Ashtray and lid

[sblake01]

I don't remember much about the 240Z's I owned when I was a young pup back in the 70s. But I do remember that the first one (1970) did not have a rear window defroster. (Alan T. does HRW=heated rear window?) Anyway, my question is at approximately what VIN was the HRW added on the US market cars? It was the second one sold by the dealership. (Pomona Valley Datsun-now long gone). Evidentally I had a very early car but back then I would have been totally clueless about the signifigance of that.

[Zedrally]

Christopher,

As you know, this was 'standard' equipment on the S30 and PS30 models, and an extra-cost 'option' on the S30S. Since the time you told me that your car had the clear ( non-HRW ) hatch glass, I have been wondering if this was a case of a cost-cutting decision on the spec of the HLS30U model that was very quickly reversed.

Alan T.

Hi Alan,

You have asked an interesting question. Perhaps we should start a new thread on this topic, rather than hi-jacking the thread?

My 73 doesn't have a HRW. It's the first zed I've seen in Aus without one.

My original thoughts revolved around the rear hatch being replaced with non heater wire/whatever you call it glass.

However on closer inspection, there is no provision for the electrical contacts on the rear, nor is there a switch or provision in the harness. This has been blanked out.

On minute inspection of the glass, one can make out very faint vertical lines, which would correspond to the early model HRW, none the less they have been obliterated.

My conclusion is that this car was made up of any bits that where left over from the last of the RHD 240 production.

Any further thoughts?

MOM

[26th-Z]

I started a new thread.