This is my first 240sx

[hustler01]

I just recently bought a 89 nissan 240sx. i havent even got to drive it yet. I just put new brakes,mc, and a fuel pump on it. what i am currently needing to know is by any chance does the rear quarter panels come off at all. If they do can ya explain how to take it off.

P.S. this is my first thread

[White Comet]

no it doesnt come off. why, whats wrong that you woudl need it off

[hustler01]

well the one i have was hit on the passenger side. it could probably be fixed easily but where it was hit is right in the door jam and it is a lil bit messed up as well. i was looking at the quarter panel and it looks l;ike all that holds it on are a few welds. i was thinking that i could grind the welds an remove that whole thing. unless you could think of an easier way

[White Comet]

the only way would be to cut it. since a 240 is a unibody, the rear qp is connected to everything else.

[hustler01]

yeah i knew that i was just hoping that it could be done. how hard do you think it would be to cut it and replace it and it still look right

[White Comet]

well, it's not something i would recommend you try yourself, get a pro to do it. the best thing is to cut the qp from a parts car and weld it in, but along the door jam it might be tricky.

[hustler01]

wat is the difference between the s13 s14 and the hatchback. is it just the bodystyle or are there any mechanical differences

[White Comet]

this should answer just about everythinghttp://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/183490

[hustler01]

yeah i kinda figured it would be. im trying to build this car for my son hes to young to help but it will be his when he is old enough so i want it done right. if you know wat i mean

[hustler01]

thanks man that explains alot. i have the s13 version. i didnt know that

[White Comet]

glad to help.

[hustler01]

would you happen to know around about estimate on how much something like that would cost.

[White Comet]

since i've never dealt with it myself its hard to say. post some pics of it, and someone might be able to give you a decent idea.