The previous owner replaced all the vinyl with carpeting in my 73 z. I am trying to go back to original with black vinyl diamond pattern. With no originals I don't even know what I need. Does anyone sell a complete kit? I know the shock towers and both sides under center console (trans tunnel)had it. Where else? Is there a list or diagram available? Was it just the vinyl or was there a backing that went with it (like a jute padding)? Is it just glued down? I did a search but didn't come up with anything for a complete kit. I did read that MSA? shock tower did not fit well?

Thanks!

GregP,

I have a '71 restored series 1 car and the diamond vinyl is on the rear strut towers and wheel wells glued directly to the metal, no padding except for some cardboard cutouts covering inside part of towers. Also vinyl covers the front of rear deck riser behind seats, again glued directly to the metal, no padding. The trans tunnel from the rear deck riser to the firewall is also covered with diamond vinyl and does have the original natural jute padding, both glued in.

For suppliers of diamond vinyl kits, check www.datsunspirit.com, www.zzxdatsun.com, and www.classicdatsun.com.

Hope this helps getting you started

Dan

Edited March 16, 201015 yr by AZ-240z

Besides MSA, Black Dragon sells a complete kit for $439.95 (includes tunnel, headliner, A pillar, windshield header, upper door sides, door thesholds, doglegs, rear wheels/strut towers luggage riser, and hatch panel.

Try Too Intense, Banzai Motorsports and Classic Datsun as well.