Hey guys, the automatic shifter T-handle on my 260Z is pretty grim looking, and has a crack. I'd like to replace it and was wondering if any later Nissans (or other) used the same handle or something really close.

Neither MSA nor Black Dragon lists these as available either, can they be bought new from anyone?

Thanks

Fred

Tampa, FL

'74 260Z 2+2

http://www.oem-surplus.com/nwp/index.htm has a couple that might work. The first one is for a 77-80 810 automatic and the second one is for a 210 from about the same era. I'd lean toward the 810 one since they used the same trans. Not reall sure about the 210. Norm is a good guy and he'll sell it to you cheap!

Funny MSA doesn't list it on their site, but they list it in their catalog, it's pretty pricy @ $72.15 for just the knob. Here's the part number they list for it if you need it: 40-2991. Any how, I know this guy pretty well and I'm more that he would have a used one. http://www.zspecialties.com/

a 280ZX t handle fits, is mostly metal with a grip pad, and looks right at home! After my third New $85 Dealer replacement in six years cracked, I picked up the ZX piece in the pick and pull for $5 to try and sold the car with it eleven years later. The pad is removeable and did come in several colors. I think I put this info and some pics in a thread-I'll have a look and post a link if I find one.

Will

I found my posts, but no pics...I have a couple of the handles if a pic would help I can post one tomorrow

Previous threads with out pictures:

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11463&highlight=shifter+handle

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12813&highlight=280ZX+handle

The 810 handle is red, that won't work. Too bad though! I think I'm going to try to find a decent 280ZX handle from a pick 'n pull somewhere. Thanks again!

Fred

Tampa, FL

'74 260Z 2+2

There is a stock one on EBay right now, the item number is 230121069622. I bought one new from the dealer but it was very pricey. Good Luck

Bought mine from Mossey Nissan National City CA, just a few months ago. It was not cheap but I used my Z club discount and got it in a day or so. I bet Courtesy Nissan has it. The one I bought was for my 1973 Z, it was exactly the same as the broken one except the area that was chrome is now grey.

Here is one I put in my zxt after I swapped in a 4 spd auto. The shifter knob came out of an '88 maxima.

It required shortening and drilling for the new mounting screws. I suppose since you don't have a 4 spd auto you could use the OD button for a nawwss set up. ;-)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/280zxt/ftm005.jpg