truck guy looking for car parts - Infamous Nissan

PorkChopFON · 10-21-2009, 11:43 PM

i have an '87 reg cab D21 hardbody with the Z24 motor and would like to transplant the '74-'78 280z dash into it, so here's my question.....

does anyone know where i can find a complete dash from a '74-'78 280z or know of any Z wrecking yards i can contact?

even someone that built a race car and the dash is just taking up space in the garage.....

lmk, ty

Chophog21 · 05-04-2015, 08:00 PM

I'm resurrecting this bad boy! Ha. I am wondering if this was ever pursued? I got an 89 d21 and my gauges were doa. So instead of going to the junkyard and getting another set gauges I found a complete 78 280z dash with gauges for 100obo. And before I pull the trigger I wanted to c if anyone can shed some light on the swap. Also is 100 bux a good deal? Thanks

alabama_lowlife · 05-04-2015, 10:49 PM

A complete 280z dash with gauges for $100 is a good deal of its in good condition. Get as much wiring as possible. Get the speedo cable. Get the temperature sender, oil pressure sender (unless it just has the dummy light). The more you get to start with, the less you'll need to try to get if you find you need something later.

Chophog21 · 05-05-2015, 02:07 AM

Sweet I'm gonna check it out tomorrow. I guess I just need to figure out dimensions. Also mounting and directing the hvac vents. Thanks alabama

az240z · 05-05-2015, 03:02 AM

If it has cracks and at that price it will it can be restored. check this thread:

http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/1131...repair+%2Bdash

Chophog21 · 05-05-2015, 12:27 PM

Wow that thing was toast. Thanks

10-21-2009, 11:43 PM	#1
PorkChopFON Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 33 Vehicle: 97 nissan hardbody Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	truck guy looking for car parts i have an '87 reg cab D21 hardbody with the Z24 motor and would like to transplant the '74-'78 280z dash into it, so here's my question..... does anyone know where i can find a complete dash from a '74-'78 280z or know of any Z wrecking yards i can contact? even someone that built a race car and the dash is just taking up space in the garage..... lmk, ty

05-04-2015, 10:49 PM	#3
alabama_lowlife Owner and Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: jack, alabama Age: 39 Posts: 9,156 Vehicle: 08 altima, 1970 Datsun 521, 1995 Nissan Hardbody x2 Thanks: 655 Thanked 1,642 Times in 1,346 Posts	A complete 280z dash with gauges for $100 is a good deal of its in good condition. Get as much wiring as possible. Get the speedo cable. Get the temperature sender, oil pressure sender (unless it just has the dummy light). The more you get to start with, the less you'll need to try to get if you find you need something later. __________________

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05-04-2015, 08:00 PM	#2
Chophog21 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ossian, In Posts: 14 Vehicle: 1989 Nissan D21 Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm resurrecting this bad boy! Ha. I am wondering if this was ever pursued? I got an 89 d21 and my gauges were doa. So instead of going to the junkyard and getting another set gauges I found a complete 78 280z dash with gauges for 100obo. And before I pull the trigger I wanted to c if anyone can shed some light on the swap. Also is 100 bux a good deal? Thanks

05-05-2015, 02:07 AM	#4
Chophog21 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ossian, In Posts: 14 Vehicle: 1989 Nissan D21 Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sweet I'm gonna check it out tomorrow. I guess I just need to figure out dimensions. Also mounting and directing the hvac vents. Thanks alabama

05-05-2015, 03:02 AM	#5
az240z Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 72 Vehicle: 1993 KC V6 2whl dr Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	If it has cracks and at that price it will it can be restored. check this thread: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/1131...repair+%2Bdash

05-05-2015, 12:27 PM	#6
Chophog21 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ossian, In Posts: 14 Vehicle: 1989 Nissan D21 Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow that thing was toast. Thanks