Source for whole quarter panels

[hr369]

Ran across this today.  I couldn't find whole quarters from tabco so i googled and found these.

 

http://www.rhdjapan.com/marugen-shoukai-rear-quarter-panel-set-nissan-fairlady-z-s30-s31.html

 

These are made in Japan so quality should be good. Only problem is they're made for the fairladys smaller bumpers.

Perhaps no problem for the 240z's but the 280z need work to fit bigger bumpers.  The S31 quarters

would be for the 260-280z style tail lights.

 

They sell them as a set. At current exchange rates that 346 usd each. Thats before shipping however.

Thought i'de pass this along since aftermarket suppliers on these old rust buckets are drying up.

 

 

 

They sell new whole doors and fenders too. Material is fiberglass

 

http://www.rhdjapan.com/search/model/nissan_fairlady-z/car/nissan/category/exterior_fenders-and-doors/?p=1

 

The fiberglass body suppliers here in the states seem like there here today, gone tomorrow.

Are there any reliable ones with good quality in the usa?

Edited December 10, 2015 by hr369

[Patcon]

That Qtr is FRP,. personally I would find a donor qtr even if I had to do some patch work on it. Original stamping and metal

[gundee]

Sorry. I bought the last pair in the US in 1990.

And I can't sell them as they are welded on my car.

[hr369]

I googled fpr and the description sounded like just a fancy type of fiberglass.  A polymer resin and a reinforcing material mixed in. 

I've never worked with the stuff. 

[Patcon]

"Fiberglass reinforced panel" ie fiberglass...

[hr369]

"Fiberglass reinforced panel" ie fiberglass...

How do you attach these to the car? glue them on? That can't be a good solution if your quarter is rusted in key structural spots. 

I've been out of auto body work for a very long time.

[Patcon]

yes, I would think you would use a 2 part epoxy panel adhesive and bond them to the car. I would be afraid to throw a car with a fiberglass quarter around too much. I would also think the edges of the panels would be thicker than stock panels and make panel transitions difficult.

 

I am hoping Dave Patten @ Futofab will use some of his connections at some point to work up some dies to stamp these. On my Christmas list...

[hr369]

yes, I would think you would use a 2 part epoxy panel adhesive and bond them to the car. I would be afraid to throw a car with a fiberglass quarter around too much. I would also think the edges of the panels would be thicker than stock panels and make panel transitions difficult.

 

I am hoping Dave Patten @ Futofab will use some of his connections at some point to work up some dies to stamp these. On my Christmas list...

Oh heck yea. I see  futofab makes metal quarters for the 510's.  So he's got the tooling just needs the dies.  I was thinking i'de have to wait until

metal printers are in body shops and they just print up a new quarter panel in the year 2055.

[hr369]

The last set of NOS factory nissan quarters left on the planet.

 

 

http://page19.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/x428741289

http://page19.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/x428741293

[Patcon]

Since I can't read that and didn't try to translate it. Will they ship to the US? When does the auction end?

While you're at it look for a NOS frame rails...

[cbuczesk]

Those can't be the last set of NOS quarters on the planet. I have a set or two and I think two sets NOS frame rails and a radiator support and front inner fenders and...

 

Chuck

Edited December 11, 2015 by cbuczesk

[hr369]

Since I can't read that and didn't try to translate it. Will they ship to the US? When does the auction end?

While you're at it look for a NOS frame rails...

5 more days dec 16.  He says these were in a garage. Collecting dust for 30+ years. He doesn't ship international but thats not a problem. There are freight forwarders that can ship international. But this guy says each quarter is 30 kilo's. Whoa, that  must be some crate he put it in.

 

Yea the last set of frame rails that sold a couple years ago. I bid on them but they went for a crazy price. 6 or 700 a piece.