utvolman99 Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I think I have a pretty good plan for the front bumper on my 73 240. I really like the way the Zs look with an agressive air dam and no bumper. The only issue is the indentions for the bumper make the car look like there is something missing. Here are some photoshop pictures of what I am planning on doing... Before After Before After Before After I am not sure if the existing brackets will work without some support but that should be easy enough if needed. I have a scrap 240 bumper that is bent in the middle. I think Ill cut that one up and see if I like the look. I am planning gun metal grey with black front bumpers and no rear bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Check out this thread: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=103873 Look at the pic that Zhadman posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZeder Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I am thinking of doing something sim but on my G-Nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 http://www.desertzassociation.com/membersrides/gary/74240/pic/pic4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavD3 Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Here is mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zhadman Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Looks like there are quite a few of us with the same idea! My setup appears to be identical to DavD3's and bolts directly to the headlight bucket. I used a large washer on the rear to help capture the spoiler, too. Bumper no longer uses the bumper brackets and affords ZERO protection. BTW DavD3... Beautiful car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavD3 Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Thanks Zhadman, took me a while to get it right.I need to change oil and coolant to RedLine and i will be done....maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I saw a 50's era SuperAmerica model Ferrari with split bumpers similar to that. Maybe worth looking up to see how them implemented it. Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjarloz Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 i was thinking of modling my own peice to get rid of the bumper all together and have a nice flush look similar to what the guys are doing with the rear bumper jsut for the front. i dunno ill get pics when i mock up something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Personally, I like the idea and have always thought of doing it too. However, IMHO, I think it would look better if they projected into the grill area about 6" or so. This way, you might be able to use the front brackets as well and it breaks up the large opening just a little. Lemme try some photoshop. BRB Yeah that's the sh!t right there!! Sorry I trashed your grill tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thnikkamax Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Sorry for bumping an old thread.. I'm glad a lot of others have done this too.. my Z will end up looking very similar to DavD3's except I actually am going to let the "stubs" continue into the grille area, but I'm leaving the uprights on the bumper to close it off there.. I got them cut already, just need to paint them to match my gunmetal Rota RB-R's will post pics to this thread when I get it done this weekend! Next will be sealing off the headlight buckets, and adding grille-mounted headlights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calpoly-z Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Let me know if you want those bumper ends powder coated instead. Much more durable than paint and I should be able to match your wheels pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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