Dash guages, clock , lights etc

[77 Z]

Everything works but the preverbial clock..those things were just not built to last but clocks are a problem with most older cars regardless of the make or model...

Ok ...does anyone know of guages (non standard Datsun ones) that will fit into the area of the original Datsun ones, for fuel, oil pressure , temp , charging etc. ..as well as a clock that can be used to replace the original one or where I can locate the original clocks.

Next...lighting of the speedometer and tach area...any suggestions on how to improve this.... L E D's or will those be just to bright.

Lastly ...just how tough is it to replace an entire dash. Mine has a half cap on it and as has been posted before its fair at best for the look I eventually want the car to have..actually poor...but what about the full caps or has anyone done anything with fiberglass..I know alot of the kids that trick up rides today use fiberglass to change the shape or the appearance of the dash..anyone done anything like that..

Thanks for the suggestions and help

77 Z

[Zrush]

I believe the AutoMeter guages match right up. I've seen them in a few early Z's, look fantastic. Get a Summit magazine and you'll be in heaven ( you're limited as far as you can go with an old import). I would not get to ricey with the dash but that's just my opinion. Love the legendary look of the old Z car dash, quite timeless. Good luck

Vicky

[77 Z]

Thank you Vicky..very true about the legendary look of the dash...but I have to do something considering all the money that is going into everything else along the way..so far I have compiled a list excluding the refinishing that totals to nearly 6,000 dollars..some of this is suspension changes as well as a few minor engine mods, such as adding a header and new exhaust system...not that there is anything currently wrong with the exhaust system on the car..but I just want a header on it...dont ask me ...just do..

Im not for "ricing " any Z for sure...I want as much of the orig look as possible in some areas but in others I want some of the hybird look...I know this site is predominately for "stock" Z car owners but no harm in asking..

Will ck the periodical you mentioned and again thanks for the help..

77 Z