W-30 rags

442w30 · #1 03-16-2006, 04:14 AM

My car has no docs but has the tranny tag with the VIN. Still, that's not enough for those who want the creme de la creme.

**Stefano** · #2 03-16-2006, 04:24 AM

The trans tag will also have a julian date/many fakes are off the mark date wise, along with the proper code. The VIN is stamped into the trans on the opposite side.

FYI; An NOS supply of original GM broad cast sheets was found several years ago and they have been finding their way into the W30/W31 community.

Good history on these cars is an absolute must.

**WILMASBOYL78** · #3 03-16-2006, 06:49 AM

Stefano..check you PM box..full.tw

**PhilS** · #4 03-16-2006, 10:11 AM

The sticks are nearly impossible to prove. Conversations I've had with other owners indicate fewer than 10 documented 70s known. I believe the production was 96.

**olredalert** · #5 03-16-2006, 05:51 PM

------Just missed a 70 stick/W30 convert (red/black) that was in Port Huron MI. its entire life. Car had 50000ish miles and was mostly rust free, never wrecked, and completely original. Needed a total resto and the guy who got it paid $75,000. He was supposedly from Conneticut. I had a customer for it at $100,000 (I really did) but the flipper involved still sold it for the $75,000. Bad day for me as I wanted to be a flipper too!!!!!!

-------I believe you are correct on that 96 figure........Bill S

RAIVJudge · #6 03-16-2006, 06:22 PM

I have a 70 w30 convert, 4 speed, 391 W-27 car, sebring yellow with black. I have had it since 1988. Luckily mine had the broadcast card in the seats. Its unfortunate that you cant document them like you can with the pontiacs. I have passed on lots of cars that were probably legit w-30 cars but with no paper work you never know...

**PhilS** · #7 03-16-2006, 08:31 PM

Yes, the buyer of that car is from Ct. After purchasing that car he sold me his other stick. It's a well optioned car and has GM of Canada docs.

**Stefano** · #8 03-18-2006, 08:08 AM

Here is the original tag from my 71 Rag. There are many real 70-72 W30 rags here in the burbs.

White Black/auto '71
Green Black/auto '71 Canadian Docs (Now Yellow)
Seanna/Seanna Auto '71
Red/White Auto '71
Red/White 4 speed '70 Canadian Docs
Red/Black 4 speed '72
White/Black auto '72 Stolen not recovered

These are some real cars that I have personal knowledge of.

**PhilS** · #9 03-21-2006, 07:58 AM

Stefano,
Does the 70 you listed have a black top?

**Stefano** · #10 03-21-2006, 06:14 PM

I thought is was a white top car same as my '71. I'll have to check.

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