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More bondo over rust!!! Now I have to remove the rear sight shield which is over the rear bumper . It looks to be spot welded but with the angle it is at I am not sure how to go about removing it? Also what type of paint can be used on the rear trim panel around the tail lights? Learning the hard way but still having fun. Thanks Jim M

Yes , thats the one. Sorry I was not more specific on the post.

I gave up trying to salvage the paint because of too many small bubbles in paint ect. ect. While stripping the roof I noticed the crack in the paint at the seam. They filled it with bondo along with 2 coats primer followed by more primer and paint. I figured too much to paint over anyway. But how should I fill the seam ( which looks to be deeper and wider than it should) so the new paint does not crack? Thanks for all of your help during this project. Jim M.

Thanks for the info . Plasma cutter is out of budget , using drmel and bad words for the time being. I will have to remember to clean the back first ,forgot about that . welder shopping this week. Thanks

I'm getting ready to cut out the rust and weld in new metal. This is my first restoration project and I am going to DIY no matter what. I could use some advice on a welder purchase keeping in mind I only have 100 amp service. The frame rails are in great shape so I only have to weld body panels and rockers. Thanks Jim M.

O.K. the Z (1977) finally arrived last night. This morning I took off the fenders to clean out behind them and the cowl. Very happy with how the drainage worked and only slight surface rust. I think the rockers are shot , in the front where they curve up they are rusted through and along the bottom there is rust. I can' t tell where the front seam is between the rocker and the door rail (A pillar?) is at the front? Does anyone think it is best to replace or cut and patch, and if so where is that seam?? Now the doors, bubbling at the bottom corners with rust on the inside bottom. I'm thinking cut and patch instead of skins ( the doors come off tomorrow). There are some other minor spots but for now one thing at a time for me. I appreciate any and all opinions Thanks Jim M.

After a 12 year absence I'm back in a Z. First one I called on was in WA. for a 1977 no rust, but needed work. I offered to buy the car but he wouldn't sell because I live in Ct. and he will not get any repair business from me. He ownes a parts/repair business which he said has been declining along with the number of Z cars. I could not belive this ,tried to reason again but same answer. So I bought a San Diego 1977 Z with a nissan crate motor,front ed struts/bushings, rebuilt tranny, refurbished interior , and some rocker panel rust (sweating that one out) for 2,600. And yes I missed the LAS VEGAS Z convention by 2 days because of the wife's schedule. I went to look for a Z ,she was there on business. ( she's lucky the dog can' t cook). Anyway the car is in AZ. on it's way , just looking for any opinions (prayers) thanks.

Today I was at work when one of the girls asked me what kind of car I recently bought. When I told her a 1977 280Z ,she looked at me like I was something that was dug up on the history channel. Being twenty something she had no clue of what an early z car was.

Thanks for all of the info . I will be sure to follow the advice ( Don't want to do it twice). MRIZ

I am going to to do some sandblasting on a 1977 Z I just bought and I could use some suggestions on what type of medium to use. I was given a small portable unit I can hook up to my compressor but haven't used yet. Also any online suppliers , or type of business that might sell locally? Thanks