Choke Lever Help

[72240Z]

My 2/72 240Z has the oh-so common problem of having broken the console near and at the choke pull. I think first it broke off the front mount, then Dad took it to the dealer who drilled a hole through that and put in a 6mm bolt with a nut to retain it. Over time and usage, the console ended up breaking completely from the lever slide slot toward the driver's side as well as towards the ashtray.

I've now repaired the breaks from the underside with fiberglass and they're barely noticeable on top.

The problem I now have is that the forward post that is supposed to provide a mounting point is about 1/2 the height it should be, and cracked to boot. The rear one is "only" stripped out. I've been thinking about cutting off the remains completely and creating a cone-shaped piece with a wide base to better support the mounts at each spot. Probably make them out of plastic and try to glue them on somehow? Anybody have a better idea?

I was discussing this dilemma with a co-worker who thinks that there was an updated bracket available with a better mounting system, but I haven't found proof of it. I found info in an old thread about making a braket, but no specifics or pics. Any guidance is welcome.

Thanks,

devin

[SteveJ]

Search on here. The subject of choke brackets has come up before. I mounted mine to the transmission tunnel.

[Pat Carr]

Like Steve, I mounted mine to the transmission tunnel with a bracket I made. You can do the same. If you have the latest Nissan Sport magazine, there is a blurb in the RPM column about a bracket you cam buy if you don't have the desire or wherewithal to make one.

[SteveJ]

Here's the thread I was looking for. It helped that I could just look at threads I subscribed to. You'll find plenty of information on this thread and the threads linked to it.

[manny1973]

check out this item # on ebay. 280721397724 I installed on my 73 and it works great. I am not affiliated with the seller.

[clayton 260z]

The bracket on e-bay works well.....

[72240Z]

Thanks for the replies. I really hadn't been looking to re-invent the wheel. I can easily design and build a bracket to mount it to the floor, but for 25 bucks, the one posted by manny is worth the asking price. I had intended to remount it to the console, but the floor is a much better idea. I had already searched for info when I posted, had read posts about putting it on the floor and not wanted to change it if I didn't have to. Now it looks like it is the best option.

Devin