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Rust-B-Gone

February 23, 2002 by MrMoonshineMan
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ok, so i'd like to know what you guys recommend for rust removal, i'm cleaning out the battery well, and while i can get a lot of the rust out with sand paper/scotch brite, but under where the battery sits is really bad, and i have no way of getting to it. i've heard of "Naval Jelly", how does that work? Thanks a lot, after its all clean, i plan to just spray it with some rustoleum, any thing i should do in addition to this?

Last reply by EScanlon, February 28, 2002
Seats for '71 240z

February 27, 2002 by Saint
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Can anyone tell me if the seats in the picture will fit a 1971 240z. I understand that I may need to make some adjustments but am crossing my fingers that the actual seat will fit in the seat bay area. Hopefully you can read all the dimensions. Much appreciated.

Last reply by Saint, February 28, 2002
incomplete grill

February 27, 2002 by car_dumi
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This may be a stupid comment but doesn't it look as though they grill stops when it should keep going? Is this maybe just the year of the car or do they all have it. Is there someplace that sells an extension or replacement? has this been noticed by others or is it just me? I want to take the bumper off but don't think it would look right without a full grill.

Last reply by Daniel, February 27, 2002
Seat padding 1 2

October 21, 2001 by twigz
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I am ready to install my new vinyl seat covers but I am not sure what to replace the padding with. Can you order the pad cusion from nissan or do I just replace the old pad with a 4/5 inch padding. If anyone has any tips for me, I am all ears.

Last reply by Stryker, February 26, 2002
Steering Wheel - Just finished restoring(Pic)

February 9, 2002 by Z-Priv
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Hello.. just thought i would share a picture of my steering wheel i just restored using the sport z mag instuctions more or less.. was fairly easy.. took more than 3 hours though..

Last reply by EScanlon, February 26, 2002
Speakers in doors

February 14, 2002 by Rattfink
3 replies

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Just thinking out the sound system and wondering how it works out having speakers in the doors. We (the wife & I) have a 1972 240... mostly stock. Would hate to cut holes in (relatively) nice door panels just to find out that I hate 'em there. Planning on the rear speaker panel from MSA or custom building something similar that could also house a disc changer. It'd be nice to have four speakers Any advice appreciated. Regards, 'Fink

Last reply by Rattfink, February 22, 2002
door locks

February 21, 2002 by Daniel
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Had a friend come by with a 72 Z. He was bummed because his drivers side door lock cylinder was worn and difficult to open.He had priced the lock sets and didn't want to have one key for the door and one for the ignition and rear hatch.I switched the lock cylinder with the passenger side as it was like new.How many times do you use that one?Another satisfied customer! Have fun!! Daniel

Last reply by Royce, February 21, 2002
An Ounce of Prevention!

February 15, 2002 by EScanlon
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Many have posted about the little pins for the plastic panel rivets used to hold these things in place. Replacing the rivets is ONE solution, finding the pin is another. Unfortunately with a ton of good intentions we look into it and find the task to be easier said than done. Since I was being extremely cheap (i.e. tightwad) I was unwilling to let the pins be swallowed up by the car. So I came up with the following procedure which in turn prompted me to post this here, it is a solution to the problem of the pins but it also results in taking a step towards preventing RUST. So now that I have your attention, read on. My initial intent was to recover the pins from the ne…

Last reply by 2ManyZs, February 15, 2002
Window/Door Rubber Seal Kits..which one?

February 9, 2002 by kmack
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Well, as my project gets closer to winding down, I'm now faced with finally having to order all the window and door rubber seals. I know Motorsports and V.B. both sell rubber seal kits. I don't have any problems paying for them. But I seem to remember a thread somewhere about using the kits for a 280Z on the 240's because the seals fit better. Anybody have any suggestions? Who has been there and done that? Victoria British has three kits kisted: 240 70-73 260-280 74-6/75 280 7/75-78 I have a Series I, 1971 240Z. And I need all the rubber seals! I'm looking for suggestions here since my budget is limited and I'd hate to spend the money to fin…

Last reply by EScanlon, February 15, 2002
A Close Shave

February 13, 2002 by Rattfink
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Just started "shaving" the doors on the `72 project Z. I'll be installing remote openers with door poppers for keyless entry. Will happily post the process if anyone is interested... errr... this is assuming that I can make it work. If anyone has any caveats, I'd appreciate the heads-up. L8-r 'Fink

Last reply by Rattfink, February 14, 2002
rear body panel

February 6, 2002 by pauls240z
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hello to all. i have a 73 240z which is going through a restro. right now and i need to replace the rear body panel. i have talked to local dealers and they say there are no longer available i have checked the internet with no luck. my question to you all is can anyone help with either links phone numbers anything that might guide me in my endless search. i really apprecate any help paul:D

Last reply by pauls240z, February 11, 2002
Inner panel plastic rivets

February 7, 2002 by rlucier
5 replies

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Where to get inner panel plastic rivets???

Last reply by 2ManyZs, February 8, 2002