fusion Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I am breaking down a 1976 280z to prep for media blasting. As I was breaking down the hatch, I noticed that there was a bracket in the lower middle, just above the release button. It's not attached to the outer skin. It almost looks like there was a piece of foam between it and the sheet metal. Can anyone shed some light on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 4:23 PM, fusion said: It almost looks like there was a piece of foam between it and the sheet metal. I've noticed that too and I think it did have foam in there at one point so as to give a bit of support to the outer skin as you push the button down to release the hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 I am painting the car, I could weld it. Any reason to have the foam there? Otherwise I could try and fit some double sided foam tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseRocks Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 If you weld it, it will shrink the metal on the skin. I could cause some warping that might be impossible to hide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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