New type Tonnaue cover for 240Z 260Z 280Z

[esprist]

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

[ChrisZ]

Great idea

Chris

[TomoHawk]

I thought those are supposed to roll up like a window shade? Those used to be popular on Escorts and things with a hatchback.

[esprist]

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.

[Pomorza]

That's awesome. I would love to have one of those in the back of my Z.

Jan

[Oiluj]

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!

[esprist]

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.