Numbers..aren't matching?

[JohnnyP]

So I bought a 1976 280z, fuel injected and automatic trans. The plate on the inside of the engine compartment (injector side) reads:

Type: HLS30

Engine No.: L24 080617

However the engine block reads:

L28 084935

And the vin is HLS30-65361

I'm not sure if this means anything, it just got me curious. If anyone could translate this stuff into english for me, that'd be great! Thanks a lot

John

[Arne]

Please provide pictures. It looks like the engine compartment plate is not the one your car came with from the factory - L24 would indicate a 240Z.

[JohnnyP]

Here is a picture of the block number, and the plate. Might be hard to see the numbers, but they are as posted above. Thank you!

[Arne]

That number plate (and the HLS30-65361 VIN) is definitely from a '72 240Z, not a 280Z. What is the VIN as shown on dash, door jamb plate, and as stamped in the firewall?

[JohnnyO]

Yeah, I am curious about this one too.

[JohnnyP]

The door jamb plate is not 100% legible, but the VIN is clear. It is, HLS30-65361. The VIN on the dash plate is completely gone. And I looked thoroughly throughout the firewall, but couldn't any sign of numbers. Where is this stamp usually? Thanks again, Arne.

John

[JohnnyO]

look on the drivers side firewall in the engine bay just above the brake booster. It sounds like you have a 240Z with a 280z engine swap.

What does your title say?

John

[moonpup]

Things noted so far.

1) Both tags are 240 tags.

2) Engine tag is shown mounted by washer bottle on the left side. Not the correct spot for a 240. (not sure where they go on 280's)

3) WE need more pics of the car/engine bay/interior.

[JohnnyO]

And whats with the light on that side?

[JohnnyP]

The stamp above the brake booster says HLS30-297637…and then the VIN on the title says HLS30-65361…I'm confused? Does that means it IS in fact a 76 280z? And if so, someone changed the plates with that of a 72 240…?

[Arne]

The stamp above the brake booster says HLS30-297637…and then the VIN on the title says HLS30-65361…I'm confused? Does that means it IS in fact a 76 280z? And if so, someone changed the plates with that of a 72 240…?

Yes. That appears to be the case.

[JohnnyO]

which makes absolutely no sense if they sold it to you as a 280. Perhaps the last owner bought a 280 without a title and then bought a 240 with a title and switched plates and sold it as a 280 with a title but with 240 #'s.