SoCalJim

I ended up drilling new holes on my '75 Z. I didn't have to go through the inner walls. There was enough room in each side of the cargo area to reach down between the inner and outer walls, put in the bolts, and tighten them up.

Thanks Jim. It's unfortunate that these pieces lack anything to finish off the ends. They look like a hand injury waiting to happen. I guess I'm going to have to look around for original pieces. Once again, thanks!

Is there supposed to be a piece, some sort of end cap, on the rear edge of the door moulding strips? Thanks!

Will do, Ron! I’m hoping to get my Z on the road by July. Excluding the road test, I’ve put a whopping 2 miles on my car since I bought it just over a year ago.

That’s something I’m interested in, too! Thanks for bringing this topic up, Ron.

It wouldn’t be emissions exempt in CA. Only 1975 and older. But other states might exempt it,

Thanks for the heads up on the motor direction, 2377kN!

My dash skeleton is sitting in my garage awaiting the new dash cover from VD. Oh well, I have plenty of other projects on my Z to pass the time.

I did this mod to my ‘75 280Z. I hope to test this out once I get the new dash cover and reassemble/reinstall my dash!

Thanks for the update Dave.

Thanks for the update!

Thanks Dave! I hope they’re ready to deliver soon. My dash sketeton has been ready for the new dash for months.

I bought my ‘75 280Z in NorCal (Petaluma) and rented a truck & trailer to bring it home to SoCal. The car was driveable, but I didn’t want to take a chance, hoping it would make it home without drama. Towing it home worked out perfectly. Good luck and congrats on your new Z!

That reminds me, I need to buy a 5-speed knob for the 5-speed trans I have waiting to go into my Z. Thanks for posting your comments, Steve!

The 280Z VIN tag is riveted to a bracket that's on the metal dash skeleton. The new dash by Vintage Dashes is just the pad that screws onto the existing dash skeleton. No need to mess with the VIN tag.

I removed the frame, as well.

Excellent!

That’s interesting. I’m surprised that he would prioritize V8 swaps as a design criteria over stock engines/exhaust headers. Are there just more V8 swaps than straight sixes? Just curious.

Looking forward to seeing more on this project. Thanks Mark. - from another Metallic Green Z owner!

Absolutely. I took all of my lock cylinders to an automotive locksmith and he keyed them all the same.

I just bought a clock from him a month ago. Smooth transaction with quick shipping.

Oh, that’s a beautiful looking ‘75 Z! Congrats!

Mmmm, crow and dumplings.

Where’s the Z-car emoji?

That new dash looks sweet! My dash is out of the car with the old, cracked pad removed. I cleaned up some surface rust on the metal skeleton. I still need to implement the wiring changes to go from an ammeter/fuel gauge to the later voltmeter/fuel gauge.