VIN's and model/year

[ezzzzzzz]

I've done the search with no results. Somewhere in the past I saw a list of VIN's as they apply to production dates and models but can't locate it now. I picked up a 240Z(?) rust bucket for $50 to strip parts off I know it's a 240Z because of the L24 indicated on the plate under the hood. It also has retractable lap belts but fixed shoulder belts. The VIN is HLS30-155955. Could someone tell me more? Just curious...

[dogma420]

check out www.zhome.com there's something on there for it.

Hey, I need 3 point seat belts for my 72, I have lap belts. PM me if you want to sell these.

Thanks!!!!

[dogma420]

By the way, forgot....73 is when the 3 point seat belts started...I'd say its a 1973 240z by the vin...are the front turn signals under the bumper area or in the grill area? If under the thin bumper, its a 73 240z or a early 260z (up until 6/74 or so).

[sblake01]

Can't be a 260. Remember they are "RLS30" and besides he says it has an L24.

[26th-Z]

From the Datsun 260Z - 240Z USA and Canada Parts Catalog; December 1973. Your car is a 1972, perhaps titled as a 1973, but titles are irrelevant in my opinion. Check the data plate on your driver door jamb. Check the part labels on the wiring harness. The seat belt labels will also give you a date reference.

[Bambikiller240]

I've done the search with no results. Somewhere in the past I saw a list of VIN's as they apply to production dates and models but can't locate it now. I picked up a 240Z(?) rust bucket for $50 to strip parts off I know it's a 240Z because of the L24 indicated on the plate under the hood. It also has retractable lap belts but fixed shoulder belts. The VIN is HLS30-155955. Could someone tell me more? Just curious...

It appears to me athat your car was built in Mar/Apr 1973 and would definitely be a 73 model 240Z.

http://zhome.com/IZCC/ZRegisters/classic.htm

From data gathered from actual cars, reported by actual owners, The 240Z Register at ZHome.com reports:

VIN: HLS30 150630

Production Date:03 / 73

Color Body /Int :901 Silver / Black

Orig.Eng.Number:L24-159996

IZCC Member#:Enid, OK, USA

Comments: Father purchased the car new

Date Registered: 3 Feb. 00

VIN:HLS30 157327

Production Date:? / 73

Color Body /Int :Blue / White

Orig.Eng.Number:L24 169047

City/State/Cntry:Atlanta, GA,USA

Comments:Has A/T

Date Registered:5 May 00

VIN:HLS30 157534

Production Date:04/73

Color Body /Int :Silver / Black

Orig.Eng.Number:L24-169135

City/State/Cntry:Rochester, NY USA

Date Registered:22 Mar. 99

[Bambikiller240]

By the way, forgot....73 is when the 3 point seat belts started...I'd say its a 1973 240z by the vin...are the front turn signals under the bumper area or in the grill area? If under the thin bumper, its a 73 240z or a early 260z (up until 6/74 or so).

My 11/71 production date (1972 titled) 240Z came with non-retractable, but WITH shoulder (3 point) belts.

[ezzzzzzz]

Sorry, Dogma, the car is a complete bucket of rust and the pass side retractable belt assy is trashed 'caused the window was left down. I'm just picking and pulling anything of value. All of the glass is good including the hatch with the defroster intact. It does have one rare piece, a hitch assembly that bolts to the rear suspension bracket and bumper. Someone will want this I'm sure.

One reason to get this car was for the steering knuckles. Somewhere along the Z way Datsun changed these for a different balljoint. I am hoping this is late enough to use the balljoints now available. Can anyone confirm?

My 11/70 also has the 3-point fixed seat belts and no pockets for the retractable units. I got this car in hopes of getting those pockets to install in my Z but the pass side is rotted through. I had seen it written that Z's after 9/70 had these pockets but that isn't the case with mine, I also read that up to 12/70 all Z's had the fresh air vents in the hatch but mine are located in the roof supports. Sorry to get off on another tangent but it seems that concise info just isn't available.

[dogma420]

How about the driver's side 3 point retrac belt?

[ezzzzzzz]

I'll try to check tonight. If it's good I'll pull it for ya. This car has the butterscotch interior but the belts were black. My fiancee is coming in tonight so I may be preoccupied (if you know what I mean).

[dogma420]

Thanks! Take your time.

[Bambikiller240]

One reason to get this car was for the steering knuckles. Somewhere along the Z way Datsun changed these for a different balljoint. I am hoping this is late enough to use the balljoints now available. Can anyone confirm?

Yes, I can confirm that for you. My original 11/71 production steering knuckles work with the currently available balljoints. As posted earlier, the change occurred sometime in the 1970 (or possibly early 71) timeframe.

My 11/70 also has the 3-point fixed seat belts and no pockets for the retractable units. I got this car in hopes of getting those pockets to install in my Z but the pass side is rotted through. I had seen it written that Z's after 9/70 had these pockets but that isn't the case with mine, I also read that up to 12/70 all Z's had the fresh air vents in the hatch but mine are located in the roof supports. Sorry to get off on another tangent but it seems that concise info just isn't available.

I believe that it was 09/71 that marked the addition of the retactable belt pockets. My 11/71 Z has pockets w/ non-retractable original belts installed. The retractable belts became a requirement for of the Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in the US beginning in 01/72 production from what I've read and seen in cars.

Zhome.com info about this is HERE (see Note #4)