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trying to decode my 69 rs z28
I bought a 69 a year ago, and getting ready to restore it,has been sitting sence 1986,no motor or trans,yesterday i pulled the seats,and found some of those old beer tabs,and old change,it was kinda cool,im searching for a build sheet,its funny i never occured to me that rats could destroy them untell i pulled the rear seat,and found 100s of ,i think acorns?well anyway im having fun taking the car appart,and trying to document it,i took some pictures of it,but not sure how to attach them,any help would be awsome,thanks vin 124379n519306..i founf a date on the inside of the door pannel,8-13-68..i got a picture of the trim tag,il post when i figure it out. it says ,,,st6912437nor126297...next line tr711 57 57 pnt,,,next line 10 b...i fond numbers on the rear end#bu 100801 and the letter e is directly under the 100 numbers ,any help would be great thanks..
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Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
First thing to note is that you will most likely NOT find a build sheet in a Norwood built Camaro.
As for some of the decoding - According to the cowl tag info, your interior (TR 711) is black standard, the exterior paint color (57 57) is Fathom Green top and bottom. Your body date is the 2nd week of October 1968 (thus no X code on the tag). The rear axle numbers are for a 3:73 (BU) posi assembled on October 8. |
Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
Without paperwork, or original driveline, it's nearly impossible to prove it's a real Z/28. You will have to rely on detective work to "deduce" its origin. Do a search here, and Team Camaro (Camaros.net) to get a list of clues. BU rear is a start, as that was the standard rear on the Z. Of course, it was available on other models, too.
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Pull the back of the back seat out and look on the X brace on passenger side and read the grease pencil code. Does it have the original radiator? (CB) code on the passenger side tank. How about your carb linkage is it correct? Should be 2 piece and have a bend in it. Single fuel line (3/8"). 7000rpm tach with a redline starting at 6000. Motor mounts on the frame should be #'s 507 and 508. Brake booster if original should be 9204. Metal bracket welded to drivers side rear frame rail (in the wheel well) for the dual exhaust hanger. Hope this gets you started. Sam
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Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
1 = Chevrolet
2 = Camaro 4 = 8-cylinder engine 37 = coupe body 9 = 1969 model year N = Norwood, OH assembly plant 519306 = vehicle serial number sequence Decode for body number: 126297 10B = Built the Second week of October. 69-12437 = Coupe. NOR = Built in Norwood Ohio. 711 = Standard Black Bucket Seats. 57-57 = Car Color is Fathom Green bu 100801 E BU= 3.73:1 Posi the E Under the date is for Eaton PositractionDifferential Seems to be to many numbers in the date though. Check it again maybe 1008 G Complete code should like like this BU1008G E If the 1008 is correct it would show a Oct 8th dating which would put it into the correct timeframe for your car |
Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
Nice tip on pulling the back seat Sam. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif Depending on if you have style trim or not. I would expect to see one of the following there. DG3, DG7, X3, X7. It's an early car. I'll bet it is there unless someone was monkeying around with paint back there.
Kris you can send the pictures to me I will get them posted for you. [email protected] Have fun. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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Well Darren, You know how the early cars look behind the seat. We clarified each other on that! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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Sam, yours was DG3 correct? Actually you should post the pic of your car so Kris knows what it will look like when it's done. You guys are a near exact match.
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Don't go there Darren...I've been trying to get him to send me some pics for a month now !!! He just ain't geeky enough....YET !
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How the heck did you get that out of him? Sam, come on and geek it up. That looks absoultely awesome!!
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They came by way of GTODON..these are all I could get my hands on !!!
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hey thanks for all the help,this is great. i tride sending darren the pictures,but they come back returned ,must be my slow dial up,i will keep trying ,hey thanks again and merry xmas...to all...
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Darren, You did a great job on those pictures. Don't see any R/S equipment on the fender well though. That car needs some work my boy! Sam
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Thanks Bob for the pictures! I owe M a burn out video of the car also. I will wait till it is good and icey so I can spin the tires. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
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Kris actually has more that he sent me. Interesting to see what is behind door number 2. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
Take it off...Take it all off!!!
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*Burlesque music playing* https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
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I got a nice batch of pic from Sam a while ago. It has to be one of my favorite Zs. Ralley sport, semi day 2d. She looks like she's right off the street in 69, or 70. I'd share, but have been unable to do pics since my last computer crash.
Someone remind me how, and when power steering became available on Zs. I can't remember how that shook out. Schonye |
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E-mail them to me Schonye......I have been wanting to feature his car....if thats O.K. with Sam...
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Schonye is the man. He can send you anything he wants. Thanks, Sam https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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It, may take a while, but I'll get them there. ie; snail mail.
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Any snow yet Schonye? It is freezing here. Must be 10 degrees. Dropped 30 degrees I think this evening. I guess my wife will snuggle with the dogs tonite! I will just turn on my electric blanket. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif
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Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
hey thanks for helping out with the pictures darren,im gonna go take some more pictures first thing in the morning,and i will send them to ya,this site is awsome,thanks guys...
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No snow yet. Was 4 degrees this morning. I was thinkin about turnin on the wife, and givin the dogs the blanket.
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Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
Anytime Kris. Welcome aboard. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
[ QUOTE ] Someone remind me how, and when power steering became available on Zs. I can't remember how that shook out. [/ QUOTE ] That is a good question. I am thinking it was available throughout the 69 model run. And not sure about 67's and 68's. Anyone else care to chime in? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif |
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Sam your car looks AWESOME!!! Love the wheel and tire combo!!
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Power steering was available in 67 and 68 for the Z/28's. Very few had it.
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...... and then you woke up !!!
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Leave Schonye Man alone. He is almost froze to death out there on those plains! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
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We ain't exactly fryin eggs on the sidewalk over here Sam !!
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Sam, you better not need 'ice' to spin the tires, as much razzin as you give me for the Day 1 look, your burnout better 2x as much as mine https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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We ain't exactly fryin eggs on the sidewalk over here Sam !! [/ QUOTE ] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif We ran out of room in the freezer for the Xmas ham. It is sitting in the cooler in the backyard. I'd say it's pretty frozen. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif |
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That's very generous of you Darren,Thank You.
We'll be there Saturday around twoish... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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