I have a 1978 280z and there are some rust holes in the air intake grille. Is it possible to replace this? and where do you think i can find the part?

OR, if it is too hard to find one, whats the best way to repair it?

Also, there was a thread I saw that had a long list of all the sites that sold car parts for Zcars. Can anyone point me in the direction of this tread please?

 

You're talking about this grill right?

I'm pretty sure it's aluminum... not easy to fix. Though I have one I could sell ya. It's from my 76 280z.

 

Its not aluminum its a chromed steel if I remember right

And I think this is the thread you're looking for https://www.zdriver.com/forums/240z-280zxt-s30-s130-tech-tips-275/where-buy-parts-240-260-280-zs-20060/

 

Actually, what I thought, and what the manual told me, the air intake grille is the part between the hood and the windshield.

This is the part im talking about; all the way to the right of the pic; Does anyone know where to find one?


BTW this isnt my car...just incase anyone thought it was

 

I was gonna say, I don't like V8s in Zs lol

Thats called a cowl actually and heres wheres you can get a replacement! But sense its mostly flat you might be able to fix it with some sheet metal

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/30-7140

 

Ok, ty very much blukitesune

 

Your welcome!

 

The cowl is the same for '70-'78 so you should be able to find one in a junk yard cheap. Since welding will cause warpage you could put small sheet metal patches on the back side of it using panel adhesive and then body filler on top. Grind out the rust first and treat it with rust converter from Eastwood or auto paint supplier.
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