I have just removed the RHR quarter from my 240Z and the fuel filler only had 3 spotwelds. It was the same on two other rear quarters I've taken off. The reason Z's rust in front of the rear wheel arch is that there is a triple layer of metal - inner sill, outer sill and rear quarter all join there. Z's also rust from the inside out - where you can't see there is no paint. Other places to check are radiator support, chassis rail/skirt under battery tray and windscreen pillar on door side. An American company called British Victoria LTD can supply most rust repair sections - you can order a free catalog at www.victoriabritish.com and it will have just about anything you need - only problem is cost. There is also a guy on the NSW Central Coast pressing 240Z floorpans and door skins. He is at most local swap meets. You could also try AllZspares at Asquith (Sydney) and see what he can do for you. ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Lamb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 9:07 PM Subject: Re: Rust repair
> > > >After looking at another Z with rust, I have kind of come to terms > >with the fact that there is a good chance I will have to buy one with > >rust and do some repairing. Since there are common areas, like arround > >the fuel filler and hatch area, do anyone sell replacement panels? > > Rare to find a Z with no rust, and those that (truly) don't have that > reflected in the price. Best place to look is in the dry outback > areas, but of course are still few and far between. > > The Z Restoration Factory in Melbourne used to have some patch repair > panels. Mainly for the lower guard area, and the sill area in front > of the rear wheels. But i believe Rob (the original owner) has sold > the business and it has changed names (Chris: are you 'listening' > ??). I'm pretty sure they didn't make anything for the fuel filler > or hatch areas. But any competent panel beater should be able to > make anything required - the guy that sprayed my 260Z made everything > from scratch and did a fantastic job. > > One thing about the fuel filler area that most people don't realise - > the pressed metal box that holds the filler neck is actually bonded > (glued) to the rear quarter panel, not welded. This means that even > the slightest hit to this area can break or damage the bond and > eventually rust sets in. So rust in this area usually means some > sort of previous accident damage. > > > > -- > Steve Lamb > > IZCC #180 > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
