SpeedRacer Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks again Chris. For some reason I thought Bobby Alloway's shop was in Memphis. I gave some serious thought to building his SpeedStar 33 Ford at one time. I'll at least give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Rider Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Hey Chris I have a set of headlight rings I can send you if you hook me up with a good deal when your production comes out. pm me Edited September 10, 2015 by Z-Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREW RBZ Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I'm in! subscribed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob_racing Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Wow. Sounds good. I'm interested in a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Hamilton Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the kind words everyone. Work continues. I hope to be making the first of my pre production rings in a few weeks. Also doing a little more work on perfecting and strengthening the molds. If all goes well I hope to begin production by the end of the month. I'm also working on "reproducing" the JDM "honeycomb" style grille. Plans are to do asome in both satin black and gunmetal grey. I would also be willing to paint them in any custom color.Further down the line I plan on building a few sets of Kameari style headers, as well as some very high quality front and rear bumpers. Show quality finish and plating. I've also got plans to make a few aluminum hoods.. Carbon fiber is trick but for a classic vehicle like the S30 I think aluminum would be cool. Edited September 13, 2015 by Chris_Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) MSA currently offers an aluminum reproduction JDM grill. Chris, awaiting your reply to the PM I sent a few days ago. LanceVance, I am not making the trim rings, never planned nor do I... Edited September 13, 2015 by 1 tuff z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceVance Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 LanceVance, I am not making the trim rings, never planned nor do I... My mistake, you've produced more Z goodies than I can keep track of it seems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Found some vintage pics of my 1977 280Z (shot in "78) with the headlight covers. Wish I had them now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 For real, I will take a grill and headlight covers with trim rings. LMK when you want cash.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Hamilton Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 David I replied to your PM. Sorry for the delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 No worries. David I replied to your PM. Sorry for the delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tq28tz Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I am in for a set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingorby Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 How is the headlight cover reproduction going? An update with pics would be great. I know I would buy a set. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I'd love to see these recreated in Gorrilla Glass or Pyrex Glass. It would be really expensive and require Stainless molds to be made, but the end product would never fog up, and would be bonded to the headlight buckets with the same adhesive that modern cars use, so they wouldn't leak from the front. the ring would need to be redesigned and stuck in with the same adhesive to cover the gap. The rear would have to be remade with a special seal and cap. Likely with Projector lenses. Cost would likely be >$1000 a pair depending on volume of course. I don't have the resources, but I had looked into ceramic molds, but the failure rate is way too high when slumping Pyrex between two plates, that's why Stainless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z2NV Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Did anything ever come of these ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tq28tz Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I would say probably not since he has not posted in 9 months....I was hoping would love to have a nice pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I sourced another pair of headlight covers from Japan.... I will have another Datsun to build that I would be interested in buying if this ever got off the ground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 We are currently in process of making OEM type headlight covers and will be in production later this year. Since there are few different versions made by Nissan at the time which most people are not Aware of, we are finalizing small details right now. It will be manufactured by headlight company. Stay tune! JDM-car-parts.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malarkey Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I keep looking at this hoping that these become available at a reasonable price. They are so reminiscent of the E-type Jaguar. For some reason every time I look at this topic I think I need to find a new fishing partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I keep looking at this hoping that these become available at a reasonable price. Your idea of "a reasonable price" is not necessarily going to match the production costs of such items (they are very labour intensive) but have faith, JDM Car Parts are more likely to come through than most of the rag tag bag of dreamers who have promised these before now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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