Posted June 1, 20213 yr comment_622521 Hi all, I need help identifying my 280Z. On all of the documents I got (Bill of Sales, Certificate of Titles etc.) it's stated that it's a 1977 year model (California model if that matters). The plate on the driver side door says 11/76. I stumbled upon this thread talking about the difference of the rear panel of 76 and 77 280Zs. Edit: forgot to put in the link: 280Z differences (Timeline) - Open Discussions - The Classic Zcar Club (classiczcars.com) I checked mine and it has only one slot on the driver side, making it a 1977 model...? Now I don't know which parts I need to order. Those of 76 or from 77. What are other characteristics of 76 or 77 models? Thank you all in advance. Edited June 1, 20213 yr by LewdMeat Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65449-help-identifying-my-280z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 20213 yr comment_622522 I have a 9/76 build date and it's considered a 1977. Has the sloped up rear deck with a space saver spare tire, collapsed with the a can of air. N47 cylinder head stamp on top of an N42 block. VIN# 355,834 Edited June 1, 20213 yr by siteunseen Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65449-help-identifying-my-280z/#findComment-622522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 20213 yr Author comment_622523 21 minutes ago, siteunseen said: I have a 9/76 build date and it's considered a 1977. Has the sloped up rear deck with a space saver spare tire, collapsed with the a can of air. N47 cylinder head stamp on top of an N42 block. VIN# 355,834 I just checked mine and it also has a sloped up rear deck towards the hatch. Since mine is built later than yours, can I assume it's considered a 77 then? For example I'm looking for a carpet set atm and there's a set for 76 and one for 77 on zcardepot.com Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65449-help-identifying-my-280z/#findComment-622523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 20213 yr comment_622524 1 minute ago, LewdMeat said: I just checked mine and it also has a sloped up rear deck towards the hatch. Since mine is built later than yours, can I assume it's considered a 77 then? For example I'm looking for a carpet set atm and there's a set for 76 and one for 77 on zcardepot.com Yes, you have a '77 and that rear hatch carpet piece would be different versus a 1976 rear carpet. The '76 would be too short for the slope up. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65449-help-identifying-my-280z/#findComment-622524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 20213 yr Author comment_622525 8 minutes ago, siteunseen said: Yes, you have a '77 and that rear hatch carpet piece would be different versus a 1976 rear carpet. The '76 would be too short for the slope up. Thank you very much! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65449-help-identifying-my-280z/#findComment-622525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 20213 yr comment_622538 2 hours ago, LewdMeat said: Thank you very much! I think you should make it clear to the carpet supplier you have the early 1977 with the sloped up rear deck. After some time I am not positive all 1977s have that. Send an email or a phone call to be sure. Sorry for any confusion. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65449-help-identifying-my-280z/#findComment-622538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 20213 yr Author comment_622554 3 hours ago, siteunseen said: I think you should make it clear to the carpet supplier you have the early 1977 with the sloped up rear deck. After some time I am not positive all 1977s have that. Send an email or a phone call to be sure. Sorry for any confusion. I'll keep that in mind, thank you! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65449-help-identifying-my-280z/#findComment-622554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 1, 20213 yr comment_622556 7 hours ago, LewdMeat said: I just checked mine and it also has a sloped up rear deck towards the hatch. Since mine is built later than yours, can I assume it's considered a 77 then? For example I'm looking for a carpet set atm and there's a set for 76 and one for 77 on zcardepot.com Auto manufacturers always begin building next year’s cars in the middle of the current year. Your car, with a build date of 11/76 is a 1977 model year car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65449-help-identifying-my-280z/#findComment-622556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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