smaller bumpers

[nutxo]

was lookin at my 76 280 and noticed it has huge bumpers ( very observant eh?) anyways . Are there any smaller aftermarket bumpers available that anyone knows of?

[Gav240z]

The only way to change those bumpers is to get ahold of early 240z ones or 260z ones. However in the US as I assume that's where you are, the 260z were slightly bigger than the 240z ones.

Here in Aus the bumpers remained the same from 70-78.

Some people have made fibreglass bumpers but you may have trouble fitting them. there's also a couple of air damn's which replace the front valance and bumper area I think available through motorsport auto.

Does that answer your question?

:classic:

[nutxo]

guess so, thanks

had #4 cylinder go dead yesterday so I think cosmetics are on hold again :-)

[thefastestz]

Is it possible to put the fron valence from a 240z on a 280z to be able to utilize 240z bumpers or am I stuck with fat air dams and such.

[Ivan]

is removing the bumpers altogeather an option?

[MicksZ]

Gav's car shows how good removing the rear bar altogether can look

I personally like the rear bar on with the overiders taken off (See my car).

Gav's does look cool though. I must say I want to know what drugs the guys who designed the 280Z bumpers were on cos they are rediculously huge (Safety issues aside). Oh well, I will stick to my 240Z....

[Gav240z]

My rear bumper is missing for 2 reasons:-

1.) I don't mind the look.

2.) It's very costly to rechrome these items.

Thanks for the compliments Mick how's your Z going anyway?

I saw your car turning left off Glenferrie road down I think Malvern road but you didn't see my Z I was on the way to Uni :classic: .

I know a while ago you wanted a new front bumper you can get them for roughly $300 from Zworx call Warren at PH: (03)95875500.

I agree the 280z bumpers are awful looking comparing them to the earlier Z's but as you say it was a safety issue.

On the issue of placing 240z valance on a 280z being an Aussie it's a bit hard to go from experience because we didn't get the 280z's. However I do remember some difficulties associated with it.

Keep in mind the bonnet and front wings(fenders) are the same on all early s30 series Z's in terms of dimensions and should fit any Z.

Forgot to mention I'll also be putting the rear bumper on as I know the results of people driving into the front of my car and would hate to have the back of my Z damaged by some moron who can't park and won't leave a note either .

[Gav240z]

http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=6113&password=&sort=7&thecat=500

The bumper looks good on aswell

[MicksZ]

Cheers Gav,

I am now back at Uni after working for 1 year at Holden so I am watching the cash flow - i wanna get the bumper but I am gonna rebuild an engine soon so I am putting all the cash into that.

We must go for a drive soon! I just got a job around the corner from Video Busters - The London Tavern (Working behind the bar).

If I see your car parked i will come and say hello!

If not will see ya at Uni next week!

MP

[Gav240z]

Hey Mick I no longer work at video busters it was very low pay, I managed to get a job at Tandy Electronics much better .

I live very close by to the london tavern infact I drive past it everyday 2 and from school I'd love to meet up for a drive soon there's another guy on this forum "Toecutter" sulio is his name he wants to arrange a Z get together soon and drive etc.. I'll keep you informed when that comes up.

I still have your mobile I think, and believe me I understand budgeting I have to get a new clutch looking at $450 for one that will be good for turbo incase future requires .

Speak soon,

[MicksZ]

Must always cater for the impending turbo

[MicksZ]

Keep me posted on sulio and when he wants to drive. Gimme a call or email me. :classic:

Enjoy the ride