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Hey zcurves, any chance you could cut it out if I purchase it? If so, how much would you want?

Maybe I am over-thinking this. I am replacing the rocker panels on my 280. I have removed the old one, repaired rust to the inner sill and have the inner sill as well as the inside of the rocker panel/outer sill stripped to bare metal. I know that the best approach for bare metal is a self-etching primer but on the contact points where I am going to weld the panel on by plug welding, it would be best to use a weld through primer. Should I paint both areas with the self-etching primer then remove it from the weld area and apply the weld through primer to that area or could I use just one or the other on all surfaces and weld it up? Hope this ramble makes some sense!!!

Thank Zs-ondabrain, looks nice. Webdawg, I'm watching the forum or my number is 513-404-3971 if you think it would be easier.

I understand about using the photos for reference. I had several places that I have or will have to repair. I will post some pictures later today of the repair I did under the passenger dog leg. I will be checking the forum throughout the day to see if you got a chance to do any measuring. I really do appreciate the help. Once I get this piece finished I can move on to the passenger side floor pan/toe kick/firewall.

By the way, your Z looks really solid. Are you going to have to do much panel replacement.

Yea, I understand about the cold. My garage is insulated and is pretty comfortable after running a kerosene heater for about an hour. I hate winter!!! When you do get a chance, would you be willing to take some measurements? Like starting with the lower L-bracket, I know how far mine should be from the a-pillar, what I need to know is how far it is from the top of the rocker panel to the bottom of the L-bracket. Once I get that measurement, I might have enough of the old panel left to be able to locate the drain hole. I might need a measurement on it just to be sure. The upper L-bracket was gone from my panel so I will eventually need the measurements for that. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am waiting on my pictures to be approved by the admin so I can't post a pic with this question. Does anyone have a 280z with the front fender removed that would be willing to take a few measurements for me? I am fabbing a patch panel for the area where the cowl drain exits and the two L brackets for attaching the plastic inner fender are welded on. I need to know some measurements for where to drill the hole for the drain tube and where to attach the L brackets. I measured before I cut the old one off but it turned out that my rocker panel was installed too low when it was previously replaced. This throws off my measurements. Is there anyone out there that might be willing to help out. Hopefully my pics get approved soon and I can post a pic to clear up any questions. Thanks!!!

In the area under the rocker, behind the dogleg and directly below the forward door frame, there are parts of the body panel that terminate there that basically form doublers and pockets. I am working on repairing that area and wanted to ask if anyone has cut these pieces off and left them out. I am not talking about anything structural as these are welded in place above the area I am talking about cutting out. I will try to post pictures later but I figure enough people have repaired this area to know what I am talking about. Thanks.

Does anyone have any experience with the 75-78 280Z floor pans from ZeddFindings? I'm looking for thoughts on how well they align with the existing bends and angles in the 280 floor. Installation pictures would be great. Thanks in advance and yes I did try a search but it seems to only result in 240 style floor pan replacement.