difference between 240 & 260 dash

[madkaw]

I found a deal on a complete dash cover for a 260z, but I have a 240. I thought the dashes were the same . Is the shape different or what? Is it possible to use the cover for the 260 on a 240?

I appreciate your help.

[7277]

have the guy send you a photo of it...i THINK the 260's are like 280 dashes...

[sblake01]

Is the shape different or what? Is it possible to use the cover for the 260 on a 240?

A 260 dash is different from a 240 dash and, like 7277 said, the 260/280 dash are the same shape though the trim and guages, etc. changed a little over the 74-78 model years. A cover for a 260/280 will not fit a 240. BTDT (or tried to)

[hls30.com]

There were two different dashes in 240Z, early and late-check here:

http://zhome.com/Classic/Restore/dash.htm

A few early 260s had late 240 dashes(or at least I have run across a few), but most had 280Z dashes.

Will

[Zs-ondabrain]

And you'll also find that the 260Z and 280Z's have the radio mounted in the center console. The 240Z's radio is mounted in the dash. Same general area but larger center consoles in the 260/280Z's allow the radio to sit in it.

[madkaw]

Thanks for the replys guys. The guy swears his cover said it was also for the 240. Maybe the scenerio hls30 is talking about. I guess worse scenerio I can actually take my dash with me to look at the cover. It sounds like the difference should be very apparent between the 240 and 260/280 dash. If I get lucky maybe his was a very early 260! He only wants 40$ for the cover, I hope it works!!

[hls30.com]

I would take the dash...or print the pics from Z home...

Will

[e_racer1999]

or just take the cover. $40 isn't that much; you could easily sell it and make back your $

[sblake01]

Besides, if the seller advertises it as a 260Z dash cover, chances are he got that info from somewhere. That casts doubt, at least in my mind, on the 'early 260' scenario.