mlaw7 Posted November 12, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 12, 2008 My 1978 280z coupe has just been completely repainted in the original 301 bronze color with undercoating on the underside, inner fenders and wheel wells. I'm waiting on the clips for the inner-to-outer fender seals, and then the body shop will be ready to remount the fenders, extensions, bumpers, grilles, hood, cowl, etc. Before they do this, I would like to do everything possible to make sure water and other foreign materials drain from the body as they are supposed to. I'd like to check and clean the drain tubes (at least I think that's what they are) on each inner fender. What about the cowl? Any other areas that should be checked?Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29961-280z-drain-tubes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak's Z Posted November 12, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 12, 2008 When I stripped my 240z down, I took the cowl off, removed the wiper bag and cleaned all of that area out. I used a snake-thing and got far back in there to the drain holes and made sure they were free of junk. I removed a handful of leaves and crap out of one. Then I used POR-15 and painted it all in that area. I then sprayed a paintable rocker-guard coating in there and it stuck to the POR nicely. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29961-280z-drain-tubes/#findComment-266233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScanlon Posted November 13, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 13, 2008 Check these photos:http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3542E Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29961-280z-drain-tubes/#findComment-266247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted November 16, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 16, 2008 E-What happened to that write-up you did on the drain tubes? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29961-280z-drain-tubes/#findComment-266530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScanlon Posted November 17, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 17, 2008 It wasn't a write-up as much as a reply to a question. Are these the ones you're referring to?http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24649http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19467E Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29961-280z-drain-tubes/#findComment-266559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted November 17, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) That's about it. It could be compiled to an article for the tech section. Edited November 17, 2008 by TomoHawk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29961-280z-drain-tubes/#findComment-266561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slogan5
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now