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actually, buckeye fasteners does have these things called retainer weld nuts! that's exactly what I'm looking for, you're the man! here's a link for everyone http://www.buckeyefasteners.com/nuts/floating%20nut.aspx

yeah weird how that happens. I think the bondo on mine held the water in that was normally channeled through the grooves at the bottom right under the rust spot. they were both blocked off so rust was what I got haha.

I'm using nuts much like the first ones you mentioned for my flares, but I think weld nuts are really close to what I'm searching for. There are some these square inserts that you put in slots that can be opened up and closed and that's what the bolt goes into, it's like sliding those weld nuts into a square groove that hold it in place? ring any bells? if not, the weld nuts may be the second best option!

dang that looks pretty clean based off the engine bay. It doesn't even look like the normal battery tray area is rusted out.

I've found a few places with those bolts, what I'm having a hard time finding are the nut insert things that the bolts screw into. They look like this, but I can't find any z specific. does anyone know of any? if not I'll probably buy some like these and fabricate a bit. I imagine I can get the same threading I have so that shouldn't be an issue.

interesting, I'm interested to see that when it's done!! dang thanks for the heads up! they look pretty similar, but shoot why not buy from black dragon! ok everyone, sorry for the delay. I've got a bunch to update cuz I've been too lazy to post anything haha. I've got a ton don the past couple days! I don't even know where to begin. I guess first of all, I got a bunch more sanded down but then my paint guy told me I should just get it blasted, so I'm debating on sandblasting or dustless. Does anyone have any experience with dustless blasting? I'm worried about how the paint will stick afterwards. Let me know if you know a bit about it! I also got some rubber sheets. I'm going to attempt to make taillight gaskets rather than spend 80 bucks on a set, it just seems pricey haha. I'll have to keep you updated on the prices, but here is the link if anyone is feeling adventurous! http://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-%20-6YHE9?cm_mmc=EMT-_-OrderConfirmStandard-_-GuestOrderConfirm-_-sku&RIID=147652166&GID=&mid=OrderConfirmation&orderNumber=1244350448&rfe=5d344918e886ff60144989bb3c228b6bc91a954bee87bcc3b604ecaa05b9d380&origin=prod I'm just going to talk about a couple of quick highlights and post all the pictures haha. I got the doors taken apart, the windows out. I also took out the rear window, but I broke the bologna out of my windshield, so a new one for that! too bad though! I also pulled out the headliner and as much of the side lining as I could. I need to get the windshield out first but it's a start. I also got the sun shades and crap out. also, while taking out the windows I pulled out the trim on everything. with the over the door trim it was easier to grab at teh rear end of the trim from under and pull out and up slowly and deliberately to not bend it, and just really slowly work my way forward. the chrome in the door is held together by 6 (?) 10mm bolts that you take them all out, then i pushed the front end down while pulling the rear end out of the door and following suite with the front. I got pictures of it all but I must've deleted them as I cannot find them anywhere haha. the hatch trim and windshield trim you remove the corner pieces, then I scraped along the edges to get the gunk out of the way to make it less risky, don't want to bend the trim! then I just went under each piece as flat as I could and pushed down the line and popped it up. rear hatch window out, windshield broken I gave up after 3 break points haha I did a bunch of weld grinding down. you can see how good it looks when the spot welds are flat on the flares. I'll need to seal them but for now this'll do! Nice piece of cancer I'll need to replace. Here are some pics of my engine area, I pulled most of the front apart in prep for the blasting. I broke almost every bolt too. Joy. I also noticed that my z mustve been in a front driver's side collision. It has a plastic headlight scoop rather than the metal on the oppsite side and some good denting. I took a hammer to it and here are some before and after, and comparison pics of the other side. before: After: still needs some work but it looks a ton better got the driveline out, the rear tank hoses out (Can anyone tell me how the duece to get the funnel out?? the big black one that you actually pour the gas into). I also got the transmission and engine all unbolted and now it sits, waiting for me to borrow an engine hoist and pull her out! and one last question. drained the tranny oil, noticed the metal shavngs on the magnetic bolt. is this something to be alarmed about? or is it normal wear for the z car? I'm leaning towards normal wear, due to no large chunks and it drove fine, no slipping. better clutch that my DD.