Mark Clapp

Hi Hunter, anytime would be fine for a pair of light covers in the OE size. Just email me at my new email address: mclapp5526@gmail.com Thanks, Mark Clapp

Hi Guys, I just wanted to post and say I'm still making the light covers for G-nose Zs. I have a new email address now: mclapp5526@gmail.com if you could use a set of light covers or have any questions about them. Thanks, Mark Clapp

Hi Evolutionise, I was told by the plastic manufacturer (Bayer MaterialScience) that the clear plastic could take round the clock sunlight for several years before showing any signs of wear. The tinted plastic would most likely always look the same. I've kept in touch with guys in Texas and Florida (deep south) for years and they say they've had no problems with pieces I've made for them even with cars that are not garaged. Thanks, Mark Clapp

Hi Biscuitballs, I made the molds straight from OE quarter glass pieces so the curvature is right on in each direction. Sorry, but I don't have any photos of them installed into frames yet. It's amazing how much lighter they are than the glass so they would be a nice weight savings. Brabham, I just use the word plexi generically but I make all my parts using PETG. It is clearer and more pliable than lexan (polycarbonate/Makrolon), which does crack over time. This plastic can actually be folded flat back onto itself and while it creases, it does not crack. It is also more scratch resistant than even hard-coated lexan but the best part is that it is 1/4 the price of hard-coated lexan. That is how I can offer them affordably. The tinted material I have is also crack proof and has around 50% light transmittance so it is a little darker than what you'd call "smoked" but you can see through it fine and it definitely cuts the heat from sunlight. The plastic has a terrific luster that looks more like glass than plastic as you can see in the photos. It is 1/8" thickness, same as the OE glass. Thanks, Mark Clapp

Hi Guys and Gals, along with the G-nose headlight covers I make, I now am offering plexi quarter windows for 240/260/280Z cars. The plastic is crack proof and is available in clear and dark tint. I make them in OE size as a slide-in replacement in the quarter window frame gaskets and also sized to fill the entire recess and eliminate the frames such as for competition cars. I'm asking $70USD/pair and $30 covers the shipping to Australia. Feel free to email me anytime at: mclapp5526@gmail.com if you have questions. Thanks, Mark Clapp

Hi Guys, shipping to Aus is $30 USD, so to offset that cost some, I could offer the light coves for $170 for a total of $200 shipped. I thought the discount might help some G-nose owners on a budget finish out their cars with the light covers, which really complete the terrific look of the G-nose. Feel free to email me at: mclapp5526@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks, Mark Clapp

Hi Gav240z, I tried making the standard S30z light covers but they need to be vacuum formed, which I'm not set up to do at the moment. Also I just know plastic and not metal working. It would be great if someone would work out a stamp to make the trim rings for the standard and G-nose cars. Thanks, Mark Clapp

Hi Guys, I received some photos of the covers I make in the OE size fitted with the trim rings. The owner is installing the G-nose on his car soon. I don't carry the trim rings and if you don't have them, I also make the covers sized for a flush fit with the light bucket edges (see my previously posted pics). I'm asking $189/pair for both sizes. Thanks, Mark Clapp mclapp5526@gmail.com

A few photos of the light covers I make fitted to a really cool G-nose Z. Thanks, Mark Clapp mclapp5526@gmail.com

Hi 620Z, I've sold several sets to owners that use their cars for land speed record setting and many racers. They were attached with the L-braces I include and heard they had no problem staying put as installed. You could always use three braces per side if you're worried as I include plenty of extra braces, but the L-braces will not crack even after bending them back and forth (flat) around 40 times. I think the G-nose is a fantastic look for the car. If a guy wants to do a conversion with one of the fiberglass front pieces you should go for it and call it what you want. Mark C.

Hi HS30-H, if you are referring to the chrome trim that was added by the owner of the red car, you're right. This was to get the looks of the trim rings without spending a fortune for original ones, if they can be found. I just make the light covers in two versions. I make them with an OE radius to fit over the light buckets and under the trim rings. I also make them in a smaller radius for a "flush fit" to the light bucket edges if the owner does not have the trim rings. You're also correct that my covers don't look like the OE parts since they are much clearer and will not crack. I know because I used a set of OE covers to make patterns from. Thanks, Mark Clapp

Hi Guys, I still make the G-nose light covers so if you need some down the road just email me anytime at: mclapp5526@gmail.com I've attached photos of my covers fitted to a really classic G-nose Z. Thanks, Mark Clapp

Hi Fly-s30, a guy here in the U.S. is sending me a pair of quarter windows to make patterns from. I will keep you posted as they shouldn't take long to make the windows. Thanks, Mark Clapp

Hi GAV240z, I've tried to form the standard covers but due to the shape, they require vacuum forming. I hope to be set up to do that sometime. Thanks, Mark Clapp

Hi Guys and Gals. I get emails from time to time asking if I still make the G-nose headlight covers. I just wanted to say that I've been making plexi parts for around nine years now and am not going anywhere. So if down the road you convert your Z to a G-nose or if you've been thinking about headlight covers, don't hesitate to email me anytime at: mclapp5526@gmail.com with any questions. I'm still asking $189 USD/pair and the shipping to Aus is covered with $30. Thanks, Mark Clapp