Posted April 17, 201113 yr comment_353087 I have a set of new blue door skins for my '71 240Z and have been looking for a solid pair of 240Z door panel boards to mount the door skins on, but have had no luck. There was a solid pair on Ebay with pristine mounting holes a couple months back, but I got outbid at the last second. I was wondering if a set of 280Z panel boards would fit on a 240Z. I realize that they have different arm rest holes in different places, etc but I thought that possibly the 280Z door panels could be modified. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39274-will-280z-interior-door-panels-fit-in-a-240z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 18, 201113 yr comment_353150 SteveI'm pretty sure the overall fit is the same, other than the arm rest holes. Depending on the 280 year, the style of clips that attach it to the door changed to the round plastic ones from the steel ones we all hate. Its easy to tell, the later ones have holes that look like two circles, one large one small right next to each other, joined by a slot. Those plastic clips are easier to find too. I think you have a good idea there. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39274-will-280z-interior-door-panels-fit-in-a-240z/#findComment-353150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 18, 201113 yr comment_353168 Actually, depending upon the year, holes for the door lock stems won't line up. If you got the 77/78 door panels modification won't be easy. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39274-will-280z-interior-door-panels-fit-in-a-240z/#findComment-353168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 18, 201113 yr comment_353211 I actually saw a 240Z this weekend sporting 280Z door panels. It caught me off guard because I hadn't known it was possible. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39274-will-280z-interior-door-panels-fit-in-a-240z/#findComment-353211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 18, 201113 yr comment_353227 Like Steve said, 77/78 panels will NOT fit, but 75/76 panels should work. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39274-will-280z-interior-door-panels-fit-in-a-240z/#findComment-353227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 19, 201113 yr Author comment_353243 Thanks for the good info, guys, I appreciate it. The guy who has the 280Z panels up for sale isn't sure what year 280Z they came from. As I mentioned, my plan is to remove the vinyl on the 280Z panels and only use the boards for my new 240Z door skins. I have attached some pics of the door panels and as Steve and Jeff indicated, if these are 77/78 panels, they will not work. Please let me know if these are the 75/76 or the 77/78 panels. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39274-will-280z-interior-door-panels-fit-in-a-240z/#findComment-353243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 19, 201113 yr comment_353270 OK I have an answer here.1974 (260Z) 1975-1976 early 280z are the same door panels and they could be fitted on 240z. However, door armrest and passenger pull handle location will be problems.You either stay with 280Z type door handle/armest and drille holes on door sheet metal. Or install 240Z armrest and pull handle, but there are few holes showing.Now 1976 late to 1978 type is totally different. It is biger, clips holes do not match at all. Farthermore, door lock-rod-hole is about 1 inchi off. Classic Datsun Sells incredible door skin kit, which look just like factory ones with chome molding.You know how picky I am. They are very good. If you spent $150 -250 for a set of used door panel, I would go and get them re-covered. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39274-will-280z-interior-door-panels-fit-in-a-240z/#findComment-353270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 19, 201113 yr Author comment_353323 OK I have an answer here.1974 (260Z) 1975-1976 early 280z are the same door panels and they could be fitted on 240z. However, door armrest and passenger pull handle location will be problems.You either stay with 280Z type door handle/armest and drille holes on door sheet metal. Or install 240Z armrest and pull handle, but there are few holes showing.Now 1976 late to 1978 type is totally different. It is biger, clips holes do not match at all. Farthermore, door lock-rod-hole is about 1 inchi off. Classic Datsun Sells incredible door skin kit, which look just like factory ones with chome molding.You know how picky I am. They are very good. If you spent $150 -250 for a set of used door panel, I would go and get them re-covered.Esprist, Thank you for the good information. Actually, I purchased my blue door skins with the chrome strips from Les at Classic Datsun and they look great! That's why I've been so picky trying to find solid door panel boards to mount the new skins on. Sounds like it might be more trouble than it's worth to modify 280Z door panels. I think I will continue my search for a pair of solid 240Z door panel boards. Thanks again for the help guys. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39274-will-280z-interior-door-panels-fit-in-a-240z/#findComment-353323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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