My '70 240 has hubcaps with a "Z" in the center. I notice that some Z-car hubcaps have a "D". Is there info with regards to what years have what caps?

Thanks,

Steve

Steve,

The answer to your question is explained http://www.zhome.com/

scroll down to the Classic and Restoration section and you will find a blurb on hub caps. The D caps essentially came with the hatch vent cars and the Z caps came with the round vent cars. D caps for 70 and 71 cars - Z caps for 72 and later.

Well, if that's so, then my car doesn't have the original hub caps. It was built in July 1970 and has the "Z" caps.

I was afraid I was giving you bad news. Your Z caps will probably get more valuable as time goes on. Hang on to them.

If you do go looking for D caps, there are two types. The earliest type have separated spring tabs for fitting on the rim. They were quickly replaced by the continuous spring tab type because they had a tendancy to fall off. If you find a set of early types, let me know and I'll trade you. Technically, your car should have the later type.

Chris

Oh well, I'm not too worried about the hub caps for now. Eventually I may replace them, but the ones I have are OK. I bet the original ones fell off the car and the PO went to the Datsun dealer and that's what they had in stock. I like the rims that are on your car; maybe I'll save up for a set of those. The car has other little issues that need attention now, new brake hoses, water pump that leaks, a fuse that keeps blowing....:cross-eye