Dr. Wombat Posted April 7, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2012 i have just purchased a 74 260z and would like to replace the suspension.when attempting to order parts i see that there are 2 different parts for 70-74.5 and 74.5 up:ermm:how convenient...anyone know how to tell the difference? vin number range or something?thanks in advance-Dr. Wombat Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted April 7, 2012 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2012 Easiest is the bumpers. 74.5+ have big, impact bumpers (like a 280Z) with black rubber accordions on the sides. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/#findComment-386613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
black gold man Posted April 7, 2012 Share #3 Posted April 7, 2012 Date stamped on driver door jamb . Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/#findComment-386614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Wombat Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted April 7, 2012 would the accordians be on front and rear, or just rear?mine is missing rear bumper(and mounts)arne; do you know the date cuttoff for pre and post change?-Dr. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/#findComment-386618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted April 7, 2012 Share #5 Posted April 7, 2012 (edited) 8/73-8/74 was considered 'early' (74) and 9/74-11/74 was considered 'late' (74.5). Going by the VIN, RLS30000001-RLS30060000 is 74 and RLS30060001-RLS30200000 is 74.5. The numbers for 2+2's are a little different. Edited April 7, 2012 by sblake01 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/#findComment-386620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted April 7, 2012 Share #6 Posted April 7, 2012 (edited) If you have a late 260, it will look like my avatar. The front bumper will be big and the turn signals will be in the grill. The early 260 has the turn signals under the bumper in the valence. Edited April 7, 2012 by Jeff G 78 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/#findComment-386627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Wombat Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted April 8, 2012 mine has aftermarket bumper, no turn signal and shaved bumpers... and early SU carbs. making it tricky to identify.i appreciate all of your guys help on this.little tricky... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/#findComment-386630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted April 8, 2012 Share #8 Posted April 8, 2012 What is the build date on the door jam? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/#findComment-386632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Wombat Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted April 8, 2012 sooo... my bumper is smaller than jeffs, and wraps around where there is a recess in fenders, but cannot say if it has the correct bumper. car came from bakersfeild CA(if you know the spot, you know what i mean, at least its not rusty).i'll check dates when i get home from work. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/#findComment-386633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted April 8, 2012 Share #10 Posted April 8, 2012 How about posting a picture? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/#findComment-386634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbycar32 Posted April 8, 2012 Share #11 Posted April 8, 2012 As an early 260z owner i can tell you this is going to be an important distinction and you need to double check compatibility of pretty much everything you buy. Some catalogs list parts as fitting 260 but what they really mean is it fits a late 260 and 280 model. This forum has been awesome in helping with those questions but definitely check twice before you buy anything. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/#findComment-386666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Wombat Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted April 8, 2012 Door jam date is 12/74.This old make it the late one, correct? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42881-70-745-or-745-xxx/#findComment-386669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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