Mex510 Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 Does anyone have a recommendation on a decent sheet metal shop around the Greensboro NC area where I can start my dime project , it will need floor pans , engine bay metal , trunk , rocker panels etc etc . I saw a YouTube video from a shop in Tennessee ( orator auto restoration ) but that’s about 5+ hours from me . I have the basic knowledge of welding perhaps I could try and do it myself . But I would prefer a pro . Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 Can't help on a shop, but I would look at Klassic Fab vintage jdm, or futofab for replacement panels, as opposed to asking a shop to one-off or patch. 1 Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 Yes kfvintagejdm.com has the best smaller patch panels for the 510. All of FutoFab's panels are repop of OEM full size panels........no smaller patch panels. Biggest issue with welding on a Datsun, is that the sheetmetal is very thin, thus takes experience to get the heat vs weld penetration correct, without warpage. The more warpage, the more hammer & dolly work afterwards and/or the use of more body filler. We build & restore quite a few Z cars & we try to leave all of the body metal work to experienced metal guys! Good luck with the project! 😎 1 Quote Link to comment
Mex510 Posted September 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 Oh man , thank you guys for the info . I’m looking for a shop to restore the body . 1 Quote Link to comment
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