Sirpent Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 OK all, I know that a lot of the time my posts must be a bit of a pain to some, but there is a secret I have been hiding from everyone accept Lurch who I confided in a few weeks ago about a replacement option for "Z" overider strips. When I rebuilt my "Z" many years ago, I came across an overider strip that was an exact replacement for the "Z" version, I will post a pic later tonite of my bar assy with it. As I am restoring mine at the moment, I have been trying to secure a new set for myself and Lurch who I let in on the find, but unfortunately they are no longer available OEM. The strip is off the VB Commodore bumper bars, and no one has them available any longer, however I spoke to leigh at rare Spares head office and he advised they had been considering a production run and if there was enough interest out there from "Z" owners would consider a limited run. So im guaging how many members would be interested while he in the meanwhile crunches some $ numbers his end. If you are genuinely interested, please respond, this could be a group buy proposition, as I said I will post a pic tonight of my bumper with the strip which is an EXACT replacement fit. Cheers John UPDATE PICS BELOW. Sorry for the tardiness of the bar, covered in a lot of grime as its been in storage and gave it a quick wash, but as you will see the fit is spot on perfect to the bar face dimensions. Cheers John Quote
260Coupe Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Or you could just buy the original from Nissan or All Zed parts in Sydney (Warren can get them from Japan) Quote
Sirpent Posted November 16, 2009 Author Posted November 16, 2009 Or you could just buy the original from Nissan or All Zed parts in Sydney (Warren can get them from Japan) MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM You could and can, at 3 to 4 times the cost, think it best I delete this post, seems that any attempt to bring some alternatives, idea's or useful help on this site falls on death ears at times. Im not here to come across as some know it all smart arse, and if I am, well apologies to all, think its time I slip into the shadows and get on with my own build in silence. John Quote
zzzzed Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 or you could do what john , rbz260 did and make the, I have seen his and they look like the origonals Quote
zzzzed Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 dont delete the post it is good hear what alternatives there are Quote
stevo_gj Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 I think the reason you aren't hearing much back is perhaps people don't want overrider strips these days, they prefer the chrome look? Good on you for looking into it mate. Quote
FLEXZED Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 hey mate dont delete this post, any alternatives avaible to us zed bulider is appricated i for one would love to see what else we can get out there for our zed john any other secrets you have you can PM me and i would appriciate Loui Quote
zedevan Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 what are the overrider strips? i thought you must have been talking about the tusks, but as u've said as pictured i'm now thinking the rubber bits? if so i'd be interested in atleast knowing the price - matt has used some generic stuff from clack rubber which looks alright (specially for the price) but the end treatment isn't that great, as has been trimmed with a knife how's the vb items fit? also dont be so negative i'm enjoying reading all your good ideas, and fresh ways of looking at things Quote
Mr Camouflage Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 He means the rubber strips. Bumper over-riders are the little vertical pieces the bolt onto the bumper though. Quote
matt drago Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Yep Evan, the Clark Rubber alternative was a cheaper option and you are right, the ends look crappy due to the knife cut-off. One day I'll neaten it up, but it's not a priority at the moment. Quote
lightmaster240z Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 I up for a set if the price is right regrads Bruce Quote
260Coupe Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM You could and can, at 3 to 4 times the cost, think it best I delete this post, seems that any attempt to bring some alternatives, idea's or useful help on this site falls on death ears at times. Im not here to come across as some know it all smart arse, and if I am, well apologies to all, think its time I slip into the shadows and get on with my own build in silence. John Apologies John, I was under the impression that you could not find original bumber strips and that was why you were suggesting an alternative..........no malice intended Quote
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