w3wilkes Posted February 2, 2021 Share #433 Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Zed Head said: I like the bumper feelers. How else do you know when you're there? They don't look bad either. Agree, but I can do without the bars on top of the rear bumper! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share #434 Posted February 2, 2021 It's a tsunami. Another orange 72. Seems mostly original even down to the coolant hoses, which is scary. Shiny on top, crusty underneath. I had rims like that way back on one of my first cars. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-161/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share #435 Posted February 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, w3wilkes said: Agree, but I can do without the bars on top of the rear bumper! I wasn't exactly sure what was meant by over-riders. Never have really understood the purpose of them on a Z, I could see having them on a Bronco or Blazer to tie down the canoe on the roof. I guess they might protect the Z body from a Bronco or Blazer bumper though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w3wilkes Posted February 2, 2021 Share #436 Posted February 2, 2021 18 minutes ago, Zed Head said: I guess they might protect the Z body from a Bronco or Blazer bumper though... Like tin foil would? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w3wilkes Posted February 2, 2021 Share #437 Posted February 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, w3wilkes said: Like tin foil would? I guess this is also telling of my age... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted February 3, 2021 Share #438 Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Zed Head said: I wasn't exactly sure what was meant by over-riders. Never have really understood the purpose of them on a Z, I could see having them on a Bronco or Blazer to tie down the canoe on the roof. I guess they might protect the Z body from a Bronco or Blazer bumper though... They are meant to deflect the bumper of another vehicle, keeping it from “overriding” the bumper and damaging the bodywork. But since these cars don’t have heavy frames like the American land yachts of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, it doesn’t matter, the frame structure crumples no matter how it gets hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted February 3, 2021 Share #439 Posted February 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Zed Head said: I like the bumper feelers. How else do you know when you're there? They don't look bad either. I’ll sell you mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted February 3, 2021 Share #440 Posted February 3, 2021 Shitty brake lens protectors if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8ferg Posted February 3, 2021 Share #441 Posted February 3, 2021 I like the front bumperettes. Not sure if I’d put them on my car but they don’t look bad. The rear bumper bars on the back are strange and I can’t think of a purpose. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Maras Posted February 3, 2021 Share #442 Posted February 3, 2021 They used to be called towel racks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted February 3, 2021 Share #443 Posted February 3, 2021 My 72 even has a towel bar on the front bumper. 1972 Datsun 240Z by Racer, on Flickr 1972 Datsun 240Z by Racer, on Flickr I don't like it, and it will be coming off soon. My plan is to get new bumpers with nothing on them, not even the black rubber strips on the outer ends. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchzcarguy Posted February 3, 2021 Share #444 Posted February 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, Racer X said: and it will be coming off soon. My plan is to get new bumpers with nothing on them Right, it will look a lot better! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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