Rear Bumper Ideas

[5thhorsemann]

Ok, the blending of the rear end to be one smooth finish is all Italian like Michelangelo. That’s how I did mine. The clean lines are divine.

Got pics? Oop's, didn't see the pic's first time around, nice car, my bad.

Edited February 26, 2011 by 5thhorsemann
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[esmit208]

I personally like both front and rear bumpers, and as previously stated Florida mandates bumpers on cars. A beach cop stopped me to ask about mine as a matter of fact.(See pic to the left. I do however like the 1/4 look of the front bumper somewhat like the Ferrari 250 GTO. I think they may have been called "NERF BARS"? Correct me if I'm wrong. Z'sOnDaBrain has a nice looking front bar on his rig.

[5thhorsemann]

Think he just posted the wrong pic, these are the cobra tee bars

[sblake01]

Either way, on a Z, I prefer bumpers.

[IdahoKidd]

I REALLY like the bumperless look on the white Z in Venus' pictures.

Am putting the little push bars like the cobra's on the front of my 444 (avitar). The volvo bumpers are the only ones I have ever found to be lighter duty than the Z's. (and more money)

[5thhorsemann]

Ok, the blending of the rear end to be one smooth finish is all Italian like Michelangelo. That’s how I did mine. The clean lines are divine.

Venus, who did the body work on your car, and how long ago?

[venus]

Venus, who did the body work on your car, and how long ago?

I designed all bodywork myself after a combo of Ferrari 250GTO or 275GTB. I found the fiberglass spoiler with the intent to have it bonded smoothly on as duck tail and having the bumper indentations filled. Found the Ferrari vents online as well as fiberglass front bumper. David Kuhn Restorations made it happen a little over 10 years ago. He also painted the car. You can reach Dave at Kuhnrestor@aol.com. Dave mainly works on exotics: Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc, but does some classic American muscle, European sports cars, and custom concept/creative stuff. You may tell him I sent you.

Edited February 27, 2011 by venus

[IdahoKidd]

Venus, beautiful car. I didn't even notice the vents until reading the last post. For my own curiousity, what about the motor and performace upgrades. My next Z project, finishing my 77 turbo car, just took a huge cosmetic left turn:cool:

[DjHoon90]

After seeing a shaved rear in person at Eagle Rock at a datsun meet.

Ive decided to go that way....

I realize that if i get hit their isnt much safety, but after all im throwing a LS1 block into the car, Safety is just an illusion at that point.

[IdahoKidd]

I saw a shaved rear in person once, scared the hell out of meLOLLOLLOL

[FastWoman]

This begs the question of whether it's better to have a prettier rear end, like Venus', or a sturdier rear end, like mine.

[Gary in NJ]

This begs the question of whether it's better to have a prettier rear end, like Venus', or a sturdier rear end, like mine.

We'll need photos for the final decision.