rcb280z Posted April 13, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 13, 2011 How do you tell the difference between 240, 260, and 280 seats? Does anyone know? I want to order a seat upholstery kit. I was told by someone 6 years ago that the seats in my 280 are not 280 seats. I can't remember if he said 240 or 260. But he knew right away they were not 280 seats. He has since passed away so I can't ask him. Any help is appreciated. I recently posted pics but I guess not very good ones because no one responded.Bob Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39209-okay-lets-try-this/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
darom Posted April 13, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 13, 2011 You can tell the difference by looking at the seat rails: 240 seats have straight mounting rails. 280z - the rail ends are angled. The rails are easy to remove and interchange between the 240 and 280 seats. I am not sure about 260 seats. Maybe someone else can add?I have 76 seats that were trashed. 240 seats fit like a glove with the rails replacement. The shape wise the seats look identical. The only difference I noticed was the reclining handle. The 280z reclining mechanism plastic cover didn't fit the 240. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39209-okay-lets-try-this/#findComment-352613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcb280z Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Thank you Darom. I have something to look at now. Although these could be 240 seats with 280 rails. Hmmm. I'll have to look at them again. Edited April 13, 2011 by rcb280z Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39209-okay-lets-try-this/#findComment-352615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZCurves Posted April 13, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 13, 2011 Post a picture of your seats and then another of the seat rails. I believe that you will get a consensus here. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39209-okay-lets-try-this/#findComment-352645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisZ Posted April 13, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 13, 2011 Is the pleating (center of seat back) horizontal or vertical? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39209-okay-lets-try-this/#findComment-352653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcb280z Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted April 14, 2011 It is horizontal. That's why I ordered mechanism covers for a 280 because aren't 280's lines horizontal? The ones I received do not fit. I will post pics when I get my Z back from the paint shop. My buddy is re-shooting my fiberglass hood for me. Thanks everyone. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39209-okay-lets-try-this/#findComment-352717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisZ Posted April 14, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 14, 2011 280Z' s have vertical pleating Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39209-okay-lets-try-this/#findComment-352742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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