skerry Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I figured I would ask this question before I made my purchase. MSA offers these chrome front and rear bumpers. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic02n04a02a/32-2099 Now, not to be too negative, but if there is one thing I've learned about MSA it's that they don't make anything themselves. Usually they find someone else making the product, mark it up a ton and then sell it exclusively(or with thezsource). Anyway, the question is does anybody know from where they are sourcing these bumpers? I'm willing to spend the $800 it's going to take to get them but I figured I would see if anybody knew the source before I did. Thanks Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaPimpShrimp Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Black Dragon had them first I believe, though they are the same price. So perhaps just compare shipping. Let us know how they are! I've heard good things about them. http://www.blackdragonauto.com/icatalog/zr/full.aspx?Page=20 http://www.blackdragonauto.com/icatalog/zr/full.aspx?Page=21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logr Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I'm sure interested also. I have to have some soon but have been debating the SS ones or these. I think I read on here a while back that the SS ones are super thin and easy to dent but I sure like the idea of no rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skerry Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 The SS ones? Is that the fiberglass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaPimpShrimp Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 The SS ones? Is that the fiberglass? I'd guess SS = Stainless Steel, but I suppose fiberglass won't rust either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skerry Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Ahh, duh. Well I didn't see anyone selling the SS bumpers? Where can I take a look at those? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaPimpShrimp Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Ahh, duh. Well I didn't see anyone selling the SS bumpers? Where can I take a look at those? Thanks They're a bit more pricey! http://www.whiteheadperformance.com/products/new-datsun-240z-260z-280z-stainless-steel-euro-bumpers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 http://groupharrington.com/en This is who makes the SS bumpers. I want to know if the new chrome ones with fit a 280 with custom brackets. I would hate to get some and they end up being too narrow or something to fit atround the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skerry Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Well Rob, if I order them then maybe we can get together and let you check them out. I'm all over the place on decisions. I found out earlier this week that they are basically going to have to repaint the entire rear of my car for some damage done to the rear fiberglass bumper. I'm thinking about taking the car a completely new direction. If I do I will have these bumpers in the next couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 My car has been in skate purgatory since around July, so I have no way to get it over there to check the fit. Thanks for the offer though. hopefully in maybe a month or so I will be able to fire it up for the 1st time with the new drivetrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skerry Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'm coming out to the Northshore to "visit" my father in law who happens to be a welder and has a pipe bending machine. I may need to put some finishing touches on the exhaust. If it works out that I have it when I come that direction then you'll be welcome to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Yeah let me know. My car isn't far off the interstate. I think NGO passed by here on the way back from your place. Edited March 21, 2014 by socorob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logr Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) I used to have a VW van(swapped to a Jetta engine of course) and I bought some aftermarket hubcaps for it. They rusted right away no matter how much wax I put on them. The oem didn't rust much at all. I wonder if these new chrome bumpers will be like that. I really considering biting the bullet on the ss ones. This is down the page. http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/116342-pics-of-the-new-black-dragon-eurojdm-style-no-holes-240z-bumpers-they-just-released/ Edited March 22, 2014 by logr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBEZEEed Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Logr, I purchased the stainless ones from Group Harrington 2 years ago and installed on my 73 , paid around 1300.00 . They are a little lighter than the stock bumper. I had to do some bracket modifying for the front to fit, the problem was at the corner mounts ( didn't line up ) I'm pretty sure it is because it's a 73. I managed a pretty good fit after some aggressive bending of the bumper's bracket. If you ask they will produce them sans holes for the guards & rubber for a cleaner look. I also had a problem with the rear bumper passenger side corner piece. At it's forward end where it stops, that line was not verticle, it was at an angle. The driver side was good ( another member of our club had the same problem with his also purchased within a few weeks as mine ) after a couple of contacts with them I got them to take back the bumper and I received a correct one ( actually made in Viet Nam) I don't know if it was a new item or if mine was altered and returned. At any rate it looks good but the final polish in my opinion was just a tad short. Most might feel that the polish looks OK, but for 1300.00 it needs that last 5% effort on the polishing. I got the stainless for the reasoning of no rust, but had the MSA option been there at that time I just might have gone that route. I hope this helps & not muddy up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logr Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I bought the MSA f/g ones and they fit pretty good. I think they will look nice with a bit of finish work and some black paint. My car is green/black so........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I have actually been kicking the idea of getting some 304 SS bumpers fab'd up recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Looks like I got to figure out how to get my good bumpers to the PI to get SS replicas made at the Jeepney Shop. With what I spent there this year, Kuya Gabriel owes me a discount on something small. For what they want in UK for those bumpers, I can get a 20' Jeepney reskinned in Stainless (with a diamond-plate Stainless Floor) and a whole new front grille/bumper arrangement, including buffing to mirror gloss. Add that much again and I'll get it widened, lengthened, and all new interior as well! Spent way too much at the Custom Jeepney Shop this year....spent waaaay toooo much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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