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Original Nissan fenders are still available and are probably your best bet for fit and finish. I bought a pair for my 81 280ZXT last month and they were great.

A friend had good luck with Bad Dog frame rails. Based on his experience they are what I'm using on my 77. http://www.baddogparts.com/index.htm

At first I guess it will only be the before shots. My 81 280ZXT goes into the body shop on Monday for a complete repaint. It is staying the factory color and the only change is replacing my slightly damaged front spoiler with a MSA Type I spoiler. I'm also replacing all of the emblems on the car with new ones. Hopefully in a few weeks I can also post a body shop recommendation. Both sides had minor rust on the top of the wheel well on the front fenders. The previous owner took a welding class at a community college and decided to attempt the fix himself. Not a bad job for an amateur, but not what I wanted out of the car. I have two new Datsun fenders that are going on it. Passenger door has a small dent from a parking lot bump that also occurred before I bought it last year. Front spoiler has been banged a few times and is rusting in a couple of spots where the paint was damaged. MSA Type I spoiler will replace the stock one. Fender on this side has the same problem as the passenger side. Should be done in about three weeks and I'll post the new pics as soon as I get her back.

And a wise choice it was!!! These cars are great daily drivers with a good blend of ride quality, handling, power and ease of maintenance. I'm using my 77 280Z as my daily driver for this summer.

I use a company car for back and forth to work, but for all of my other normal driving this year I'm using my 77 280Z.

This is the only front air dam that I have seen that flows into the ZG flares and it's a custom build. I would also love to find one that could blend into the front flares.

Try this link: http://z31.com/repairs/polishfaq.shtml

Looks unfinished. Maybe if they were the flares with the hidden fasteners and painted to match the body?

^^^Looks good. Love that color combo!!!

You must post pics!!! That is my favorite color combo!!!

Considering the zero feedback of the high bidder, its still not going to sell.

Thanks for the compliment. Its going to stay just the way it is. I recently bought a 77 280Z that should satisfy my need to modify things.

I've seen cars in worse shape brought back to life. Indiana has some of the same problems as your area when it comes to rusted Z's. Just take your time and do it right the first time.

I bought my 81 280ZXT at the beginning of last summer. Flew to New Jersey and drove it back to the midwest. One owner, turned 70K miles on the way home and still has the original floor mats. Now its a sunny summertime driver only.

1977 280Z-Current project car 1981 280ZXT-Two owner, 69K miles, only driven in warm sunny weather 2004 350Z Roadster-Silverstone Touring