Aftermarket side marker lights and turn signal lenses

[ironhelix]

I need to replace the side marker lights and the LH front turn signal lens on my 240z. All of these parts are NLA from Nissan (checked yesterday). I'm interested in opinions on aftermarket lenses or marker assemblies that people have purchased. It's virtually impossible to determine the quality of these items until you have one in your hand, preferably with an OEM part to compare it to.

Thanks, Dave IZCC#508

[EuroDat]

Hi Dave,

Have you tried blackdragon. They have them in there catalog, maybe they still have stock?

Chas

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[Mikes Z car]

I have noticed side marker lights for sale on eBay from Thailand I believe. I need marker lights and have wondered about the quality of them. The pictures look okay but they aren't real close up.

[Mike W]

I purchased the gaskets from Black Dragon and they worked just fine.

I ended up purchasing the side marker lens from an eBay seller that I had purchased from prior. Here's a link to the ones he is selling now:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Front-Side-Marker-Lamp-Lens-Set-240Z-260Z-280Z-510-NEW-/310540146003?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item484da29553&vxp=mtr

I have bought a lot of items from the seller (the-z-connexion) and have never had any issue with him. He will combine shipping and his prices are a lot more reasonable that other sellers on eBay. I was also very satisfied with the quality of the product. Putting them side by side with the OEM originals, it was very difficult to tell the difference.

Hope this helps.

Mike.

[ironhelix]

Thanks, Mike. That's the kind of info I'm looking for.

[SteveJ]

I bought the ones from Thailand. The lenses look fine. The problem comes from the front marker lights. The back side of the lights are exposed to the elements. The stock Z light have a gasket that protects the back side. The rear markers do not suffer from that problem.

[jfa.series1]

+1 on the z-connexion eBay seller. I also bought items from him with good results.

[rcb280z]

I to have good luck with z-connexion from ebay

[SteveJ]

I've never had any issues with z-connexion, but just be aware that many times you're paying a premium for parts still available from Nissan.

[gnosez]

Rubber gaskets on 240Z? On 280Zs, yes.

I'm guessing there are hundreds of good quality used side marker lights out there for sale.

[SteveJ]

Both of my Z cars have a gasket on the back.

[ironhelix]

I the Thai side marker lenses on ebay and the rubber gaskets from Vintage Rubber. I'll let you know how this $60 fix works out.

Thanks for your inputs. Dave