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arrowax534

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My 69 as it left the factory
« on: July 12, 2015, 07:32:24 AM »
Anyone know how to find out what specs my car left the factory with. I just got a 69 and would like to know  what it originally started life as?
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william

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Re: My 69 as it left the factory
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2015, 03:46:07 PM »
A good place to start is VIN and body tag info. Depending on where and when it was built the body tag may be of no value. The car itself may offer clues but bear in mind by now it has probably been messed with. 46 years is a long time.
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Re: My 69 as it left the factory
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2015, 04:01:29 PM »
Hey Welcome to the CRG!
As William stated, Vin and body number is the best place to start. There are many other clues that when combined may lead to other deductions. If your car was shipped to Canada it may be possible to find out how it left the factory.
If you want some open help from members, Post some pics of your body tag, and some pics of the car. Any docs will also help

William is also correct in saying anything can happen in 46 years, and some guys purposely change things to make it something it is not.
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Re: My 69 as it left the factory
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2015, 04:16:42 AM »
Thanks for that but because the motor is non original to car VIN doesn't give me that info.
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Re: My 69 as it left the factory
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2015, 05:00:37 AM »
The firewall tag may provide some insight, if it has a metal plate on the drivers side for a dual exhaust hanger that would be a clue as well.
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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: My 69 as it left the factory
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2015, 06:28:01 AM »
Quote from: william on July 12, 2015, 03:46:07 PM
A good place to start is VIN and body tag info.
Post both please.
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