1971 Hub Caps

[240 in OZ]

I believe that the change from the D style to the Z style would have "officially" occured in 09/71. Notice that the word official is in quote marks!

Regards

Joseph

[mimzey]

Thanks very much 240 in OZ.

I had a feeling that the red center cap "z" ones someone gave me (and I'm having restored!) are not correct for my 5/71 car. I've seen the red center cap "z" hubcaps on 1972 Z cars but wasn't sure exactly when they went on the 1972 models. I guess I'd better start looking for some "D" style hubcaps now.

I really appreciate your advice.

[jodus]

My car was produced 9/71, and had the 'd' caps originally, I have two, but they are not very nice. Sweet caps, much nicer than the Farilady's.

Side note--My '71 is Yellow, any sites have production numbers according to color/options?

[240 in OZ]

jodus

Does your car have the early centre console or the later style?

[jodus]

As I am fairly new to the Z circle, I am not sure which console it has....Can you give me some tips? I am trying to learn as much as I can. I bought the car from the original owner, 80k orig miles, 100% stock (except the caps, he put Am. Racing rims on in '72). Orig paint, etc, very clean, no body work, so I'm trying to track as much info as I can. Thanks for all the responses.

[Go240Zags]

Early console the ashtray is in front of the gearshift, the whole unit acts as a fuse box cover and has a cigarette lighter incorporated into it. The later console has the slide cover ashtray which is situated behind the gear shift lever. Hope this helps.

[jodus]

My ashtray is up front, with the fusues, so I assume it is the earlier version. Thanks for the help.

[Go240Zags]

Yes, that would make it the earlier one. I believe these were made of fiberglass, rather than the plastic of the later type. They are getting rare and can be pricey to replace even if you can find a nice one on e-bay. I've started a collection and up to three in various shape. My car has a 12/70 build date with all the bells and whistles from the Series I before they changed to the Series II (vents in the pillar, rather than the rear hatch; holes punched in the steering wheel; different console, etc.) Welcome to the world of Z. Gary