Build Date

[Figie3596]

When did they put the X codes on the trim tag for a 69 Z. I was told early build cars didn't have a X33 or X77 was wondering what month they started that. Would a 10D date code have the X code

[Kelley W King]

Started 12B or second week of December 1968 Norwood cars. LA cars never got them.

[Figie3596]

Thanks for that info. Would a early build car without the X33 or X77 on the rim tag  be less desirable ? I was gonna look at one but dont wanna make a mistake.

[David K]

There are more 1969 Z cars today than in 1969. Without authentic documentation or a Certification report, be very leery. There are certain things to check, so educate yourself about them.

[william]

Started 12B or second week of December 1968 Norwood cars. LA cars never got them.

Fisher Body added the codes after the date flipped. The first 1,000 or so 12B cars do not have X codes.

[Figie3596]

What I wanted to ask you is not have the X code on the trim tag make the car less desirable to own or worth less? The one I was going to look at has a 10D date code

[william]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126589511081

Unfortunately, X code body tags have disappeared into the abyss along with Protect-O-Plates and claimed 'original' paperwork. They can no longer be taken at face value. All are available in reproduction. Repro stuff often has errors but takes someone with lots of experience to detect. Yes, I have seen repro Van Nuys tags.

VIN tags have also been reproduced.

There are plenty of real X code body tags out there, salvaged from junked cars years ago. The car in the link has a real 04C [April '69] X77 body tag. Unfortunately, the VIN was final assembled October 1968 meaning one or both tags are not original to the chassis. The hidden VINs should be examined but may also be altered.

Post some pics. Plenty of very knowledgeable folks here happy to give advice.

[Figie3596]

Thanks for all the help the car got sold on me