v8wannabe2 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Here's some pics of my 280Z project, enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Looks great. How much did the powdercoating for the quarter trim cost? I remember you had a thread a while back you were trying to decide on the front bumper color, looks like you picked the right color. Also what was your process of widening the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8wannabe2 Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 The powder coating cost around $120. To widen the rear quarters, I butt welded the new panels on 1.25" out on each side. I cut the old panel off at the edge where it angles down and left an extra 1.25" of metal on the new panel. Had to fab up some pieces to blend in behind the doors. If that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 What door poppers did you use? How did the install go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8wannabe2 Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 What door poppers did you use? How did the install go? The poppers are actually from 2 trunk popper kits (heavier pull), I made some adjustable springs to push the door open once released. A lot of tinkering around with linkages to get it right, but not really a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cegrover Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Looks great! What bumpers are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8wannabe2 Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 Looks great! What bumpers are those? They started life as 76 280Z bumpers, I've done some pretty extensive mods to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansel Marrow Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I filled in my rear vents aswell, and I planeed on filling the seams by the headlights. Looks GREAT! Thanks for being brave enough to do this so I can feel confident about attempting it. Did you weld it? Or did you bondo it? Car looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8wannabe2 Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 I filled in my rear vents aswell, and I planeed on filling the seams by the headlights. Looks GREAT! Thanks for being brave enough to do this? Did you weld it? Or did you bondo it? Car looks great. I welded it with a 110v mig. The headlight seam was pretty easy, most of the work went into the rear quarters. They are about 2.5 inches wider that stock because of the way I butt welded the new rear quarters on. A lot of time went into things most people don't even notice (filled in cowl, deleted B pillar emblem, shaved door handles, shaved drip rails) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Nice work. I never thought about powder coating the trim, great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 The trim looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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