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I am preparing to paint my 1976 280z.  I am doing panel alignment and fitment while the body is still in primer so I can make adjustments if necessary.  I am looking for some panel gap numbers from people to get an idea of the ranges.  Even better if you have done your own panel fitment and adjustment.  A maximum and minimum if possible for each spot.  Looking for gap measurements on:

 

Fender to hood

 

Fender to door

 

Door to quarter panel

 

Hatch to body

 

 

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

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Before I disassembled my Z I measured a few and took some pictures (this one was edited so you could actually read the numbers). Between the door and fenders I found my panel gaps were all falling around the 5.5mm range, and the hood and rear hatch gaps were a little smaller in the 2.5-3mm range.

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I put this off until now doing other things.  Would appreciate any additional measurements people have.  I plan to start from the back and work forward. 

 Looking for gap measurements on:

 

Fender to hood

 

Fender to door

 

Door to quarter panel

 

Hatch to body

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