73 240z front bumper on 71. How do I make it fit?

[Stunt]

I just purchased a 73 front bumper by accident. I tried test fitting it and the mounting tabs for the fender seems to be off. I don't have the front mounting brackets yet. What could I do to make it fit? Thanks any help would be appreciated.

[Datsun Bob]

The 73 bumpers were spaced out further from the body than the 70-72 cars

 

Nissan/Datsun used rubber fillers to fill in the gap and also used a huge heavy bracket to mount them to the Cars front frame horns

 

This was the beginning of 5 MPH impact bumpers that over time got bigger and uglier .

 

Easiest thing to do is make your own brackets to put it where you want it .

 

The factory 70-72 brackets are nothing but flat steel stock with a couple holes and slight bends with one 90 degree bend at the end

 

If you have a hammer vice and drill you should be all set The right is a mirror image of the left . There are several vendors on Ebay making them out of Aluminum if you dont want to .

[Npdavies.]

I've heard you can "slot" the bolt holes on the later brackets and by doing so, pull the bumper closer to the body.

But as for fitting a 73 to an earlier Z, I would say just make your own. They are really simple in design.

[Stunt]

Ok. Thanks for the info.

[stephen.hayne]

Hi - if you want to sell it, I need a front bumper for my '73...

[ggzilla]

1973 was the USA 2.5 mph bumper regulation (FMVSS No. 215)

1974 was the USA 5 mph regulation

[I'm BLUE]

Grab a 71 bumper with mounting brackets... or make your own 71 style bumper brackets/adapters.

 

I slotted my 71 240z brackets in order to fit and pull the bumper closer to the body for looks.

It's common sense really :)

Makes a HUGE difference in looks .. at least I think so.

 

Of course you could modify the later bracket's as well and work from there.

 

Good luck !