Robert M

Thanks Jeff The dash works fine now, I did not connect the ground wire for the dash. I am very pleased with the Vintage Dash now that it is in the car and everything is working Regards Bob

I disconnected the wiring in my 240z and removed the dash. After replacing the dash cover, I reinstalled the dash wiring and installed the dash in the car. The connectors were identified by different color tape on both sides of each connection before removal. The wiring in the car was not touched. When I try to start the car with the ignition switch, the wipers activate and the starter does not get power. I have checked the connections and can not see where the problem lies. I especially checked the ign switch and wiper switch connectors on the steering column and near the fuse box to see if they were crossed. Any ideas or suggestions? Bob M

My 72 240z is in excellent condition with the exception of the dash. I stopped by Vintage Dash and met Ivan who was very helpful and he showed me a sample of the two versions of 240z dashes they offer. Ivan is very knowledgeable about Datsun cars and a great resource. I paid the $ 799 for the dash and picked it up. No freight but the box it came in is about five feet by one foot square and weighs about fifty pounds. Vintage Dash does not offer a glove compartment door as yet but I might consider buying one when and if they are available. I also ordered a new glove box for about $ 50 from ebay. The radio, gauges etc are in great shape so I did not have to spend time dealing with them. Someone said they removed their dash is a couple of hours and replaced it in about four hours, it is probably true but not for me and probably not a first time person. I spent probably an extra hour marking each connection while taking the dash out so all in about four hours. Replacing the dash into the frame and remounting the wiring another hour. Then I spent three or four hours putting the dash in. The dash goes in very quickly but the electrical connections and reinstalling the heater controls etc. takes time if you want to do it right. Would I do it again? Absolutely Bob M

I removed the dash from my 72 240z and had it professionally repaired several years ago. Once the dash cracks it is almost impossible to keep it from moving with temperature changes. I finally got tired of looking at the small depression on my dash and ordered a Vintage Dash. I am very pleased with the quality and can't say enough about the support from the owners of the company. I watched a couple of You Tube videos on changing the dash and they mentioned changing the dash in a matter of hours. No so. If you are going to replace the dash I recommend removing the seats and steering wheel, place a pad on both side of the foot well. Removing the dash is straight forward but the wiring connections can be a challenge. I tried using blue tape with numbers on each side of the connection the first time but this time I bought a set of 5 colored half inch rolls of tape. I put a strip on each side of each connection before I disconnected them and then took lots of photos. It made reconnecting the wiring much easier. It is not impossible for a novice to replace the dash but connecting the wiring can be challenging. The results will be worth the effort Bob M

For someone restoring an early 240z these hub caps are fantastic. I hope they go to the right person Bob M