The last one...

[240Z-Fan]

I just bought THE last 240Z front bumper in the US from Nissan.

Thanks to a suggestion from Carl Beck (in another post), I decided to see what bumpers may be available and get them while I could. The rear bumpers are NLA, but Courtesy Nissan was showing the front bumper as being available, so I ordered it online.

The next day the folks at Courtesy Nissan called to let me know the computers were showing exactly one left, and they weren't 100% sure it was actually available. Once they were able to confirm it they called again and let me know it was on it's way.

The whole time I was worried that the bumper would get bent, scuffed... whatever, on it's way. (I learned to not get my hopes up when it comes to big heavy things getting shipped via UPS and the likes. Never mind that many people have no idea how to package things so they don't get damaged)

KUDO's to the guys at Courtesy Nissan!!! They packed that bumper in a BIG box and put in a lot of effort in the packing, padding, reinforcing, to making sure it arrived unscathed. Once I arrived home and saw the big box on my porch I started to fell much more optimistic.

That bumper is fantactic! I am really thrilled to have it.

Based on this and some prior transactions, I must say I am really pleased with the customer service at the Courtesy Nissan parts department. I hope it never changes.

Al

BTW, a huge thanks to Carl Beck for the fine suggestion.

[Ramses]

Was it just the bumper on the mounting brackets on either side? Congrats on the new bumper.

My bumper looks great after I got it straightened and recromed, but I can not find the mounting brackets.

[hls30.com]

Which brackets do you need? (early/late)

Will

[Carl Beck]

Hi Al:

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad it worked out for you. It's always good when some of the men working at the Part Counter also happen to own or have owned 240-Z's....

Carl B.

[240Z-Fan]

Ramses,

No brackets; Just the bumper. I don't actually need the bumper right now. I got because I could. (I may need it later.)

Al

[hls30.com]

Ramses,

No brackets; Just the bumper. I don't actually need the bumper right now. I got because I could. (I may need it later.)

Al

Al,

I was really aiming my question at Ramses...

Will

[240Z-Fan]

Al,

I was really aiming my question at Ramses...

Will

I was aiming my answer to Ramses question...:classic:

Al

[zhead240]

try ordering an original key blank from them. see if they have any. if so i'd take two.

[Ramses]

Al,

Actually I am looking for the filler brackets on either side of the front bumpers for a 1973.

Thanks

Chuck

[76Datsun280z]

Sounds like you really got lucky!

[hls30.com]

Al,

Actually I am looking for the filler brackets on either side of the front bumpers for a 1973.

Thanks

Chuck

I know I have several sets of early ones, but over the holidays, I'll give a look for a set of '73s-You need the filler brackets, not the bumper brackets?

Will

[240Z-Fan]

What's your vector Victor?

The bumper I got is undrilled. In fact it doesn't have any holes in it for over riders or rub strips.

It does have the interface necessary to bolt it to the stays, and it has the license plate mount, but it doesn't come with any other brackets.

According to the microfiche, the bumper is for the 69-72 (Series 1-Series 3) body. If I'm not mistaken, I will need to change to the early stays if I want to mount this bumper on my 73.

Comments?

Al

BTW, I wish I could edit some of the typo's in my older posts. They are bugging me. Am I missing something?