I'm looking at another 240. (Not in person, just pictures so far.) This one is (apparently) an early '71 with an automatic. My question is that it has the early emblem on the C pillar - the one with the "240Z" logo. I understand that emblem was only used on the cars with the vents in the hatch as opposed to the vents under the emblem.

My question? If I assume that the car does not have vents in the C pillar, then it needs them in the hatch. And the hatch on this car is not original and has no vents. So how important are the vents to the ventilation system? And is it possible that this '71 could have had the early emblems covering the vents?

Should I even care?

Arne

Still Z-less in Oregon

I believe the hatch vents are important to the ventilation system. Maybe it is early emblems covering the vent holes on the C pillar. I've seen at least one Z where the owner "hallowed" out the early emblem circle to allow fresh air to enter on the side of a later car.

I'm looking at another 240. (Not in person, just pictures so far.) This one is (apparently) an early '71 with an automatic. My question is that it has the early emblem on the C pillar - the one with the "240Z" logo. I understand that emblem was only used on the cars with the vents in the hatch as opposed to the vents under the emblem.

My question? If I assume that the car does not have vents in the C pillar, then it needs them in the hatch. And the hatch on this car is not original and has no vents. So how important are the vents to the ventilation system? And is it possible that this '71 could have had the early emblems covering the vents?

Should I even care?

Arne

Still Z-less in Oregon

The vents in the hatch is definatly a design flaw , that was corrected quickly. The piller vents are not that big of a deal for ventilation but they allow you to close the doors with the windows up with out hearting your ears. These cars are not that air tight , the fresh air vents and or the heater vent will depresureise the interior. With no vents and with good seather seals you would need to slightly open a window to allow the fresh air vents and or the heater to let in a good amount of fresh air. the piller vents do work for that , sort of. As for the '71 with no piller vent holes , it had the covers with he 240 on them .

Let me clarify.

The car I'm looking at is titled as a '71 with an automatic. I haven't seen it in person yet. The seller is going to send me the VIN, but hasn't yet. The pictures make two things clear - 1.) the car has the early emblems on the C pillar; and 2.) the hatch has no vents and is not original (dark blue hatch on pale yellow car).

My best guess is that it is a late Series I car, with a Series II (or later) hatch.

My goal for this car would be as a clean, mostly stock daily driver. Absolute originality is not needed, or even desired. (The auto WILL be replaced by a 4 or 5 speed.) I have no problems having with the non-vented hatch if it doesn't seriously affect the ventilation adversely.

Since good Series I hatches must be getting a bit scarce these days, I figure someone must already have this setup. I'm just wondering if I should be concerned. If I get this car, should I start looking for a vented hatch?

I wouldnt worry about it. At least it will keep the exhaust fumes out of the car.

Did you notice the big dent in the drivers door?

Did you notice the big dent in the drivers door?

Sure did. Also noticed (pictures I didn't post) that the door hinges on that door are white. I am assuming that one or both of them failed, causing the door ugliness.