esprist Posted February 27, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) I am working on this for a while to make it right. Since vintage style tonnaue cover(original one or reproduction one), does not fit right, does not work right for many reasons: Botton fastenings, unstable mounts, poor sewing condition, limited access to the back, limited access to the strage lids on Series 2 car, got to drille holes, does not work on 280Z cars, very expensive, very hard to repair once it breaks, and so on. So I decided to spend some time on this project. This new type will be targeted to be.......... 1. No drilling is required. 2 nuts and 2 screws. 2. Rear strut caps stay the same. 3. It even works with rear strut tower bar. 4. It will prevent your luggage from sliding forward. 5. It has backing material in gray cloth. 6. It will be probably under $199 . 7. For the extra cost and time, many different colors are available. 8 It will work on all 240Zs 260z, and 280Zs. I have some pictures of the prototype. Edited February 27, 2010 by esprist Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/34886-new-type-tonnaue-cover-for-240z-260z-280z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisZ Posted February 27, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 27, 2010 Great ideaChris Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/34886-new-type-tonnaue-cover-for-240z-260z-280z/#findComment-310858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted February 27, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 27, 2010 I thought those are supposed to roll up like a window shade? Those used to be popular on Escorts and things with a hatchback. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/34886-new-type-tonnaue-cover-for-240z-260z-280z/#findComment-310868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprist Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted February 27, 2010 I thought those are supposed to roll up like a window shade? Those used to be popular on Escorts and things with a hatchback.That will be great, but cannot help the cost issue......Very expensive. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/34886-new-type-tonnaue-cover-for-240z-260z-280z/#findComment-310877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomorza Posted February 27, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 27, 2010 That's awesome. I would love to have one of those in the back of my Z. Jan Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/34886-new-type-tonnaue-cover-for-240z-260z-280z/#findComment-310887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted February 27, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 27, 2010 Very Nice! My 1st impression is that it seems a bit pricy. But considering the work involved and that it's not "mass produced", the price seems fair. Nice job! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/34886-new-type-tonnaue-cover-for-240z-260z-280z/#findComment-310892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprist Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted February 27, 2010 Very Nice! My 1st impression is that it seems a bit pricy. But considering the work involved and that it's not "mass produced", the price seems fair. Nice job!It's been very hard to make this, this is my 3 rd proto type.Originally, I bought an reproduction one from Eiji/Datsun spirit at $250, it was very poor quality. He accepted retun, an then he explained to me that is how iwas built back then. And I totally understand that. So I totally changed the design, and make it more functional than vintage ones. If it is a one-off, it would cost at least $350 or so. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/34886-new-type-tonnaue-cover-for-240z-260z-280z/#findComment-310898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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