Console Differences

[bartman]

Yes, bad idea - Scratch that one.

[bartman]

My problem is solved!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-STITCH-CENTER-CONSOLE-TRIM-LEATHER-SKIN-COVERS-FITS-DATSUN-240Z-70-73-/391323450610?hash=item5b1cb1fcf2

[Captain Obvious]

I gotta admit... I was assuming from the very start that you had already looked at that vendor to see if they offered what you were looking for. I figured the reason that you were wondering if the one for the later years fit your car was because you checked into it and they did NOT offer one for your year. So problem solved, yes. But next time:

 

Over by the auction seller's name, click on "See other items" You'll get 15,499 results.

Enter "datsun console" into the search box to pare the results down.

I get 11 results for different years and stitching colors.

 

I should have asked at the beginning if you had checked to see if they offered what you were looking for.

 

I think I might have to change my forum name...  

[bartman]

I gotta admit... I was assuming from the very start that you had already looked at that vendor to see if they offered what you were looking for. I figured the reason that you were wondering if the one for the later years fit your car was because you checked into it and they did NOT offer one for your year. So problem solved, yes. But next time:

Over by the auction seller's name, click on "See other items" You'll get 15,499 results.

Enter "datsun console" into the search box to pare the results down.

I get 11 results for different years and stitching colors.

I should have asked at the beginning if you had checked to see if they offered what you were looking for.

I think I might have to change my forum name...

I checked for other auctions and contacted the seller. It appears they just added covers for earlier years within the last two days. Edited November 20, 2015 by bartman

[Captain Obvious]

Gotcha. That was probably the language barrier that djwarner alluded to. When you asked them if the newer style would fit your 73, I would have expected them to tell you "No, but hang on... In two days, we'll be listing one for your year." So despite the communications issues, great to hear you found one for your year..

 

So looking at the pics again, it appears that skin just covers the outside vertical sides of the console and doesn't wrap up and over to the horizontal surface in the center of the console. In other words, it doesn't cover into the center pocket, ashtray, or shifter hole area. Primarily just the sides? Am I seeing that right?

[bartman]

I think it covers everything, except for the areas that a lid would cover (if you have one). I'll let you know once I receive it.

[Captain Obvious]

Yeah, I think you're right. I'm pretty sure they didn't go down into the pockets, but the more forward parts do appear to be covered.

 

Do you think the kit include a thin piece to glue to the ashtray lid? If not, you better have a great looking ash tray lid or that's gonna stick out like a sore thumb once surrounded by new leather. 

 

Post some better pics of the whole process when you get the parts!

[bartman]

I received the cover and finally completed installation last night after repairing my original console.  I'm quite please with the results.