Any of you guys having this trouble? My Z's are starting to breed at night. First I was outright given a 77 280z that wouldn't run (pos and neg cables crossed). Not knowing what the problem was initially, I purchased another 77 as a parts donor. Within a few days, I looked out and a 72 240 was nestled between them. Just a couple of weeks later, I noticed another 280 setting next to them with the hood up. And just last night, I was walking around in the shop and there was yet another, a 71 240, orange with white interior. I am almost out of cash.................. ugh! No more clunkers.

I did find what I hope to be my last Z, at least for a while, yesterday. Following a sketchy lead, I came into a 1971 240, orange with white interior, slotted mags, NO rust anywhere, not even surface rust. The car sat outside for who knows how long. Tires are aired up, last licensed in 1995. Interior is typical for sun wear but seat covers saved the seats to some degree and clothing clutter saved most of the rear. It apparently has motor issues as the cap is off the distributor and three plug wires (rear three) are pulled. The air cleaner is off and in the back, but as far as I can tell, everything is there. Even the power antenna. It has a cassette player but the original radio is in the back under the old clothes. It has a production date of 10/71 and the vin is 480xx. I sent the other 72 to the graveyard but kept the motor and a bunch of the parts so I am very confident I have enough to make it roadworthy within a weekend. Cosmetically it could stand a good buffing. The interior vinyl will need replaced someday. I am pretty jazzed and am going to put my current 77 project on hold to tackle this one.

Undoubtedly I will have some stupid and redundant questions to ask so I might as well get the first one out of the way. For "numbers matching" criteria, does the motor out of my 12/71 qualify in my 10/71 car?

Oh, the guy worked me over on the price. I finally caved in and gave him the $800 he was asking. I HATE paying retail:ermm:

I'll get a pic or two but it will be a short while. Working out of town over the weekend and perhaps a day or two beyond.

Leonard

Actually, I think I've finally gotten over that but I'm 59 so it takes a while. I have one vehicle and my wife has one vehicle. That's down from the five we've had basically the entire time we've been married.

10/71 Build date with a 48xxx VIN makes it a 1972 Model Year.

Matching numbers means that the original engine serial number stamped on the engine block 'matches" the engine number stamped in the Data Tag under the hood.

Orange with White interior was first offered for the 72 Model Year - most people think it is one of the BEST combinations to own.

If it sat outside al this time - Given it's original acrylic enamel paint - chances are a good buffing will remove what is left of the enamel skin coat - meaning it will shine for about two weeks before it goes dull again. Might as well plan on doing a complete repaint in the original color.

FWIW

Carl B.

Edited July 31, 200915 yr by Carl Beck

10/71 Build date with a 48xxx VIN makes it a 1972 Model Year.

Matching numbers means that the original engine serial number stamped on the engine block 'matches" the engine number stamped in the Data Tag under the hood.

Orange with White interior was first offered for the 72 Model Year - most people think it is one of the BEST combinations to own.

If it sat outside al this time - Given it's original acrylic enamel paint - chances are a good buffing will remove what is left of the enamel skin coat - meaning it will shine for about two weeks before it goes dull again. Might as well plan on doing a complete repaint in the original color.

FWIW

Carl B.

I don't remember ever seeing an orange-on-white Z, that sounds real purty!

It must look like a Creamsicle on wheels, and probably just as sweet.

I think all the 918's I ever saw had black interiors, but they were probably

all '71 and earlier. I think the only white interiors I recall were in the 904

blues and 905 reds, does that cover it correctly Carl? (Other than the '72

orange combination, of course)....................Rick

Hi Rick:

We are pretty sure that the external colors and interior colors listed here are correct.

http://ZHome.com/History/colors.html

Note that interiors called "white" in 72, became "Beige" in 73. An off white that was Flame Retardant per FMVSS for the 73 model year and forward. Although if they are not sitting side by side, they both look white to most people.

Also note that there were some different mixes for Canada

my first Z (now my parts z for my second Z) is a 918 orange with the white interior one year only color combo.