Keyser Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 along Good luck with the project - done a couple of Zeds now - parts are not cheap! Keep us posted and lots of pics please Quote
Jmanji Posted March 2, 2013 Author Posted March 2, 2013 Thx keyser, will take plenty of pics when it gets here, can you take and post them direct from the iPhone onto the forum? this would save time. Quote
Dannyg Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 May have a rear Jdm bumper in black for sale later this week collection only 100 quid Quote
Shaun1982 Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 Thx keyser, will take plenty of pics when it gets here, can you take and post them direct from the iPhone onto the forum? this would save time. If you use the tapatalk app you can dude Quote
Jmanji Posted March 2, 2013 Author Posted March 2, 2013 Hello and to the forum. This isn't just a great place for advice, but also for new and used parts from trusted traders and also members. For example, how about a rear bumper, in the right colour for £120? http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/67224-im-removing-a-few-parts-from-my-z-as-upgrading/ A big thank you for pointing me towards the bumper, looks like he still has it, that's a very good start, now need to figure out how I'm going to straighten out the metal Thx Quote
14N Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 A big thank you for pointing me towards the bumper, looks like he still has it, that's a very good start, now need to figure out how I'm going to straighten out the metal Thx Not a problem As Keyser said, keep us updated with your progress by posting plenty of pics. Good luck with your (and your son's) project Zed. Quote
Jmanji Posted March 3, 2013 Author Posted March 3, 2013 Ok can anyone tell me is there a rear back quarter straightening tool, I have access to panel hammers? Or should it be pulled straight by a garage? Here's an inside view of the damage Quote
Keyser Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) I can't see enough from the pic to work out the extent of the damage - the outer wing can be pushed out from the inside or "pulled" from the outside when access is limited. 2 ways to do this with a slide hammer one is with glue on ends the other is to drill and bolt/rivet holders onto the panel then attach the slide hammer - it's skilled work as the metal stretches when it is bent and you can end up with bulges. Heat can also help but experience is what is require here. If the panel is really bad it can be cut away and replaced. If any of the inner body work is creased around the suspension line it should be pulled out with a hydraulic ram, but preferably it needs to go on a jig to be sure the whole car is straight and true - unfortunately jig time is very pricey. see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjGArdhEZbY at about 1min 20 sec Hope that helps Edited March 3, 2013 by Keyser Quote
14N Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 Alex, you know when you parked your Zed on that dodgy estate, and those kids in hoodies and baseball caps said "Look after your car for a fiver mate" and you declined? I think you should of said yes.... Quote
Jmanji Posted March 3, 2013 Author Posted March 3, 2013 How come i cant post decent sized pictures like zmanalex. ,,, only thumbs, Quote
Ricey Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 How come i cant post decent sized pictures like zmanalex. ,,, only thumbs, You have to upload them to something like photobucket and link the url for them using the image button .......looks like this Quote
Jmanji Posted March 3, 2013 Author Posted March 3, 2013 Will the 350 reverse up on ramps to make it easy to remove and work on the rear parts without front end hitting floor? Bad back syndrome Quote
Jmanji Posted March 3, 2013 Author Posted March 3, 2013 Thx keyser, will take plenty of pics when it gets here, can you take and post them direct from the iPhone onto the forum? this would save time. If you use the tapatalk app you can dude Thx, makes it so easy to post, I recommend Tapatalk Quote
Ricey Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 Will the 350 reverse up on ramps to make it easy to remove and work on the rear parts without front end hitting floor? Bad back syndrome Yes I believe it will but you may need to do a bit of fettlng with bits of wood to stop it hitting. Quote
Shaun1982 Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 From memory I had to back on to a ramp at work with my old zed. My only gripe with tapatalk is not having options to use smileys etc Quote
Jmanji Posted March 3, 2013 Author Posted March 3, 2013 I just put a smiley like this . :-{ As you would text and it came up, perhaps not all the funny ones wont Quote
Shaun1982 Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 Yeah the simple ones you know in your head work but none of the ones you want at times lol Quote
14N Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 Just remember the text of the smiley you use regulary, then you can enter it along with the text, just remember the ':' either side. e.g. thumbs = teeth = lol = yahoo = stir = etc, etc. Quote
Jmanji Posted March 3, 2013 Author Posted March 3, 2013 Ah I see now, all mine came up as I'm now on the iPad ,guess I'll have to learn , that strange the smiley icons are not showing in iPad reply? Quote
Jmanji Posted March 3, 2013 Author Posted March 3, 2013 Just setting up photobucket then goin to load the larger pics I saw before I bought the cat d, can't work out if it has got electric seats as it has winders on the side or heated?perhaps someone can confirm, driver seat looks worn at least the tyres are all the same. Quote
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