Sill Panels from U.S.

[Stinkbug]

Hey guys,

    im thinking about ordering some full length sill panels from the states.

they are the full end to end types, not just a section with no ends. i figure these will be better to use in my case.

they are only about 100 dollars a pop, but shipping is in the region of 100-170 dollars.

has anyone used them (Z Specialties) before? i just cant seem to find these particular sills here in Australia so im thinking shipping them over is the only way.

also the reproduction vinyl seat covers??? anyone used em and are they the goods?

 

 

Steve

[luvemfast]

For near on $500, why wouldn't you just go to a local sheetmetal place?

Probably be better and cheaper  :-\

[Stinkbug]

being a rural town, things dont often end up cheaper.

besides, i dont just want the profile of the sill, i want the ends aswell that go in behind the front guard and rear guard. thought it maybe better getting them from o/s at the same time as some other parts like seat upholstery and other interior bits.

[KatoKid]

Got mine from warren at All Z in Sydney. Typical Taiwanese pressings ...they didn't fit very well but with some coercing the came up well.

[nat0_240_chevZ]

try rustrepair.com, they have them for about 90 odd US.

http://www.rustrepair.com/PANELS/240-260-280Z-70-DATSUN-NISSAN-PATCH-PANELS.HTM

im thinking about getting a pair and some rear wheel arch section including doglegs, should do a group buy to save on shipping....

nat0

[Stinkbug]

id be keen on getting a set plus a couple of extra bits.

if we can get a few sets but keep it under $1000 might work out ok.

[Jason89]

Im looking into ordering full length sills at the moment. Freight prices seem to be the killer, freigh was $320 and the sills are $70 each, you would only have to get a couple of sets to make it worth while. Let us know if your interested and i might see if i can organise a few sets.

[Stinkbug]

i jst got a quote for around 500 for 2 full length sills, 2 bottom front quarter patches, and 2 lower front rear quarter patches.

it was around 130 bucks for shipping. he said they can bandsaw the sills in half to make em shorter for cheaper postage.

[nat0_240_chevZ]

id be in on a few bits,

dont worry about the 1000$ limit for extra tax, not worth worrying about if your saving an arm and a leg on postage anyways,

id be in for a pair or 2 of rocker (sills) panels,

rear 1/4 wheelarch replacement panels, pair also,

I think I paid about an extra 200$ aud on an 1800$ aud purchase from europe, i think you could save more on combined/bulk postage,

ie maybe use a standard size stillage (size of a pallet but about 800mm-1m high)

nat0

 

[Stinkbug]

Tabco price list if anyone is interested.

 

16721 L-R 54.5 Front Fender Lower Rear Section  14H

16730 L-R 44.95 Doorskin  8H

16740 L-R 89.75 Rocker Panel  O.E. Type  51Lx6H

16750 L-R 47.95 Rear Quarter Lower Front Section  10Lx13H

16751 L-R 89.75 Rear Wheel Arch  With Lower Front Quarter Section  44Lx24H

16752 L-R 49.75 Rear Quarter Lower Rear Section  21Lx10H

16753 L-R 129.95 Outer Rear Wheelhouse  33Lx23W

16761 U 124.75 Rear Panel, Upper Top  41Lx4W

 

[mossy]

They really need to update thier website prices 

[Stinkbug]

ok guys,

so the sill panels and quarter panel patches rocked up today from Tabco.

first impressions are quite good, look to fit up well with all the right bits in all the right spots.

very happy so far to take this route.

ill post up some pics tonight if anyone is interested.

[Scoota G]

ill post up some pics tonight if anyone is interested.

 

Yes please!

[Stinkbug]

pics