1976 280Z Restoration Project

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Unfortunately it is thick in places. Lots of paint jobs over the years. I'm hoping the base metal is straight and will leave me a clean canvas to start all over again.

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Another good example of how a sand blasting cabinet and fine abrasive glass can clean and restore parts!

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Apparently the donor panel was a smurf!

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Going to visit Fergies Custom Louvers today! See if I can get some pics of the louvering process for you nerds.

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[grannyknot]

Going to visit Fergies Custom Louvers today! See if I can get some pics of the louvering process for you nerds.

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Looking forward to it, I'm just about to send him the 2 service lids on either side of the hood.

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I haven't been able to load the pictures onto my computer yet as I am still in the Okanagan. I can tell you that he was able to punch 4 louvers in each side. I had hoped for more but the metal underneath the inspection door is doubled at one point and doesn't allow for louvering. Looks good still! Pics to come by Friday...

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As promised!

Fergies shop

The process

The result

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Two more!

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[HaZmatt]

Very nice!

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Service and price can't be beat... done in 20 minutes and about $25....

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Make sure you strip them to bare metal first. A pain for those that have already finished their body work but it ensures a clean and accurate louver.