240z rear bumper to 280z...
09-02-2003, 01:18 PM
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You have to take the shocks and mounts off, then the 240 style bumpers will bolt right on. The body of the car is essentially the same as the 240Z. My 77 has both of the huge bumpers taken off, and even without the bumpers, it looks way better. I am going to get the MSA fiberglass bumpers, and paint them the car color. Should give the car a more modern look.
09-03-2003, 06:41 AM
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You have to take the shocks and mounts off, then the 240 style bumpers will bolt right on. The body of the car is essentially the same as the 240Z.
09-08-2003, 10:16 AM
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The '78 280Z I just bought had the original bumpers removed, with a pair of 240Z bumpers sitting in the hatch section waiting to be installed. And they will wait (at least the rear). from what my mechanic tells me, the front bumper *can* fit without retrofitting, but the rear will need to be re-drilled.
I will agree that the 280Z without the larger bumper does look nicer, but I cannot drive without them here in south TX, where everyone else has a Ford 150 and likes to drive thisclose to you.
I'm going to have my mechanic attach the front bumper for the time being, but want to place one of those 'fiberglass bumpers', the ones that are semi-customized. Wish I knew the exact term. I might have to do the same for the rear, too. Finding a decent set of bumpers with all the attachments is next to impossible, and just as expensive as if I were to order them from a catalog. Not having a garage, or an automotive-inclined husband (my husband's a merchant marine engineer, and car engines and parts are microscopic compared to the giant ship engines he's used to) also makes it easier to have bumpers added. I used to have an '86 300ZX Turbo, and liked the look of the bumpers; maybe something like that might be doable, especially for those of us who just want to restore the car, just not to original specs.
I will agree that the 280Z without the larger bumper does look nicer, but I cannot drive without them here in south TX, where everyone else has a Ford 150 and likes to drive thisclose to you.
I'm going to have my mechanic attach the front bumper for the time being, but want to place one of those 'fiberglass bumpers', the ones that are semi-customized. Wish I knew the exact term. I might have to do the same for the rear, too. Finding a decent set of bumpers with all the attachments is next to impossible, and just as expensive as if I were to order them from a catalog. Not having a garage, or an automotive-inclined husband (my husband's a merchant marine engineer, and car engines and parts are microscopic compared to the giant ship engines he's used to) also makes it easier to have bumpers added. I used to have an '86 300ZX Turbo, and liked the look of the bumpers; maybe something like that might be doable, especially for those of us who just want to restore the car, just not to original specs.
09-08-2003, 11:05 AM
#7
Originally posted by Brandy
want to place one of those 'fiberglass bumpers', the ones that are semi-customized. Wish I knew the exact term. I used to have an '86 300ZX Turbo, and liked the look of the bumpers; maybe something like that might be doable, especially for those of us who just want to restore the car, just not to original specs.
want to place one of those 'fiberglass bumpers', the ones that are semi-customized. Wish I knew the exact term. I used to have an '86 300ZX Turbo, and liked the look of the bumpers; maybe something like that might be doable, especially for those of us who just want to restore the car, just not to original specs.
Have you looked at an MSA catalog? Here is a link to their online store...
MSA.com
This is probably the kit you are looking for with the bumper integrated with the air dam for a more updated look.
09-08-2003, 12:47 PM
#9
I'd like to put that on my 280Z also, but not sure how the rear bumper would work out with the huge rear fenders that I have. Maybe I could just do the front and do the shaved look out back...hmmmmmm 
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