TomoHawk Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 There's no need to plate the stainless steel rings. You can simply polish them. OTOH, I'm not sure that you can make the trim rings and put them on any car, because there is no spec for attaching the headlamp covers. People put the little brackets where ever they please, and it seems like they are place in about the same place on each side, it's not a perfect mirror-image. Having made some templates from posterboard, I tried it on my car, and even though the shape will do, the screw holes don't match, so I will have to make them individually, but only place the tabs for the screw holes in the right places on each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Hamilton Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) There's no need to plate the stainless steel rings. You can simply polish them. OTOH, I'm not sure that you can make the trim rings and put them on any car, because there is no spec for attaching the headlamp covers. People put the little brackets where ever they please, and it seems like they are place in about the same place on each side, it's not a perfect mirror-image. Having made some templates from posterboard, I tried it on my car, and even though the shape will do, the screw holes don't match, so I will have to make them individually, but only place the tabs for the screw holes in the right places on each. Posterboard template 2.jpg I was making them in stainless but because of the fact that stainless work hardens very quickly I am now making them in steel (20 Gauge CR). Thus the reason for getting them chromed. If there is any demand I can do some sets in black to match the trim of those who have blacked out their Z. Edited February 19, 2017 by Chris_Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Chris - when you get these done I am totally in for a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeral Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Chris Hamilton, Is this still an active project? Last I read you had trouble with stainless and were considering using chrome plated mild steel? I ask because I work with a factory that will be able to mass produce these and if you were close to coming up with a commercial product, I'll spare myself the effort and expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) I you just wanted a pair for yourself, where would you go to get them cut, or is there something thin enough to last but also cut easily with some kind of tools you might own? What thickness is normally used? MOsr metal-working places won't even talk to you unless you want to order 500 pieces... Edited February 23, 2017 by TomoHawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budgy Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Curious if there is any updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I'm putting this link here for those of you who don't know that jdm car parts is bringing in repo's that look close to the real thing .https://jdm-car-parts.com/products/reproduction-jdm-headlight-cover-for-datsun-240z-260z-280z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I'm putting this link here for those of you who don't know that jdm car parts is bringing in repo's that look close to the real thing . https://jdm-car-parts.com/products/reproduction-jdm-headlight-cover-for-datsun-240z-260z-280z Do you know if these have metal outer rings? It seems like some that I have seen are chromed plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I guess I bought the only pair they had in stock. Once I paid for them, they now show them to be SOLD OUT. I will be very peeeed off if the rings are plastic, for that kind of cabbage ... I will update the thread once they arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I don't know anything about them ...jdm parts would be the people to ask ...also this guy on dpan says he can get the exact same ones he is in japan ...here is his info : Jamel Lopes Anyone interested in ordering a set, please send me a PM. I sourced these for Pete Smith and can get more of them. The cost for a set shipped by EMS 3-5 day delivery with tracking is roughly 730 USD. (Payment must be made in JPY by paypal so USD price is just a guide) LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 15 hrs I have been getting used OEM ones for that price off yahoo auctions ..with some minor flaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Chris Hamilton, where are youuuuuuuu? Here's hoping you are just laying low until you re appear with a finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Do you know if these have metal outer rings? It seems like some that I have seen are chromed plastic. Do you know if these have metal outer rings? Yepp, they don't . It seems like some that I have seen are chromed plastic. Plastic they be. I'm returning them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike57 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Very interested in getting pair if headlight covers for my 1974 Datsun 260z Please contact me. contact@911pcm.com Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike57 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Very interested in getting pair if headlight covers for my 1974 Datsun 260z Please contact me. contact@911pcm.com Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 FYI -- this thread is several years old, but for anyone looking for repro-style headlight covers, "Hung Vu" in NorCal is reproducing some very nice covers for about the same as the price listed in that JDM Parts link. He's on FB, and is active in most of the popular Z car pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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