at-jefft Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hello, I have seen a few S30's that have plastic covers under the dash/glovebox on the passenger side that covers the blower and wires. It seems like they are a rare item due to the fact that I have only seen them on a few cars. Any idea what is the deal with this panel? Were they on all S30's or specific ones? In the pic you can see a bit of the panel towards the right: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETEW Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I have never seen one with that panel. That is interesting. How far out does it sit, and how far down did it go. I would be afraid it would take up some of the foot space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at-jefft Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 No idea. I haven't seen too many good pics of it. I'll keep searching for a good picture though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnosez Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I have a few from 280s I've stripped. They were not installed in 240s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at-jefft Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Another Pic: Any idea about early 260Zs? if not what about a retrofit? Same dash right? Anybody see any issues? Also What is the technical name of the panel if I were to try and get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeartTouge Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 i need one of these too. my friends big ass feet ripped it clear off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I bought a set off ebay. There is a driver side also.... I placed the one under the glove box in place to see how it fits. It will take a little modding to fit it to my 260/280 dash. There is a couple little steel brackets that hold them in place, but I'm sure it would be simple to make up something to hold them in place if you don't have the orig bracktry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at-jefft Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 I bought a set off ebay. There is a driver side also.... I placed the one under the glove box in place to see how it fits. It will take a little modding to fit it to my 260/280 dash. There is a couple little steel brackets that hold them in place, but I'm sure it would be simple to make up something to hold them in place if you don't have the orig bracktry... Thanks for the info, exactly what I'm looking for. Mind sharing what I can expect cost wise for the panel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Thanks for the info, exactly what I'm looking for. Mind sharing what I can expect cost wise for the panel? Sorry... I furgot. It's been awhile. I've seen them go for a pretty penny though. I guess it depends on how bad you want a nice pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at-jefft Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Sorry... I furgot. It's been awhile. I've seen them go for a pretty penny though. I guess it depends on how bad you want a nice pair. gotcha. Know what exactly it is called? I have no idea what to call it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Z Turbo Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I've always thought those were in all 260/280Zs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterZ Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 gotcha. Know what exactly it is called? I have no idea what to call it. I believe it's called the lower dash panel (R/L); MSA has them for ~$50. ea. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/SIC01B/40-2811 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at-jefft Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Great, Thanks. Time to do some shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 74 260Z Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 As I recall (it's been a few years now), I had a tough time finding this panel for my early 260. I seem to remember MSA not having them in stock, then when they did, it didn't fit despite their assurances that it was the right part number for my car. I'm not trying to bash MSA -- just trying to emphasize what I difficult time I had with this part. And my point is that I finally gave up trying to purchase it. In true hybridZ fashion, I made my own. In my ever-so-humble opinion, I like mine better. The wood trim matches the shift knob and the faux wood trim on the door panels. just my $0.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at-jefft Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Are there different panels for the 260z and 280z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langfordchuck Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 My early 260 2/2 doesn't have this panel, nor does it have any sign of the brackets that should go with the panel. But of course who knows what the PO did. But, since the car is still at the PO's house where I am working on it, I will ask if he recalls it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I have a early 260 and the needed brackets are not on my car. This tells me that the 260 did not come with these panels.... I looked at my 76 parts car and it has the panels and the needed brackets are part of the car, not just the panels. As I recall (it's been a few years now), I had a tough time finding this panel for my early 260. I seem to remember MSA not having them in stock, then when they did, it didn't fit despite their assurances that it was the right part number for my car. I'm not trying to bash MSA -- just trying to emphasize what I difficult time I had with this part. And my point is that I finally gave up trying to purchase it. In true hybridZ fashion, I made my own. In my ever-so-humble opinion, I like mine better. The wood trim matches the shift knob and the faux wood trim on the door panels. just my $0.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at-jefft Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 I have a early 260 and the needed brackets are not on my car. This tells me that the 260 did not come with these panels.... I looked at my 76 parts car and it has the panels and the needed brackets are part of the car, not just the panels. Ya, I don't remember seeing any brackets that looked appropriate for the panel on my early 260z. Looks like I gotta track down some brackets too, Or at least some good pics of where they mount so I can fab some of my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdevenz Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 The lower dash panels are on 76-78 280z's. I have a very experienced Zcar guy ( with Z car junkyard ) that wasnt aware of theses panels also. I showed him brackets for the passenger side. My son and I found one in a 2+2 he had. We are going to look for the drivers side next time. I was told that most owners removed to work on the cars and many were lost that way. They just give the car a cosmetic clean up and cover all wire bundles and mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Here is the left and right side I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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