Fender Swap

[z3beemer]

I ran across a decent (still needs work) front fender from a 78 280Z.  I would be using it on a 73 240.  How well will it fit or will I have to do a lot of modifications to it?

 

Thanks

Paul

[Zed Head]

I've never done it but I live a lot of my Z life through the internet.  This parts web site suggests that they're exactly the same and/or certainly interchangeable.  Click around to make sure I didn't misunderstand it.  Start from the beginning and see if you end up in the same place.

http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/body-240z/front-fender-hood

http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/body-260z-280z/2-seater/front-fender-hood/1

http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978

[Patcon]

I agree. I believe they are interchangeable although the 280z fender may have mounting points for the fender liner that the earlier cars don't have (UIM)

[texasz]

Also agree, it has always been my understanding that things like fenders, hoods, hatches, etc. are all interchangeable on the S30 (1970-1978).

[Racer X]

12 hours ago, z3beemer said:

I ran across a decent (still needs work) front fender from a 78 280Z.  I would be using it on a 73 240.  How well will it fit or will I have to do a lot of modifications to it?

 

Thanks

Paul

I have used 280Z fenders, doors, hatch and hood on my 71 240Z race car. All parts interchange seamlessly. The 280Z doors have a different window channel but it will work on a 240Z. The doors also have  a side impact beam, that doesn’t impact use on the earlier Z, but I cut them out to save weight.

[rturbo 930]

The emblem holes will be different, and as mentioned, maybe some extra tabs for the fender liners. 

There's two kinds of 280Z doors, 75/76 and 77/78. 75/76 are pretty similar to 240z doors, but I think there may be some slight differences in mounts for the arm rests (not sure, never checked), and of course the door beams. 77/78 doors are completely different, and while they may bolt up, the shape of the door jamb in 77/78 cars is different, and IIRC even the latches are different. I wouldn't bother with them if you have an earlier car.