I recently purchased a 67 drag car that still retains it's original VIN stamp but no cowl tag. I talked to one of the guys that had originally helped build the car back in the late 70's and he said he thought he remembered it was an original Z28 car? Is there a way to verify a 67 Z28 by the VIN? The VIN shows it was built in LA. I can post the number if it's even a possibility that there were any Z cars built there. I like car history stories, especially from an old car guy that's lost his memory! Plus I'm just curious.

Thanks

Nope VIN will show if its V8 or 6 and if its a coupe or convert but thats all. Sorry. :(

Get hold of Herry MacNeish at http://www.z28camaro.com. He may be able to help.

That's Jerry Macneish.

Theres probably ways to tell depending on how much of the car is original, first the car had to be built after mid January 67 (for an LA built Z), it will have a 12 bolt axle (assuming it's still original) with a radius rod attached to it, and 15" wheels (check the glove box door for a sticker). It would have had a Muncie transmission so the speedometer cable would come thru the firewall above the accelerator linkage. How much or the car is original? Maybe there are a few Z28 parts left on it still.

Thanks guys. I sent an email to Jerry and I will post when I get a reply.

Mark,
Unfortunately, the only original part of the car that remains is the outer shell. It's been converted to a tube frame chassis race car and all I have is the VIN. I was just wondering if there were any VIN serial numbers that could be correlated to the car being a Z? For example, I've heard that sometimes a certain VIN range of cars were produced that were an SS or Z28. Hopefully Jerry will have some insight.

That's Jerry Macneish.


Oooops typo.

with only 602 67 Z28's being built at two factorys between the end of December 66 and July of 67 chances are about 0 that z28's were built in groups, and if they were without the cowl tags you will never be able to prove it.

That said I do know of two with consecutive VIN's, but they both have their cowl tags showing them as Z's, and are owned by the same person.

Without the original cowl tag and drivetrain, I doubt you will prove anything.

I believe there's a known list of the first 25-50 Z28's because some of the race teams were so anxious to get them. I've seen bits of this list and I'm sure some of the guys here have seen it as well. Maybe someone else can shed some light on this group of cars.

Thats right Jeff, there is a list of the first 50 made. MacNeish would know if it was on the list or not. It would be a longshot for this car to be on the list IMO, but who knows.

It's an LA built car, it's not going to be on the list of the first 25. They were all Norwood built.

Thanks for your input guys. I figured it was a long shot but I had to give it a try.

So there is or isnt a rear end?? If there is, what is stamped on the pass side axle tube towards the front side?

My car is an LA car. Whats the VIN? You can PM me if you want to.

That's a good idea checking the rear. I hadn't thought of that. There is a narrowed 12 bolt in the car, but I'm not sure if the axle tube still retains its original stamp. I'll check on it tonight to find out. I think that the ladder bar bracket is attached in that area, but I may be able to make out some coding if it's still there.

Jonesy, PM sent.

Does the car have disc brakes? 4 speed hole?

Well guys, as a last ditch effort I checked the rearend for casting and stampings, but it appears the 12 bolt rear in the car now is out of a 71 Chevelle. Date code is D301 and casting number is 3969278NF, axle stampings have been welded over.

Jerry MacNeish also checked the 50 or so VIN numbers he had and none checked out with my VIN. Oh well, with only the VIN and outer shell remaining, I guess it'll always stay a mystery??? It's probably better not to know if the car really was a Z28. It would be unfortunate that it was turned into a drag car, but that happened a lot back then and hindsight is 20-20.

This is a great site for info with a lot of knowledgeable people.
Thanks again for all your help!