Body & Paint
Discussions about bodywork and painting a Zcar.
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Hey guys, you might have seen my posts in the various facebook groups over the last couple of days, but finally I´ll post here too, after I gathered most infos about the commonly asked questions. I’ve a glass manufacturer on hand who will produce new glass for our S30 Z’s (2 seater) It will be thinner and therefore also lighter but still obtain all safety regulations including the E sign and also the DOT number. So fully street legal in Europe and the US including all necessary testing that goes with it. Some might think thinner means a weaker windshield and also a higher risk of damage due to stone chips or what not. I ask for a statement…
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Greetings Z community, I'm actively looking to obtain 907 Green for my series 1 car. Somewhere along the way I was given "Ditzler 44403" and Parsons code /year DN86/72. When I went to "Finish Masters" in So Cal, Ditzler 44403 didn't show up on the computer with 1970 Datsun colors. Can anyone give me a definitive way to match / mix this color as it was back then? Any leads are appreciated. . . Best. . .
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OK not sure what the black spring thing is really called. Anyway, can someone help me understand where it bolts up exactly and how. If anyone has an image that would be appreciated. I took lots of photos when i disassembled but i must have missed a couple like this one. thanks
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I working on a restoration of 73 240z. Although I'm not trying for a concourse restoration I'm trying to keep it as much as possible original looking. It appears one of the previous owners did most the body work with an axe and a truckload of bondo. As I work my way around the vehicle repairing and replacing body panels, I do not know how the original panels were assembled. Currently I'm working on replacing the rear panel below the tail light panel and the rear corner panels that connect quarter panel to the rear panel. My questions are: does the corner panel mount on top of the rear panel or behind the panel ( see pics). Second, once the panels are installed is th…
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I am prepping a 1976 280z for paint. I'm assuming most people separate the sugar scoop from the fender when painting the car and paint both separately? Is there a gasket or anything that sits between them? Anyone have any experience or pictures where the scoop is welded to the fender? Obviously there would be a chance to warp the metal. But given they are tightly bolted together, curved surfaces, and it's a flanged butt joint, seems like it would be fairly resistant to warping. Seems straightforward to jump around making a lot of tack welds, grind smooth and finish with a skim coat of filler. But I wanted to get some opinions. …
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I bought these to go on my 73 Z bumper. They don't quite clear the rubber trim in front (they are a little wide). Are these for 1973 240Z? TIA
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working on the windows. taking everything out. cleaning. replacing regulators etc. I got the rubber piece off the driver window pretty much intact. Would like to replace but havent found it. Anyone know where you can buy them or what this is actually called?
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I am just not getting to putting on my new bumpers. I am on the back sides currently. the rubbers are on and tightened up but look bad. they dont hug the bumper. I am not supposed to use some type adhesive am I?
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I am a bit unsure about the replacement floor pans available for the 2+2 version which we are working on resurrecting. I have made my own repairs on the rear floor sections with some 18 ga sheet metal and they came out OK but lots of work for such a small area. The preformed front floor repair panels would be a much better looking and easier option. Will the standard 280Z panels work? Which brand option works the best. Not afraid to have to do some modifications, additional fabrication to make them fit and work. Thanks in advance for any helpful info, John-Lugoff, SC.
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So I was pulling plating together today. This window roller is in bad shape. The rubber is rock hard and is flat on one side. So I worked on getting it apart. I crimped the end back closed and got the pin back through. Then the roller came out So then I was like, where am I gonna source a new roller. I wonder if Steve Nixon makes one? Lo and behold! https://www.240zrubberparts.com/apps/webstore/products/show/7727245 @nix240z I plan on reusing the tube and expanding it with a long skinny punch
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My kids picked up a 3D printer over the holidays, so I thought I try to figure it out and learn how to use it. I just happened to be replacing the rubber wipes on the door window trim, and noticed there were no end caps. Not sure if this is how the car came, or just went missing over the years. I downloaded FreeCAD and started to play around with it. After a lot of youtube videos, I was able to design and print some caps. Haven't installed them on the car yet to confirm the overall fitment, so hopefully no issues. I used PLA filament for the sample pieces (it's the only one I have at the moment). If these work out, I will pick up some ABS filament and reprint t…
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In the interest of guarding against potential rust, does anybody know the locations of the drains? If these are clogged, water backs up and rusts the metal out. For example, there are 3 drain holes on the bottom of both doors and one for the antenna Anybody know any others?
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