tommyboy Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Ok, I'm modding my door panels with fiberglass so I can mount some speakers in 'em. Well, I broke off some of the black fuzzy stuff from the top molding that touches the window, and I was wondering if anyone knows where to get some to replace it. I've looked all over the net but the only ones I can find are for the '70-'78 280Z coupes. Could I possibly substitute it with something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh817 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Hot glue gun + felt I think it is from a hobby shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 I thought about using felt, but at a closer look, the original "fuzzy material" is alot thicker (about 1/4 inch) than standard felt (between 1/8 to 1/16 inch thick). It almost looks like the material used in those hobby pipe cleaners (minus the metal wire). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borini63 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Blackdragon.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Blackdragon.com They only have the door trim for 240Z-280Z '70-'78. Again, I've looked all over the net and I can't seem to find anyone whos sells stock or aftermarket "Fuzzy" door trim for the 280ZX 2+2. I found one site that sells 'em 4 the coupe, but the doors on the coupe are shorter. That's why I'm looking to somehow make custom ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh817 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Get 2 sets of coupe fuzzies and cut to fit or are you really anal about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attworth Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Try a junk yard? I may have some in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmy280zxt Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hey bud, Ill give u a stright answer. Since some people wanna dont have on. I tried to find some also and had a little luck. I found one at a junk yard and was in good shape. And since I am a little bit anal i wanted to find another onebut could not. I took 2 from a coupe and cut them down to size. I used gorilla glue to keep them together and brushed on some silver paint. When it dried up i went over it with some scotch brite and it came out pretty nice. sorry i dont have any pics. but iif u go slowly and let everything dry up right. I promise u it will work. Oh a vice might come in handy to hold it 2gether. If u do it let me know how it went. Ill try to get a pic of it but its kinda hard to see the fix. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hey bud, Ill give u a stright answer. Since some people wanna dont have on. I tried to find some also and had a little luck. I found one at a junk yard and was in good shape. And since I am a little bit anal i wanted to find another onebut could not. I took 2 from a coupe and cut them down to size. I used gorilla glue to keep them together and brushed on some silver paint. When it dried up i went over it with some scotch brite and it came out pretty nice. sorry i dont have any pics. but iif u go slowly and let everything dry up right. I promise u it will work. Oh a vice might come in handy to hold it 2gether. If u do it let me know how it went. Ill try to get a pic of it but its kinda hard to see the fix. Good Luck That's a really good idea! The chrome trim isn't broken on my door trim tohough, just the fuzzy. And I finally found a site that carries the aftermarket ones. For anyone who wants some, the site is http://www.zcarsource.com/. They said that it won't fit EXACTLY because the 280ZX has a slight curve in the door, but if you're lookin to replace the fuzzy part only and not the whole trim, you can take the old one out and put the new one in. The guy also quoted me a price of $13.37 a piece. Hope this helps anyone else who's lookin!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zx 2by2 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I can't believe that no one has said this... any PICS of the FG pannels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 http://www.zcarsource.com/content/p/9/pid/65083/catid/8057_8602/Door_Panel_Inner_Glass_Fuzzy__70_78__Coupe___new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 http://www.zcarsource.com/content/p/9/pid/65083/catid/8057_8602/Door_Panel_Inner_Glass_Fuzzy__70_78__Coupe___new I emailed zcarsource.com to see if they had any for the 2+2 and the guy said they did, but it's not listed on the site so you might have to email 'em too if you want those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 I can't believe that no one has said this... any PICS of the FG pannels? Not yet, but when I get 'em finished I take a few and post them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hey guys, I FINALLY finished my door panels. Werll, I told ya I'd take some pics when I got done, so here they are. These were taken after I made the holes for my speakers and reinforced the door where the fiber board is riveted onto the metal hanger. And these are the finished products. I carpeted them after I fiberglassed because I felt that it went better with the rest of the interior of my car rather than using bondo and painting them smooth. ENJOY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Looks sharp! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Quite slick! Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thankx guys. As an update to my previous questions about the inner door "fuzzies", I got the answer I needed when I mounted the panels onto the doors. With the panels carpeted, you can't put the inner door chrome trim on because it interferes with the windoiws rolling up and down. However, the GOOD thing about not installing them on a carpeted panel is that the carpet itself acts as a inner door "fuzzy" trim, lining up with the window perfectly, and also giving the panel a more "streamlined" look. Again, THANKX A LOT for all of the help and input guys!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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