V8_DatZun Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Ok here's the deal. I plan on deleting my quarter windows, and either keeping them smooth, or adding Mustang (or equivalent) side louvers (to hide my pen camera for in dash screens for side mirror replacements). Here is what it looks like with the ugly chrome covers removed... Now my question is what will be the best way of going about this? Cut one complete piece.. and end it just shy of the regular metal (before window in door) that way i can feather it into the existing metal, or what would be my best bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I would make a template of what you want first to see if you like it before removing the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8_DatZun Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 agreed.. When i first thought of this, SteelToad (user on here) was already working on this. He made a different shaped window though, and i believe he had a body shop do it, so he might not know exactly how they did it. If it ends up looking like the photoshop in my signature does... then it'll look GREAT. I'll probably mock it up with cardboard first, and primer it to see how it actually looks. Thanks for that tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknc90 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'd put masking tape over the area to be shaved and spray primer over it and the surrounding area to get an idea of how it will look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8_DatZun Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Good idea. I'll try that, and post pics. Thanks. It's been raining here all week, and i dont have a closed in shop due to renting. i'll try that soon as it clears up though. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8_DatZun Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Here it is taped up and photo edited. Not too bad, but i may still add Mustang louvers to the sides... see what it looks like photo edited in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas hammer Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Looks good. That might make the t-top a bit stronger also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 You need a Pantera Hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8_DatZun Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 I was debating if i wanted a pantera hatch or not.. If i do remove the quarter windows a pantera hatch would DEFINATLY look great on it... Thanks for the comments/suggestions keep them coming. This is a big decision for me, and if i do it and i end up not liking it... I'm kinda screwed lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrariferg Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 My first thought was about the pantera hatch. I like it. Not sure about louvers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknc90 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I'm not sure about it yet, I kinda like it but think it needs something there. Louvers, an emblem maybe. I'd just keep playing with it in photoshop. If you like it though, I say go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaNoZeta Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Doesn't seem to be my cup of tea...but I agree that it would look a lot better with the pantera hatch. Probably be more of that Euro sport kinda look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judas_light Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 That looks amazing. You just need the curvature that that your signature has. Dude, you should definitely go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 not really feelin' it. but i like variance in our zeds. once it's got some baller wheels and a nice paint job, i bet it would have a nice touch mustang louvers might be cool. i don't mind them... but they are clearly from another era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8_DatZun Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Yeah, thats one thing i noticed. It definitely has to have that curve to it that my signature has. that will make it all flow together better. Also, with the rest of the mods, that my signature has, i think it will all go together good. Ill keep playing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yhlz Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 looks good. will there be blind spots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjc5500 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 imma say do it. looks good. prolly will have blind spots though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 It looks like something is missing. I would either add louvers, or maybe cover part of the window with sheet metel to make the window the same shape and size of an early Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckolander Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Not a bad idea, I'm sure it's not everyones cup of tea, but thats what defines Hybrid Z, and if you do use cameras, you shouldn't have any problems with blind spots, especially if you have them set to a panoramic view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8_DatZun Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thanks for everyones comments/suggestions. After reading the comment from Mike_Kz.. let me ask this question. Does anyone know if the 280zx window is the same height as a 280z or 240z? Could anyone possibly try and photoedit a 240-280z quarter window into a 280zx? LoL You can see where this is going... thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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