Nismo front grill

[Brett240]

hi guys,

does any oneknow why the z432 grill from nismo can is only for Z's up to 7-72?

[mwz]

The stock '73 grille has slightly different locations for the mounting points on either end. I would guess that the Nismo 432 grille has the mounting points in the '70-'72 location, but could probably be fitted to the '73 with a little engineering

[HS30-H]

Just a quick point of clarification before this thread turns into history.....

What is being referred to here as a "NISMO Grille" has nothing to do with NISMO at all. It is also not specific to the 432 model.

The 432 front grille ( original part number 62300-E4101 ) was exactly the same as that fitted to the Fairlady Z, Fairlady Z-L, Fairlady 240Z and Fairlady 240Z-L models for the Japanese market. All those models shared the same part number.

The 432-R model however had its own unique grille ( original part number 62300-E7200 ) and the main difference was that it had a different gauge of mesh.

The replacement Japanese-market model grilles that can still be bought today are the modern version ( OEM remake ) 'normal' versions - not the 432-R type.:classic:

Alan T.

( nit picking department )

[Ed]

Does anyone have a picture of this grill? I'm have no clue what you guys are talking about.

[mwz]

Details, details...just kidding. Seriously, thanks for the clarification Alan.

Ed,

Here's your picture...

[HS30-H]

The original finish was a metallic gunmetal grey I believe.

I think the new ( OEM ) ones you can buy are in this finish too?

I've seen the 432-R type on real PZR's in Japan, and the ones I saw were satin black. I believe they were this colour originally - but I'm not 100% sure. I have conflicting reports on that point, and I think the colour may have been changed at some point. My guess is that satin or matt black was too difficult to keep looking clean without constant repainting ( ? ).

When I fitted a ( new ) mesh grille on my old everyday driver - the red UK-market HS30 that I turned into a Fairlady 240Z replica - the grille didn't last longer than a few months before getting rust spots on it. They really do have very little paint on them, and what little there is soon gets blasted off by road grit!

Of course I live in foggy and rainy old London town - so maybe that had a lot to do with it. Anyhow I'd recommend a thicker and more thorough paint job to anybody buying a new one. A couple of rattle-cans should do the job.

Alan T.

[2ManyZs]

FWIW, the grill that is available now does have the gunmetal grey finish. Mine looks to have a decent coat of paint, but before I put it on the car I'm going to put a couple good coats of clear on it just for insurance....

I guess we refer to the grill as the Nismo grille, because the only way we can get them in the US is to go through Nismo to get it.

Another thread just ended up discussing the grille and where it can still be found....

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=52833#post52833

Chloe, just curious if you can also get the grille? Nismoparts.com won't ship overseas, so was curious if you could for anyone who might want one....?

[mwz]

Yes, I can supply the grille and ship it overseas. Thanks again Keith.

[texasz]

mwz, how much are these mesh grills?

[mwz]

Texas Z and all,

For ClassicZ members the mesh grille is $128 + shipping.

Thanks.

Chloe

[Brett240]

managed to find one off a wreck for 100 australain dollars from a wrecker on the weekend. needs a little panel beating but it should be fine. not sure how it ended up on a 260z.

[Z-point]

Hi All,

Just got mesh grille in, from Chloe, super looking thing! Will give it a try to fix it coming weekend.