I have learned to preface these types of conversations with "my part" because I am finding that not all Datsun parts are the same - exactly the same.

"My" series 1 dash frame has a rectangular cutout in the are of the indentations for the hazard switch, mystery, and later cigarette lighter. The foam in that area is rather thick. Screwed to the dash frame, set in to the rectangular cutout, is a stepped metal frame insert with mounting tabs. The insert forms the inside face of the indent and has cutouts for the switch shaft. It is the inside plate / frame that the mounting nut and washer snug up to. The mounting tabs are for screws in to the dash frame itself, and perhaps the foam.

Perhaps this is the only difference between the two series 240. the 260 / 280 is out of my age bracket. Hope this helps.

:classic: Thanks Guy's - It seems the actual "frame" for the 240 is the same for series 1 and 2 however the pad's are differant. That ain't a problem for restoring the pad's as we restore strictly to the pad specification and really use the frame to ensure we allow for pad shrinkage.

All we need now is a 260Z frame if anyone has one?????

Jim