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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Can anyone decode 1969 RS/SS ?

« on: July 25, 2006, 04:37:41 PM »

Thanks Rich, this is my cowl tag

ST 69 12437 VN211242 BDY
TR 711    5757           PNT
12B         J016

Not sure if I had multi leaf springs or not.  I replaced the original springs a couple years ago.  I will research this and get back to you.

Thank for your assistance.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Can anyone decode 1969 RS/SS ?

« on: July 21, 2006, 03:57:22 PM »

Thanks for the reply Richard, but what I am really trying to confirm is if the car has both packages.  I am almost certain that it's got the RS package, unless someone took the time to install the hideaway headlight package, which I doubt at this point.  I will check the rest of the RS features that you mentioned to confirm........... 

If only I had the original engine, this would help to nail down some unanswered questions.  Do you know how to find out what engine the car originally had?  Can anyone help?

Cheers!

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Decoding/Numbers / Can anyone decode 1969 RS/SS ?

« on: July 20, 2006, 08:12:50 PM »

I am trying to determine if the 1969 Camaro I bought is a true RS/SS as it was advertised.  The VN is 124379L512641, which tells me that the car was assembled in Los Angeles and that it’s a V-8 Car.  I don’t have the original engine.  The car has an original TH350 transmission and 12 bolt rear end.  I have hideaway headlights which tells me that it’s at least an RS.  I have front disk brakes and rear drums, which from what I know tells me little.  Also, I had an SS simulated velocity stack hood when I purchased the car, but that is an easy bolt on.  The car has no special gauge package and the TRM is 711 standard, paint code of 5757 fathom green.  I am now trying to determine if the car is an LM1 non SS car or L48 SS car.   CRG notes that it is easy to clone a SS L48 1969 car, so I am a little concerned. Can anyone help?  If I can’t be sure it’s a true RS/SS car should I replace the current SS emblems with RS if I were to sell the car?  How should I market the car?   

Thanks