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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1969 Z28 Trim Tag - is it real?

« on: February 16, 2015, 03:36:22 AM »

Oops  - an honest mistake. I've been shopping for a mid 60's vette as well.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1969 Z28 Trim Tag - is it real?

« on: February 15, 2015, 12:54:38 AM »

Thank you for the quick replies!

I saw the BA & Mecum auctions - the auction info didn't say much but was at lest consistent.

Does anybody know a corvette inspector in the Bay Area?

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1969 Z28 Trim Tag - is it real?

« on: February 15, 2015, 12:01:39 AM »

Awesome - thanks William!

This car came on EBay today & I have a deposit on it. Will be viewing it Monday...as a newbie, any advice would be nice

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1969 Z28 Trim Tag - is it real?

« on: February 14, 2015, 10:17:39 PM »

I seem to be having some technical issues - sorry about that.

Hopefully the photo shows up....

Thanks for your patience.

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Decoding/Numbers / 1969 Z28 Trim Tag - is it real?

« on: February 14, 2015, 09:50:22 PM »

Good morning

Does this 69 Z trim tag look real & unmolested?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1969 Camaro SS396 - Trim Tag Date vs. VIN Production Date

« on: February 14, 2015, 02:45:26 AM »

Thanks Steve - I appreciate the response

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1969 Z28 VIN Stamp or Re-stamp?

« on: February 14, 2015, 02:43:58 AM »

Thanks William - I had my doubts about the block.  The car's trim tag looks suspect as well.

It seems very hard to find an original Camaro....

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Decoding/Numbers / 1969 Z28 VIN Stamp or Re-stamp?

« on: February 14, 2015, 12:05:32 AM »

Good evening -

I am looking at purchasing 1969 Z28 (in addition to the 69 SS396 per my other post today) - the seller claims to have the original DZ block. The trim tag is Norwood 10B & the car is Canadian with GM docs matching the VIN.

The engine block cast date is I 24 8 which I believe is September 24 1968 (photo attached). The engine stamp has the correct partial VIN number and the assembly date seems reasonable - October 2. (photo attached)

Does anyone have an opinion on whether the stamping is original or not?   

Any advice or opinion would be greatly appreciated!

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1969 Camaro SS396 - Trim Tag Date vs. VIN Production Date

« on: February 13, 2015, 11:40:29 PM »

Thank you all for such quick responses - great new intel for me on the 12B start of the X codes!

FYI - The guy selling this car bought it at Barrett Jackson LV in 2011. I don't think he knows the issue with the trim tag & VIN. He paid +/- USD$74k & is asking CDN$80k.

Based on the replies above - I won't be purchasing the car - thanks again!

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Decoding/Numbers / 1969 Camaro SS396 - Trim Tag Date vs. VIN Production Date

« on: February 13, 2015, 06:17:09 PM »

Good afternoon -

I am looking at purchasing a 1969 Camaro SS396.

The trim tag indicates first week of December production (12A - photo attached).

The VIN number indicates that the car was assembled on or about November 28 - definitely last week of November. (VIN - 124379N5499XX)

Does this confirm that the trim tag is not for this car?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated - thank you!