240z 280z differences in actual shells

[Arne]

I recall test driving a brand new 280Z in 1977 or '78. While I prefer the lighter and more 'pure' 240Z these days, a nice 280Z is still a great performing car.

(No, I didn't buy the Z back then. Decided to buy a house instead.)

[EliZZa]

the 280z is a great car, just didn't think anyone would want to transfer the 280z bumpers to a 240z...

[sblake01]

the 280z is a great car, just didn't think anyone would want to transfer the 280z bumpers to a 240z...

Instead of bashing 280z's just get another 240. You can't seem to make up your mind whether a 280z is a 'great car' or one with 'a $^!# load of overweight ugly crap' and 'bumpers that no one would want to put on a 240z (DUH!). Besies, most of the stuff you do want to transfer from your 240 won't fit on a 280 with out modification anyway.

[EliZZa]

Instead of bashing 280z's just get another 240. You can't seem to make up your mind whether a 280z is a 'great car' or one with 'a $^!# load of overweight ugly crap' and 'bumpers that no one would want to put on a 240z (DUH!). Besies, most of the stuff you do want to transfer from your 240 won't fit on a 280 with out modification anyway.

ouch...Soooooo sooorrrrrryyyyy...

Besies, most of the stuff you do want to transfer from your 240 won't fit on a 280 with out modification anyway.

Like what? I know about the bumpers...minor detail really, how about the suspension??

[joefarnarkler]

there is quite a few parts that would come in handy...

the fenders, the engine, the rear sway bar and assembly would be a nice addon to a 240z, ..........

The only way a rear swaybar from a 280Z would fit on a 71 240z is if you also chisel the mounting brackets off the 280 and weld them to the 240. There are much easier ways to get a rear anti-sway bar for a 240.