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I've spot sanded all over the car, and the same layers exist everywhere. I think it's some type of heavy primer (?).

I've noticed on several Z's that there exists a hairline crack at the point where the rear pillar(?) meets the roof. Mine included. Is this just a weak point in the structure? Is it evidence of hard driving, where the body flexes? I'm just going to re-weld; unless that's a bad idea. Attached is pic of mine.

Called VicBrit, and not much help. If anybody has experience and current catalog, here's my question: Page 25 top illustration: - is #6 just a smaller cut out of #5? or is it an inner skin? -#11 a cutout of #10?

We bought a new 2+2 in the autumn of 74. The dealer described it as a 74-1/2. I guess there were some mid-model year changes that were significant enough to merit the "1/2".

Passenger side, yet to perform exploratory surgery. Thankfully, this is the only spot.

I need to get beyond my zealousness to get started/finished. I just wasn't ready for this type of setback...

Actually, behind the BIG hole, the metal is in good shape (despite the appearance in the pic).

My 6 yr old son: "The Blue Rocket", or "Rocket" for short:classic: My 9 yr old daughter: simply, "The Z":classic: My 41 yr old wife: "That stupid car":finger: Me? Any of the above; depends what day you ask:stupid:

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After starting my body work in earnest, I found rust under "decorative" rocker panel trim. See pix. I think I pretty much whittled it back pretty close to unblemished metal. How much should I cut out? I REALLY don't want to replace entire panels/fenders; would prefer to cut cleanly and weld patches. Looking for advice. ...this sucks.:sick:

I bet the private messages are flying right about now...:tapemouth

The reasons for the spoiler are more cosmetic and performance... I was just hoping it might help that as well! Thanks for the input and the pic 2many

Nick: I didn't do anything to shorten the struts. Like XYZ, mine lowered about 1-3/4" XYZ: I have same tire specs. Do you every rub?

I haven't started the sealing process (or checking it for that matter) yet. My understanding is that the aerodynamics of the car naturally create a vaccuum, and hence the fumes. Even if the car is sealed up, don't the fumes still come in through a window (if open)? I was hoping that the aerodynamics would change just enough to eliminate the vaccuum... I'll try your advice!

pix in my gallery are old. Don't show new stance (among other things)

I used Suspension Techniques springs and KYB struts. I have 15x7's and it looks great. The springs are a little softer than Eibach or Tokico. Benefit is a little smoother ride. Downfall is some rub on rear inner fender, when hitting a decent-sized bump/hump at speed. (very minor, but will raise a passenger's eyebrow!) If I had to do it again, I'd probably go w/ Eibach or Tokico though.

Have any of you added airdams and/or rear spoilers and noticed any improvement in the exhaust fumes? I'm almost finished adding mine, and I'm hoping against hope that there is going to be an appreciable difference. (If so, maybe my wife and daughter will go for a ride; they're actively boycotting the Z because of it. My son, on the other hand, could care less!)

Are these available anywhere?

Thanks!