280z1975 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 If anyone knows of a post that has covered the idea of running the side markers on an early Z car ('75 is my year) let me know. If not, anyone have any ideas or suggestions of where to start? I really like the curves of my 280z but really feel like the turn signals take away from it's appeal (and a fraction of aerodynamic drag ). My idea so far is to use the existing hole and fill in the screw holes and use some sort of back mounted system with a custom done rubber outter seal. Anyways, any ideas would be greaty welcomed. -Gregg- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280z1975 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 This link was suggested over on classiczcars.com http://www.powerbear.com/october2k2.htm It's close to what I want to do. I think I am just going to find a modern car with the side marker style I like and mod my fenders to fit. It will take some work but will look good on the car. I saw some nice flush ones on a Corvette today! -Gregg- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venture Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Look in my album to see what I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzcars Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I used some early 90's hyndai exel side maker lights. They have the same connector's as the Z's and the mounting size is off by only a 1/8 inch. I little file fit and vioala. They only sit out about a 1/4 inch. I just went to the first post link. Ya. they that easy to put on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolane Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I looked at using Z31 300ZX side markers. They are low profile also, and readily available in the U-Pull yards here. In the end, I am going sans side markers. Joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 73TPIZ Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I put Lumina markers in my MSA bumpers and i'm real pleased how they turned out. Totally flush and will look even better if i ever get paint on the WHOLE car, not the two-tone white paint/white primer look. Here's a pic This is all i have up close, just half a light Not a small undertaking. Cutting the hole perfect was just the start. I had to 'glass in small brackets on the backside to give some thing for the light to clip into on one end and screw to on the other, but happy with the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonTX Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I used some early 90's hyndai exel side maker lights. They have the same connector's as the Z's and the mounting size is off by only a 1/8 inch. I little file fit and vioala. They only sit out about a 1/4 inch. I just went to the first post link. Ya. they that easy to put on. Great! Did you go to a junk yard and pull them? or will i have to go to a hyndai dealership? my side markers currently work as turn signals right? same with the rear ones? so the hyndai ones have a bulb also, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Great! Did you go to a junk yard and pull them? or will i have to go to a hyndai dealership?my side markers currently work as turn signals right? same with the rear ones? so the hyndai ones have a bulb also' date=' right?[/quote'] Yes and yes. Remember to tell the wrecking yard they are side marker reflectors or running lights but NOT turn signals which are bigger and cost a lot more!! Ask me how I know I have these Hyundai lights on my car. The only modifcation you have to do is drill a small hole for the screw into the fender sheetmetal since these markers are a little longer than the Z's original ones. They look clean and are better quality IMO. I like 'em. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 well this is a kool little mod. but can the markers be found as clears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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