Interior Damage by PO

[H3nrY]

Hi all,

Because the original shift stick and upholstery was plain ugly on my 260z, I decided to remove the console. I knew the PO had been busy making holes in the center console and ruining the whole thing.

When I bought it:

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000105.jpg

Center console and damage...

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000726.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000708.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000732.jpg

I want to cover up the holes, and make it a bit more attractable so I started my home made botch job

Made some nice wooden cutouts..

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000744.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000733.jpg

Fitted the "skai"- black leather

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000747.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000742.jpg

Fits like a glove

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000748.jpg

Remade the stereo dash and retrimmed

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000743.jpg

Made a new knob..needs to be retrimmed still

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000750.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000751.jpg

Any comments, please do !!!

[SteveJ]

280Z center consoles are still available, and they fit 260Zs. I put a new one in mine earlier this year.

[mlc240z]

Good solution to a bad situation!

Look at it like you just customized it, replace eventually if you want to. Or not, you may grow to like your unique solution better than OEM.

[olzed]

That looks good. Did you put thin foam under the new trim?

I had the tops of my 240 inner door trim replaced and put thin foam under the new trim.

It makes for a more plush feel.

[H3nrY]

thx for the replies, indeed I know. Its maybe better to buy a new console, but as I like to tryout new things for myself, why not.

Maybe in a few months Ill decide to buy a new console. I didnt put foam below it, but used a piece of cardboard instead. it gives that bit of fluffiness

I do have now a nice chrome button to be installed! will post soon ^^

[H3nrY]

As promised,

I just finished the knob for the console, and some pictures of the entire design. Everything has worked out nicely i think. The knob will be used for starting the engine.

knob:

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000759.jpg

whole design:

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000761.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000762.jpg