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Have you installed them yet? If not, I would really love some measurements as I need to fabricate my own.

Thanks Sanchez. Do you still have the boot plates that go between the hinge and seal?

No tach signal for ZPS system. I'm not even sure what the Silvermine system would do with a tach signal.

Thanks man

Nice job and nice car. Very clean. I just did this install myself and was a bit surprised that the installation instructions were basically non-existent. I ended up having to fabricate a brace for the motor to stiffen it up. I had a lot of play without it. I was wondering what you are running in place of your air vents? Are those tweeters? Any more information and pics?

Thanks guys

How important are the hatch hinge seals? They aren't cheap. Without them, does water get up into the roof pocket? Trying to determine if I really need them or not. I have a 76 280z.

The length will dictate where you have to attach the mount on the body. Depending on how you do it, you may be able to compensate.

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I used 4477N10 gas hood lifts. The exact part may not be available anymore but the specs are -extended 12.5" compressed 8" 43lbs

Thanks, I appreciate it

I replaced all my factory 280z gauges with aftermarket. What are the stock gauges worth?

Thanks man

Great info, thanks. I'm surprised how tall these adapters are. Why is that? Also, is it worth it to get an expensive adapter like NRG vs a cheaper one if it's just providing a different bolt pattern?

Thanks so much, really appreciated. One question, I measured the OD of the splines of my steering shaft at 17.5mm, not 16.5mm. I have a 1976 280z. Any chance they are different?

That would be great, thank you.

Cool, thanks man. Is there a certain depth of wheel that puts it at basically the same distance from the driver as stock? Any reasons why or why not to change that distance? Thanks

I am building a 1976 280z from the ground up. The car was a roller and didn't come with a steering wheel. I don't want the factory steering wheel. I will have power steering so I don't need such a large wheel. When I look at aftermarket steering wheels, are there certain specs I should be looking for? Such as attachment to the steering shaft (splines etc), depth of the wheel, horn connection. At what point does the wheel interfere with seeing the gauges if you go smaller diameter? Anything else? Thanks

I'm also thinking I could run the wires under the fender on top of the inner fender. Entering here: And exiting right by the headlight splash guards: Thoughts?

Does anyone have a picture(s) of how the headlight wires enter into the sugar scoop to connect to the headlight? I'm assuming the wires normally come from the engine compartment? How do the get to the area behind the headlight? I found a very basic sketch but it isn't that helpful. I am rewiring my car (1976 280z) from scratch and can do it any way I want. Looking for the cleanest install. I'm currently planning on running wires through the passenger fresh air duct and could cut at the engine compartment opening of the duct (orange circle) and install a weathertight grommet but not sure I love that and also that doesn't help me for the drivers side. Thanks

Thanks guys. I don't need audiophile sound but don't want it to be terrible either.

I am looking to add speakers to my 1976 280z. Just looking for decent sound, nothing special. Not looking to put speakers in the doors or kick panels. Also putting an enclosure in the hatch area also out as I don't like that option either for the aesthetics and loss of hatch space. I have found the following options: 1) Factory location: 5 1/4 speakers that mount in the rear quarter panel area Pros: no modifications needed. Cons: I've read that the sound is terrible. Need to acquire/fabricate brackets 2) speaker adapter kit to mount on rear plastic trim that covers tail lights Pros: super easy, cheap Cons: unknown speaker size, sound quality. Mounting to the plastic trim piece probably doesn't yield good sound output. I haven't called this company yet. https://zparts.com/index.php/product-category/280z-parts/interior-280z-parts/ 3) mount speakers in storage compartments Pros: not much fabrication?? Large speakers(6x9?). Quality sound? Cons: lose storage space I think the storage compartment looks like the best option. Has anyone this and can comment? What about the other options? Thanks

Ok, so apparently there is a nut on the backside that somehow I missed. Problem solved.

I am trying to install the large rear plastic trim pieces in the hatch area on my 1976 280z. I am having trouble getting the pieces around the ears that that hatch struts bolt to. Both sides. Are the ears supposed to unbolt? Mine are tack welded in place.

I have a 1976 280z. Bought it as a shell and I am redoing everything. Under the dash, in the upper kick panel area on both sides it appears there are round openings that have been tack welded or riveted and sealed shut. I also have openings to passageways in both inner fenders up by the core support. I ran some fish tape down the passageways and I'm wondering if they connect to these openings that are blocked off. It seemed like they would connect. I would love to potentially use these to run wires through for a cleaner look. Can anyone shed some light on this? Maybe these were fresh air intakes? If so, how were they controlled? Are the block off plates factory or added by a previous owner? If I open them up, will I get a large amount of air coming in while driving at speed? Thanks