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Dash finally installed!!!

October 9, 2011 by cbudvet
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I finally got my dashboard installed in my car! It took me quite a bit of work and almost killed me but I got it in. I had the dash rebuilt by dashboard restorations in Washington and have been pleased by their work. They also did the center console that looks nice too! Carl

Last reply by cbudvet, October 10, 2011
71 240Z. Another dashboard restoration.

October 5, 2011 by rubrbulits
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Before my Z goes to the bodyshop, I decided to pull the dash and fix some wiring issues. Then I thought, why not try to repair the three LARGE cracks in the dash. What have I got to lose. I started by using a razor to cut into and taper the cracks. After doing this the cracks were at least 3/4" wide and completely open. Then I filled them with primerless windshield urethane after backing them up with duck tape. 24hrs later I used SEM 68422 flexible bumper repair to finish filling then sanding then filling and sanding until I was happy with the surface. Next step was SEM 38464 vinyl/ plastic prep to clean the entire dash surface. Then I used SEM 39853 texture coating to co…

Last reply by rubrbulits, October 9, 2011
Sealing Hole in Transmission Tunnel at Handbrake

October 7, 2011 by 240260280z
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Just a reminder that this area is not sealed well. I used open cell foam that crushes but sealant/caulking/silicone or closed cell foam or rubber matting may do better.

Last reply by 5thhorsemann, October 8, 2011
Interior Vinyl Paint / Dye

October 6, 2011 by Oiluj
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Did a search and found some have used the SEM white. I'm about to redo my nieghbor's "Butterscoth" color interior, and need to dye / paint new interior panels and refresh the color of the tranny soft vinyl. Neither SEM or Colorbond make a color that is close. I plan to contact Colorbond & SEM about the cost for a custom color match. However, I found this manufacturer that will match colors. http://www.parasolinc.com/Products.asp?ProductID=VARIKOTE Price isn't bad at $99/quart. That would easily do all the interior panels and have a pint to spare for matching dis-colored soft vinyl and have left over for touch-ups. They also will do custom aerosol cans. Anyon…

Last reply by cozye, October 7, 2011
Side Vent Hoses

October 5, 2011 by Threehz
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So I removed the dashboard and sadly the "tube" connecting to the driver side vent tore. It is made of what seems like woven something wrapped around a wire frame and whatever composes the tube is now hard, don't know if it always was or not? Anyhow a whole section torn apart the wire frame is still holding it. It seems like it COULD be fixed? Any ideas about what to use to fix this? I was thinking of simply using duct-tape or something similar, my fear with duct tape is one it might smell, especially with air rushing past it in that vent and also when I use the heater it may smell worse and even melt the adhesive on it. I was thinking using some type of air-tight woven h…

Last reply by Threehz, October 6, 2011
Silver Sharpie on Dash Trim 1 2

October 4, 2011 by 240260280z
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Letters "DAT" were touched up. It works OK on the silver door trim.

Last reply by TomoHawk, October 5, 2011
best spray for un-cracked dash last cleaned in 96? 1 2

October 1, 2011 by 240260280z
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71 240z dry un-cracked dash... last cleaned in 96. What should I hit it with to clean and refresh?

Last reply by cozye, October 5, 2011
R2000 z

October 3, 2011 by 240260280z
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Bagged it air tight. The jan 71 240z has the hatch vents so I decided to refresh them and make it air tight. I used vapor barrier and tyvek tape. It finished nicely right up to the hatch seals. I'll post tons of tech tips and photos over the next two weeks.

Last reply by 240260280z, October 5, 2011
A Questionl. 240-280 seats

June 21, 2011 by socal70Z
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Can someone tell me differences, or lack there of, between series 1 240z seats and 1977 280z seats? Thanks! Aaron

Last reply by ZCurves, October 5, 2011
Help with heater cable

October 1, 2011 by cbudvet
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Hi there, I am in the process of finally reassembling my car and am almost ready to put the heater controls etc. in before the dash and have run into a snag. On the left side of the heater box, where the cables attach, I am not sure how to run a cable. It controls the big flap in the center and I don't know if I am missing a part or what is going on. If I just hook up the cable, I can't get the arm to pivot and close/open the flap. I have enclosed a picture and if someone has a picture or advice that would be great. carl

Last reply by cbudvet, October 2, 2011
1972 Seat Belt Question

September 25, 2011 by Jetaway
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Greetings, I need to replace the shoulder belt on my 1972. I should say that its nominally a 1972, but has, to the best of my knowledge, some 1971 equipment (vertical rear defroster, for example) and fixed, not retractable seat belts. I found an earlier thread on seat belts, and am interested in the following: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?40364-which-seat-belts-are-better&p=348736&viewfull=1#post348736 But ... what I am not sure about is exactly how much work it would require. The retractable belt equipped Z's have a small well in the floor / side wall, don't they? I don't, just a mounting plate. If boyracer88 is reading this, could you te…

Last reply by Jetaway, September 29, 2011
Early 260Z - Spare Tire Well and Cover

September 20, 2011 by fixitman
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I need a few photos showing the relationship of the spare tire cover, tire well and cargo floor. Suggested shots are 1) cover in place, 2) well without cover but with spare tire in place, 3) tire well without tire. What does the cover rest on, damping pads, well rim? How far does the spare sit below the well rim? Please email the photos to dmwolon@comcast.net. Thanks for your help. Fixitman

Last reply by fixitman, September 20, 2011