Differences between 240z and 280z???

[Briman2021]

Right now I am talking strictly in appearance, but what are the differences between the datsun 240z and the datsun 280z. My untrianed rookie eye can only really see a difference in the bumpers. But I am sure that is not the only exterior difference.

Please help out the rookie. .

Thanks!!

[thefastestz]

tailights.....

240z

http://www.classicZcars.com/photopost/data/500/2692100_0024-med.JPG

280z

http://www.classicZcars.com/photopost/data/500/3040280z_side_shot_with_wheels-med.JPG

better look at 280z tail lights

the reverse light is seperate....

http://www.classicZcars.com/photopost/data/500/2315003_3.jpg

dash and center piece........

240z

http://www.classicZcars.com/photopost/data/500/1316my240z4-med.jpg

280z

http://www.classicZcars.com/photopost/data/500/3040Pass_interior-med.JPG

Also the 240z usually has the diamond vynil on the transmission tunnel and the 280z has carpet.

ps.I took the diamond vynil off my 240z and put it on my 280z.

[thefastestz]

oh yeah and hood vents can be found on 77-78 model years; though a 240z could be found with a vented hood since it is swappable.

front turn signals...

240z below bumper

http://www.classicZcars.com/photopost/data/530/1303Victor_s_Car-med.JPG

280 z has turn signals on front grill....

http://www.classicZcars.com/photopost/data/500/1703classic_z_.jpg

[Briman2021]

Can you put bumpers from a 240z onto a 280?? I really don't like how the 280 bumpers stick waaaaaaaaaaaaaay out, but i prefer the lower profile of the 240z bumpers.

Thanks!!

[Victor Laury]

Be like Steve, Lose the bumper!

When you see his 280Z climing up your tail pipe, there is no mistaking his car for anybody elses. It just looks mean. A mean green machine.

[thefastestz]

here is the only comfort i can offer you..

My 280z.........

http://www.classicZcars.com/photopost/data/500/3040280z-thumb.JPG

I will lose the bumper in the rear.

I've been thinking of being like steve though.

[thefastestz]

sorry......

http://www.classicZcars.com/photopost/data/500/3040280z.JPG

should be able to see better there.

[E Train]

the size of the triangle windows in the back are different sizes

[peterc]

Briman,

Yes, you can install 240 bumpers onto a 280. The front bumper bolts right up although you will want/have to change the front lower valances for it to look right.

The rear bumper, however, requires a little fiddling as the bumper bolts don't line up with the bumper shocks. Easiest fix is to attach a flat, thin (1/4"), steel bar to the bumper shocks. Once this bar is attached to the shocks, just center you're bumper and mark where the bumper bolts meet the steel bar. Then drill appropiate sized holes in the steel bar and presto!, new bumpers.

Cheers,

Peter

[thefastestz]

Originally posted by E Train

the size of the triangle windows in the back are different sizes

No they are the same 70-78