Well if your looking for under 280 in 70's and 80's you well have a hard time. You can get some very nice hardened cho-mo or alloy thin walled bars that are newer fairly easy in a variety of sizes and styles including several classic styles which will look just fine ounce taped. But if you want to stay 70's, 80's specific to the end on this you will need to compromise some on wieght or spend some serious coin for $100-150 to save 100gms.