pshepard327ci Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I am in the process of tearing down my 70 240z and also finding lots of hidden treasures that im sure most people who have made this journey before me have also found. Well the rear of the z was already shaved when i purchased it and i want to keep it that way. I am not the best sheet metal fabricator but am willing to try anything. What are you guys suggestions on repairing this. I have done a patch panel already and i think it went pretty good, but this rounded corner seems hard. I thought i saw a pre-made patch that was available but i dont know if i can get both of these, the rear bottom part of quarter behind the rear wheel and the valance is the back. Also if you look at the first pic is that bronze solder the PO used to fix/attach something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshepard327ci Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Question number two, still on rust topic... What gauge sheet should i use to patch this. I know this is a main problem area and i removed the reinforcement plate and it doesn't look bad at all inside, so do i just get some 20g and weld it over after I spray some primer in there, or go with 18g? Right now i have 22g that i used for a hatch repair and probably will use it on a small rust spot on fender. Unless this sounds like a bad idea on the exterior panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshepard327ci Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 I found this part through tabco, is this the section i would need behind the rear tire? "Rear Quarter Lower Rear Section 10H: 167 52 L-R 39.95" Is there somewhere that sells that read valence area, but i might be able to mend that area with a patch or two, its the rounded part i dont think i can do very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I found this part through tabco, is this the section i would need behind the rear tire? "Rear Quarter Lower Rear Section 10H: 167 52 L-R 39.95" Is there somewhere that sells that read valence area, but i might be able to mend that area with a patch or two, its the rounded part i dont think i can do very well. FWIW, I got that piece along with doglegs, and a rocker. The rocker and doglegs look like they fit pretty well, but when I test fitted the rear lower quarter piece, it did not fit AT ALL. To say the least, I am pretty displeased... My recommendation is to make your own if you can, or get one off a wrecked car or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshepard327ci Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Must be a sign from above, i just came in from outside sanding spots that look like they will need extra work and i sanded through the bondo on the drivers/side dogleg and barely hit any metal before a good couple fist fulls of sand like material came pouring out like an hourglass. I guess i will be ordering the doglegs also. Anyone is Houston wanna share there talent at metal work, or have some of these body pieces hanging around!?!? I offer cold beers and bbq!! I will give it a try to make that part, i have read on metalmeet about how to go about shaping it so i guess i gotta start somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Must be a sign from above, i just came in from outside sanding spots that look like they will need extra work and i sanded through the bondo on the drivers/side dogleg and barely hit any metal before a good couple fist fulls of sand like material came pouring out like an hourglass. I guess i will be ordering the doglegs also. Anyone is Houston wanna share there talent at metal work, or have some of these body pieces hanging around!?!? I offer cold beers and bbq!! I will give it a try to make that part, i have read on metalmeet about how to go about shaping it so i guess i gotta start somewhere. Sounds like you may want to have your car media blasted to really see what's there, or not there, as the case may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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