bpilati
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Frankly I think the whole design for this seal and the one at the top (that you can't get anywhere), is pretty lame. They should have covered the entire front edge with a seal from the start, like they did later.
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Classic Z Register Has anyone been here or joined?
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Remember you're not going to treat your Z like the original owner did (carefree), so prepping your car like you will, may be overkill. Powder coating everything like it's got to survive a sandstorm is probably overkill. If it's just to look pretty that's another thing, but is it really necessary? That's something you have to answer in your own mind.
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To repair cracked plastic, I found that a hot glue gun and pieces of similar plastic can be attached as doublers behind the black plastic part. I did this on my interior panels, it worked well.
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You might have a fire going in the transmission tunnel, better look. The shift lever will get hot anyway if it's that hot because it's a metal heatsink. The boot only keeps out toxic gas and hot air. I've never had a shift lever too hot to touch even with a torn boot.
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66 Auto Color Just wanted to share the good luck I had with the single stage paint product I purchase from this company. I used the Max 2K with PPG 23576 Butterscotch. I was reasonably close to my exterior, and plenty suitable for the interior that will be covered with carpet. I used white Rust-oleum primer first.
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You cannot drive cars like that for fear of dirtying the wheel well or scratching the springs.
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I was think that the fuzzy seal could be removed without removing the frame, when it ends on both side almost at the window line.
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QUALITY KEYS FOR Datsun 240Z etc to 1981 Good info here about S30 key blanks.
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No panels, carpet or spare tire in the back.
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Thanks guys, I'm trying to install the panel, not remove it. It appears to me the hatch support strut bracket is welded to the car, and therefore cannot be removed. This would seem illogical. Why would Nissan design this is such a way that the strut and support bracket need to be removed in order to remove or install a simple panel? I appreciate the input though. Hopefully some more ideas will emerge.
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This panel has a strange shape and doesn't seem to fit over the strut tower and under the hatch support bracket at the same time. Anyone know how to get this thing in?
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It's recommended that you PM each other the pertinent information such as email addresses.
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I wonder if one of these seatbelts will work in a 240Z.
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The motors are in the steering column right?
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That could be interesting. Yipppeeee!
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Thanks for all the input. I even thought of having the metal components bead-blasted and powder coated. Put new nylon on, cause the old stuff is 40+ years old. I know it's probably still got lots of strength left, and hardly ever used. I'll mull over all the ideas, thanks.
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Original colors are cool, especially considering the retro American cars coming out now with old school colors (e.g., Dodge).
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Parcel band assembly (96850-E4100) Straps on the rear deck. Has anyone refurshed these? Parts of mine are rusted the nylon webbing is somewhat faded.
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I didn't realize there were sever pieces per door. I thought there was a single felt piece.
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I wish there was a passenger side version of the original mirror.
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Any rust issues with the air intake for your heating system (under the cowl)?
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They should have built Z's out of stainless steel. Didn't they realize they were building the greatest car on the planet?
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And you're happy with the Dynamat?
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Well, I started spraying in the Lizardskin this past Saturday. It goes on pretty well. I had treated rust with converter and rust-inhibiting primer before putting in the Lizardskin. I've used up a gallon of the sound control so far with about 75% complete. I have the door interiors left, and some touchup in areas where I think it needs to be a bit thicker. I've been taking photos, will post some time. I need to order more, and the ceramic insulation. The optional sprayer works well, and is well made. You have to take the time to clean it well though. The cup that came with my sprayer has a tiny crack in it, so I've requested a replacement. Not sure how it got there but I think during its manufacture, because it was there when I pulled it from the box.
