26th-Z

I think you can cut out the rust spots and weld new metal patches, Bpaccaud. Bend new metal to fit the rail along the top. Cut out the rust at the hood hinge and weld in new metal flush with the surrounding fin. Grind it smooth again. The good question is how to treat the inside of the upper frame rail and stop it from rusting from the inside out. I have the same problem. I might suggest treating the inside with phosphoric acid - a common painter's chemical for treating rusted surfaces prior to painting. Drill a small hole at the end of the frame and spray inside with a long tube spray nozzle like a pump pressure garden sprayer. Make several applications, allowing the acid to dry between time. You can probably spray paint up in there the same way.

I had the best time cruising Alan Bent's site. Downloaded a bunch of pics. You gotta take a look if you haven't had the chance. http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/3823/index.html

Victor, Alan Bent's site worked a few hours ago, but now it doesn't. I had a little time to cruise and it was fascinating. Thanks It probably got too many hits today!

A new tail light is going to be in that price range. Stunning, isn't it? There is a series of threads concerning Dashboard Restorations. Roughly, a dash is $575 from Vancouver, Washington. I paid another $120 or so for shipping to Florida and back. With a dash, shipping is based on size, not weight.

What Victor means is that you are probably in the mail-order parts category - just like most of us. Some time cruising the internet will yield many sources, some specializing in certain part areas while others are general suppliers. Midwest Z, a club sponsor, offers excellent service. Classic Datsun Motorsports is good as is Banzai Motorworks. An old favorite standard is Motorsport Auto and Victoria British Ltd. Zedd Findings offers sheet metal - floors and there are a slew of others. My apologies to those I did not mention. This club is also sponsored by restoration services such as Dashboard Restorations. I suggest you purchase a parts fiche Cd from the club and join in the fun. Mail order can be as fun as opening Christmas presents!

People need this wisom, 2many

Kats last picture of the wheel chocks got me thinking of other stamp marks I find on parts. Does anyone know what this means? Has anyone identified all the different stampings? This one comes from a headlight scoop.

I deserve the scolding Alan. My apologies. And I used the ZG term loosely. I’ll try to behave better in the future. Carl pointed out that the ’78 could not have had a factory G nose, as it wasn’t offered. I was hoping to see something more original as well. Evidently, I need to get out and look at a few cars! I had very little time to look at the car before I had to get out the flashlight. I was unable to verify serial numbers and other vital info. It was just too dark for my aging eyes. This fellow is close enough that I will be able to stay in contact. He speaks Japanese, offering some help in purchasing and shipping parts. He knew nothing of this club or IZCC. I seem to recall the other Fairlady had a P 90 head. Yes, it was heavily modified and it was too dark to photograph. It was also showing rust to a frightening level. I was thinking of you when I saw a roll bar in the '72 car. It had a fiberglass deck lid. We discussed prices of cars and parts in Japan. I was a little shocked and then thankful that this is not so expensive here in America.

I think the "Euro" tail light with amber is correct. Check with Midwest Z for lighting. The dash can be recovered by another club sponsor - Dashboard Restorations. I currently have a dash in process. I think it is the closest restoration to original. I can't comment on the EVA spoiler. Good limes with your restoration!

Yea, I'm not really interested in a 2+2 and the last thing I need to be doing is spending my restoration money on another car. I thought you guys would be interested and I got a chance to go look at a ZG. It is a serious "could be nice" car. It was 7:30 when I looked at the car and daylight was fading fast. The flashlight was handy, but you can appreciate how difficult it is to look at a car in the dark. He has another Fairlady - a '72 with many modifications including 432 headers.

I just returned from looking at the car. I did not drive it. The decsription is pretty accurate although I realize how a seller must present an item to generate interest. I do not get to look at too many ZG's, but this one appears to be all there. His description of a tiny bit of rust is less than you all would normally imagine. The fenders need to come off and have the fender wells cleaned out. For what I have seen East of the Mississippi, this car has "no rust". It has a fuel injected L20 engine - Y 70 head casting number. The guy is an ex Marine and brought a couple of cars home. He seems to know what they are worth as reflected in his reserve price.

Called the guy, talked to him, going to view it this evening. Full report later.