240z Rear Bumper Guard Rubber Strip

[dltalfa]

OK,..here's my deal. I am replacing the bumpers on my 1972 240z. I have pieced together all the parts from various places,...mostly eBay. I bought a set or original re-chromed bumpers almost a year ago. I purchased NOS bumper guard rubber from a different seller.

As I was installng, I ran into a snag. My original rear bumper guards (and my new ones), have the rubber strip that is held on with 3 nuts. I purchased a set off eBay but they have 4 nuts and it looks like the holes are in different locations. They were described as correct for a 240z,..but they are different than my chrome guards.

I located another set on the internet,..but the description says they have 4 nuts too.

What am I missing? Did my orignal bumper, (and the new one), have the wrong guards? Or have I just run into two different replacemnet sets that are both incorrect?

Most importantly,..where can I get the correct rubber strips with the 3 attachment nuts for my guards?

[AZ-240z]

I checked my parts catalog and there was a change in the overriders for build dates after 7/72. Other than knowing that the newer overriders were somewhat wider after 7/72, I couldn't tell you what other

differences might be involved. I would check your build date and the part numbers on the rubber pieces you acquired. You may have earlier rubber parts for the later overriders. Hope this helps.

[dltalfa]

My car has a build date of 02/72. Of course, over 41 years, the bumper and /or guards could have been changed out.

Does anyone know of a source to buy the 3 bolt / nut rubber strips?

[Travel'n Man]

Call some of the specialty shoppes that have Z parts (not MSA) - you need to give them your measurements - they are out there but they are tough to find. Just replaced all my rear rubber last year with a new chrome job. A little pricey but well worth it!

[Travel'n Man]

Here you go - give this a shot

Banzai Motorworks

Banzai Motorworks

[dltalfa]

Here you go - give this a shot

Banzai Motorworks

Banzai Motorworks

Thanks,..but it doesn't indicate if this is the 3 or 4 bolt rubber strip. I have purchased two sets of new rubber strips,..but they both came with the 4 bolt /nut configuration. I need the 3 bolt configuration.

When you replaced yours, was yours 3 or 4 nut? What year is your Z?

[SteveJ]

Call Mike at Banzai and ask him. He's a great guy to deal with. I've spent a few hundred with him. I would spend more, but I would end up in the doghouse.

[siteunseen]

Could you drill a 4th hole? I will run into this too, my fronts look good but the rears are torn in a couple of places. This is off your subject but do you know of a good shop in Birmingham for cylinder head work?

Thanks,

Cliff

[dltalfa]

Could you drill a 4th hole? I will run into this too, my fronts look good but the rears are torn in a couple of places. This is off your subject but do you know of a good shop in Birmingham for cylinder head work?

Thanks,

Cliff

I had considered that,..but the layout is completely different,..it's not just one extra hole. The 4 bolt configuration would mean I would have to drill 3 new holes,..on being right in the middle of the mounting stud. It can't be done.

I either need two new 3 bolt rubbers or two new 4 bolt hole guards. I assume the rubber will be much less expensive as the guards seem to be bringing over $130.00 each.

Cliff,..here is a cylinder head shop I had used several years ago with good sccess.

Cylinder Head Service

4508 Veterans Memorial Dr, Fairfield, AL 35064

(205) 781-9800

[Travel'n Man]

Could you drill a 4th hole? I will run into this too, my fronts look good but the rears are torn in a couple of places. This is off your subject but do you know of a good shop in Birmingham for cylinder head work?

Thanks,

Cliff

Cliff -

Send you head to Dave Rebello Welcome to Rebello Racing

[siteunseen]

Thanks for those machinist suggestion, I've read tons about Rebello heads, I actually just need a cam, size info and installed on an E31. I went and looked and luckily my 07/'72 has four bolts. Best of luck with your dilemma dltalfa, I hate the idea of drilling "new" holes on something so old. Thanks again guys.

[dltalfa]

OK,..I have found the problem. My 1972 has 1973 guards on it. Apparently, the 70-72 had he 4 hole configuration anf the 73 had the 3 hole. Not sure how 73 guards ended up on my 72, (with build date of 02/72).

Now I just need to find some 73 rubber strips.