I dont know the year of my 240z

[Newzowner]

Hello z lovers

I just bought a 240z with no papperwork

Can somebody help me identify the year i think its a 1973 

[JSM]

Did you open the door and look on the door plate? It's right by the seat and the door striker. 

Edited October 21, 2017 by JSM

[7tooZ]

What the serial number? Send photos of engine, interior. Etc
Look for a plate in the driver side door. What is built date on it?


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[Newzowner]

nope

I will tomorrow thank you

[Newzowner]

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[JSM]

Looks like it is a 73, could be a 72:

http://zhome.com/History/240ZProduction/240ZProduction.htm

Edited October 21, 2017 by JSM

[siteunseen]

My 12/71, I think build date, is in the 69,000 vins so I bet its a '72.

Front bumper is a dead give away. '73s have a further out bumper with a strip between the bumper and the car. The'73 front bumper mounts have a rolled piece where '72s and younger are flat. Google image search it and see the dif France.

Edited October 21, 2017 by siteunseen

[Newzowner]

I am going to where she is parked tomorrow look at the door tag and snap some photos to post 

Its been sitting since the 80's and cant wait to get her back on the road im so exited i cant sleep

[siteunseen]

I know that feeling. Congratulations and sleep in the Z when you get it home. 

[Newzowner]

I probably will among other things as well hehehe 

[siteunseen]

Before '73 front bumper mounts, not very bumperie but closer to the body for a shorter and more tucked in looking car.

The carbs are the most disliked thing about '73s. You can find the good ones still. Some people like the flat tops, @Captain Obvious

[siteunseen]

If it's been sitting since the '80s don't try and crank it right off the bat. There's a lot of info on cranking an older car. Google "waking the sleeping beast classiczcars.com" and read that. It's a good starting point but they're easier work arounds. Mostly run the fuel suction off the filter before the pump out of a gas can bypassing the cruddy gas tank. There's a bunch of small tweaks before cranking. Filter off the gas tank, making sure the floats are moving freely, a little oil down the spark plug holes, clean and tighten all the battery grounds...blah blah blah. Do the research. It will be about an hour of reading but so worth it.

Cliff