Door panel question

[Pomorza]

Hey mates

It has come to that time when my interior door panel has, broken is a nice way to put it. Is there any difference between the 280z door panels? I've found replacement ones - new ones apparently - but it states they're for 77-78 280z, and mine is a 76. Is there actually a difference here?

 

Thanks

Jan

[Zed Head]

I know that Nissan did change the doors for 77-78.  Not sure exactly how the panels would change but the window mechanism, door latching, and general seals all changed.  You can't put a 77 door on a 76 body.  I'd imagine that the various holes, for attaching the panel, and window regulator handles, door latches, etc., changed too.

[cbuczesk]

The 74-76 panels have a different texture pattern and the opening for the door lock is farther back than the 77-78. You can swap them but the texture is slightly different and you'd have to modify the lock lever/location.

Chuck

 

[Pomorza]

Has anyone ever bought parts from http://www.new-datsun-parts.com/?

They have new aftermarket parts which seem to be what I need, but would like everyone's opinion if possible.

 

Thanks
Jan

[wheee!]

Looks like I'll be ordering some!

[240dkw]

wheee not sure about the 74-76 or 77-78, but the 70-73 black panels can still be bought at your local dealer. I have bought several pairs and they were in stock in Calgary. They were a good deal as it was in Cdn and no shipping costs.
 

[wheee!]

Hmmm. I will check. Thanks!

[Zup]

Carl Yeagar is www.new-datsun-parts.com

He sells good stuff but it isn't cheap.

I've ordered several items from him and it is as advertised--I've been satisfied with what I received every time.

[rcb280z]

$300 is a great price for those door panels IMO, compared to others.

[charliekwin]

$300 is a great price for those door panels IMO, compared to others.

Carl Yeagar is www.new-datsun-parts.com

He sells good stuff but it isn't cheap.

I've ordered several items from him and it is as advertised--I've been satisfied with what I received every time.

Looks like I'll be ordering some!

Looks like I'll be ordering some!

wheee not sure about the 74-76 or 77-78, but the 70-73 black panels can still be bought at your local dealer. I have bought several pairs and they were in stock in Calgary. They were a good deal as it was in Cdn and no shipping costs.

 

[wheee!]

18 hours ago, Pomorza said:

Has anyone ever bought parts from http://www.new-datsun-parts.com/?

They have new aftermarket parts which seem to be what I need, but would like everyone's opinion if possible.

 

Thanks
Jan

I see now he is located in my city of Edmonton, Alberta! 

too funny...

[wheee!]

wheee not sure about the 74-76 or 77-78, but the 70-73 black panels can still be bought at your local dealer. I have bought several pairs and they were in stock in Calgary. They were a good deal as it was in Cdn and no shipping costs.

 

I checked and the local dealer can get them. @240dkw Do you remember if they came complete with the fuzzy strips and the door lock grommets from the dealer?

With the exchange rate, it's about $100 cheaper to buy local... [emoji15]