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

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.

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?

jodus

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

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.

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.

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

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