Interior
Discussions about the interior components of your early Zcar.
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I'm searching for a stock 5 speed shift knob, to replace mine which is stripped. Can anyone help me locate one to purchase? thanks, Steve
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I was searching the forums about fiberglass dash info, but the last thread was over 5 years ago. I figured I would start a new thread about this topic as hopefully there are advancements in this. I wanted to know if anyone could tell me about their experience (Costs, sacrifices, pros/cons, etc.) with a fiberglass dash, such as the one PDK provides (http://www.pdkfabrication.com/). I am wanting to take this route as finding a new dash has been a royal pain, and my dash is too bad to restore. I am looking for the most cost efficient way to fix my cars dash problem. My logic behind implementing a fiberglass dash is because it seems to be a cheaper alternative, but then ag…
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Its the toggle switch in between my defogger light and my fasten seatbelt light. What does that thing do???
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I got my 280Z today and I wanted to fix the shift boot and shifter. The shift knob that came with the car had lost its threading and wouldn't tighten up. So I placed in a Lexus (auto) shift knob with some minor drilling to increase the inside diameter of the knob. Fits like a charm now and looks better than the last one did, even though this knob itself is no "looker". I also had to fix the boot. The leather string was missing that tightens it up snuggly around the shifter. So I improvised a way to tighten it without making a run to walmart. I used a Zip-Tie that was long enough to thread through the lip of the boot. I actually had to get a larger one because this …
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Today I am starting to get together everything to make some reproduction parts, I am hindered today by the unexpected illness of my son number 1, so I will not have as much time as I expected, but as he naps, and soaks up comfort, I will be doing some, if not all the following things-between Daddy duty! 1) getting all of the original parts I want to reproduce together in one spot. 2) Maximizing the condition of my original parts(cleaning and repairing) 3) Storing the ready parts until I am ready to actually make the molds 4) Getting appropriate containers for building the molds 5) Getting together the appropriate supplies for making the molds 6) Actually start making mold…
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Since I installed my radio and put together my heater control panel, it motivated me to work on one more project, installing a new glove box. I destroyed my original glove box when taking out the clock. In searching the threads, I now understand that I need to remove the blower motor in order to twist and bend the glovebox in place. Can anyone provide any practical help before I start? For instance is there any trick in lowering the blower motor? Thanks in advance for any help. vincesf
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I've searched around and read the different forums regarding Radios, speakers, etc. I still have some questions though, mostly probably stemming from not having done enough research prior to ordering parts. I have a 2/'70 build date 240z. It came without the radio. I pulled the panel off in the rear, and the original speaker was there, albeit destroyed, and the power antenna was missing as well. I shied away from spending the big bucks on a Series-1 radio, and instead opted for one pulled (I believe) from a ’73. I also found a power antenna (locally) that worked, but upon later research appears to be from a 280z. Finally, I’ve ordered a set of Pioneer TS-G134…
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Hello all. Another question from me. Ive got a 72 Donor car and a 71 Rolling chassis Will the dash from my 72 fit into the 71? or will i have to find a different dash? I know that the dash caps are different year to year, just not sure if maybe mounting brackets are different?
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Hello all, today while driving, I had to use the horn. When I pushed the horn pad in, I noticed it pop out of one side. After I got home I tried to push it back in (after removing the horn fuse of course) and the horn pad popped off all together and I noticed the foam inside which I assume is used to keep it in place broke off. Now I have a foam ring about 2/3 the circumference of the pad. I guess after 40 years of use it finally gave way. Does anyone have a remedy for this? Or do I need to drop $$ on a new horn pad? Thanks.
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I am trying to reinstall my 1972 240Z AM/FM radio, and am having difficulty as I do not have sound. I sent the radio out to have checked and the volume control module was replaced. Also I had an ipod adpater installed into the radio which allows my ipod to override the radio when plugged in. Works great in theory, but I have no sound. I may have not connected the wires to the radio properly. It is all quite straight forward. 1. Black chord matches the black chord to the antennae. 2. 3 prong connector with interior plugs shaped like a U is plugged in. 3. Red and blue wire that merges to a single plug from the radio is connected to a blue wire near the pas…
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I have installed a new shift boot on my car and while it looks great and new, it is as stiff as a board. Is there an alternative manufacturer of a black shift boot that will not feel like cardboard when I try to move my Type A shifter around. Without the boot, my car feels more gated and the shifter is very tight and snicks into gear wonderfully with little slop. The stiffness and unyeilding shift boot makes my shifter feel muddy and it pulls as the center console. I want a factory looking replacement, that is soft and supple. PS. I know MSA sells boots, but I have no idea if they are a hard leather or a soft leather.
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Well between Houston's summer heat and now our harsh winter I am giving in to do the a/c repairs heat repair upgrade the blower motor (the bearings are starting to squeal anyway) another clock to put in also replace all dash lights with 4 watt bulbs while I'm at it The dash will also get the dash cap while it's out as well. Question - While I've got the dash out what else do I need to do while I'm under there?
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