240ZR Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 saw a pic of a the concept 240z, and it has some NICE round Cobalt looking lights so, I was wondering anyone tried fabing some round lights on the rear of a 240????? Anyone know where i start with this kind of project? Can i just find some lights i like center and mount then get a shop to fab me a new rear panel to fit them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlalomz Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I always liked this set up. They are trailer lights over a metal grid in the stock frame. Simple, cheap and elegant in my view. http://www.zparts.com/events/wcn2002/promo/image/DCP_3320.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason4300 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 hmm. those look sorta cheapo depot, but it could probably be done with nicer products than trailer lights. Go for it. I saw some thread where a guy took Skyline lights and made up his own housing for them, it looked pretty badass, as far as the lights go. I'd do something like this myself, but when I bought my car it already had custom light thingies that don't look too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IneedaZ Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 There used to be a kit available that replaced the entire back panel and utilized Corvette lights. I believe Hot Rod Magazine used it for "Project 240Z/28". (5/85-9/85) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 I want that kit.... bad >_> Vette lights would rock my socks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IneedaZ Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 This place has a similar kit. You could maybe use your own lights with this panel. www.zparts.com/events/wczn20/pages/00r10f09a.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason4300 Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 yeah, thats much nicer looking. I see he also has one of those Pantera hatches, those are pretty cool. Great for looks, terrible waste of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Plain round lights could be improved by sitting them in a snug fitting round stainless steel cup or similar kitchen item, one with a rolled lip. Gives a round light a finished look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yea i was thinking that.... lol I would get htat hatch if it wasnt so ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoeightythreez Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 At '06 MSA show I saw a custom 80's Z car with custom lights. It had camaro taillights (69 camaro) under a plexi full-width cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoeightythreez Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Also, whats up with the skyline light craze? I think they only look good on a skyline, but apparently people think they look cool on accords, eclipses (they look absolutely HIDEOUS on an eclipse), etc. I'm talking about actual skyline taillights, not the ones that are similar. I think it's a product of the JDM craze (everyone knows one of these people, too....the JDM version is better, doesn't matter what it is, it's better cuz it's JDM.) I know a couple people who watch nothing but JDM anime (with no subtitles) wear JDM sneakers, and are looking for JDM parts for thier mustang. (because everyone knows that anything sold in Japan, even if it's a Ford, is better than a Ford sold here.) Ahh...the JDM craze...good for a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoeightythreez Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I really love it when I try to explain to people that a Jap VG30DET from a fairlady is the same as a USDM 300ZXTT VG30DETT, (they're both built in japan and any difference is likely engine management) and they don't believe me. "NO! It's got better parts inside!" SO I ask "like what" and they say "I dunno, but it has to because its the JDM motor." Hilarious. I can understand if the JDM motor is something you can't get here, like an SR20DET but a VG30DE for cryin out loud? Something has to be done about this JDM complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelToad Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Speaking of round lights, can anybody tell me who's car I modified the pictures of for my project.. I'm thinking of using corvette lights with the bubble covers. The original picture only had two lights on each side My Project http://www.raymondandrews.com/zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 a little something I made up...I bought the sheet metal panel that someone made as a project, then didn't finish it, but then I found some LED trailer lights and some nice trim rings w/ eye lids to spruce things up a bit. Just click the thumbnails to enlarge the pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 consider that idea stolen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Mine Motors Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 that concept car looks really nice, if you decide to make your own ligts post up some pics. i'd like to see how it comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhsbZ Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Here's the round lites on a project car that I bought....looks kinda gay if you ask me. I like the options posted above much better. Maybe once I lose the disneyland bumper and the motorcycle exhaust stinger, it will look a bit better. The previous owner apparently didn't have the foresight to use a welder and sheet metal, so there is a 2 inch thick block of bondo across the whole back of the car. Mine appear to be trailer lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrenHLS3083301 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 will this fit? http://cgi.ebay.com/DATSUN-240K-TAIL-LIGHTS_W0QQitemZ160085131948QQihZ006QQcategoryZ102336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ferrari uses/used dual concentric tail lights like that... http://www.kitcaraccessories.com/ferrari.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 zfiberglass.com makes this panel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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