CJBrian Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 OMG, i wish i had my Z like this. I cant find a body shop with the ballz to do such work here in my city, or the shops i have visited fear early datsuns because of the work involved. My Z is only a shell at this moment too. (sorry for my engrish) Your english is good. Actually my z has only blasted and primed no body work done yet. Im doing the metal work my self and having a shop do the finish body work and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJBrian Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Spent some time fitting the Bad Dog rails today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJBrian Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Thanks Presidents for the time to install my frame rail stiffeners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivational Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks Presidents for the time to install my frame rail stiffeners. What was the name of the shop that blasted and primed it for you? It's looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJBrian Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Got some more welding in today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchdust Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Looking good so far. Question for you. You welded in the "Bad Dog" frame rails, do those go over/replace the factory subframe connectors? I have some pretty serious rust issues in my floorpans right there where the subframes end in floorpan. Those appear to go the full length of the body so I'm wondering if I can just cut out the rotten floorpans and subframes in mine, weld in flat sheet for the floorpans and replace the original subframes with those. Also, what gauge sheetmetal did you use for the rear deck lid? I have to do the same thing on mine. Any tips? Still kind of new to the resto part of these cars so I'm just trying to come up with a plan of attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJBrian Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Looking good so far. Question for you. You welded in the "Bad Dog" frame rails, do those go over/replace the factory subframe connectors? I have some pretty serious rust issues in my floorpans right there where the subframes end in floorpan. Those appear to go the full length of the body so I'm wondering if I can just cut out the rotten floorpans and subframes in mine, weld in flat sheet for the floorpans and replace the original subframes with those. Also, what gauge sheetmetal did you use for the rear deck lid? I have to do the same thing on mine. Any tips? Still kind of new to the resto part of these cars so I'm just trying to come up with a plan of attack. Thanks. The Bad Dogs can be used to cap the stock rails or used as replacements. My floors were good so I used them as caps. You can buy the front or rear sections individually or buy both to have front to rear bracing. I have seen many guys replace the floors and use the bad dogs as replacements. For the rear deck lid area I used the MSA patch panel and made my own panels for the taillight panel out of 16 gauge sheet metal. My tip is wear the right safety gear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Geez CJ...you really need to be careful...I mean...at least you did that working on your own Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Motivational Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 My tip is wear the right safety gear! That doesnt look too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJBrian Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Im all good now, no problems just a scar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchdust Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks. The Bad Dogs can be used to cap the stock rails or used as replacements. My floors were good so I used them as caps. You can buy the front or rear sections individually or buy both to have front to rear bracing. I have seen many guys replace the floors and use the bad dogs as replacements. For the rear deck lid area I used the MSA patch panel and made my own panels for the taillight panel out of 16 gauge sheet metal. My tip is wear the right safety gear! Thanks, I'll look into those. As for being careful, I got you beat and have the scar to prove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliocesarl Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Nice work on your car Man. What kind of weather strippign u use and where did u buy it? I need it myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJBrian Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Weather stripping? I haven't bought weather stripping yet im not to that point in the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willmar91 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Just got the door guides and hinges back for my machinist friend. They came out awesome.He machined 2 different style guides.Also made new bushings and pins for all 4 hinges. Hey bud I've been having trouble finding pins and bushings for my hinges. The used hinges are very pricey these days. How much did your friend charge you to get those bushings and pins done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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