vintage dashes 280z

[Dave WM]

a closer look

 

[Dave WM]

I am going to be taking a very close look at how the glove box door is attached to my donor frame/pad. that should give a good indication of the fidelity of the reproduction at least in that area.

[siteunseen]

They look nice! It's like a nice shiny front tooth inside a mouthful of coffee stained teeth. ?

Now y'all are going to have to do the whole interior. But they do look good.

[SoCalJim]

Whoa boy, that looks so nice!  I’m dying to get mine.

[Dave WM]

I am glad I have the donor dash, will be taking a lot of video to aid in the location of removal screws.

[Dave WM]

plastic glove box was a good fit. I will measure the openings later from the OE to the new dash.

[Dave WM]

21 sheet metal screws into hard points on the dash pad. Observation, while not actually tied to the dash pad, there are sheet metal screws that affix the plastic support for the wire harness. these extend a good bit (maybe 1/4") up into the area covered by the foam of the dash. I think it would be a good idea to not have any sharp points interfering with the dash install so I backed them off and used some masking tape to hold the plastic fixture in place (and the screws as well so I don't have to go hunting them later). Once you clear out the 21 screws the pad comes off pretty easy, prob easier if I had backed of those before mentioned screws. The cigarette lighter is mounted to the actual dash foam parts, so I will be looking into whats involved with getting that off the donor dash and how exactly it mounts.

[Dave WM]

On ‎8‎/‎5‎/‎2019 at 4:30 PM, hcarrickz3 said:

Got the dash, I think you guys will be pleased with your dash.

check above and below the where the cig lighter recess is. there should be a hole in the metal for the sheet metal screw both above and below. I was missing the hole above the recess.

[theguppies]

 The dash is best fitted with the top fasten down halfway first. Then work your way down to the bottom. All screws should be left slightly lose for adjustment. Once all screws are in tighten them all down. Starting with the top and work your way down

[theguppies]

9 hours ago, Dave WM said:

a closer look

 

I’m glad you liked the outcome of the dash. Thanks for your patience. It was one long wait. 

[theguppies]

On 7/25/2019 at 9:40 AM, SoCalJim said:

I’m ready.

I’m waiting for the next batch. The next pallet arrives week of the 18th. 

[theguppies]

On 8/5/2019 at 1:30 PM, hcarrickz3 said:

Got the dash, I think you guys will be pleased with your dash.

Touchdown! Thank you for your patience and support.