ZXR_KiD Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 A friend of mine stumbled upon something interesting that had us thinking. thinking led to research, research lead to questions. and now the questions must be asked. are there clear markers/turnsignals availible for the S-130. MSA's page says 70-83 but when you get to the page that actually has the lights its only S30s listed... next question... Who would want some? We've found the materials and equipment to make them from scratch, but the cost effectiveness/amount of materials well exceeds whats feesable for making only a couple sets. If there are a few others out there who would be interested in the possibility of buying some, we'll go ahead and make the investment and begin the mold making process and see what happens. I can tell you the cost would be lower than the $100/set that MSA has theirs listed for as we're just looking for a little help cusioning the wallets, not trying to make money. we're definatly planning the side markers and turn signals, as well as the possibility of full tailight lenses (early) in clear (euro style). if no one is interested, or if the parts are availible somewhere please dis reguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecreatta Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'd be interested in clear marker lights and euro tail lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted280 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I would be interested in both also. But obviously I would want to see your product before I said 100% yea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXR_KiD Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 we'd be building and perfecting our personal parts before we even try to put a price tag on anything so there will definatly be plenty of pictures availible when the time comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpwong Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 we'd be building and perfecting our personal parts before we even try to put a price tag on anything so there will definatly be plenty of pictures availible when the time comes count me in regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrenHLS3083301 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 count me in for turn signals and tail lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXR_KiD Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 ***UPDATE*** Materials have been ordered and should arrive around next wed. The OEM parts have been cleaned and prepped for mold making proceedures. This IS in the works guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecreatta Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I can't wait to see the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted280 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Man I can't wait this ought to be sweet if you can get it to come out right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD280 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Would definitely be interested in turn signals, possibly side markers. Have been and will continue to follow this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007max Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The guys at klearz.com used to produce all the 280zx lenses (turn, marker, tail) and they were resold by MSA for a time. Not sure what happened, as they are no longer listed on their site, or at MSA.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB240zDET Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Are you making a set for the s30 or just the s130? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil280zxt Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) I was involved in setting up the klearz lens build several years ago. Sorry to hear that they are no longer available. I bought the smoked lens all around. I'll post pictures tonight. I never mounted the taillight lens though, it came cracked. Actually, you can see them in the second picture in the attached slide show. My 280zxt is pictured on the left. https://picasaweb.google.com/philctzcc/CTZCC2011FallOuting#slideshow/5663887165630143506 Edited October 20, 2011 by phil280zxt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXR_KiD Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 If the S130 lenses come out good we MAY start S-30 parts as I have a '78 I can use for mold purposes but that doesn't entirely help the guys with the early cars... more will be determined later as we're still awaiting the arrival of the goods before we can really start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007max Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Here's two shots of cars with the Klearz lenses on them. Vinh's ZX convertible with the clear lenses. And the other one with tinted lenses.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noddle Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) Hi, My cars is not a 240Z, but this is how I did my lens. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?42393-JDM-Style-Tail-Lights Nigel Edited October 24, 2011 by Noddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchetypeDatsun Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Hi, My cars is not a 240Z, but this is how I did my lens. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?42393-JDM-Style-Tail-Lights Nigel That's very impressive work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted280 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXR_KiD Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 we've made a lot of progress learning the materials and building molds, we've been learning using micro machine sized objects to use as little material expirimenting as possible. we think we're ready to start with the actual project soon but a death in the family has slowed us down. we should be back at it soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXR_KiD Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 well we have finally been able to get things back up and running... this is the first casting out of our first actual lens mold we know we have some flaws yet, our current syestem wasnt able to hold proper pressure for bubble removal however the remedy is on its way. I know its hard to see because its clear but if you look hard enough the original number printing is perfectly reproduced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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