Value question on a 100k all original 78 280z

[siteunseen]

I ended up keeping the '77 rear bumper and just run the front 240 bumper. Looks pretty good and have the extra protection back there. 

[riverstonefly]

It would likely fit, but would look odd. In order to get the passenger rear bumper shock off you have to drop the tank. That’s a fun project. 
Here’s an idea:
 
 

Not sure why it would it look all that odd

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[riverstonefly]

I ended up keeping the '77 rear bumper and just run the front 240 bumper. Looks pretty good and have the extra protection back there. 

Just hate how they stick out so far, I've already removed the additional weight from my 911 SC rear bumper. I'm planning to fill in holes and have it tucked about an 1inch oh also removed the turbo tail....love the clean lines.

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[SoCalJim]

What's the disadvantage of removing the rear bumper gap guard, riverstonefly?  I would think the simplicity of just having the thin rear bumper would be ideal.  Just my $0.02.

[riverstonefly]

What's the disadvantage of removing the rear bumper gap guard, riverstonefly?  I would think the simplicity of just having the thin rear bumper would be ideal.  Just my $0.02.

Well I guess I'm trying lighten / cleanup the car without modifying or removing stock body panels. [emoji19] I know I should just leave it stock but I hate those damn warts on the ends.

 

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[Jaymanbikes]

Getting it off is tough, it’s spot welded to the car, I pulled mine because it sticks out as far as a 240 bumper.


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[Jaymanbikes]

Once I got the bumper shocks out I filled the holes and did my paint work


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[riverstonefly]

Getting it off is tough, it’s spot welded to the car, I pulled mine because it sticks out as far as a 240 bumper.


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Hmm this is why I was thinking on leaving it. Figured it would look fine as long as the 240 bumper will still fit.

Great car by the way!

Jr

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[Zed Head]

People have posted about pushing the bumpers in on their shock absorber mounts, then locking them in place.  FastWoman for one, and others.  Still bulky but won't stick out so far.

[riverstonefly]

People have posted about pushing the bumpers in on their shock absorber mounts, then locking them in place.  FastWoman for one, and others.  Still bulky but won't stick out so far.

I've done this on a few impact bumpered 911's but it still leaves the weight....

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[riverstonefly]

Also is anyone running stock steelies on their Z? I was thinking of powder coating the steelies black or grey and running open lug nuts. Would love to see pics of any

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[S30Driver]

Remember that the stock rims are 14" which has a big impact on tire selection.   Also, you seem to be in weight reduction mode,  alloys would be lighter.