door panels

[sweatybetty]

i am looking for door panels. it looks like panels for a 72 are NLA, so im wondering if panels from a later year can be modified to fit (new vinyl, maybe re-locate some holes) i found 72 nos panels on ebay for $875, and new 280 panels for $300. anyone tried it?

[DatsunZGuy]

MSA is selling reproductions at $369/pr, but they are on backorder for a couple of more weeks.

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic08h02a01/40-2096

They also offer a discount to members of  http://www.classiczcars.com 

 

 

 

[sweatybetty]

i ordered a pair over a month ago. yesterday Andrew said it may be a few more months 

[DatsunZGuy]

Alright, sounds like you're in a rush then.

If the backing is still good on your current panels, then skins from Les might be an option at $275.

We now have available door skins for the door panels on your 240Z. These are a very nice reproduction of the original pattern and can be installed on your existing door hard boards.  Send us your complete panels and our factory will install the new skins.

http://www.classicdatsun.com/

 

[sweatybetty]

my backings are the problem. age and water damage. im thinking that if the 280 backings are the same or very close, i have a much better chance of finding good 280 backings and re-skining them.

[esmit208]

The backings are made of the same material as the spare tire cover is made of. I thought about a project but matching the couture of the door seems a bit of an issue. You must be near the finish line if the interior is what you are working on. FORGET THE GUNS............RAMMING SPEED!

[Montezuma]

I know of a guy in the bay area selling re-pops.  I can find his info for you.

[sweatybetty]

9 hours ago, Montezuma said:

I know of a guy in the bay area selling re-pops.  I can find his info for you.

that would be cool