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william

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Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« on: September 11, 2023, 12:19:51 AM »
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/chevrolet/camaro/2725000.html#&gid=1&pid=97

124379N524787

VIN was final assembled on or about October 16, 1968. Car has an 04C X77 body tag; 3rd week of April, 1969.

One or both tags are not original to the car, hidden VINs may not match.
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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2023, 12:52:46 AM »
Ugh-another disaster.  Thanks, William, for doing what you do.

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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2024, 02:00:32 PM »
It's back.

VIN was final assembled on or about October 16, 1968. Body tag is 04C, third week April 1969. Has a re-stamped June 18 DZ block, 010 casting. Despite not existing in 1968, stamped with the reported VIN.

Has a 1968 model year rear axle, U-bolts retaining the driveshaft trunnions.
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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2024, 04:58:32 AM »
Thank you William. Being the gatekeeper is a thankless job. But thank you!
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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2024, 11:32:41 PM »
Link to where it’s back at?

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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2024, 01:41:19 AM »
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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2024, 03:04:51 AM »
Thanks 😊

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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2024, 11:15:39 AM »
Ironically, its for sale at the site of the Camaro Nationals...  anyone see it?
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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2024, 12:53:00 PM »
At least they made it easy listing the VIN and the trim tag date in the ad. Seems like a large operation like that would red flag something that shows one of the tags does not go with the car.
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Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2024, 01:47:14 PM »
Ironically, its for sale at the site of the Camaro Nationals...  anyone see it?

I did see it. It was in the center display area right behind the girl taking names at the entrance.

I’ve probably got some photos of it on my go pro.
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