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For what its worth, tag looks to me like 09B. PT stamps are still incorrect. Easy fix for that tho

That would make sense.  I can kind of see it now -- sure thought it was a '6'.  The rivet isn't an issue where it's at?

That 06B is interesting. What is also interesting is the PT stamps on the firewall photo.  PTB stamps (paint, trim,body) inspection stamps were only a Norwood thing. They didnt appear on LOS / VN cars. Well discussed here.

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=2346.0

Whats the VIN of the car? That can give you a good idea of when it was built. There is a table here on CRG that can narrow build date down

9L501887 which would put it in September, '68 according to the table I found...

Hello All,

Looking at a '69 SS (via the 'Net) and have a couple of questions regarding the trim tag (attached pic):

From what I read, LOS was changed to VN for LA built cars in '68, yet this tag shows 06B which would be the second week of June '69 - am I interpreting this correctly?
Also, the rivet appears to be on top of the code - concern?

I also didn't find any reference for the 'X413' code, or any other three digit X codes.

Anything else you experts notice?

The car is supposedly Jerry McNeish certified and is an older restoration.  It's offered at Alexander Automotive in Franklin, TN.  I think it's probably overpriced, but it almost matches my old '69 to a T, except the interior color (mine was medium green).

Thanks in advance!

Wonder what the general consensus is on this car:

https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/southbridge-1969-camaro-28/6799880652.html

Thanks,

Mark

I had some boat upholstery done years ago by Mark Luhr (Mark Luhr's Custom Upholstery) in El Cajon.  He did great work.  He's been around since the 70's street scene days (as have I  ), and has a good reputation.

My $.02 worth...

Ahh, I see!

Thank you guys, I'm slowly learning!

Mark

Since the dash top was replaced, the VIN tag was removed. Be certain to verify the hidden VIN on top of the cowl.

What tells you the dash top was replaced?  Feel free to PM me if you don't want to publicize the info.  I'm very curious on how to determine 'originality'...

Thanks,

Mark

Thanks.  I re-looked at the VIN chart and see the numbers are the END of the run, not the beginning.  Makes sense now...

(Still learning!)

Hi All,

Looking at a '69 Z with a trim tag 'date' of 12C (third week of Dec?) and a VIN of 567xxx (Nov '68); looks to me like a mis-match.

Am I seeing this correctly?

Trying to educate myself while looking for a vehicle...

Thanks,

Mark

Hi All,

I was actually considering this car before I found this post.

That said, how well is this "clone" done based on the pics?

And, what would be a fair value based on all that's been done?

I once owned a pair of '69s — SS396(325) and a Z28.  This was back in the 70's (not at the same time.). Tore the SS apart to make a racecar (then sold it), and eventually sold the Z to buy a new truck.  I know all this may lessen your opinion of me for some of you!  . But I was young and stupid once.  Now I'm just old(er).

Nevertheless, and regrets aside, I'd like to own another 69.  I'm a little discouraged by the all the fake/repro/clone Camaros that seem to abound.  But maybe, short of an unknown relative hoarding a survivor in some dark, dingy garage, a "clone" will have to fill my "want" at a price point that will allow my marriage to endure.

Thanks in advance for any opinions (of the value, not me.). And thanks for sifting through al my blathering.

Mark

Thanks.  The pic was sent to me with the disclaimer that it might be a repro.

This particular car is very clean and has been restored frame-up with good pics of what was done and the component numbers.  It's a 396/375 (NOM, correct casting), M21, 12bolt, and from my 'newbie' research has all the right parts & pieces.  All the numbers appear to be correct -- someone took their time to get it right (from what I see in pics.)

What might be an expected value?  (I'm sure there are quite a few other variables...)

EDIT:

Well, well, well.  Search has found this: http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=16892.msg153357#msg153357

How much overpriced is this one?

Thanks...

Hi All,

New to the board and am looking at buying a '69 SS.  I was wondering if the experts here could determine whether this is a real trim tag or not:

I owned a couple of '69 Camaros in the past -- a Z28 and a real SS (396/325) when I was much younger.  Back in the '70s we didn't worry much about trim tags being counterfeited!  Still kick myself for selling them and am reliving my youth by searching for a replacement!  LOL!

Thanks in advance!