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I've found that fiberglass repair is relatively easy and forgiving compared to repairing metal body work. You could do the scoops on your dining room table. Give it a try.

Fiberglass repairs on the early scoops are very easy as is replacement of broken mounting studs. I've done several. I currently have one I'm prepping for JDM style headlight covers that has a few cracks that I'll cover with fiberglass cloth before moving ahead.

The left panel takes up about a quarter of my window view. While it offers easy access to forum feature links, I'm not sure how often I'd use it. Soooo, most of the time, it's just in the way. Maybe dropdown menus would be worth considering.

I could be totally wrong, but it seems that there is less interaction and message posting since the format change. I'm still trying to master the new look and features, but not very well.

$100 each sounds like a bargain! Good luck with the Spring cleaning.

No seals between fender and headlight scoop on my 4/71 240Z.

Regarding "D" center hub caps, an interesting Car & Driver on-line article about the old and new Z cars today. The article compares a 1973 Z with the 2024 version. See link below. However, the author shows a picture of what he refers to as a '73 Z that he borrowed from the Nissan Headquarters in Tennessee and it appears to be a '71ish Z based on "D" HUB CAPS and photo of center console ash tray. https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a63229871/unpopular-opinion-reconsider-the-nissan-z/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_cdb&utm_medium=email&date=122424&utm_campaign=nl37951526&oo=Y&GID=1a01133ea0d02d4b1791e6ffa69c88abfdffda37a369d281a1e7b3161e600ccb&user_email=1a01133ea0d02d4b1791e6ffa69c88abfdffda37a369d281a1e7b3161e600ccb&utm_term=TEST- NEW TEST - Sending List - AM 180D Clicks%2C NON AM 90D Opens%2C Both Subbed Last 30D

Save them in case your "gas pedal" knee gives out.😎

Speedy recovery! Be nice to the physical therapist

Thank you for validating my level of understanding. I'll mention it to my wife 😀. Although my Z came from the showroom floor with D hubcaps, I eventually traded them for a set of the Z caps because I thought they looked significantly better than the D caps. Looking back, probably not the smartest move. Especially when i see what the D caps are selling for now.

My 04/71 build date 240 came with D hubcaps. I always thought all '71 Datsun 240Zs came with the D caps and the Z caps were on later model years. Unless I am misunderstanding the question....which seems to be happening more the older I get.

I rebuilt the seats on my 4/71 Z last year. Start by watching a YouTube video or two to get tips on "how to" and the tools you'll need. To stretch the webbing, start by attaching the end of the webbing to one of the seat mounting metal clips with rivets. Clip that end back in place on the seat frame. Install a metal webbing clip to the opposite side of the frame and thread the webbing through it. Pull the webbing tight around the second clip and mark where to cut it allowing for overlap room to put in the rivets. Use that as your pattern for the length of the rest of the straps. Get the straps as tight as you can as they will only loosen with use over time. My straps had pretty much disintegrated after 50 years.

Good fix! Part of the fun of owning a 50 year old car is being creative.

Congratulations on finishing your teaching career. I retired from teaching 14 years ago and every June I like to watch this video.

Almost a Country Music Classic....except no mention of the girlfriend leaving, a doublewide mobile home, and a dog that died. Otherwise, GREAT!