wayne080866 Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 This post has been pre cleared by Admin Just a short intro, we're starting to make panels for the 240z with the view to 260s and 280s We have been making custom panels for a range of Datsun over the years and now extending our range to include 240z. We are now looking forward to hearing from you guys for suggestion on any sheet metal that may be required for your cars. All our panels are handcrafted not stamped, so it allows us the flexibility to shape and re create panels to look just like factory and fit right the first time , making you resto easier. We hope to be able to share a little metal shaping with you all along the way. This is our new Lower Rear Quarter Panel for the 240z. Like us on Facebook to see more products! - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Automotive-Panel-Craft/271953309572501 eBay Store - http://stores.ebay.com.au/automotivepanelcraft/ Quote
Retro Z Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Roof skins, inner door shells, rear valance (below tailights) and doglegs would be in high demand for 240z. Quote
24TZ Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 +1 rear valance tail light section, inner fender below battery tray Quote
Iceberg Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Lower radiator supports. I know it is not a panel but it is hard to find a Z without issues on the radiator supports. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted April 21, 2015 Administrators Posted April 21, 2015 Thanks for posting and the donation also! As mentioned in our initial correspondance I think there is a gap in the market for Roof Turrets Rear Valance Sections / Beaver Panels 2+2 door skins, sills, dog leg sections etc.. 260z floor pans (different pressing to 240z) Seat Mounts might be another popular option for those with rusted floors Fuel filler 1/4 panel area (these rust out where the fuel filler neck is) which extends around the area. Of course having local options for Rocker Panels Door skins Lower fender sections Rear slam panels etc.. Would be helpful but duplicating what already exists through the likes of rare spares. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted April 21, 2015 Administrators Posted April 21, 2015 By the way I see the 240z on your facebook page has the dreaded moon roof! Quote
Scotty_Rah Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Does anyone know if that 240z rear lower quarter panel would suit a 260z 2 seater? or is it different somehow? Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted April 22, 2015 Administrators Posted April 22, 2015 Does anyone know if that 240z rear lower quarter panel would suit a 260z 2 seater? or is it different somehow? Same Same. Quote
Retro Z Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Only the very late 260z's dont have the cut-out/recess for the rear chrome bumper. Quote
boost Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 would i be correct to say that all the panels on an early 260 is interchangeable with the 240's? Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 1, 2015 Administrators Posted May 1, 2015 would i be correct to say that all the panels on an early 260 is interchangeable with the 240's? There is a thread here somewhere showing differences in doors, I believe early 260z doors may be similar to 240z style ones in terms of latch mechanism but I think the internal shell structure 'looks' different and therefore depending on your restoration aim might not be suitable? Also the rear hatch is a bit different in that 240z's had 1 single gas strut but 260z's moved to twin struts. Not sure if there was other differences in the hinge mechanism? But 260z's also had heated rear screens where as AU delivered 240z's were sans-heated rear screens (sadly). The front panels are basically the same, except for the indicator cut out (that was a 260z thing). Quote
boost Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 Thanks Gav. Do you know if the door skins are the same even though the internal structure is different ? I think I'll need a new drivers door skin and would help to know my options. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 1, 2015 Administrators Posted May 1, 2015 Door skins are exactly the same. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php?topic=15033.0 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 16, 2015 Administrators Posted May 16, 2015 Lower radiator supports. I know it is not a panel but it is hard to find a Z without issues on the radiator supports. Available in the UK. http://datsun240z.co.uk/parts.php Pretty expensive though, but given how much work is involved I'm not surprised. Also Nato on here was looking at making some of these a while back but he's busy and I'm not sure if he will make any yet? http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,11926.msg167473.html#msg167473 Might be good if someone can step in and start producing this stuff *hint hint* ;-). Quote
YosemiteZed Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Expensive again when you add the 20% VAT tax Phil Quote
C.A.R. Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Expensive again when you add the 20% VAT tax Phil You don't pay VAT on items purchased, then shipped out of the UK Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 16, 2015 Administrators Posted May 16, 2015 You don't pay VAT on items purchased, then shipped out of the UK Ahhh but you do pay GST...when it arrives here.. If you under-insure it you risk loosing out if something goes wrong with shipping. I saw a NOS radiator support on Yahoo! Auctions a while back. I should have bought it and imported it. It was only around $500-$600 AU. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 16, 2015 Administrators Posted May 16, 2015 Moved to new section. Quote
wayne080866 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Posted May 16, 2015 Here's a link to a short video of our 510 Rear Quarter Panel in the making. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 17, 2015 Administrators Posted May 17, 2015 Here's a link to a short video of our 510 Rear Quarter Panel in the making. Nice work Agreed, making up a quarter panel take a lot of skill. Just fabricating the lower half of a rear hatch is hard enough . I spoke to Wayne the other night and he was going to explore how difficult making roof turrets would be. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted June 20, 2015 Administrators Posted June 20, 2015 Hi Wayne, New beaver panels would be a good addition. But quite tricky to make as 1 piece I'd imagine... Refer to rear slam panel repair thread. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,16148.msg170933/topicseen.html Quote
wayne080866 Posted June 27, 2015 Author Posted June 27, 2015 I'll be making the 240z lower beaver panel It would be great if I could get an expression of interest so I can make a run on these and keep the cost down. No one will be committed to buy, just looking for rough numbers Quote
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