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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Decoding/Numbers => Topic started by: ko-lek-tor on June 24, 2013, 05:51:00 PM

Title: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: ko-lek-tor on June 24, 2013, 05:51:00 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Camaro-SS-1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-SS-Coupe-/161053034796?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item257f82492c   Nice rivet job. Is there such a thing as an X66 that does not have wheel well moldings and bright trim around H. lights? At least it is GM documented?!?...sorry for sarcasm. I guess there are way too many cubic zirconias being passed off as diamonds.
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: 69Z28 on June 24, 2013, 06:52:33 PM
Definitely removed and reinstalled.
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: 1slow64 on June 24, 2013, 08:18:13 PM
tag looks good other than it's most likely been off the car. surprised it's not hugger orange with white Z stripes.....
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: Steve Shauger on June 24, 2013, 08:24:19 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Camaro-SS-1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-SS-Coupe-/161053034796?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item257f82492c   Nice rivet job. Is there such a thing as an X66 that does not have wheel well moldings and bright trim around H. lights? At least it is GM documented?!?...sorry for sarcasm. I guess there are way too many cubic zirconias being passed off as diamonds.

X66 is not style trim equipped, so it shouldn't have wheel well moldings, but would have the quarter gills.
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: tmodel66 on June 25, 2013, 02:28:23 AM
I wonder why he didn't show us the blacked out tail panel?
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: z28z11 on June 26, 2013, 12:54:50 AM

X66 is not style trim equipped, so it shouldn't have wheel well moldings, but would have the quarter gills.
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Are you sure ? My non-X code (12A) X66 was never drilled for the gills, best way to differentiate between an X22 and an X66 early car IMO (where you lack any paper documentation). My X77 is the same way - no piercings in the quarters, and no gills ever -

Regards,
Steve
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: Steve Shauger on June 26, 2013, 02:24:07 AM

X66 is not style trim equipped, so it shouldn't have wheel well moldings, but would have the quarter gills.

Are you sure ? My non-X code (12A) X66 was never drilled for the gills, best way to differentiate between an X22 and an X66 early car IMO (where you lack any paper documentation). My X77 is the same way - no piercings in the quarters, and no gills ever -

Regards,
Steve
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All 1969 396 cars should have gills (X66 & X22). X22 also included style trim (roof trim & wheel molding and other bright work).  I'm curious of what  the date codes are on your quarter panels, on your X66 car. Are you sure they haven't been replaced.

We are not discussing Z28's, but X77 never had gills / style triim and X33 includes those.

This site has a treasure trove of information with table and matrix ,deciphering the many build combinations and corresponding requirements.
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: z28z11 on June 26, 2013, 05:13:16 AM

Are you sure they haven't been replaced.

We are not discussing Z28's, but X77 never had gills / style triim and X33 includes those.

Hard to be 100% positive, since I haven't owned it since new, but all seams, welds, and landmarks seem to be 100% factory. Interior inspection of the quarters shows no signs of welded or bondoed holes in the louver areas. The other side - this car was a vinyl top car, so I now have the question as to whether it is an X66, or maybe an X22 Style Trim car. No paperwork with the car, just a 550 lb. P-O-P, black rear cove, SS trim, and N66 wheels. I have read the tables and info about quarter trim on non-X22 SS cars, and also have heard of some of the early COPO cars being X66 cars - I haven't seen all COPO's with quarter trim, either.
My only reason for discussing an X77 vs. X33's was in relation to the Style Trim availability, which I tied to X66/X22 vehicles. Sorry to digress during an open discussion. 

Regards
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: jdv69z on June 26, 2013, 12:13:06 PM
Thought all SS cars got quarter louvers, style trim or not?
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: Steve Shauger on June 26, 2013, 01:00:28 PM
Correct. 
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: Steve Shauger on June 26, 2013, 01:08:39 PM

Are you sure they haven't been replaced.

We are not discussing Z28's, but X77 never had gills / style triim and X33 includes those.

Hard to be 100% positive, since I haven't owned it since new, but all seams, welds, and landmarks seem to be 100% factory. Interior inspection of the quarters shows no signs of welded or bondoed holes in the louver areas. The other side - this car was a vinyl top car, so I now have the question as to whether it is an X66, or maybe an X22 Style Trim car. No paperwork with the car, just a 550 lb. P-O-P, black rear cove, SS trim, and N66 wheels. I have read the tables and info about quarter trim on non-X22 SS cars, and also have heard of some of the early COPO cars being X66 cars - I haven't seen all COPO's with quarter trim, either.
My only reason for discussing an X77 vs. X33's was in relation to the Style Trim availability, which I tied to X66/X22 vehicles. Sorry to digress during an open discussion. 

Regards

X44 copo's were not style trim and did not get the quarter gills or wheel molding. X11 copo's were style trim and got both. X66 copo's received the quarter gills and blacked out tail panel.

From what you stated you're not positive what your car started life as. Any crayon markings behind rear seat back?

below is a link to an unrestored X66 coded Yenko we certified years ago.
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=SC0511-107085
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: ko-lek-tor on June 27, 2013, 01:59:12 AM
In my OP I was purposely being sarcastic in noting that being an X66 car (supposedly), it had all  the style trim components. I did not mention the gills as I know on SS's they had them in both configurations. I see too many "over- restored" examples of X66 and X77 that send a red flag that if the car is restored correctly, the person could have saved $$ not adding what was not there originally. I also see a lot of SS's for sale that do not have the power brake pedal medallion or correct BB X-member. If I was buying, I would be dubious in any claim about a car that lacked obvious details mentioned as being the real deal. Most cars for sale on the net seem to lack in authenticity. I don't mean to pick other's cars apart, but that is why I exclusively read and post to this site. Most here, read, know and understand Camaros with a similar passion that I relate to. On my own car(s), I want all facets to be exact and correct, not just for my own satisfaction, but to lend credence that the car is in fact the real deal.  There is a finite segment that care and see it this way. The majority either don't care or refuse to take the time to educate themselves before making false claims in their adds or mis-representations that indicate to me the seller is either ignorant or less than trustworthy in representing their car.
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: Scott69Z on June 28, 2013, 01:33:01 AM
The X66 big block in question is located about 1 mile from my house and I run into this car at local cruise events. The car is a Canadian documented 396 however I have never looked close enough at the car to verify any numbers. It is an older repaint with some flaws and the interior is far from perfect.  It is a nice cruise night car and not a show car. Seems a bit on the high side for price but that's just my opinion.
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: cruizin69 on April 04, 2016, 08:05:36 PM
X66 Base Car with 396 rear fender louvers black rear panel, black body sill.
X77 Base Car with Special Performance Equipment Z/28.
Title: Re: Check out this Trim Tag
Post by: 1slow64 on April 07, 2016, 01:52:36 AM
Please stop bumping 3 year old threads.