Sjoost Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Hi all, I am looking for a steering column cover shell for my 280z (1975 built). I have found the OEM part number (48470-N3600 , here), but i was wondering if anyone knows if the older 240z (48472-N3300) would fit. Cheers, Joost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72240Z Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I don't know if the 240 cover will fit but I have the 48470-N3600 cover if you need it. It's dirty from storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 A 240 cover kind of fits but not really, you would have to trim it. Best just to wait for the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72240Z Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I cleaned it up. It's not perfect but it looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjoost Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 nice cleanup. I sent you a private message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72240Z Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 One more picture of the key marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayolives Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I saw the part you need listed today at maseraticompound .com. Strange name for a company that has so many parts for our cars. Each part is cleaned and inspected before being pictured on their website and they are really good about shipping your purchased fast. They even have, obscure parts like rollers and stops for side windows, etc. I have bought items from them a number of times and they are very good to deal with. So if you are in need of a Datsun left handed widget for a sky hook, they probable will have it in stock at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjoost Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Thx Mayolives, They indeed have some nice parts on that site. For the cover 72240z has helped me out. joost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Remember the biggest difference in 240 vs 260/280 column covers is the "angled up" right side stalk on the 260/280. This makes the opening for that stalk in the cover different. (More hole in the top half). You can trim the opening larger to fit if you use a 240 on a later column. The 77-78 covers are much larger and wider than earlier ones, and aren't really backward compatible. Another potential entry in the "One of these things is not like the other" thread I keep meaning to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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