Datsun Z. Rear Quarter Panel Window Frame - Hand Fabrication 240Z 260Z 280Z

To all the Z Heads out there.
Time to completely handcraft the steel behind the rear quarter window. Apologies but I left out the part where I weld the roof to the gutter from above.
This fills in the gap from above minimising the amount of filler needed
This is a mates Datsun Fairlady that needed some TLC. Most of the work was similar to my 280Z but I decided to document this as it was new to me
This was my first time to give it a shot. Enjoy!
240z left hand to right hand conversion
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240z converted to right hand drive
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240z body work
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260z left hand to right hand conversion
260z left hand drive to right hand drive conversion
260z lhd to rhd conversion
260z converted to right hand drive
260z converted to RHD
260z body work
260z welding
260z repairs
260z UK
260z Ireland
280Z USA
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280z left hand to right hand conversion
280z left hand drive to right hand drive conversion
280z lhd to rhd conversion
280z converted to right hand drive
280z converted to RHD
280z body work
280z welding
280z repairs
280z UK
280Z USA
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[@farfromdonemotors6796]

That's great work, wish my Z was in as nice a shape as yours.

[@DustyMacsGarage]

You and me both lol

[@sparkiesshed3818]

Slowly getting better here. Datsuns do not like the weather here in Ireland so making sure the rust is all gone before hitting the road

[@punkbloater]

Great work!
Very excited to follow this project and see how it turns out in the end, looks very promising! 👍🏻

[@sparkiesshed3818]

Thank you

[@davidklauer3422]

Man that’s a bunch of work. My 2 Texas 240Zs had a bit of dogleg rust and hatch bottom rust
I have no reason to complain

[@sparkiesshed3818]

They do not like Irish weather. 😐

[@t-ray5656]

Nicely done.

[@sparkiesshed3818]

Cheers

[@ericgilligan5576]

Well, it would be rude not to watch it :D Good job ;) The lady will ride again ( soonish ) haha

[@sparkiesshed3818]

Cheers for the pleasure working on your Fairlady Z Eric. It will be a beaut when it's done

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Excited to watch this one!

[@sparkiesshed3818]

It was fun

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Closely following both your channels, you guys are doing a good job. These cars deserve good owners and homes.
Was an apprentice at Nissan, Dubai in the late 70's and got to work on the "lady", although cosmetic. The "Cedric" (or 260C) and the light bus used the same series of L24,26,28 engines. These cars are fun to drive, good acceleration and firm handling, the perfect GT/sports car and not overly complicated.

[@DustyMacsGarage]

@@mohabatkhanmalak1161 good stuff!!! Cool to hear about your history!! Glad your enjoying all the content!! I love watching all Z builds myself!!!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Heck yeah!! That turned out nice!!! Curious what thickness sheet metal you used for that patch?

[@sparkiesshed3818]

Went with 1mm. Closest to what was on it. 🙂

[@enriquehidalgo630]

If it rains water will not enter that area?

[@sparkiesshed3818]

Yeah I mentioned in the description that I left out the welding at the sill. All is sealed up now.

[@enriquehidalgo630]

@@sparkiesshed3818
Mine has bubbles on the driver side of that area, but on the flat part not on that curve area. My car has been sitting in storage for more than 4 years. Hopefully after the rainy season ends I will get it back running again.