Anyone cobbled 280z floor pans into a 240z?

[240260280z]

My 240z needs pans and a friend has 280z pans. I am wondering if anyone has done this?

[cbuczesk]

That should work if you use the matching 280Z frame rails. It might take a little massaging where the floor meets the trans tunnel. A little hammer and dolly work will fix that.

Chuck

[John Coffey]

If the 280Z pan has the recess for the catalytic converter on the driver's side it will be a pain to fit it correctly. otherwise, it just takes some time and hammer/dolly work.

[bpilati]

I thought the 280Z transmission tunnel was a bit wider than the 240Z.

[cbuczesk]

I thought the 280Z transmission tunnel was a bit wider than the 240Z.

I've heard that many times but I don't know how different (if at all) it can be. The transmission, trans mounts and seats can be swapped between cars so the tunnels can't be too much different. Know what I mean?

Chuck

[John Coffey]

I've heard that too but never actually measured it. I know the very early 240Zs are a bit tighter back where the diff strap is, but I don't know if there are any other specific differences. In general I don't think so because there wasn't any change in the published hip room numbers for the 280Z. The 280Zs with catalytic converters lost some room on the inside of the driver's floor pan and the seat mounts are different.

[240260280z]

Good enough... then I'll try it (and also ring Charlie O. for a double check).

[bpilati]

I've heard that too but never actually measured it. I know the very early 240Zs are a bit tighter back where the diff strap is, but I don't know if there are any other specific differences. In general I don't think so because there wasn't any change in the published hip room numbers for the 280Z. The 280Zs with catalytic converters lost some room on the inside of the driver's floor pan and the seat mounts are different.

The diff on a 70-71 240Z is slightly forward as compared to all other Z's.