is my "z" the money pit?

[FrankieZD]

Just back from the interior shop & my door panels are "no good". It's a 71 240. Does anyone have any idea where I can get door panels.

Anyone on here make them?

Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks, Frank.

[gogriz91]

Les Cannaday (sp), Classic Datsun...Google?

[SteveJ]

Why are they "no good"? Pictures would help. Door panels do show up on eBay.

[tlorber]

The title of your thread is rather amusing.

When I first bought my car, I was down at MSA and they guy behind the counter told me he no longer owned a "Z". When I asked why, he said "hey, it's a Z, and I'd like to buy a house some day.". At the time, I didn't really know what he meant.

As far as the door panels, I'd say that if your vinyl is ok, there is usually a way to salvage the backing.

[kenz240z]

I purchased new door panel skins from DatsunParts.com (http://www.datsunparts.com/2334) a while back. These may be an option for you if your door panel boards are ok or salvagable. I used fiberglass to fix mine. Here's a link to a thread I started:

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?40558-re-skinned-door-panels&highlight=

[olzed]

Kenny. PM sent.

[Captain Obvious]

is my "z" the money pit?

Yes.

Duh. :laugh:

[72 OJ]

Money pitZ,that they are, but fun and alwayz the rationalized excuze to dump more $.

[Bruce Palmer]

The Z money pit, as large as it may seem isn't nearly as wide or as deep as the Datsun Roadster pit....

[5thhorsemann]

If you want to get a money pit, try a TR6..........

[darom]

I remember seeing a guy on hybridz.org selling fiber glass door panels with or without 6 1/2" speaker holes. It might be a cheaper route. I reupholstered mine (the backing was in a good shape) at the local shop.