71 series 2 console

[DatsunZGuy]

There is an early console that looks to be in good shape for $150 on Facebook Marketplace.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/453784786638215/

[zKars]

I can offer this perspective about what is the right console for your car. Since the various welded on brackets that mount the early and late consoles are different, both at the front and rear of the console, whichever ones you have on this Z determine which console is correct. 

You mentioned the early one you have “fits” assuming the screws that secure it under the ashtray cover in the front, and the three in the rear all fit, then your car is correct with the early console. Changing to the later console is not trivial, but possible. 

I have seen plenty of Z’s that are a mix of various so called S1 and S2 parts in this VIN range. You have the S2 steering wheel, S1 console. Your air vents are likely on the sail panels, but you may still have vertical defroster lines. Rejoice in the quirkiness of the mixed up car. It’s a real thing.

[Wally]

thanks all. makes more sense now. it does bolt up on brackets fine. wondering what other parts on it may be a series 1. shouldnt matter at this 

point though, most of whats left is interior like vinyl carpet etc

[Mark Maras]

Are the rear window defogger stripes vertical or horizontal?

[Wally]

21 hours ago, Mark Maras said:

Are the rear window defogger stripes vertical or horizontal?

I am not sure. The car is at a z specialist mechanic shop. I took it b/c i was having an electric issue i couldn't fix. Its sadly been sitting and sitting there. Will check on this though. Can you tell me what the diff. is in regard to vertical/horizontal?

 

[Wally]

On a side note, i have a decent console (series 1) that fits. Its scratched up and dirty. cleaned it several times but keeps looking scratchy. Can anyone advise on

something that might work better to clean it up and make it shine better? Has anyone gotten good results spray painting it.

 

Saw motorsports has a reproduction for sale. Not sure what it really looks like. If its not really close to OEM or not. hard to see in stock image

https://www.thezstore.com/product/1166/console-70-71-240z-mt

Edited November 13, 2022 by Wally

[Mark Maras]

 The early Zs, with the vents in the hatch, had vertical defoggers but Nissan used the vertical defogger glass well into 1971 when the vent went to the C pillar.

[Racer X]

20 hours ago, Wally said:

 Has anyone gotten good results spray painting it.

 

 

There are upholstery spray finishes available. The previous owner of my 72 used black to change the interior color from the original butterscotch color. It has held up well, only showing wear in a couple places on the doorcards, the plastic finishers in the rear area still have a convincing black finish.

Prep is key to successful refinishing of any surface. I would recommend using denatured alcohol or isopropyl alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) as a suitable solvent. Wet wipe with clean wipers, dry wipe before the alcohol evaporates, repeat several times, always using fresh, clean wipers for every step. Disposable paper shop towels are better than reusable cloth, which may have residue from laundering that will contaminate the surface.

The main ingredient in products like Armor All is silicone. Although it makes things look shiny and new, paint will not adhere to it. Be sure to clean the console inside and out, as any residual silicone will ruin the finish.

A good final scrub with scotchbrite, saturated with the alcohol, then one last wet wipe, dry wipe with clean paper towels to give the surfaces some tooth.

Apply the finish in a clean, dry environment, within the recommended temperature range.

Your mileage may vary.

 

 

Edited November 14, 2022 by Racer X

[Wally]

22 hours ago, Racer X said:

There are upholstery spray finishes available. 

Thanks. I assume go with gloss over flat?

[psdenno]

2 hours ago, Wally said:

Thanks. I assume go with gloss over flat?

Here's a link to what I did with my 4/71 console.

 

[Racer X]

9 hours ago, Wally said:

Thanks. I assume go with gloss over flat?

If it were mine I might use satin, if it is available.

I’d even go to the local automotive paint and auto body supply shop and see what they have. I think 3M used to have a line of specialized finishes, and some of the paint shops offer loading material in rattle cans for hobbyists like us.

 

[Patcon]

SEM makes alot of these products