1975 280z getting crushed for scrap metal

[zKars]

17 hours ago, Zed Head said:

Did a Google for giggles.  I'm tempted now.  Need that shaded upper edge.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pkc-400046793/applications

This is incredible. Summit want $79.99 for a Pilkington windshield!! 

Even more incredible, I just bought one, and the shipping costs are quoted (Fedex Ground) as $32.27! All the way up here to the great white north! I just can't wait to see what shows up!  I've bought pilkington and "asian" windshields in the past and they were more like $400 and $100 respectively. Will let you-all know when it gits here.

[SteveJ]

I had to pull the trigger, too. Thank you, @Zed Head for the info!

[siteunseen]

Save money but pray you don't hit a big bug. 

[esmit208]

On 5/3/2018 at 9:35 PM, siteunseen said:

I recall $600? The chrome trim around the windshield is the unicorn. 

The trim goes in the channel before the glass is installed. I had to learn that one the hard way!

[Zed Head]

On 5/4/2018 at 2:48 PM, siteunseen said:

Save money but pray you don't hit a big bug. 

I'd rather hit a big soft bug than a small hard one.

Who knows what will arrive.  Hope they're good.  Pilkington is one of the OG glass companies, but, as we all know, brand names get sold, and the quality can get left behind.  Let's see.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilkington

https://www.pilkington.com/en/us

[Av8ferg]

Do any of you guys know if these rivets will work to install interior tirm?  I’m not interested in paying $1 per rivet that I see on Z parts sites. I need to start installing my trim I have in boxes. 

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Black-Plastic-Bumper-Lining/dp/B01913JEKS/ref=sr_1_11?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1525723377&sr=1-11&keywords=5mm+interior+screws

 

[SteveJ]

30 minutes ago, Av8ferg said:

Do any of you guys know if these rivets will work to install interior tirm?  I’m not interested in paying $1 per rivet that I see on Z parts sites. I need to start installing my trim I have in boxes. 

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Black-Plastic-Bumper-Lining/dp/B01913JEKS/ref=sr_1_11?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1525723377&sr=1-11&keywords=5mm+interior+screws

 

Better option: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40103-fasteners-for-trim-panels/

[siteunseen]

I used those Ford ones, they're a little fat but work good. 

[SteveJ]

3 hours ago, siteunseen said:

I used those Ford ones, they're a little fat but work good. 

I admit that I ran a drill through some of the holes to make them compatible with the Ford fender rivets. The change in size is very small.

[Av8ferg]

Good score today at a salvage yard in NC not the one crushing that 1975.  This place had 3 280zs.  See pics.  

I got a drivers window (mine is scratched to hell), a hood cable, shock tower seat belt cover (mine is cracked) all for $40.  

Capt Obvious they have 2 brake boosters $25. 

Edited May 9, 2018 by Av8ferg

[rcb280z]

I can't believe the side view mirror is still on the brown one!

[wheee!]

Ooooo, if you're still local to the cars, I still need the carpet holders in the footwells. Three bolts each in a strip of metal or plastic hold the carpets down in the footwells. The 75's are most likely best matches.... if you can!