MSA 71 console

[mossy]

I'm thinking of buying a MSA centre console to finish off my resto but can't seem to find any pics of one so I can see the quality, does anyone here have one?

[SteveJ]

Are you referring to a heater control panel like this: Heater control Panel for Datsun 240Z | DATSUN 240z | JDM CAR PARTS

[mossy]

Hi Steve, this is the item I'm looking at buying

Motorsport! Console, 70-71 240Z M/T - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts

[AZ-240z]

Mossy,

I have a repro console from MSA from about 10 years ago. Could you tell me what you intend to use it in? Are you doing a concours resto or a

nice driver restoration? This console looks very nice and is a legit repro in appearance. The issue I had was that the ashtray fuse box cover

didn't allow a perfect fit of the ashtray without a little adjustment. Not a real big deal, but I was looking for perfection which I found in a nice

used console.

If you would be interested, PM me and we could talk about a very reasonable price.

Dan

Edited December 26, 2013 by AZ-240z

[mossy]

Hi Dan, I wouldn't say a concours resto but very much a quality resto so I want parts to fit right, I've done the same as you on a few parts on my build, bought aftermarket wasn't happy with the fit so I went with used genuine items.

71 240z build thread http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,4438.0.html

Edited December 26, 2013 by mossy

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Great Googly Moogly, I had no idea MSA sold those darn things!!! I have been waiting to refresh mine as it has a crack in the back and it has been annoying me forever!!!

[240dkw]

Too bad they do not sell the ashtray as well.

[Mike]

I'm thinking of buying a MSA centre console to finish off my resto but can't seem to find any pics of one so I can see the quality, does anyone here have one?

Yes, I have one of their original concept pieces when they were looking at selling these. Mine required a bit of minor modification, which I sent as feedback to the guys so they could perfect the product. The console is made from fiberglass and the texture/color is pretty close to the original. Considering how beat-up my original console was, this made my interior look great. I'll try to grab a few photos for you when I can.

[Oiluj]

They've sold these for many years. I put one in my previous 240Z, (over 20 years ago), and it fit fine. Was made of fiberglass with black, dull finish gel coat finish.

[mossy]

Thanks for the feedback guys, Mike if you get a chance to take a pic that would be great.