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I'm wanting to sandblast and paint my steering shaft. I'd like to take the u-joint out. If I take it out I'd like to replace with a new one. I found one reference in another thread to using a Kawasaki KFX700 u joint. Has anyone used that part or another part? Thanks

Here are the dimensions of the 280z piece, if anyone knows or could measure the 240z version, that would be sweet.

Also do the 240z versions fit into the 280z dash? I am not hooking it up to any vents, just need it to physically fit

Thanks guys. But does anyone know how to remove the flaps?

I have a 1976 280z. I am putting in a new dash and would like to restore the eyeball vents, mainly by stripping/painting the flaked off fake chrome coating. I can remove the round center section but can't figure out how to remove the flaps that open or close the vent. I see how they attach to the round part but without removing the knob I don't know how to get it out Is the knob non removable? Are there aftermarket replacements?

I'm assuming you are talking about the splash guard behind the headlight? If so, yes I figured that part out. But how do the wires get from the engine compartment into the wheel well? Or do they possibly run under the fender, along the top of the inner fender?

Does anyone have a picture(s) of how the headlight wires enter into the sugar scoop to connect to the headlight? I'm assuming the wires normally come from the engine compartment? How do the get to the area behind the headlight? I found a very basic sketch but it isn't that helpful. I am rewiring my car (1976 280z) from scratch and can do it any way I want. Looking for the cleanest install. Thanks

Thanks for the thoughts guys

I am looking to add speakers to my 1976 280z. Just looking for decent sound, nothing special. Not looking to put speakers in the doors or kick panels. Also putting an enclosure in the hatch area also out as I don't like that option either for the aesthetics and loss of hatch space. I have found the following options: 1) Factory location: 5 1/4 speakers that mount in the rear quarter panel area Pros: no modifications needed. Cons: I've read that the sound is terrible. Need to acquire/fabricate brackets 2) speaker adapter kit to mount on rear plastic trim that covers tail lights Pros: super easy, cheap Cons: unknown speaker size, sound quality. Mounting to the plastic trim piece probably doesn't yield good sound output. I haven't called this company yet. https://zparts.com/index.php/product-category/280z-parts/interior-280z-parts/ 3) mount speakers in storage compartments Pros: not much fabrication?? Large speakers(6x9?). Quality sound? Cons: lose storage space I think the storage compartment looks like the best option. Has anyone this and can comment? What about the other options? Thanks

Thanks guys, I don't know why I didn't think of a nut on the back.

I am trying to install the large rear plastic trim pieces in the hatch area on my 1976 280z. I am having trouble getting the pieces around the ears that that hatch struts bolt to. Both sides. Are the ears supposed to unbolt? Mine are tack welded in place.

Car is titled as a 1976 and the build date on the door jamb tag is June 1976. Wondering how these block off plates are attached. It looks like the factory plastic vents are attached with small bolts? The block off plates definitely don't have bolts or screws holding them on.

I started a new thread. https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68004-fresh-air-inner-fender-wire-duct/

I have a 1976 280z. Bought it as a shell and I am redoing everything. Under the dash, in the upper kick panel area on both sides it appears there are round openings that have been tack welded or riveted and sealed shut. I also have openings to passageways in both inner fenders up by the core support. I ran some fish tape down the passageways and I'm wondering if they connect to these openings that are blocked off. It seemed like they would connect. I would love to potentially use these to run wires through for a cleaner look. Can anyone shed some light on this? Maybe these were fresh air intakes? If so, how were they controlled? Are the block off plates factory or added by a previous owner? If I open them up, will I get a large amount of air coming in while driving at speed? Thanks

That's not my car, but I agree it looks great. Thanks for the info on the fresh air vent, that makes me have a bunch more questions.

On this pic, what is this knob for? Car is a 280z. Also, does anyone have a picture of the brackets that the under dash cover bolt to? I bought my car in pieces and never saw it all together. Thanks

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Has anyone not run front wipers, and if so, did you plug the holes in the cowl? I won't purposefully drive in the rain, and I plan to put Rain-X on the windshield in case I get caught in the rain. I wouldn't mind losing the weight of the wiper motor and assembly, and don't see a reason to keep everything when I'm likely not going to use them at all. I also have a muscle car that I've had for years and have probably run the wipers twice in the last 10 years. I think it might look funny just leaving the holes in the cowl open. Thoughts?

Thanks man

I would like the flares to lay directly on the metal without the added gap of the rivnut.

Any downsides to tack welding nuts behind the sheet metal for ZG flares instead of using rivnuts? Car is still in primer. I was thinking of drilling holes slightly oversized and using flange nuts to give more area to weld to. Is there room to fish a flange nut between outer and inner sheet metal on the rears after the first cut on the outer skin? For the fronts I think it's pretty straightforward. Any comments?

I just want to see what a roughly 24" tire looks like in the front wheel well of an S30. I am in the process of buying tires and just wanted to see what it looked like.

24" tires. But if anyone has ever fit 24" wheels on an S30, I'd love to see that!

Does anyone have a picture of an S30 with 24" tall tires? Extra credit if the car also has 26" tall rear tires. Thanks

Thanks everyone. I ended up ordering the new Brock-designed spoiler. I liked the extra width and the smoother backside.