Front Fender, LH – for Datsun 240Z (Steel)

A direct-fit replica front fender for 1969-1973 Nissan / Datsun 240Z restorations, left-hand (LH) side. Stamped in steel to original-style contours so it lines up with existing seams, gaps and hardware locations — the fastest route from rust bucket to straight body without sacrificing a donor car.

Specifications

Fitment & Compatibility

This fender fits the Nissan / Datsun 240Z, model years 1969-1973. Panels listed 1969–1973 fit the 240Z (S30); many pressings carry over to the 260Z with detail changes — compare flange and trim-hole locations if fitting to a later S30. The 240Z is a unibody: structural panels should be welded in at factory seams by a competent welder.

As with any reproduction panel, trial-fit against the vehicle before final welding or paint. Minor adjustment at flanges and mounting points is a normal part of professional panel fitting, even with precision replica pressings.

The maths of new steel

Restorers rarely regret buying a new panel; they regret the three weekends spent trying to save an old one first. Repairing a corroded fender means paying for blasting, fabrication time and filler — and the result is still fifty-year-old metal. A replica pressing costs a known amount, arrives straight, and spares a donor vehicle from being cut up for parts. Your original panel can stay with the vehicle for provenance; your build gets metal you can trust.

About the Nissan / Datsun 240Z

The Datsun 240Z (Nissan S30, 1969–1973) changed the sports car market: a 2.4-litre overhead-cam six, independent suspension and coupe styling at a price that undercut everything from Europe. It also became one of the most rust-prone classics of its era. Nissan's thin-gauge unibody steel, minimal factory rust-proofing and moisture-trapping box sections mean that nearly every surviving S30 needs structural and cosmetic sheet metal during restoration. With concours 240Z values now well into six figures, correctly stamped reproduction panels have become essential to the market.

The S30 rusts everywhere moisture settles: floor pans and frame rails, dogleg and rocker sections, rear quarters and wheel arches, the battery tray and surrounding cowl, front fenders around the headlight buckets, and the hatch slam panel. Because the 240Z is a unibody, replacing corroded panels properly — with correct-profile steel welded at factory seam locations — is a structural repair, not just a cosmetic one.

Installation

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate  |  Typical time: 2–4 hours per side  |  Welding required: no.

Most classic 4x4 and truck fenders bolt on. Strip the lights and trim from the old panel, test-fit the new fender loose, and set the gaps against the door and hood before final tightening — fender-to-door gap is the one everyone sees. Seal the mounting flanges and inject cavity wax along the lower edge, which is where the original died.

Tools: basic hand tools, panel clips, seam sealer, cavity wax.
Common mistakes to avoid: bolting up tight before gapping, forgetting anti-corrosion treatment on the hidden flanges, and re-using crushed mounting hardware.

Quality & Manufacturing

BodyBros replica panels are pressed on dedicated tooling developed from measured original panels, in automotive-grade material matched to the application. Pressings are checked against reference bucks for profile, flange geometry and hole placement before packing. Steel panels are supplied with a protective primer coating ready for preparation and refinishing; alloy and plastic parts are supplied ready to prepare and paint. These are aftermarket replica restoration parts — manufactured by BodyBros, not by the original vehicle maker.

Worldwide Delivery

We ship worldwide — including the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Panels are packed in purpose-built cartons or timber crates depending on size; large assemblies travel by sea or air freight with tracking. Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout or on arrival depending on destination. See our Shipping & Delivery page for lead times to your region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this fender fit my Nissan / Datsun 240Z?

It fits 1969-1973 models as listed above. Panels listed 1969–1973 fit the 240Z (S30); many pressings carry over to the 260Z with detail changes — compare flange and trim-hole locations if fitting to a later S30. The 240Z is a unibody: structural panels should be welded in at factory seams by a competent welder.

Is welding required to install it?

No. This part installs as a bolt-on or transfer fit using standard hand tools — see the installation notes above.

Can it replace a rusted original panel?

Yes — that is exactly what it is made for. The Nissan / Datsun 240Z commonly rusts in floor pans and rails, doglegs and rockers, rear quarters, the battery tray area, front fenders and the hatch surround, and this replica pressing replaces corroded original metal with new steel — no donor vehicle required.

Do you ship this internationally?

Yes. We ship worldwide with tracked freight; larger panels and assemblies travel in purpose-built crates. Delivery times and freight options for your country are shown at checkout and on our Shipping page.

What finish does the panel arrive in?

It arrives ready for preparation and paint. Like any replacement body panel, it should be test-fitted, prepared and refinished before final installation.

BodyBros is an independent manufacturer of replica restoration panels. Vehicle make and model names are used for fitment identification only; BodyBros products are aftermarket parts and BodyBros is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nissan.

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