Wanted to buy: OEM Clear headlight covers with their chrome trim

[adam]

Hi all,

 

I'm kicking myself I didn't buy the last set that popped up for sale, but I am after a good condition pair of OEM headlight covers with their chrome trim to suit a 240z/260z.

 

Below is a picture of what I'm after.

 

 

I know they're quite rare, but I am no drug dealer so please don't ask for drug money.

 

I am located in Melbourne, not that it really matters!

 

 

Thanks,

Adam

[George]

What's your budget Adam?

[adam]

They've fetched all sorts of prices but seeing that the last set sold for ~$500, it'll be around that price, George.

[gav240z]

Hi all,

I'm kicking myself I didn't buy the last set that popped up for sale.

 

You and me both, but you can't always buy everything that comes up at a good price. Trust me I know . I've had to take a hiatus from Yahoo! Auctions for a little bit.

 

Speaking of which I've seen them on Yahoo! Auctions but never as cheap as $500. I've seen some used sets in rough condition sell for $300-$400 but I'm not sure how easy is would be to get the plastic covers replicated? They're often cracked in used sets.

[adam]

I have seen a few used set sell with minor cracks also, Gav. Depending on how bad the cracks are, I'm honestly not too concerned about it.

 

I think as long as the chrome trims aren't rusting through too badly, I'll be happy. My car isn't mint after all

[Zedman240®]

A few years ago I scored a NOS set of these for $400. Then on a trip to Phillip Island, got a nice crack in one of the lenses... to say I was a tad upset was an understatement. Think long and hard if you really want a set.... sure they look great and finish off the front of a zed but one small stone can change all that! Be prepared for that to happen is all I'm saying..

[gav240z]

I've seen clear lenses on Yahoo! auctions, not sure if they are designed to fit the chrome trim covers or not?

 

I was chatting to someone at the tafe course about replicating these, but perhaps doing them in stainless instead? I would love a pair for each of my 240z's . Although I'm not sure how hard it would be.

[adam]

Do you still have those covers by any chance, Dimitri? 

 

And I've also wondered that, Gav.. I have seen a few chrome trims for sale on their own, but could you use those reproduced plastic items in the chrome bits?

 

Going by a few responses on hybridz, I don't think you can.

[gav240z]

Well, there's always this option.

http://jdm-car-parts.com/collections/body-exterior-parts-nissan-fairlady-z-240z-260z-280z-280zx/products/jdm-genuine-headlight-cover-nos

[Lynton]

the Perspex in the imported chrome fitted headlight covers with gasket have thicker Perspex and are o/sized compared to normal aftermarket Perspex headlight covers they also have different mounting points on the headlight cowl Lynton

[adam]

Awesome, thanks for the info, Lynton!

 

I'd only ever consider those NOS covers if my car was in similar condition to Mossy's.

 

I am willing to push my budget to ~$600 for a pair. Ridiculous money for head light covers but I think that's what's missing from my front end..

[Old Man Z]

Hey Adam , think they might have been the covers I bought ! 

Have been (slowly) takingMy 260 back to factory ,as close as possible ,

and went to the the body shop today to see the final touch ups

(which included mounting the chrome covers )

and have to say they look fantastic . Just add that little bit of style

to what is already a classic shape .

Haven't posted any pics of the car yet as it has been seen on the site before

and what I have been doing is purely cosmetic but hopefully will be blue slipped

and registered by end of the week and will put up some pics then.

There was a thread on HybridZ forum that looked encouraging re someone

manufacturing new versions of the covers but has gone a bit cold .

Might still be worth checking it out .

Hope you have success in finding some as they do look pretty damn smart !

[adam]

It was a good buy mate. I have read the thread you're referring to and have even messaged the guy producing them with no success.

 

I look forward to seeing some pictures 

[Riceburner]

I believe it was Mark Clapp who was reproducing these, he's a member on here and Hybridz. IIRC he was only able to do the G-nose type as an auto clave was required to vacuum form the standard type to the correct shape, the difficult part was the very sharp front corner.

[gav240z]

I am willing to push my budget to ~$600 for a pair. Ridiculous money for head light covers but I think that's what's missing from my front end..

 

I was going to go to $520 before shipping + broker fee's.

 

http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u68439894

 

But as you can see it's at $600+ before shipping and broker fee's. Not cheap....

[adam]

I was watching that auction, Gav, along with another which I actually bidder on, and lost lol

 

Very expensive..

[adam]

Purchased a set from Japan, no longer required.

[gav240z]

I think I saw the ones you got too! Good price if I'm correct.

[adam]

They had two minor cracks 

 

And awesome price compared to the last two which went last week.

[gav240z]

Yeah I was tempted to bid but recognised the username with the highest bid, so I thought I'd let them slide. I honestly thought they would go for another couple of hundred than what they did.

 

On a positive note given that they had a couple of minor cracks you don't have to get too precious about them now if you get a stone chip etc..