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This is a realy NICE build Keep up the pictures and naration

Wes here are some generic instructions and on classic z cars there is a thread about this with photos.
http://www.dormanproducts.com/Digita...741-306_IS.pdf
MSA power window kit

Wes also found this kit for the zcar doors but costs more
Motorsport! Power Window Conversion Kit, 70-78 240Z-260Z-280Z - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts

Thanks Steve.

The Motorsport and Spax conversion kits reuse the Z's scissor regulators. My existing regulators flex and bind too much. New regs. plus the conversion kits are too expensive. The Camry parts would seem to simplify the operation, if I can get every thing to line up. That PDF file looks pretty helpful.

Well it won't win any beauty contests, but the driver side window is operational. A lot of trial and error getting the Camry actuator track aligned with the two Datsun window guides, but it looks like it'll work.

A little manipulating gets the curves close.
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A couple bolts to attach window frame to regulator and regulator to door.
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Frankenstein mounting for motor
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...and walla!!!
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Started and completed the passenger side window today.
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Operates even smoother than the driver side.

More minor progress.
Found these generic power window switches here 5PDT Momentary Automotive Window Switch 060-782

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They were cheap, easy to wire and fit nicely in the center console.

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Gathered together all the seat belt pieces for reinstallation. Problem!! The unibody reinforcement interferes with the original mounting locations on the door side. Not confident that I can make modifications to the original units, so I guess I'll be looking for after market solutions.

Switches look great Wes.

Nice install on the switches, they look just like the ones that Dakota Digital sells with their power window kits.

?Big Boy Toy? - - however, as most have said, it's yours and that's what counts - - please keep us in the loop on this build - - - you have a real nice "Ride" there so enjoy it and thanks for sharing the pics.

(and all this time I thought, Shine, sold membership subscriptions for NSRA)

Nice install on the windows and switches Thanks for the pictures

Thanks guys!


Started to move the gear shift lever to the center of the console opening today.

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The old lever is made up of an outer hollow tube attached by rubber to an inner solid steel post. Using my small grinder with a cut off wheel, I cut off the upper portion of the tube just above the rubber, split the lower portion and rubber down to the post and peeled each section off with a screwdriver.

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Scraped most of the remaining rubber off with a utility knife...

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and ground the post clean with the grinder and a 3M flappy pad.

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Back in the car, I'll do some eyeballing to get the right angle before welding an adapter plate to the post.

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After hours of trial and error, the gear shift lever is in it's final position. A small metal plate is welded to the shortened shift post. The gear shift lever (from a Datsun 510) is bolted to the plate. The lever has flat sides from the bottom threads to just below the bend. If it starts to spin in the bolt hole, I'll add some flat stock on top of the plate to keep it straight.

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It looks pretty simple, but it took forever to get the plate angled just right. Too much twist one direction and the lever was hitting the console in 1st,3rd and 5th gears. Too much in the other direction and I'm knocking my drink out of the cup holder in 2nd, 4th and reverse.

Top looks stout, is the bolt up through the bottom of the plate and screwed into the stick? If that is how it is mounted, without removing the stick from the plate, weld the bolt to the plate as it sits. Drill a hole through the stick and bolt in the flat area. Tap the hole and use an allen as a pin to keep the stick set. I suggest the allen but a roll pin would also work. The allen allows you to remove the stick if needed. That car is moving right along has some nice lines, contours.

Thanks Pepi...excellent suggestion!! A simple and elegant solution. I never would have thought of it.