Guest 73TPIZ Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Guys, did a search with taillight and tail* but found nothing. Any new stock 240Z taillights being made out there. Searched yahoo with several leads but went to deadends. Is NOS our only option. Starting my winter bodywork project and hopefully the original tails will be the ugliest thing on the car when done. Of course i haven't picked up a paint gun in a year so maybe not......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlasken Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 am i the only one who really like the taillights on the 240z?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 The Euro model has amber for the turn signals, you can get them from MSA or Nissan for about $150 each. Other than that lots of people have adapted other taillights from other vehicles. I met one guy who had made his own rear panel. It was totally flat, and had glassed it in so that there was no possibility of exhaust coming in through there. Looked pretty good. He kept the original plastic light fixture and wiring, and had bought some red reflector material that he glassed in. If memory serves he got the reflector stuff from a trailer shop. I think he made little access panels so that you could change the bulbs when needed. I've thought about doing the same, not so much for the look but to eliminate the exhaust smell. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 73TPIZ Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 schlaskin, re-read my post, i'm with you. the stock tails are my favorite also. jon, i thought about the euros, but i love the simplicity of the originals. Can i get originals new from nissan, or just the euros? The local dealer parts guy looks at me like i'm crazy whenever i say "i need a ______ for a '73 240Z". is there a vintage friendly dealership i could deal with? thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Try Courtesy Nissan. Very Z owner friendly. I know they have a discount for IZCC members, not sure if they have one for HybridZ members. They have a good website, and have been very helpful and knowledgeable even when I was ordering parts for Mikunis and other oddball stuff. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I haven't checked in a couple of months, but Ebay had new OEM and EURO tail lights (pricy) for sale for months on end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 73TPIZ Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Thanks guys. i'll try courtesy . terry, yea i saw some new old stock on ebay and i may have to bite the bullet and get a set. just kinda wanted a second opinion for prices. "Pricey" is a good word for them, i'll have to use that word next time to cut down on my swearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zline Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 I'd like to see some GT-R lights fitted...even though I really like the stock tail lights how can you say no to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 For different taillight designs, check out the largest post we ever had on HybridZ here. And if you want to use LED's and make your own tail lamps, check out this link here. There are many more posts about taillights, just do a search. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 73TPIZ Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Hey guys, just bought these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33716&item=2433925731 A lot of money IMO, but MSA wants ~300 for their euro lights and i like the stock ones much better. those are gonna be beautiful. i just hope my bodywork and paint job can do them justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo280zEd Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 i'm thinking about graphing a 300zx rear tail light into it. 90 or newer style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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