Hi Guys, Once the rear bumper is removed there is a metal valance that goes around the rear from arch to arch, around the metal bumper , does any one know if this can be removed as one.

 

Cheers

 

Rich

 

pic shows one side, ignore the red polygon

Why would you want to remove that? I'm assuming you have rust issues and are looking to rectify? I'd recommend a local repair of the damaged areas personally rather than cut out of significant amount of good material.

The area that is rung is or was available as a seperate panel for each side , the part connecting them together is part of the rear panel itself and is welded to the boot floor at it,s lower edge , just a bit confused why you,d want to remove them bud ??

A few diagrams bud , part number 78116 and 78117 for the lower quarters http://www.courtesyparts.com/300zx-parts-z32-1990-1996/genuine-nissan-parts/body-side-rear/780-rear-fender-fitting/-c-882_883_1024_1029.html

and 7911 for the rear panel http://www.courtesyparts.com/300zx-parts-z32-1990-1996/genuine-nissan-parts/body-side-rear/790-rear-panel-fitting/-c-882_883_1024_1030.html

The area that is rung is or was available as a seperate panel for each side , the part connecting them together is part of the rear panel itself and is welded to the boot floor at it,s lower edge , just a bit confused why you,d want to remove them bud ??

 

Not sure either, but it might be because it's rusted through?

Boldy, great website, nice and clear Diagrams, Simon, what can i say, correct as always, remember i have a spare care in my garden and cutting away a piece and welding it onto the road car, my thoughts were to remove the panel itself , which on my spare car is spotless/rustless, and transplant it as a whole to the road car. Now i see the middle piece is not part of it it is looking quite feasible.

 

Cheers

 

Rich