TomoHawk Posted September 8, 2005 Share #13 Posted September 8, 2005 Do you mind posting your VIN? Maybe it's a CA car, but with non-CA emmissions, like Federal or something.BTW, I got the VIN code information from the Haynes book. The VB catalog doesn't have it.thx Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17179-best-way-to-tell-a-calif-car/?page=2#findComment-137385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seerex Posted September 8, 2005 Share #14 Posted September 8, 2005 Were there emissions specific for California cars in 1973? I got a shipping papers with my 71 and first transfer of tag knowing where it came into the states at and where it was purchased and so forth but it could stay in Cali only for one year and be in Maine since you never know. Again the condition as in the body is key. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17179-best-way-to-tell-a-calif-car/?page=2#findComment-137404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted September 8, 2005 Share #15 Posted September 8, 2005 I got that information from the Haynes book. It's supposed to be part of the VIN tag.Obviously, it should be printed on the car's original paperwork that it has California emmissions equipment.I and telling you, from experience, both with my car and other California cars, that the letter is not part of the VIN tag. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17179-best-way-to-tell-a-calif-car/?page=2#findComment-137412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdbrandy Posted September 8, 2005 Share #16 Posted September 8, 2005 Do you mind posting your VIN? Maybe it's a CA car, but with non-CA emmissions, like Federal or something.BTW, I got the VIN code information from the Haynes book. The VB catalog doesn't have it.thxWho are you asking? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17179-best-way-to-tell-a-calif-car/?page=2#findComment-137419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted September 8, 2005 Share #17 Posted September 8, 2005 Who are you asking?I wondered that also since yours and mine are already posted. :eek: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17179-best-way-to-tell-a-calif-car/?page=2#findComment-137420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennyman Posted September 8, 2005 Share #18 Posted September 8, 2005 I happen to know that the '76 Z came with a catalytic converter in CA, but nowhere else. The driver's side sunshield is a way to tell. If it has clear plastic saying it has a cat, it's from CA. Just my 2c. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17179-best-way-to-tell-a-calif-car/?page=2#findComment-137429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted September 8, 2005 Share #19 Posted September 8, 2005 I was asking pontiacguy. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17179-best-way-to-tell-a-calif-car/?page=2#findComment-137443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacguy Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share #20 Posted September 8, 2005 Oh-- ok the vin # is HLS30141143 its a 1973 Z I dont think im gonna see a cat ,but ill definietly look of course the over all condition is the most important think if its solid i dont care where it came from ive looked at a lot of em theyre all too rusty some more than others so we shall see about this one gonna see it on saturday oh it does have the flat top carbs but hey if it runs good im not gonna change em--did they put air pumps on Z's in calif in 73? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17179-best-way-to-tell-a-calif-car/?page=2#findComment-137466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
montoya_fan01 Posted September 9, 2005 Share #21 Posted September 9, 2005 --did they put air pumps on Z's in calif in 73?Yes. 71, 72, and 73 240's came with air pumps. Not sure about 70 models. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17179-best-way-to-tell-a-calif-car/?page=2#findComment-137495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacguy Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share #22 Posted September 9, 2005 Ok did they use the air pump only in california ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17179-best-way-to-tell-a-calif-car/?page=2#findComment-137498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdbrandy Posted September 9, 2005 Share #23 Posted September 9, 2005 Ok did they use the air pump only in california ?No, I believe all US model 240Z's had air pumps.And yes, '70's had them. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17179-best-way-to-tell-a-calif-car/?page=2#findComment-137502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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