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Decoding/Numbers / VIN tag problem?

« on: November 19, 2024, 04:11:11 PM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256721859880

Stated VIN 124379N563499

“This 1969 Camaro Convertible has undergone a meticulous restoration..."

Not a convertible VIN

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...tag swap

« on: November 05, 2024, 12:16:58 AM »

https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-221985

124379N552560

VIN was final assembled on or about December 2, 1968. Car has a 08E body tag; 5th week August 1969.

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

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...another repro body tag?

« on: October 22, 2024, 11:52:47 AM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/146118919060

124379N706574...state-issued VIN label. N706574 was final assembled on or about October 29, 1969.

Body tag has an error and shows a 720-orange interior. Car has the 712 black custom interior. The RH dash woodgrain included with custom interior is missing. Has the 1st design kick panels last used in production January 1969, technically incorrect shift knob and 6000/7000 rpm tach.

No mention or photos of drive train stampings.

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...tag swap?

« on: October 03, 2024, 11:23:21 AM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/205025081888

124379N548352

VIN was final assembled at the Norwood, Ohio plant on or about November 26, 1968. Car has a 10E Van Nuys body tag; 5th week October 1968.

During the build, the top of the dash board structure was replaced. The VIN tag was removed and re-installed. 

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

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Originality / Ducted hood flange

« on: September 20, 2024, 03:46:02 PM »

Picked this up yesterday, original assembly-line flange.

Paint is full gloss, REAR decal applied prior to seal installation. Seal glued in place.

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Decoding/Numbers / Scam?

« on: July 17, 2024, 07:40:52 PM »

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-albertville-al-2807531

124679N521701.  Asking $29,900

Was on classic.com this January under VIN 124679N521700. Asking $64,900.

https://www.classic.com/veh/1969-chevrolet-camaro-convertible-124679n521700-WRbLeoW/

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...another repro body tag?

« on: July 16, 2024, 12:33:37 PM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126578711779

124379N672747

The error makes this one easy.

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...tag swap

« on: July 12, 2024, 12:57:42 PM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126572993908

124379N599281

Car has a reproduction VIN tag.

N599281 would have been final assembled on or about February 17, 1969. Should have a body tag with an 02B date. Has an 09D body tag, 4th week September 1969.

Both tags are not original to the car.

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...another repro body tag?

« on: July 03, 2024, 12:32:28 PM »

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-mill-hall-pa-2804044

124379N590385

Tag does not compare with known original 02A tags.

From the ad:
"Original paint Cortez Silver with black interior."

The peeling clear coat and ugly D90 makes original paint unlikely.

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...repro window sticker

« on: June 14, 2024, 02:24:27 PM »

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-volo-il-2791865

124679N610016

From the ad:

So, someone did a frame off restoration and built it the way they liked it, well this one has #s matching and a window sticker to verify it is authentic! This is beyond special!

It is one of the worst reproduction stickers I have ever seen. At least 15 errors, including the omission of the required ZL2 Special Ducted Hood and Z87 Custom Interior. 

As for the car...

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...tag swap

« on: May 28, 2024, 10:08:37 PM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/196416152819

Reported VIN 124379N583425

VIN was final assembled on or about January 22, 1969. Car has an 09A X33D80 body tag; 1st week September 1969.

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

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor-VIN tag problem?

« on: May 22, 2024, 12:49:02 PM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/196405745892

Reported VIN 124379N521437

Ad states: "Ca built and registered car Black Ca. Tags."

Car is an SS-RS convert; that's a Norwood coupe VIN. Engine bay photo appears to show a 2nd design Norwood tag.

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...another repro body tag?

« on: May 11, 2024, 01:10:42 PM »

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-barnesville-pa-2790850

124379N527965

Reported VIN is for a Camaro built at the Norwood, OH plant on or about October 22, 1968.

Car has a reproduction body tag dated 03D, 4th week March 1969.

VIN tag may also not be original to the car; hidden VINs may not match.

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...tag swap?

« on: April 26, 2024, 06:52:46 PM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156181133429

124379N608818

Reported VIN is for a Camaro built at the Norwood, OH plant on or about March 5, 1969

Car has an 04L body tag from a car built April 30 or May 1, 1969.

One or both tags may not be original to the car; hidden VINs may not match.

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor...scam?

« on: April 12, 2024, 01:56:48 PM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/116142229155

Photos show VIN and body tags, and a re-stamped block.

124679N605811

Photos of the warranty folder show a different car, 124379N602589. Also appears to be the car pictured in the ad.

124379N602589 is a 72 E 713 SS-RS coupe, was on ebay June 2019.

124679N605811 is a 72 B 712 SS convert sold Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2008.