Rear spoiler for a 1971 240Z

[Jeff G 78]

Sounds like a solid plan.  Be sure to post pics of the coated spoiler.

 

I'm undecided whether I like the original or the new version better for a street car.  

[Zedyone_kenobi]

 

Well here it is.  This is just plasti-dip flat black. I think if I painted it the same color as the rear tail light panel, it would look better. But overall, any opinions?

One interesting thing. My car at one time had the BRE 6 bolt spoiler on it.  I had holes drilled for it. However my current spoiler appears to be an MSA version with only 2 bolts holding it at the very outer edge of the trunk lid.  One great thing that came from all of this is I reshimmed the hatch, and now all my squeaks have stopped! It was a very loose fitting trunk hatch before, but I took all but one shim from each side and it closes with an almost European thump now. I am VERY impressed at how well it turned out (read as: I got lucky)

Hurray

 

 

 

Edited January 19, 2016 by Zedyone_kenobi

[Jeff G 78]

I don't love it black, but I do like the contrast.  In the gray color of the tail light panel, I think you'd have a winner!

So, are you saying that the MSA version is better, or just that it's different?  I need to buy a BRE spoiler and I'm torn between the MSA, BRE1 or BRE2.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Oh no judgement on better or worse, just different. The BRE has 6 mounting points. The MSA has only two. That is all I was saying. I will probably order a can of tail light paint from http://www.classicdatsun.com/

And I plan to run a BRE spoiler when I have time to find one.  Like the contrast as well. The only question is do I get one with the flat part for the 240Z badge or plain. I am kind of partial to the plain. 

[Jarvo2]

I agree, I like the contrasting color.  I'm hoping once my car is ready for paint to match my BRE Spoiler color to the small bump-up section of my hood in a flat black.

[siteunseen]

I have many different colors on my 918 colored car, my avatar. Black spoilers to match the rocker stripes, gunmetal wheels match the rear finisher. Msa has some satin. black rewinds I wish I had but they didn't have them when I bought my gunmetals, damn it!!! I would buy them but recently quit the easiest job I've ever had. Never work for friends or family, they get the I'm smarter than you or you wouldn't be working here for me, I would be working for you. Which is true but don't throw that in my face more than once asshole. Rant over, thanks!

[gundee]

5 hours ago, Zedyone_kenobi said:

Oh no judgement on better or worse, just different. The BRE has 6 mounting points. The MSA has only two. That is all I was saying. I will probably order a can of tail light paint from http://www.classicdatsun.com/

And I plan to run a BRE spoiler when I have time to find one.  Like the contrast as well. The only question is do I get one with the flat part for the 240Z badge or plain. I am kind of partial to the plain. 

I originally painted mine in contrast like you have now. However I didn't use black. I painted the spoiler same color as the tail light panel.

After many years like that I wanted a change and now went back the same color as the car on the spoiler. I think if you do the spoiler and tail

light panel the same color you will like it even better.

[moelk]

I like body color for the wing. Im thinking about installing one on my car.

[Fred Sigarto]

lookin good   Zedyone_kenobi, moelk

[Zedyone_kenobi]

I am trying to order a spoiler now from BRE.  I will order some paint as well to match the rear tail light surround. This way I will have both, a body color and a darker grey.

This is my last splurge until I start my saving for some kameari seats. It is either these or a leather redo of my OEM seats, which look lovely now, but I think really need some new foam!

 

[moelk]

We are after the same parts ; )

Im looking for the same seats, they are beautiful. 

But the cost of shipping and taxes/fees Japan - Sweden are high, Very high! So ill have to save up and make it a winter project next year : (

There are also a variation of these seats that are cheaper and very small and of low quality.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

correct, What I wonder is if they will fit on the 240Z seat brackets? I have no idea.