Interior
Discussions about the interior components of your early Zcar.
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Haven't found any info on how to replace these. Can these be replaced without removing the dash? From the front or back of the dash? Picked up a nice pair with good chrome to replace my green oxidized originals. Couldn't find any specific info in Wick Humble's book on removing/installing or refurbing, and a search here provided references to them without any details. Anybody have any experience replacing, details and/or pics please?
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Hey guys, I searched around and found many post regarding door panels, but nothing that really addressed the backing. I have these beautiful door skins from Les but my backing is feeling pretty weak. I know in the past some were thinking about doing these in fiberglass or some other type material and was wondering if anyone came up with anything. Also, is there a way to take the current panels and some how reinforce them or give them some added support where some pices of the hard board have broken off or are flimsy. Thanks for any input. Randy
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So after getting my $300 z's electrical problems sorted out (PO wiring hack job). I decided to put a stereo in the car, nothing special just a cheap kenwood deck. Turns out the PO put speakers all over the car: behind the seats, over the rear shock towers and in the door panels (I hate it when people cut into the door panels for speakers!!!!!!). anyhow I hooked up the ones behind the seats and holy cow! they sound fantastic!
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I am currious to know if anyone here has rebuilt the heater box in a 240. On my conquest to remove and disassemble everything in my car for blasting and paint, i have removed the dash and removed the blower motor and heater box. I would like to have these blasted and painted while im at it and the only part i can't quite figure out is how to remove the vent flaps from the box itself. it looks like the only thing holding them on is the pin that runs through the hinge but i dont want to break anything by forcing it... just yet anyways. If anybody has any ideas i'm all ears, and ill be sure to post some pictures when its all done.
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Anyone know where to get a set of door panels for a 1974 260z. I have been looking everywhere a set of new ones would be nice if it's possible. Or ones that I can send in to get re done. I just don't have any at all none came with the car.
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My Z has a pretty haggard dashboard. 2 major fissures, covered with the remnants of glue that held the dash carpet on. I have since scraped off most of the glue and gotten a new carpet as an interim measure, but I want this beauty to be like new. I see all sorts of partial and full dash caps for sale. Prices arent too bad compared to finding an original one in perfect condition. The question is - - do dash caps look totally obvious? Is there a big seam at the bottom or on the sides? Would any of you consider one for a restoration project? Thanks!
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I am working on this for a while to make it right. Since vintage style tonnaue cover(original one or reproduction one), does not fit right, does not work right for many reasons: Botton fastenings, unstable mounts, poor sewing condition, limited access to the back, limited access to the strage lids on Series 2 car, got to drille holes, does not work on 280Z cars, very expensive, very hard to repair once it breaks, and so on. So I decided to spend some time on this project. This new type will be targeted to be.......... 1. No drilling is required. 2 nuts and 2 screws. 2. Rear strut caps stay the same. 3. It even works with rear strut tower bar. 4. It will preven…
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I purchased a 280Z console from Courtesy Nissan not too long ago to replace the mangled piece of plastic that was in my 260Z. There are two holes in the console that I assume would be filled on a 280Z. Could I get some feedback on what goes in them? The first is the hole between the defrost and choke lights. The second is a big square hole to the right of the defrost and hazard switches. Thanks in advance, Steve
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First off, I am house bound after surgery so I can't look on my own. I have a late 77 280 that has the lifted rear deck panels that are bolted to the floor. The rest of the interior in the back is marginal. I may be able to buy a beautiful 76 280 that was totaled in a front end collision. (Everyone walked away). Can I change out the hatch interior, plastic and all, with a complete donor car? Were there changes in the actual structure or was it all bolt in? I know I loose my spare tire, that is what makes me wonder if the floor pan will be significantly different. I'd like to buy this 76 before it goes to the bone yard. Damage is extensive from center of hood to…
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I can't believe it - the interior restoration on my burgundy '78 coupe is essentially complete! Finally! I feel like a contortionist, as I've been in so many unnatural (and very uncomfortable) positions putting her back together. It's been well worth it though! The only remaining items are: 1) new parking brake boot (not yet ordered), 2) new pedal/footrest pads (in hand and ready to install), 3) find and install the screws for the quarter window trim (somehow MIA along the way), 4) floor mats and 5) touch up the P/S kickplate. Any recommendations on touch-up paint for the cardboard kickplate surrounding the fusebox? Here are a few before/after photos. I'm looking…
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This weekend I was installing my gauges into my dash and it appears that I misplaced my stinkin screws that go into the top of the bezel on the Tach and Speedo :mad:. Sooo, what I am needing is a replacement pair, or some advice on some tricks that some of you have tried. Help a bro out! Yes I can find some suitable ones at the local harware store, but I wanted to ask everyone first. Thanks.
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Hey guys Last night it rained out here in Tucson. I took the Z over to a friends house and while driving I noticed that there was a nice steady drip coming from the rear of the car. After some examination I'm pretty positive that the water is coming from the rear glass gasket on the rear right corner. Secondly this morning when I turned on the rear defogger only about two of the lines work. (its been like this since I bought the car). So what exactly should I do here? What are my options window wise and what should be done about the rear defogger? Jan
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