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They look as bright as most current car instruments look which I really prefer. I hadn't realized how dim the stock instrument lighting was in my original "77 280Z (which I sold 37 years ago!!) until I first drove my "new" '78 280Z at night 2 years ago. An update was urgently needed. Even though the dimmer knob is functional in my set up, I keep it full on all the time as well. I have also swapped for LEDs every single exterior bulb (including headlights). I'm sure my 39 year old electrical system appreciates it.

Nice job Sean. Did you take any more pics you could share?

Once all those LEDs were in the dash, I realized the illumination from the HVAC control and cigarrete lighter were almost invisible. I had a BAS9 five LED bulb in the HVAC control already so I bought some LED strips and a BAS9 adapter socket, lined the HVAC housing with aluminum tape and got it to light up nicely to match the rest of the instrument panel in intensity. I had neglected the cigarette lighter. I found a vintage identical replacement with an illuminated trim ring but still used the original lighter element, swapped it's incandescent bulb for another BAS9 LED and added a bit of flair to it as well. Dave

I went with all white LEDs in the instrument panel to unify the look of the LEDs on the maplight, courtesy light and glovebox light. Since I painted all my instrument needles fluo orange to match the second hand in the calendar clock, the white light picks up that orange nicely (much crisper than with green light). I left the original incandescent bulbs in the turn signal arrows because I just needed their green color to come through and they looked bluish with the white LEDs. The charge light on my voltmeter is also the stock bulb. If you have some incandescent bulbs in the circuit the light dimmer switch actually works much better than with all LEDs.

You're very welcome my friend. The famous Slick character tried to get Cris Gonzalez and his team (my go to paint/body genius) to work for him for free because he was so famous. They blew him away and that was the last I heard from him. Fortunately I'm sure.

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....and another one for a glovebox light (i did something very similar with an LED panel from Pepboys): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-70-73-LED-GLOVE-BOX-Light-LARGE-Bulb-Conversion-NEW-Direct-Fit-/401315332166?hash=item5d70420046:g:lgMAAOSwo6lWPllr&vxp=mtr

Thanks Mike but link doesn't work.

Here's an Ebay listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-70-73-LED-Dash-Map-Interior-Light-Bulb-Conversion-NEW-Direct-Fit-/401307338383?hash=item5d6fc8068f:g:LzsAAOSw~bFWO5Zj&vxp=mtr

Looks cool but, what is it? A drink cooler or an exhaust tip?

Nice hardware Jerry, especially impressed by your nuts !

I tried a simple festoon LED bulb first but the light was weak and not dispersed enough. Got the LED panel from "Datsun 240 Z upgrades" and it was a simple install with lots of great white and properly dispersed light. I think it's meant for 260Z and 280Z maplights but you might be able to adapt it for the 240Z with some fiddling. 260Z / 280Z LED Map Light plates *NEW* 260Z/280Z LED Map Light $25 Introducing the new LED map Light for the S30 that replaces the standard bulb in the "Flip Down Style" Map Light housing on the 260Z and 280Z's. It has 9 High Flux Super Bright LED's on a flat plate that sits inside the Flip Down Map Light assembly. This style Maximizes the amount of light you can get out of your map light, for easier viewing inside the S30's seating area. The Kit comes with the 9 LED plate, correct blade style bulb adaptor with 2-pin connector. It also comes with the instructions for an easy step by step install. The pictures below show the Before and after the LED Plate. These are WAY brighter and have more of a "Flood" pattern than any other LED bulbs sold by other websites. The LED bulb inserts from other sellers are simple but not nearly as bright and hardly worth the price they charge, versus my products. Datsun 240Z Upgrades 5830 70th St NE Marysville, A 98270 Email info@datsun-240z-upgrades.net Please use our contact for

Jerry, you're such a knowledgeable guy that your "instinct" is based on facts more than anything else. A better choice will come along soon.

You could also use a locknut under the knob.

Great job on the door gaps, especially the portion that goes obliquely toward the A pillar.

Seems like a sturdy repair but I agree that you could "polish" it up a tad.

Hey, don't give me any crazy ideas. I'd be really happy if I could get Nissan to take my ex-wife AND send me some interior panels!

I think that's quite fair.

9.5K tops, ideally 8.5K. Work it, baby.

Thanks Cliff and you're absolutely right: He would go up onto a side hill, jump on the edge of a stone wall and then onto the roof just to look out toward the front yard. Destroyed most of the tile. BTW, I think our President pronounces vagina differently. Rhymes with "Susie"

Hi Jai, I don't know how I missed this thread so I'm sorry I didn't convey my condolences for Deanna's passing. I lost my Chocolate friend a couple of years ago and miss his unconditional love dearly. They bring out the best in most of us and give us everlasting sweet memories that will always be there to enjoy. Dave

Welcome to the club and the "hood" (I'm down in Key Biscayne). I've done a lot of work on my 1978 280Z locally (whatever I couldn't tackle myself) and I'm very satisfied with the results. Large doses of patience and supervision are always needed. You can check out my build thread on our cousin forum Hybrid Z http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/123252-280z-restomod-progress/ . The paint and body man that did my job moved from his Hialeah shop but is still available at another Miami location. His name is Cris Gonzalez and is widely accepted as one of the very best in town. I used Shamrock (in North Miami) for upholstery and engine work has been done by Douglas Arditti at Fabshop Miami. If you need any further information I'll be happy to help in any way I can.

Perhaps staining the cork a bit darker before sealing it would look more like the OEM wood and look really cool.

You worked out a way to keep it? That's great news! Fill us in please.

Thank you so much Greg.