DJACEY(UK)

I need to fill some holes in my centre console and was wondering what the best method is to replicate the original grain pattern ? It says in 'How to Restore Your Datsun Z-Car' that 'Cal Custom's Wrinkle Black' paint applied correctly gives a close approximation. Has any one tried this ? Also thought about taking an impression from a good area and imprinting it into the semi-dry filler ? Advice please. Thanks:ermm:

Sounds good Frank13. I'll start the search for the right shifter and then elongate the opening.

Would it be possible then to modify the 5 speed stick so that it can be offset to line up with the 4 speed console ? What offset would be required to bring it into line i.e. what's the length difference between the neutral positions of the 4 and 5 speed sticks ?

Hi Steve, My Series 1 240Z (HLS 3012585) was imported from California to the UK several years ago. It lay in someones garage for a couple of years until a bought it to use as an historic racer combining together my love of Z's and competition racing. However, I didn't bargain on caring so much about damaging the car (and my bank balance !), that unfortunately I was much to uncompetitive so I therefore decided to stop. Another couple of years later lying in a garage (mine this time), and now I working on it for fast raod/track use. The body is excellent but the electrics were rubbish so I've ripped the old loom out and got an aerospace technician friend to put a new one together for me - taking the opportunity to uprate the wires for later and higher spec. electrical equipment e.g. more powerful headlights. I'm also uprating the suspension with lower springs and tokico shock's plus thicker sway bars and harder bushes. I will also be switching to electronic ignition but will be keeping the standard carb's for now. Can't decide what colour to paint the body though ? It's currently in 'Samuri' (UK 'Big Sam') colours but the original colour is orange (was it called 'Mexican' orange ?) which I must admit I have always liked and may return it back one day. Hope this answers your questions. Thanks for the information on the centre console. Dave

Following on from this previous discussion. Is it possible to use the series 1 consule design with a 5 speed gearbox ? I have a 1970 240z with a 5 speed box but would like to use the original console design if possible - has anyone done this - what mods are required ?