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The bulb socket / reflector should fit into a groove in the rubber mount - the "ears" of the reflector should not be visible to the holes for the mounting screws. When the screws pass thru the stainless retainer and lens into the mount, they should not be touching any part of the reflector as there should be a rubber wall around each screw. The screw then attaches to the clip on the fender. If all is well, the reflector is "floating" in the rubber mount and not grounded to the fender via the screws. Hope this helps a bit.

Working to keep your right-seat partner from going into "beast mode" on the trip to Atlanta???

I resemble that remark. I presume the rusty tu*d will have a utility trailer attached with all the tools and spares necessary for a complete in-flight rebuild.

Cliff, thanks for the kind words. With the big win in Memphis, ZCCA "retired" my car from eligibility in future judged competitions. I can still enter peoples' choice events and "exhibit" the car at a judged show. That and parade laps at Road Atlanta are enticing but overall not an adequate justification for an 800 mile tow from Dallas. We plan to make the trip but will have to be content cheering on other worthy entries. Looking forward to Z'ing you and other good friends at the big show. P.S. - Branson is a much more reasonable tow in 2019!!!

Guy - thanks, pics of the rear are on page 2.

Transition complete - we be shiny at both ends now . That's my killer deal NOS JDM unit on the front that I stumbled across locally a couple of years ago. It had been in a guy's garage attic for over 35 years (still in factory pkg.) and I just happened to spot his CL ad. Yes, its a chrome unit but it will take a sharp eye to distinguish it from the SS unit on the rear. BTW - I paint the license brackets black to avoid a Ollie-the-dragon snaggletooth look - from farther away they disappear into the grill.

Here's my side-by-side pic of my old fuse box next to the MSA long-tail replacement. As best as I can make out, the label on the white wire with the male bullet connector reads "horn".

Please tell Shelley thanks for me, I always appreciate a second opinion. Now I just have to figure a way to get Shelley as a judge at any show I enter.

Check out the first post in this thread - see the link.

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I'm declaring success! Here are my before and after pics. I've had the painted bumpers on for 7 years so it's going to be an adjustment to now seeing a bright finish. Overall, the fitment went very well. The arc on the center section is a perfect match with the rear valance. The body mount on the left end was welded a bit rearward but the bracket was easily adjusted. Here are significant things to note: The threaded fittings are all M10-1.5, a more coarse thread than OE. New bolts and nuts are required. The threaded fittings all have paint on them, need to cleaned and chased with tap and die. The carriage bolt kit does not contain lock washers. I'll give the vendor some feedback on that. Next up is installing my JDM front bumper to complete the transition to "Oh, Shiney"!

OK gang, I promised updates and here they are: I have product! Whoo hoo!!! The package arrived a while ago and I got everything open and inspected. The packaging was very good, all sealed in a durable tape. The bumper parts were very well wrapped in bubble, then fabric, then clear tape. The finish is outstanding - looks like chrome. The kit includes the bolts to connect the end caps to the center bar - note the square holes are larger than an OE bumper. I intend to work on the install this weekend (100 degrees forecast for here! ), I'll post more updates on that. Here's some info on the timeline: I ordered and paid on 05/25, asked that the PayPal invoice state 1971 240Z rear bumper, no rubber, no holes. They complied perfectly. Shipping to TX was previously quoted at ~10 days. Tracking was not initially provided and they sent a followup email yesterday to check on the arrival and satisfaction (nice touch). I replied not yet, didn't have tracking to check. They immediately sent UPS tracking that showed delivery scheduled for today. The pkg. was handed to UPS in Viet Nam on 06/18 and leads me to believe their process is a make-to-order. That makes sense to me as they advertise a huge assortment of bumpers available. Keep tuned to this station for more on this continuing story...

On another pass thru the pics I spotted Eiji wearing our Z Club of Texas T shirt. Yee Hah!!!

Great photo spread, thanks for sharing it with us.

Janet will be flying to ZCON no doubt!

Similar experience here. David or Butch at the counter of Courtesy Nissan Parts understand the parts and know how to find them if they are at all available. Club discounts are standard, online prices are already fully discounted. I have parts shipped to the store at no cost, always a good reason to stop by for a friendly chat.

Its good to be unique, its good to be special! Thanks for representing the brand.

Finally got the radiator back from the shop yesterday. Whenever I have this type work done I always specify "no paint". Cleanup the tanks and frame with a Dremel and a cup brush, wipe down with wax and grease remover, tape up and primer. Wet sanding and gloss black paint on the schedule for tomorrow.

Nice job on that install. It looks like the shop did some cuts and welds on the "S" section to improve the fit. Here is the same kit I installed a few years ago, probably like yours. For those of us that did not cut the pipe, getting the muffler tucked in and out of sight tends to present a challenge. That's why we've had the numerous discussions on which end is "in" and "out" and tilting the muffler.

You're not at all biased, right???

You omitted apologize to the baby and cough up the replacement $ to the baby's mother who will be dealing with a screaming child.

And... yet another distraction for following drivers who will following too close while attempting to read the display. Also, lets get the timer started on how long it takes to hack the display for some really choice words or images.

If you are not the original owner of the car it's possible a previous owner had them replated in the incorrect color of yellow zinc. As the others have said above, the correct finish is clear/white zinc.

Very much unmolested, should bring a premium bid. Whoop - yet another Safari Gold survivor!

Is it possible the Tesla's have an "unnatural affection" toward official vehicles?