240Z: Bodyshop and Paintshop to-do list :)
I want to push the bodyworks a bit so i try to get the bodyshop guy coming here and check the cars soon so i got a glimpse of what is possible and how i can prepare it the best. still don’t know which chassis makes more sense to save etc. so here’s a list i prepared with all the work that needs to be done so i can discuss it with the bodyshop-guy. TONS of work:
| Both cars: – Remove old paint – Remove mirror holes in doors – Add new fender mirrors (got the installation drawings) – remove rust on doors etc (if needed) – repair rear spoiler (Studs broken) – Add Overfenders (and neatly cut and weld original (inner-)Fenders) – Spotweld Original chassis for added safety and rigidity (??) – Fit the Saito rollcage (screwed, not welded) – Add and fit front air dam – Replace frame rails – Replace floor pans (Still need the seat console bases, probably reuse some original) – remove dents and scratches if there are some – Remove broken screws at a few points i wasn’t able to get them out |
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| Chassis A (White): – replace front end (from black car) – Replace rear panel (from black car) – Remove welding signs from the roof window which was closed once. |
Chassis B (Black): – Remove rust in rear inner wheel arches and tool storages. – replace roof (from white chassis?) – replace spare wheel mould (from white chassis?) |
| When done / Paintshop – Fit and adjust hood, doors, fenders, hatch, wing,… – Protect from rust in hollow parts – Underfloor coating – Preserve hollow pieces with special treatment – Completetly primer and paint the car in „Datsun 904, Kilimanjaro White“:  |
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Now i’ll have to discuss these points with the bodyshop and check time and money needed, as well as how i have to pay the work (monthly rate, pre-payment,…) i have no clue how they do payment on a job this big usually 🙂 And then i have to figure out where the hell i get so much money to pay this 😛
4 Comments
Julian Zed
Every time I read some entry on your blog, I have to admire your close-to-insanity dedication. As I know very well, patience is not one of my qualities, (if any 🙂 ) I have to admire yours. I am close to my own insanity, but mine is more related to the documents of temporary Swiss Export and temporay Romanian Import and the fact that I will do it all over again, the other way around. Best of luck man, I hope the paintshop guy will treat you fairly not suggest you that you dont need both kidneys 🙂 If you do decide that you need to sell one, well……I know a guy….that knows a guy……hahaha 🙂 Are you willing to share the fender mirrors mounting drawings ? I have found only the RHD ones, I would really appreciated.
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hey julian, sendt’ you the drawings by mail, hope you got them 🙂 today the body-shop guy will check out my cars and let’s cross fingers for a good feedback 🙂
Julian Zed
Dear Mr. Nilz 🙂 you are a gentleman of a rare breed. Thanks for the drawing. May the Gods of Low Paintshop Invoices lay on ypu their blessings and spare your Z loving soul, of terrible faith to your wallet 🙂 (yes…as you suspect, indian guys meeting again today, I am still under the influence 🙂 ).
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haha, indeed very influenced by indian guys english, haha 🙂