Is it true that the early 1969 SS did not have the cowl tag SS designation? thanks for any info.

If your refering to the use of X codes, yes it's true. Norwood began consistantly using the X codes in mid December of 1968. LA never did use any codes to designate trim or performance packages.

Thanks Mark. Yes I was refering to the X code designation and I believe my car is a Norwood built 69.

Originally posted by ss dave:
Thanks Mark. Yes I was refering to the X code designation and I believe my car is a Norwood built 69. Dave easy to tell Cowl Tag should have NOR on it and the VIN should include a N.

Can you give us the cars tag info also if you dont mind. Cowl and VIN?

Mark, in the absence of the X code on early 69's how would you otherwise determin if the car was a Z or not, barring looking at the motor?

OK, HiC,
Here it is. Please decipher. Thanks

ST 6912467 NOR107772 BDY
TR 723 57A PNT
09C

VIN.# 124679N510163

It is built in Norwood. Body number 107772

The VIn says it should be a V8 convertible.

Built in the third week of September 1968

Interior should be Midnight Green and you would have Fathom Green paint with a White convertible top.

That is what can be read from your trim tag.


Jan

Jan,
Thanks. What does Fathom Green look like? Any references?

Dave,

There are many good sites around with photo's on them. I also have a Camaro site dedicated to restorations of 69 cars. Take a look at the visitors rides pages of my site as there are a few Fathom Green cars on my site that you can reference. Two in the RS Z/28 section, one is the z/28 section and another nice one under coupes. The web site address is http://www.x33d80.com and when you pass the intro select visitor rides from the navigation bar.

WOW that is one Fricking site! When my SS rag is done I'll let you know. Good job!

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