Rich1 Posted August 15, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 15, 2009 (edited) The image you are about to see is true-- This is not some slight of hand--or some trick with mirrors or light-- After 10 years my 72 240Z has finally left the garage for the paint and body shop. The sunroof is coming out and being replaced with a new roof panel--thanks ARNE for the inspiration/ and proving it could be done. Thanks to GUY for his encouragement and advice. The car will be primed and repainted 918 and returned in late November. What will I do with all that extra space in the garage until then?... Edited August 17, 2009 by Rich1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/32831-thar-she-goes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted August 15, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 15, 2009 What will I do with all that extra space in the garage until then?...Perfect time to spruce up the garage ( not that I know if it needs it ). Epoxy floors, fresh painted walls with a few nicely framed Z pic/posters, fully stocked fridge...did I miss anything? Anything to make the old girl comfortable after the beauty treatment. I gotta tell ya, your Z is one of the best looking ones I've see on the way to the paint shop. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/32831-thar-she-goes/#findComment-291960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Moore Posted August 15, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 15, 2009 Congratulations. It is always good to see another Z being put back into service! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/32831-thar-she-goes/#findComment-292001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted August 15, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 15, 2009 I'm pleased my car could be an inspiration. From the looks of it, you will have an outstanding example very shortly. Good job! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/32831-thar-she-goes/#findComment-292003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich1 Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted August 17, 2009 Thanks for the compliments.The car looks better in the photo than it does in real life. There's a good deal of rocker rust, floorboard rust (that's what was lurking beneath the beloved tar-mat) and a badly eaten hatch threshold---in other words, the usual... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/32831-thar-she-goes/#findComment-292142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GILDIA Posted August 18, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 18, 2009 Great car, can you post some pics when you make the sunroof change. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/32831-thar-she-goes/#findComment-292230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted August 18, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 18, 2009 Great car, can you post some pics when you make the sunroof change.In case you missed it, the pictures of my sunroof removal last year are in this thread. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/32831-thar-she-goes/#findComment-292246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich1 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted August 18, 2009 Thanks Arne..That was thread that started it for me. I thought I was doomed to live with a leaky sunroof until I came across your posts.I forwarded the thread to my body shop. We have discussed the process already--but having extra pictures of the steps never hurts. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/32831-thar-she-goes/#findComment-292255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted August 22, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 22, 2009 Hi Rich......Take plenty of pics during the process....you'll only get the chance once. My son Brandon does a great job for me. We're pulling for this to be another great Z!!!! Guy Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/32831-thar-she-goes/#findComment-292548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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