> Covering the rocker panels? (below the door)
> I'm not aware of any factory rocker panel
> coverings used by Datsun prior to the ZX.
> So, I'd guess that the parts you have are
> aftermarket, and were probably installed to
> cover up rusty rocker panels. You'll want to
> take them off anyway (even if you plan on
> reinstalling them) to clean them up, so
> that'll give you a good chance to check out
> the rust situation.
> - Dave
Thanks for the input, I will be leaving them off in the restoration. By the way, miraculously this 76 Z has no rust not even under the rocker panels... it was Ziebart treated and outside only for nice weather.... paint is just weather beaten. And the carpeting is no good... even the floors have original paint.