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daroom, what did you attached the aluminum strap to? Also, did you fill in gaps where the air dam meets the car? If so what did you use and have you seen cracking of the paint at that area? Did you use sheet metal screws at the wheel well area and if so are they visable? Thanks.

Ok, so I am a novice but learning quickly thanks to all of your posts. Would have never attempted to upgraded alternator or drop my gas tank and recoat without this forum among other things. So bare with me. But it would be nice to have a spreadsheet or something similar (not sure if everyone has excel) that list each part, a description/function for each part, location and photo of each part (earlier post would probably work fine,), a column of symptoms that part is bad or needs adjustment based on everyone's experience, add a column with tests etc that can be performed to check each part, and finally the location in the FSM that spells out some of this information. Maybe this is to much work for someone or several people to do but for someone like me diagnosis is the hardest part. One last note, you guys read the FSM and it makes since. Sometimes when I read the thing it looks like Chinese. I know that some of this only comes with experience but every little bit of clarification helps. Again, thanks to all. You guys are amazing. I hope to be able to help others soon.

Not sure where everybody is at that has installed the MSA body kits; however, I found a post that suggested using (3) 10mm bolts on each side of the front air dam and screws where the part meets the wheel wells. I am going to try this and see how it holds.

Ok, still need some help here. I did not receive any hardware with my MSA type 2 body kit and just curious what size and how many screws are recommended. None of the threads I have found show where the kit is screwed on. Any help here would be greatly appreciated. Trying to mount them this weekend.

Thanks Zed Head. I was hoping that there was something that would not require me to drain the tank and this soulds good. Should I consider some sort of paint/coating after the epoxy. I coated the inside of the tank with Red-Kote and maybe I should do something similar on the outisde just to be safe. I would have hoped that the inside coating would have taken care of this but maybe just didn't fill the hole. Still could be a line not installed back properly but thought I checked. Will know soon.

I have looked at these posts and not really getting much out of them. I know there is a lot if inforamtion; however, I would really just like to mount the parts with screws so that I can remove if desired down the road and it appears that if you do much else then you are asking for trouble with having to repaint the car to many times do to cracking. Not sure if I am understanding all this correctly but I am not really getting a clear picture of how to mount from the attached posts. Has anyone been successful in just mounting with screws, modifying the body kit parts where needed and if so where did you place screws, how many?, and what size and type? Maybe this is just not possible. Thanks

I will check Hybridz again. However most of the threads I find look like this one. Surely somebody out their has installed the body kit and has some advice. Maybe not as common as I thought. Just trying to make sure I do not re-invent the wheel here. If someone has learned a trick or two it would be nice to know. I will also call MSA. Curently have the front air dam straped on the car just checking fit up.

Well it appears that I do have a small leak somewhere. Hopefully a fuel line that I did not get back on correctly. But if tank has a small hole looking for some help on if there is something I can coat the outside of the tank with to possibly seal off. Not really in the mood for purchasing a new tank yet. Used Red-Kote on the inside of the tank. Trying to get a 2000 Ford Taures, with some sort of enginer issue, out of my garage so I can work on the Datsun while it is raining and 30 degrees out. Will check when weather clears.

Still looking for some advice and help on installing the MSA body kit???

Getting ready to install MSA Type II body kit and needing some help or looking for a good previously posted thread. I know that these things can require some slight modifications and work but really looking for advice beyond that. I have looked through a number of psots and have not really found a good thread on installing the body kit. I plan on installing the front and rear pieces only for now. The rear piece apparently had already been installed and has a number of holes drilled. The front piece has no holes. To start the dialogue I have read some threads that talk aout bolting on the parts and others that have used epoxy and some I think both. Thoughts? If bolted where and what size and how many needed? Did these things come with installation instructions or recommendations? Any help and guidance would be appreciated.

Still need to know how to buy paint. I am looking for either the Porsche Atlas Grey metallic or a graphite color. But just looking for where to buy paint and what I need to know to specify. Any help would be appreciated. Also, if anyone has a rear spoiler they want to get rid of let me know. Send photo if possible or type. Thanks.

Couple notes. Grey looks good in video; however, maybe a little more blue? I struggle because I am slightly color blind. Wheels are close to what I think I am looking for and not staying with the 14's. Not sure if I want the black. If I go to 16x8's is there anything needed to be done to the car for fit. I know absolutely nothing about tires. I see a lot of discussion about offsets? Should I even be considering 17's? Although I do not want to put money in the car where it makes no sense I also do not want to be changing several times either. I am struggling with race look vs something else. It is a 2+2 and I am adding the MSA type II body kit so maybe I am leaning more towards non racing look. Comments? I do realize that ultimately it is a matter of preference but always nice to get opinions and see what else has been done. Thanks.

I have started other posts on this topic but now getting serious and would like some final input. Paint Scheme - I am looking at the Porsche 911 Atlas Grey Metallic paint color with two light silver racing strips. Just to add a little flare I am thinking about adding a thin orange strip on the inside of each of the white racing strips. Also painting calipers orange and small amount of orange on the rims. I have not really seen the Atlas Grey in person and am a little concerned that it may be darker than I realize. I have attached a photo of what I am looking to create minus the orange accents. Thoughts???? Rims and Tires - No clue here. Currently have 14's but think I need something different. Like most things with cars I know nothing about tires or rims. This is a 76 280z 2+2 and I just purchased a MSA Type II body kit but may not be putting on side skirts. Car does not have bumpers. I guess I am going for a classy look but not really traditional or stock. Purist z owners let me have it. I plan on painting the car at the beginning of summer and doing the job myself. I am taking foolish pride in doing most everything myself on the car. Any thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated.

John, sent via email. Thanks

JB, check the notes to seller in PayPal and if you still do not see the phone number let me know.

JB, never mind. I think I resolved the issue. You should see two payments; one for $1.00 and one for $394.00. Let me know if there is an issue. Sorry for the confusion and thanks. Do you know if Greyhound calls when the package arrives? or how that works?

JB, having a little issue with PayPal. Long story. You will see a payment of $1.00. Again long story. Is it possible for you to send me an invoice via Pay Pal. I have no idea how to do that but otherwise we will have a 3-5 day delay. I will keep trying in the meantime. Issue is that I have set up a new account and they want bank info in addition to credit card info. Unfortunately the bank info is tied to another Pay Pal account we can not access. The system let me pay $1.00 but will not let me pay the high amount of $395.00.

If I have a paint color name for a particular make and model car and even the paint code; how do I go about purchasing the paint?

JB, money will be on the way soon. Not sure if you get the contact info via pay pal. If not I can send separately. Rainman, got it thanks.

One issue down now how about the photo in the initial post. Anyone able to shed any light on the color scheme. Anyone have 2+2 side skirts they want to part with? I am also looking for a set of vintage pioneer speakers TS-X11's or similar in good working order. I know that this does not match my need for adding a body kit but I have decided to build what I want and like. A little old school and a little new school. Will be adding an 8 track tape player as well. Showing my age.

Well it is beginning to look like a case of someone driving or at least running my car behind my back. I put 2.6 gallons into the car and drove around the block (1 mile) with no issues. Added another 2.6 gallons and drove around the block twice (2 miles) no problem. You get the picture. Did this at 2.6 gallon intervals approximately and have added a total of 16 gallons with the car running fine each time. If I am correct the car holds about 17 gallons so the car was more than likely empty. I will finish filling the car. I will not feel completely good until I run through one tank of gas but so far so good. Also, prior to dropping my tank the fuel gauge did not work. It appears to be working now. I cleaned the fuel sending unit pretty well when I had the tank down. I am guessing now, and only a guess, I have a vacuum leak. I will do the test and confirm. No need to get into this until I check.

JB, I am sure I will take them. How do you want the payment to work. I am not that familiar with Greyhound but I am sure we have a depot here in Louisville, KY. Just get things ready and let me know. I am going to try MSA and just confirm but makes since that the front and rear pieces are the same. I wonder if the side skirts are at all modifiable to work. Looking at them I would guess more trouble than they are worth to try and modify. I am sure somewhere down the road I can get rid of them or use them on another project. Thanks for the $50 off and let's do this. Thanks.

JB, one last question, I am assuming for non 2+2 model. If so will it fit on a 2+2?

Yep. I am very interested. Do you no how much shipping will be? Why are you not using? Just curious. Do not sell to anyone else. Do you know if bumper parts are required to install and if so what parts? I am not familiar with body kits at all. Are they bolted on? Do they need to be welded?

I am getting ready to paint my 76 280 2+2 and have a few questions. I know that styles or a preference but just would like some feedback. First question; I like the color scheme of the 280 attached. Does anyone know who owns this car or the actual colors. I assume the strips are white but would be nice to know exact colors and where to purchase. I am going to paint the car myself. My current thought is to add a thin orange strip on the inside of each of the white strips and a little orange in my rims. I have a need for some orange in the car. Don't ask. Second question; I am going to add a body kit to my car. I am looking at the MSA Type II kit but not sure what all is out there. Also concerned about material of the parts (i.e. urethane vs fiberglass etc). I currently do not have bumpers or any of the parts that go with the bumpers, front or rear. Do not want to waste people's time. I know we have real problems out there but though it would be fun to see some options. Thanks.