240 Bumper Conversion

[S30Driver]

Just about finished installing my 240z front bumper, replacing the large & heaviy stock 280z bumper. Just need to pick up some nylon spacers for the bumper end bolts tomorrow from lowes. I retapped the end bolt captive nuts to clean up the threads (they are indeed 6 x 1 metric.

Fabricated the new main brackets from 1.5" x 1/8 alluminum stock, drilled & slotted them for a small amount of adjustment, & installed them with new stainless hardware. Drilled 1 new hole for the front of the brackets & utilized the stock rear hole for the back location.

Now, on to the back bumper .... even more fun!

[d240zx2]

Very neat and clean.... Good job!

[Terrapin Z]

Nice job S30driver, You did fine job cleaning up that bumper and fitting it to your 280.

I applaud your efforts.

That looks so much better than the stock bumpers. IMHO

[S30Driver]

Thank you

and a big thanks for the great deal on the bumpers Terrapin!

I also cleaned up the back of the bumper & applied POR 15 to keep it from rusting there.

It was a fun project with a very satisfying end result.

[geezer]

Very nice installation! That bumper looks great on your 280Z. Good luck with the rear bumper!

[Chris280Z]

Sounds like a new kit from a new vendor. Sweet, I'll take one. 8) Congrats looks good.!

[oldhemi]

Veddy nice. Have you attached the end tips of the bumper, or are you relying on the 2 front mounts?

[S30Driver]

I used stainless bolts with a nylon spacer & rubber washers for the bumper ends after chasing the threads with a tap. Tough to get to those bolts inside the fender, but do-able. Nice & solid, finished this morning after picking up the washers etc.

[Daishi_GD]

looks good. This is still something on my to do list.

Where did you find your 240Z bumpers? Those look like they're in perfect shape!

[S30Driver]

Dave, Terrapin Z gave me a great deal on them.

Did alot of prep & cleaning, will probably get them re-chromed this winter.

But they are pretty presentable for now.

[Zed Hed]

Looks great.

Did you get the back bumper on? Pics?

[al'z]

Bumper is a huge improvement over the stock bumper. Nice to see. Good work.

What about the rear, like zed hed asked.

For future...maybe pictures along the way so we can see moving progress?