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Title: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: hgger69 on November 28, 2008, 08:02:35 AM
Iīgot a guest from a guy here in Sweden that recently bought a 68 Camaro built in Switzerland and he wants to decode the cowl tag!

Hereīs his numbers:

General motors suisse  s.s bienne
Make chevrolet   TS  BT
MODEL 8-CAMARO-12437-S      REL. J-666-6
MOTOR  MA                             COL  X367
CHASSIS S9-685XXX                TRIM  XK121
Title: Re: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: KurtS on November 29, 2008, 02:59:51 AM
Hakan,
It says it's a V8 Camaro coupe.
The release # is a their tracking code.
MA is a 327 manual (probably 4 speed).
Colors are probably white with a black interior.

Can you email me a picture of the cowl tag? This is only the second Swiss 68 that we've seen!

Thanks!
Title: Re: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: hgger69 on November 29, 2008, 10:59:36 AM
Thanx Curt, I somehow knew that i would get an answer from you! ;)

..I will try to contact this guy in Sweden for a pic!
...so itīs thatīs rare or unknown with Swiss Camaros... ::)

..but what about the trim & chassie then??
Title: Re: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: KurtS on November 29, 2008, 04:44:10 PM
Trim is interior trim - black I believe.
Chassis # is the VIN. It should be the # on the title.

I don't think Suisse made as many 68's, which is why they are uncommon.

If there's a problem getting the tag pic (no hurry), the Chassis # would be helpful to me.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: hgger69 on November 29, 2008, 07:47:24 PM
Quote from: KurtS on November 29, 2008, 04:44:10 PM
Trim is interior trim - black I believe.
Chassis # is the VIN. It should be the # on the title.

I don't think Suisse made as many 68's, which is why they are uncommon.

If there's a problem getting the tag pic (no hurry), the Chassis # would be helpful to me.

Thanks!

The last figs are like:
 
CHASSIS S9-685078
Title: Re: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: KurtS on November 29, 2008, 09:22:52 PM
Thanks!
I'd be curious what factory options he sees on the car, assuming it's somewhat original and not a drag car. :)
Title: Re: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: hgger69 on November 30, 2008, 09:09:35 AM
Quote from: KurtS on November 29, 2008, 09:22:52 PM
Thanks!
I'd be curious what factory options he sees on the car, assuming it's somewhat original and not a drag car. :)

OK, I will check that!
..so you donīt have lika e "decoding key" for this Swiss cars then?
Title: Re: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: KurtS on November 30, 2008, 08:11:41 PM
Not sure what you are thinking of, but no. :)
Title: Re: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: hgger69 on November 30, 2008, 08:39:41 PM
Quote from: KurtS on November 30, 2008, 08:11:41 PM
Not sure what you are thinking of, but no. :)
I was thinking of all the materials you got here to decode cowl tags from cars built in Norwood etc!

Anyhow here are some pics and a little more information regarding this specific car.

It has a tiltable steering wheel, PS, PB and front disc brakes. It was originally white!
Thatīs  all I know for the moment!
Are the crome parts on top of the doors and back original on 68:s?? The hood and the wheels are not original I guess!?

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/hugger69/Lycksele/8298491107.jpg)

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/hugger69/Lycksele/8245071365.jpg)

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/hugger69/Lycksele/DSC00310.jpg)


I can send you a pm with a pic of the cowl tag if you want, donīt want it public!

Title: Re: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: hgger69 on December 02, 2008, 07:55:40 AM
Any comments Kurt??  ;)
Title: Re: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: KurtS on December 02, 2008, 08:44:19 AM
Yes, I'm swamped (aka busy).

Most of these cars have been pretty loaded with options. Not sure if that was a local thing or GM deciding that's what they should build for the market.

The chrome is part of the style trim (RPO Z21) option in 68.
Yes, the wheels, hood, and high-back seats aren't original. :)

I sent you an email. :)
Title: Re: Decoding 68 Camaro built in Switzerland??
Post by: hgger69 on December 02, 2008, 12:01:30 PM
Quote from: KurtS on December 02, 2008, 08:44:19 AM
Yes, I'm swamped (aka busy).

Most of these cars have been pretty loaded with options. Not sure if that was a local thing or GM deciding that's what they should build for the market.

The chrome is part of the style trim (RPO Z21) option in 68.
Yes, the wheels, hood, and high-back seats aren't original. :)

I sent you an email.  ;D

Spank you! :D
Iīm at work right now but Iīll check the mail tonight!