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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Decoding/Numbers => Topic started by: william on September 11, 2023, 12:19:51 AM

Title: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
Post by: william on September 11, 2023, 12:19:51 AM

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/chevrolet/camaro/2725000.html#&gid=1&pid=97

124379N524787

VIN was final assembled on or about October 16, 1968. Car has an 04C X77 body tag; 3rd week of April, 1969.

One or both tags are not original to the car, hidden VINs may not match.

Title: Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
Post by: rocco376 on September 11, 2023, 12:52:46 AM

Ugh-another disaster.  Thanks, William, for doing what you do.

Title: Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
Post by: william on July 23, 2024, 02:00:32 PM

It's back.

VIN was final assembled on or about October 16, 1968. Body tag is 04C, third week April 1969. Has a re-stamped June 18 DZ block, 010 casting. Despite not existing in 1968, stamped with the reported VIN.

Has a 1968 model year rear axle, U-bolts retaining the driveshaft trunnions.

Title: Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
Post by: Badshifter on July 24, 2024, 04:58:32 AM

Thank you William. Being the gatekeeper is a thankless job. But thank you!

Title: Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
Post by: 1968RallySport on July 24, 2024, 11:32:41 PM

Link to where it’s back at?

Title: Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
Post by: william on July 26, 2024, 01:41:19 AM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126589511081

Title: Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
Post by: 1968RallySport on July 26, 2024, 03:04:51 AM

Thanks 😊

Title: Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
Post by: boomer632 on July 26, 2024, 11:15:39 AM

Ironically, its for sale at the site of the Camaro Nationals...  anyone see it?

Title: Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
Post by: Kelley W King on July 26, 2024, 12:53:00 PM

At least they made it easy listing the VIN and the trim tag date in the ad. Seems like a large operation like that would red flag something that shows one of the tags does not go with the car.

Title: Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
Post by: CantRepeat on July 29, 2024, 01:47:14 PM

Quote from: boomer632 on July 26, 2024, 11:15:39 AM

Ironically, its for sale at the site of the Camaro Nationals...  anyone see it?

I did see it. It was in the center display area right behind the girl taking names at the entrance.

I’ve probably got some photos of it on my go pro.