I did because they did an amazing job. I used the Precision seals that I got with my weatherstrip kit and they thought they worked great. No gaps or anything. Still trying to decide to reinstall the metal trim.....

 

 

 

 

 

[CoeGuthrie]

It's coming along great Matt! You'll be leaving me in the dust with that rebello in no time!

[rcb280z]

Cool, and a working rear defrost?

[HaZmatt]

It's coming along great Matt! You'll be leaving me in the dust with that rebello in no time!

Hey Coe how you been? You still need to bring yours up so I can check it out. I need to ride in a Z its been forever.  ::

[HaZmatt]

Cool, and a working rear defrost?

 

Yes sir! Its my original rear glass, just cleaned up.

[HaZmatt]

Teaser of tomorrows project.