Vin/Trim number help 69 RS/SS 396

[Citrus_Z28]

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

[1968RSZ28]

Post a photo of the engine pad stamp.

Paul

[Citrus_Z28]

Only Pic I have of it

[william]

Tag looks repro to me. I'd keep looking.

[ko-lek-tor]

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.

[BULLITT65]

I agree with the block stamp, that looks like the easiest one to read that I have seen thus far, almost to good.

[Citrus_Z28]

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.

[BULLITT65]

a few? I am guessing by your screen name you have a orange Z/28 already? what year ? pics?

[ko-lek-tor]

Same guy had a Blue (LeMans) dressed the same (SS/RS) about 6 mos. ago. Always says cars came out of a museum.

[1968RSZ28]

Car is on eBay too...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Camaro-RS-SS-/141626368256?forcerrptr=true&hash=item20f996e100&item=141626368256

Paul

[BULLITT65]

well if you have a first gen in a garage then call it a musuem, Right?

[Citrus_Z28]

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!!

[Citrus_Z28]

Let me try again

[BULLITT65]

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.

[Citrus_Z28]

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.