Cutlass372 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Hey everyone, I am looking to replace the trapezoid shaped panel that is located behind the front strut assembly. This is on a 72' 240z. This piece seems to be fairly important and holes have been slowly growing in both the passenger and driver's side. I was wondering if anyone had any pictures of the panel that they made to replace this piece. I have been trying for a few days to design the panel out of one piece of metal, but I cant seem to get it just right. I have also tried making a few angled cuts but im not sure if they will be strong enough. Does this panel need to be one piece (It would be easier if it was)? I have some proper thickness 5X10" rectangles cut out to make this, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Would you mind taking a picture of this panel to point out exactly what you're talking about? Or find a picture of it online and circle it or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Are you talking about the "doubler" on the frame rail that seems to always rust out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutlass372 Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 http://www.betamotorsports.com/services/images/projectcarimages/73240ZRB/FrontStruts-1.jpg Its sorta hard to see in this pic but the panel right behind the strut assembly. The one that the front cross member bolts through. It has a like 90 degree bend and then it sinks in to allow room for the bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) I'm not sure, but I think you're going to have to use a hammer to shape/stretch the metal into shape. Or just get one from a parts car. I have a feeling you're going to find a lot more rust than just what you see though... Edited July 8, 2011 by rturbo 930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodie Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) heres a pic of what i did. basically i clean/cut all the rust away sealed it and cut a panel bigger that the area. i used a cardboard template to get the right size. thne starting at the corner tack welded and formed the panel to fit the curve as i went along. Edited July 13, 2011 by bodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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