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Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« on: April 03, 2015, 06:15:26 PM »
I'm looking to buy a 69 RS/SS 396/350 hp car. The car is really nice but will need some work to be perfect. I've looked all over the car and something just feels weird about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated before I drop some cash on a fake. Below is the info and I will attach a pic of the vin by the oil filter. Thanks Guys!!

 VIN 124379N679517

 Trim Tag

 69 12437 NOR110574
 727 72 E
 08E X22

 Front Pad on Block
 T0715JI

 Casting on Rear
 3955272

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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2015, 06:44:26 PM »
Post a photo of the engine pad stamp.

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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2015, 07:06:47 PM »
Only Pic I have of it

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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2015, 07:20:45 PM »
Tag looks repro to me. I'd keep looking.
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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2015, 08:18:59 PM »
I question the the fact this late car, August E, should have a C before the JI = CJI. Would a 272 block be used that late? Should it be a 854 (402) block? Plus, VIN partial seems too well (deep) stamped and too easy to read. Just my 2c.
« Last Edit: April 03, 2015, 08:37:04 PM by ko-lek-tor »
Bentley to friends :1969 SS/RS 396 owned 79
1969 SS 350 (sold)
1969 D.H.COPO replica 4spd. owned since 85
1967 302 4 spd 5.13

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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2015, 08:31:07 PM »
I agree with the block stamp, that looks like the easiest one to read that I have seen thus far, almost to good.
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
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-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2015, 09:32:01 PM »
Thanks guys it seemed too nice and made up to me. The guy has it all mocked up to look really nice but that's it, doesn't run or even have front springs installed. He claimed it was all original sheet metal, but could tell it had qtrs, trunk and even a tail panel installed. I asked him if I could remove the back up lights to see the original tail panel cut outs but he would let me. Here is the link http://cleveland.craigslist.org/ctd/4949767386.html. I searched google last night and all he does it mock up the cars to look good them sell them. He was a really nice guy but I'm looking for a few really nice 67-69 Z28's or RS/SS 396 cars.

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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2015, 09:38:48 PM »
a few? I am guessing by your screen name you have a orange Z/28 already? what year ? pics?
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2015, 09:41:45 PM »
Same guy had a Blue (LeMans) dressed the same (SS/RS) about 6 mos. ago. Always says cars came out of a museum.
Bentley to friends :1969 SS/RS 396 owned 79
1969 SS 350 (sold)
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1967 302 4 spd 5.13


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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2015, 10:00:09 PM »
well if you have a first gen in a garage then call it a musuem, Right?
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2015, 10:10:27 PM »
LOL I have now a 70 Z28 that is Citrus Green. I sold my 69 X33D80 Lemans Blue to my Brother. I kick myself everyday, but at least I get to see him spend the money. It is getting a complete restore now. Here is a pic of the 70. Yes I want to find a 67-69 the style is growing more on me!!

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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2015, 10:19:17 PM »
Let me try again

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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2015, 10:21:12 PM »
Very good looking second Gen. I believe there are a handful of guys on here with nice second gen cars as well. A few of them have 70 Z cars.
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396
« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2015, 10:29:51 PM »
Thanks I have had the car a quite a few yrs. Its completely original but tires, battery, and headers. I see you are looking for a set of rear spiral shocks my brother has the ones off his Z that are original let check the numbers on them.