Should I get a new rear hatch?? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Olay180 · 10-02-2002, 02:19 PM

I took the stock spoiler off of my 93 fastback. The holes are really rusted, should I fix it up, if so what is the best way to do that, or just get a used rear hatch without a spoiler. I got a quote from one junkyard, they said it'd cost me 200. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Chew Slice · 10-02-2002, 02:50 PM

I took mine to a body shop with the same problem.  I got the holes shaved as well as the third brake light.  cost me 700CDN but that was from a really good shop.  Look sweet too, im not even gonna get another spoiler.  If you do that, I'd suggest shaving the rear wiper too, it doesnt really serve a purpose.

Yoshi · 10-02-2002, 04:01 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Chew Slice @ Oct. 02 2002,1:50)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'd suggest shaving the rear wiper too, it doesnt really serve a purpose.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Chew where do u live?
I'm in Washington State, and let me tell you, I NEED my rear wiper!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>

240Driver39 · 10-02-2002, 07:44 PM

Id say go get the new hatch, especially if u would find on in ur color, just saves money when u can find one at a good price, plus ur gettin a piece of metal that never had rust in it, and shouldnt give u problems down the road.

Thats what i did after pricing and gettin advice from a few shops

Olay180 · 10-03-2002, 08:35 AM

My car is black, the hatch I was looking at is red. I really dont care what the color is, as long as I can find one without a spoiler. But yea, if you find any for cheap, let me know. In the meantime Im gonna keep searching for one.

gmgs14 · 10-03-2002, 08:41 AM

Let me know what you decide, I know of a couple junk yards around west michigan that have 240s in them that you could check.

Olay180 · 10-03-2002, 03:53 PM

James- Good lookin out, I'll get in touch with you If I do decide to go that route. Yea, no spoiler or wiper, that'd be perfect.

Greg- Lets go junkyard shopping, if not just let me know of some places in and around GR, in the meantime I'll just dig around here in holland for it.

Thanks guys!

Natty · 10-04-2002, 06:59 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Olay180 @ Oct. 02 2002,5:53)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
How hard was it to swap hatches? Those bolts look hard to reach. You you have to caulk or seal anything?
Jeff

10-02-2002, 04:01 PM	#3
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Chew Slice @ Oct. 02 2002,1:50)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'd suggest shaving the rear wiper too, it doesnt really serve a purpose.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Chew where do u live? I'm in Washington State, and let me tell you, I NEED my rear wiper!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

10-02-2002, 07:44 PM	#4
240Driver39 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 40 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: 240Driver39 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Id say go get the new hatch, especially if u would find on in ur color, just saves money when u can find one at a good price, plus ur gettin a piece of metal that never had rust in it, and shouldnt give u problems down the road. Thats what i did after pricing and gettin advice from a few shops __________________ 1990 240sx 5spd fastback

10-04-2002, 06:59 PM	#8
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Olay180 @ Oct. 02 2002,5:53)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> How hard was it to swap hatches? Those bolts look hard to reach. You you have to caulk or seal anything? Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

10-02-2002, 02:19 PM	#1
Olay180 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland, MI Age: 43 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I took the stock spoiler off of my 93 fastback. The holes are really rusted, should I fix it up, if so what is the best way to do that, or just get a used rear hatch without a spoiler. I got a quote from one junkyard, they said it'd cost me 200. Any input is greatly appreciated.

10-02-2002, 02:50 PM	#2
Chew Slice Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 41 Posts: 215 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I took mine to a body shop with the same problem.  I got the holes shaved as well as the third brake light.  cost me 700CDN but that was from a really good shop.  Look sweet too, im not even gonna get another spoiler.  If you do that, I'd suggest shaving the rear wiper too, it doesnt really serve a purpose.

10-03-2002, 08:35 AM	#5
Olay180 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland, MI Age: 43 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My car is black, the hatch I was looking at is red. I really dont care what the color is, as long as I can find one without a spoiler. But yea, if you find any for cheap, let me know. In the meantime Im gonna keep searching for one.

10-03-2002, 08:41 AM	#6
gmgs14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Let me know what you decide, I know of a couple junk yards around west michigan that have 240s in them that you could check.

10-03-2002, 03:53 PM	#7
Olay180 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland, MI Age: 43 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	James- Good lookin out, I'll get in touch with you If I do decide to go that route. Yea, no spoiler or wiper, that'd be perfect. Greg- Lets go junkyard shopping, if not just let me know of some places in and around GR, in the meantime I'll just dig around here in holland for it. Thanks guys!