I have searched all over - so apologies if I missed it - but I'm looking for a write up on the installation of the center console, and particularly a description/specification of all of the hardware for it. During my restoration, the hardware has long since disappeared, and I'm having a very difficult time finding any. I'm hoping that most of it can be found at a hardware store, but I just can't find any detailed descriptions, photographs or videos of the removal or reinstallation of the hardware. My car is a 78 280z but I'm assuming they are all pretty similar in terms of the console.

 

Thanks in advance.

Also added a MilkFab 3 gauge pod and a cupholder to mine

Thats an excellent use for the ash tray!

I agree on the cupholder-in-ashtray. I also really like the orange stitching on the shift boot. What's the color combo on your Z? 

35 minutes ago, Warty said:

I agree on the cupholder-in-ashtray. I also really like the orange stitching on the shift boot. What's the color combo on your Z? 

It's Leaf Green with regular black interior - I didn't get custom stitching when got the seat upholstery 

Beautiful Z. And it's rocking the louvers. Always loved those. 

So, I installed the console today - and I don't have anything for the forward upper portion to attach to.  I had a bracket that I thought was it - but it was just the tie plate that is secured with 2 M5 screws at the base of the center opening, that the HVAC control sits on.

I can't figure out from the part catalog what would even constitute the support, unless it's the 'Radio Bracket" 96915 - N4200, #6 in the diagram

Not really happy with the shifter boot fit - the opening is way too large for the stock shaft. Too much work to cut & resew.

 

 

25 minutes ago, HusseinHolland said:

I can't figure out from the part catalog what would even constitute the support, unless it's the 'Radio Bracket" 96915 - N4200, #6 in the diagram

There are four screws at the upper front of the console. Those screws (two on each side) go into the radio bracket. That bracket does not attach to anything else, so it does not anchor the console to the car in any way, but it does provide support for the two front "wings" so they don't flop around.

The other two screws lower than that (one on each side) actually hold the console in place. Those two go through the console and screw into the #10 bracket, which is attached to the transmission tunnel.

1 hour ago, Captain Obvious said:

There are four screws at the upper front of the console. Those screws (two on each side) go into the radio bracket. That bracket does not attach to anything else, so it does not anchor the console to the car in any way, but it does provide support for the two front "wings" so they don't flop around.

The other two screws lower than that (one on each side) actually hold the console in place. Those two go through the console and screw into the #10 bracket, which is attached to the transmission tunnel.

Thanks  CptO

I have the front lower two secured, along with the 3 countersunk head M5 screws inside the rear tray.

I guess I'll make a cross brace to unify the "wings" I  don't want them potentially flapping around.

Edited October 10, 20231 yr by HusseinHolland
typo

Yeah, this is a situation where wings flapping is not what you want.    

12 hours ago, HusseinHolland said:

Not really happy with the shifter boot fit - the opening is way too large for the stock shaft.

IIRC, some Z shift levers use a black rubber/plastic grommet at the top of the shaft.  That would serve to fill in the gap that you have with your boot.  Not sure where you'd be able to source the grommet.  It may take a little patience and/or ingenuity.