{"product_id":"datsun-240z-tailgate","title":"Tailgate – for Datsun 240Z (Steel)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tailgate is a precision replica tailgate made to suit the Nissan \/ Datsun 240Z (1969-1973), pressed in steel to the original-style profile. Instead of spending weekends cutting rust out of fifty-year-old steel — or hunting down a donor vehicle for one usable panel — you start with straight, new metal that is ready for preparation and paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNissan \/ Datsun 240Z\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1969-1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePanel type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTailgates \u0026amp; Rear Doors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSYC-NS42-03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied ready for prep and paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to Moderate — approx. 1–3 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWelding required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — bolt-on \/ transfer fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tailgate fits the \u003cstrong\u003eNissan \/ Datsun 240Z\u003c\/strong\u003e, model years \u003cstrong\u003e1969-1973\u003c\/strong\u003e. Panels listed 1969–1973 fit the 240Z (S30); many pressings carry over to the 260Z with detail changes — compare flange and trim-hole locations if fitting to a later S30. The 240Z is a unibody: structural panels should be welded in at factory seams by a competent welder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with any reproduction panel, trial-fit against the vehicle before final welding or paint. Minor adjustment at flanges and mounting points is a normal part of professional panel fitting, even with precision replica pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip the rust bucket rescue\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oldroute to a straight Nissan \/ Datsun 240Z body was buying a second parts vehicle and hoping its tailgate was better than yours. That gamble costs storage, freight and usually disappointment — donor panels carry the same decades of corrosion in the same places. New replica steel ends the cycle: predictable cost, predictable fit, and every panel of your actual vehicle preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Nissan \/ Datsun 240Z\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Datsun 240Z (Nissan S30, 1969–1973) changed the sports car market: a 2.4-litre overhead-cam six, independent suspension and coupe styling at a price that undercut everything from Europe. It also became one of the most rust-prone classics of its era. Nissan's thin-gauge unibody steel, minimal factory rust-proofing and moisture-trapping box sections mean that nearly every surviving S30 needs structural and cosmetic sheet metal during restoration. With concours 240Z values now well into six figures, correctly stamped reproduction panels have become essential to the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe S30 rusts everywhere moisture settles: floor pans and frame rails, dogleg and rocker sections, rear quarters and wheel arches, the battery tray and surrounding cowl, front fenders around the headlight buckets, and the hatch slam panel. Because the 240Z is a unibody, replacing corroded panels properly — with correct-profile steel welded at factory seam locations — is a structural repair, not just a cosmetic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate  |  \u003cstrong\u003eTypical time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 hours  |  \u003cstrong\u003eWelding required:\u003c\/strong\u003e no.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTailgates bolt to their hinges, so replacement is mostly transfer work: swap chains or stays, latches, handles and any glass hardware to the new panel, then adjust for even margins against the rear opening. Seal the internal seams before paint so the new panel doesn't repeat the original's fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e basic hand tools, trim tools, thread lubricant for aged hinge bolts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon mistakes to avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e skipping internal cavity wax, and not checking the rear body opening for rust and distortion before blaming the new panel for poor gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Manufacturing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBodyBros replica panels are pressed on dedicated tooling developed from measured original panels, in automotive-grade material matched to the application. Pressings are checked against reference bucks for profile, flange geometry and hole placement before packing. Steel panels are supplied with a protective primer coating ready for preparation and refinishing; alloy and plastic parts are supplied ready to prepare and paint. These are aftermarket replica restoration parts — manufactured by BodyBros, not by the original vehicle maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWorldwide Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide — including the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Panels are packed in purpose-built cartons or timber crates depending on size; large assemblies travel by sea or air freight with tracking. Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout or on arrival depending on destination. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page for lead times to your region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill this tailgate fit my Nissan \/ Datsun 240Z?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt fits 1969-1973 models as listed above. Panels listed 1969–1973 fit the 240Z (S30); many pressings carry over to the 260Z with detail changes — compare flange and trim-hole locations if fitting to a later S30. The 240Z is a unibody: structural panels should be welded in at factory seams by a competent welder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs welding required to install it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This part installs as a bolt-on or transfer fit using standard hand tools — see the installation notes above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it replace a rusted original panel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — that is exactly what it is made for. The Nissan \/ Datsun 240Z commonly rusts in floor pans and rails, doglegs and rockers, rear quarters, the battery tray area, front fenders and the hatch surround, and this replica pressing replaces corroded original metal with new steel — no donor vehicle required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you ship this internationally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. We ship worldwide with tracked freight; larger panels and assemblies travel in purpose-built crates. Delivery times and freight options for your country are shown at checkout and on our Shipping page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat finish does the panel arrive in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt arrives ready for preparation and paint. Like any replacement body panel, it should be test-fitted, prepared and refinished before final installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodyBros is an independent manufacturer of replica restoration panels. Vehicle make and model names are used for fitment identification only; BodyBros products are aftermarket parts and BodyBros is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nissan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/datsun-240z\"\u003eall Nissan \/ Datsun 240Z panels\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/panels-tailgates\"\u003etailgates \u0026amp; rear doors\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge\/choosing-reproduction-body-panels\"\u003ehow to choose reproduction panels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BodyBros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44126717116481,"sku":"SYC-NS42-03","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1468\/8321\/files\/240Z_5be37472-0707-4f75-a8cb-de78c0776427.jpg?v=1783303679","url":"https:\/\/rebornretros.com\/products\/datsun-240z-tailgate","provider":"classicbody","version":"1.0","type":"link"}