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08-02-2005, 05:27 PM
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Zpilot
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: GLENDALE CA
Posts: 218
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After market body panels?
Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone knows of a aftermarket source for body panels?
I am really looking for the lower center valance for a 240z, but also want to see if they carry other parts as well. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Saro ***erian
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08-02-2005, 07:00 PM
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HS30-00352, HS30-101370
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: New Zealand
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Try MSA, VB and Tabco, ZBarn.
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Zed not Zee 
HS30-00352 still being rebuilt (year 6)
HS30-101370 chopped in half
CZCC #1608
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08-02-2005, 10:55 PM
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Still plays with cars
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Berthoud, CO
Posts: 624
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Tabco rear wheel arches
When I bought my '73 the outer rear wheel arches were rusted through. I purchased a pair of replacement arches from Tabco and had a local body shop weld them in and spray them with primer. They did fantastic work, check out my gallery for a few photos.
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'73 240Z
'82 ZX L28
'82 ZX 5-speed
Round top SU's
Tokico HP struts
Tokico Springs
Urethane bushings
my gallery
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08-03-2005, 05:47 AM
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HLS30165540
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Houma, Louisiana
Posts: 2,297
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Occasionally you will see a center valance on ebay.
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The 1973 240Z  165540 Slightly modified. L28, 5sp, cam, headers, MSD 6AL, power windows, power door locks, leather seats, custom this and custom that.
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08-03-2005, 05:48 AM
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HLS30165540
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Houma, Louisiana
Posts: 2,297
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Occasionally you will see a center valance on ebay. I've got the corners where the turnsignals go. In really good condition if your interested in those.
Edit: sorry for the double post.
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The 1973 240Z 165540 Slightly modified. L28, 5sp, cam, headers, MSD 6AL, power windows, power door locks, leather seats, custom this and custom that.
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08-03-2005, 09:03 AM
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Zpilot
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: GLENDALE CA
Posts: 218
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Thanks Ken, Ed, 240znz for the help.
Ed, I already have the corners and am only in need of the center valance.
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08-03-2005, 09:16 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Haverhill, Ma
Posts: 129
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I just received two front quarter panels from VB last week. They arrived in great shape... only one tiny ding that can be tapped out easily. I'd recommend them anyday. They package them well to prevent damage.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/631840/3
There is a picture on there of them teh day they arrived. |
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08-03-2005, 09:36 AM
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'71 240Z, '78 280Z
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Greer, S.C.
Posts: 1,589
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Originally Posted by Corganx33
I just received two front quarter panels from VB last week. They arrived in great shape... only one tiny ding that can be tapped out easily. I'd recommend them anyday. They package them well to prevent damage.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/631840/3
There is a picture on there of them teh day they arrived. |
Do the qtrs. fit as well as OEM?
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'71 240Z White 904
VIN HLS3022975
'78 280Z Wine Red Metallic 611
VIN HLS30468702
IZCC #13834 CZC #5664
'07 Nismo 350Z Silver Alloy Serial #0007
VIN JN1BZ34E47M552354
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08-03-2005, 09:51 AM
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Known Zitus carrier!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Posts: 6,353
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The VB stuf is made by Tabco. Buying direct is a good bit cheeper.
Will
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A Z is beautiful from any angle, I just happen to prefer to view from the drivers' seat!
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08-03-2005, 12:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Haverhill, Ma
Posts: 129
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I haven't tried fitment yet, but they look identical to my old ones.... well... identical with less rust. From other reports I've read they fit fine.
I do not see the quarter panels available from Tabco.
http://www.rustrepair.com/repair_pan...ru&p=sm-datsun
everything else but those it seems. I searched several sites selling tabco parts... none list the fenders, if you know of them send me a link.
I paid 189 for mine which sounded reasonable, especially since I got free shipping. Zbarn sells used ones for 125.... |
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08-03-2005, 12:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Haverhill, Ma
Posts: 129
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I should clarify, zbarn sells used OEM ones... off old cars for 125, not used tabco reproductions
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08-03-2005, 02:21 PM
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Old Z Guy
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Ligonier, Indiana
Posts: 928
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Tabco only sells replacement "repair panels", so it's cut and weld type of stuff. They make great parts and at least for me in IN they ship free and their price is less than VB and the rest dealing direct. The only problem I've had recently is that they are way behind and it seems to me that they are filling big comercial orders before us little guys. I've had 2 rear quarter repair panels on order for about a month now for my son's truck and they aren't here yet, and from Dec '04 through Mar '05 I called every 2 weeks about the availablity of a dogleg for my 240 and kept getting the same old "they should be available in 2 weeks"... ended up ordering from VB and paying about $15-20 more just to get the project moving forward, BTW it was a Tabco marked part 
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73 240Z, tripple webbers, 5 speed, 4 wheel disk, Einbach springs
98 BMW 540i/6
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08-04-2005, 05:12 AM
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Lifetime-240Z-Lover
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: North Georgia
Posts: 174
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I bought both rear wheel arches, one inner wheel, both rocker panels, and a lover fender from Tabco, and they shipped it to me for free within one week.
I have not put them on the car yet, but I am impressed with the way they look.
very solid looking parts.
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