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    240 lower valance on 280?

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted · Edited by nullbound

    I've put 240 front turn signals on a few 280s.  You don't need 240 headlight extensions.... those are the same unless you have the fiberglass ones like noted in the thread... even then I'm not sure what would be different about fiberglass extensions.  The valence corners and center pieces below the headlight extensions are what's different between the cars.  The shapes of the valence pieces are definitely different between 240s and 280s due to the car's structure behind these pieces.  There's more structure behind the valence pieces on 280 than on a 240.  One difference is the radiator core supports, but there are many other differences, as well.  Because of these differences, the stock 240 valence pieces are not just a simple bolt-on to a 280.

     

    The easiest way to get 240 turn signals on a 280 is with an aftermarket front 240z spoiler.  Most will bolt on with no modifications required.  The Kaminari front spoiler that I like to use is an exception, though, and requires some cutting to make it work.

     

    Here's a pic of the last 280 I converted to have 240 front bits:

     

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    Front Valance from 240z fit a 260z?

    in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z

    Posted

    I can't confirm on the stock panels right now, but may have some loose 240 and '76 280 stock valence panels at home that I can compare tonight.

     

    Another option: some of the 240z aftermarket spoilers are direct bolt ons and allow you to use the 240 front turn signals on a 280.  I've done that with a '76 and a '78 280.  I would assume the same would work with a late 260.  With a Kaminari spoiler, though, there's some areas that needed to be cut, even with an early 260.

    What is the largest tire that can be fit in a stock wheel well (suspension interference aside)

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    I'm running 26x10 Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro's on 15x8 Weld wheels (4.5" backspacing) on the silver '73 240 in my sig.  Lips have a mild roll.  I've previously ran 245/60-15's and 255/60-15's.  I have 280 rear struts with Suspension Techniques 240z rear springs.  I have a friend running 15x7 Welds, also with 280 rear struts, tokico springs, rolled lips, and taller tires (i think 27").

    Front frame rail fix on my '77 280Z

    in Fabrication / Welding

    Posted

    That doesn't just look like "some rust".  I hate to say it, but I would consider that a lost cause. That rust has destroyed your frame rails. And that level of rust at the frame rails would have me seriously concerned about the rest of the car.

     

    What are the floors like behind/under the seats/carpet?  How are the rockers? Dog legs?

     

    Anything can be fixed, but it will be costly to do it right, especially if you're paying someone else to do it.

     

    Here's Pete Paraska's site where he replaced his frame rails and also found rust issues elsewhere on his car:  http://alteredz.com/structuralmods.htm

     

    If you're going to take on this project or pay to have someone do it, do it like Pete did.  And be prepared to find more than you're expecting that needs repair.

     

    Otherwise, look for another body in better condition and be very attentive to areas like frame rails, rockers, quarter panels, and floors.

    How do your front bumpers show no bolts

    in Body Kits & Paint

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    There are no bolt heads as such on a front 240z bumper.  The bumper brackets attach to studs on the back sides of the bumpers.

     

    There are holes for the rubber strips and bumper guards on factory 240 bumbers.  Those can be filled in.  The Euro bumpers don't have the holes for the rubber strips, but do have holes for the bumper guards.

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