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Thanks for checking Loudon. Even if you just have the lever assembly with the knob (without the cables) - I would be interested. Tim.

Thank you Mike! Yes, and I plan to buy one of the $25 brackets and mount the choke handle assembly to the transmission tunnel. Tim.

Hi guys, Just bought a 1973 with a re-done interior and center console in good shape. But there is an empty slot where the choke handle would normally be (car has triple Mikunis so previous owner probably just yanked it). Am out looking for Series 2 240Z choke assembly with handle and cables, wondering if anyone knows if the 260z choke assembly will also work - they look almost identical. Also, anyone know what is supposed to go over the holes to the right of the choke lever slot? Thanks

Hey Zed, Saw your June 30 posting inquiring about recliner mechanism cover. Just saw these at MSA:

Thanks for the encouragement guys! Here is my blank canvas - just took title this week!

Hi guys, Just bought a 1973 with a re-done interior and center console in good shape. But there is an empty slot where the choke handle would normally be (car has triple Mikunis so previous owner probably just yanked it). Am out looking for Series 2 240Z choke assembly with handle and cables, wondering if anyone knows if the 260z choke assembly will also work - they look almost identical. Also, anyone know what is supposed to go over the holes to the right of the choke lever slot? Thanks

Choke assembly with knob and cables?

Will do! Thanks for the help Zed. Would be great if you could post a pic of your center console - your interior looks showroom new! Tim

Can you please send a couple of shots of the seats from a little further back - particularly so I can see the hardware and hinge mechanisms at the sides. Do they operate as they should? - slide well along the rails and lock and recline with no issues? Tim.

Thanks guys! I have confirmed that the seat frames for 240zs and early 260zs are the same - this jives with the Captain, as the different 280x frames required different rails. Per a call with MSA this morning, MSA/Distinctive foam sets work with all their upholstery sets (240; 260 and 280), but when used with a 280z seat frame will need to be trimmed in certain places to work. So, I am on the hunt for a pair of Series 2 or early 260z seats - or any used seats that I know aren't from a 280, or a Series 1 240. I plan to have the frames sandblasted and powder coated, will order foam sets and a pair of the heating units, and likely source leather covers from Interior Innovations given everyone's experience with them. I'm thinking black leather with burnt orange top stitching to match the car. Thanks again gents. Tim

Hello Zed & Mike, I just got a 1973 240Z HLS30-123791. Previous owner installed Miata seats, so I am looking for a very used pair of Series 2 reclining OEMs to restore as you have (new foam, leather seat covers, and probably the heaters as well). So what I basically need is a set of seat frames with sliding rails, and the stationary brackets. The OEM upholstery pattern is different from 240s to 260s and 280s, and the foam looks a little different on 280s as well. Am looking at a lot of well worn seats that are candidates for me, but can't tell if they are 240, 260 or 280 seats. QUESTION 1 - Is it true that the Series 2 240Zs and the 260Zs have the same seat frames, but the 280s are different? QUESTION 2 - Is there any difference in the foam between a 240, 260 and 280 seat when you order them from some place like MSA? QUESTION 3 - Does either of the above matter if I am re-doing foam and upholstery anyway? Thanks much for your seemingly encyclopedic knowledge on the subject. Tim

Hey Terrapin - if Dave WM just wants the upholstery, I am actually looking for everything but the upholstery and foam. I'm looking for a complete set of frames, slider rails and the stationary mounting brackets. I've got a 1973 240z, and I believe the seat frames for the Series 2 240Zs are the same as the 260Zs. What do you think? Also, when you says one of the seats is "cracked", do you mean the upholstery is cracked or something else? Can you post some pics of the seats? I'm very interested. Maybe you could sell Dave WM the upholstery and the rest of the seat assemblies to me.

I've been looking for about 6 months. Lots of folks asking for high $30K to $40K - but very few actually getting those prices. Most eBay auctions are expiring with "Reserve Not Met" at numbers well below $25K.

Hello Gents, I am considering bidding on this is on eBay, but I'm in California. Any comments, members near the car (Elizabeth, Colorado) be helpful. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Z-Series/282051310458?_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&_trkparms=ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211130857%26meid%3D340dfbc8477a42aab13d3925eeac10d6%26pid%3D100068%26clkid%3D5848093151695391194&_qi=RTM2003752