v8dats Posted December 9, 2000 Share Posted December 9, 2000 I was just wondering if anyone has a one piece fiberglass front end on their cars? Got any pics? Any links? Anybody know about the quality on the J.C Whitney kit? p.s......sorry about the punctuation but my girfriend made me do it right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted December 10, 2000 Share Posted December 10, 2000 I HAVE HEARD BUT HAVE NO PROOF, FRIEND SAID THAT THE QUALITY WAS POOR? TRIED JOHN AT VR ENGINEERING? HE MAY MAKE THEM OR STEER YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. TRY WEBSITE WWW.VRENGINEERING. I THINK THATS RIGHT. Z/FAN..MIKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted December 10, 2000 Share Posted December 10, 2000 I think you will find that the web site for VR Engineering is http://www.reactionresearch.com/automotive.html zfan is right on. If John Washington (the owner of VR Engineering) does't have one, he might be able to refer you to someone who does. He is a great guy and always helpful. I hope my the punctuation is OK. p.s. It's JCWhitney p.s.s. Does your girlfriend like your Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 11, 2000 Share Posted December 11, 2000 There is a Company called MAS that sells the complete kit for $499 plus $59 for hinges and then shipping. I'm ordering one in January! I have heard mixed reviews on the quality, but after hearing BLKMGK's horror story of getting the VREngineering hood delivered, mounted and painted, not sure I'd go that route... I think he has close to $1000 just in getting it ($300 + Shipping), getting it fitted and getting it painted.. Might as well have gotten a front clip for that much. MAS advertises in Muscle Mustang and Fast Fords and other car mags... Don't have the number right now, but I'll post it when I dig it up! Mike ------------------ "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted December 11, 2000 Share Posted December 11, 2000 welll.. Price was $300 plus shipping, I don't recall shipping but it was a tad pricey. Figure at least $100. My bodyshop bill was $1300. For that they fitted the hood, painted the hood on top and underneath (unfinished underside BTW), replaced my front windshield using my gasket, replaced the rear window gasket with my part, finished, painted and installed 'glass bumpers. To do the bumpers and hood they had to match the paint on the car, "blend" it into th efenders, and clearcoat the whole front end. They also installed the later ZX style vents inthe hood and painted them to match the hood. So yeah - I blew some cash but the total wasn't ALL for the hood. Hood weighs exactly HALF what a steel hood weighs - saved like 15lbs (shrug). Looks NICE! I've NOT yet taken any pics but will try to take some maybe tomorrow. I'll put them up over here -> http://216.254.117.47/development/testweb.nsf when I do. No pics of the Mustang posted yet and don't let the doc size scare you - it's not correct (grr). Finally got my WEB server built! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted December 11, 2000 Share Posted December 11, 2000 Check out "Body Kit History" On this site. http://www.jps.net/zparts/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted December 12, 2000 Author Share Posted December 12, 2000 thanks mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted December 12, 2000 Share Posted December 12, 2000 Pics of the hood are up -> http://216.254.117.47/development/testweb.nsf However I've NOT got "finished pics up (grr). Camera is acting really squirrly but trust me - it looks nice. As soon as I get th ecamera acting right (won't transfer pics) or get a new camera (drool) I'll get more pics up. Camera was a $30 Kodak DC-20 - about the equivilant of these "Barbie" digital cameras but it works pretty good fro WEB use (lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 13, 2000 Share Posted December 13, 2000 I've seen that site before but the drawings of products doesn't thrill me! Have you used or seen any of there products before how are they to deal with? Thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 13, 2000 Share Posted December 13, 2000 So I dont want a front bumper on my 260Z but then I will have the bolts behind the bumper showing! How can I get the bumperless look without the bolts showing? Has anyone done this before? The flip clip is one way but if the build quality is pore???? And also looking at the pics the nose is awfully close to the ground! If I were to lower my car the nose would probably hit? Does anyone have first person knowledge of these flip clips? Also were is another source for fiberglass doors and fiberglass decklids other than Arizona Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted December 13, 2000 Share Posted December 13, 2000 Sundance, try this site: http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/240z.html ------------------ http://members.tripod.com/~SnowSurfer/mikekz1.html [This message has been edited by Mike kZ (edited December 12, 2000).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted December 13, 2000 Share Posted December 13, 2000 No, I haven't, has anyone else delt with these guys? You could ask the same question on Zcar.com, maybe someone over there has. ------------------ http://members.tripod.com/~SnowSurfer/mikekz1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 13, 2000 Share Posted December 13, 2000 I e-mailed them last night so maybe..... I might get a reply back. Any thoughts on getting the bumperless look? P.S. I (finaly) recieved my motorsport auto catalog, looks like I am on my way to Zism! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 15, 2000 Share Posted December 15, 2000 Check out this site: www.kaminari.com/240-280x.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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