[1bad69z]

not sure what to do. my vin is 65XXXX and cant remember but trim tag might have been 346xx instead of 356xxx. what would you do??

[DjD]

Tell us about what you know about the car, I6 or V8? trans, options etc, anything you know. Also it's restoration plans, stock, modified etc... I'd be inclined to not worry about the trim tag.

[1bad69z]

rear on car is 12 bolt and v8 car. we are restoring all rusted panels at the moment and want to start putting back together in next couple months

[DjD]

Originally Posted by 1bad69z

rear on car is 12 bolt and v8 car. we are restoring all rusted panels at the moment and want to start putting back together in next couple months

You have to have more info you can share, 12 bolt? V8? BB of SB, 307, 350? Original to the car, or? What badges, what hood? What interior? What do you think or know the car started life as? I feel like I'm pulling teeth to learn about your car.

[okiemark]

you also don't seem to concerned that the guy restoring your car may have taken the trim tag off your car. I'd at least ask him about it, not to be too harsh or anything.

[cjm465]

If it's gone it's gone. Unless you have an old damaged tag or something with pics and proof, forget it. Most folks here are not very supportive of replacing trim tags without a rock solid bullet proof reason. And not many here are going to suggest giving business to a company that fakes (makes) repo tags. Do you have any paperwork or warranty card from when car was new?

[1969 RS/SS DROPTOP]

Originally Posted by 1bad69z

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57PNT is green not orange.

[DjD]

Originally Posted by 1969 RS/SS DROPTOP

57PNT is green not orange.

I think he/she was just posting examples of 06A tags, if they had all their info they might not have asked the same question(s)...

[blackl78]

I have a 06A Daytona yellow Z. But Im not where my car is and dont know the exact body number. Its about mid month production based on my vin#

[JohnZ]

Originally Posted by bad69camaross

i was wondering if several trim tags was made with one color before they switched over to a different color. i have noticed several o6A camaros that have different colors and wondered if they were produced to a color or by a body number.

See my response to your identical post in the "Camaro Tech" forum.

[1bad69z]

dennis

i like your quote sounds like van wilder movie.....i guess my question is what does body sequence have to do with what engine is in the car??

[2Ltime]

The lost trim tag just took down the value of your car immensly.
Might talk to the body shop about the lawsuit for the lost trim tag see where that gets you, since the value has changed.

[RamAirDave]

So the tag was on the car when you took it to the shop, and now it has mysteriously gone missing?

[DjD]

Originally Posted by 1bad69z

dennis

i like your quote sounds like van wilder movie.....i guess my question is what does body sequence have to do with what engine is in the car??

Thought you were looking for more info, most asking about trim tags are. You did ask what others would do as well and it helps to know what we are dealing with before giving advice...

Here's a quote from the Camaro Research Group on body numbers;

In 67-68, the body number was approximately sequential, increasing as more cars were built during the model year. In 69, the body number was assigned when the order was accepted, not when the body was built. Body numbers from cars that were built at the same time can vary significantly, depending on how quickly the order was fulfilled.

[DjD]

Originally Posted by 2Ltime

The lost trim tag just took down the value of your car immensly.

Not necessarily, custom cars with smoothed firewalls rarely retain the cowl tag. In '69 only one plant used X codes and not right from the start of production. X codes are the only real value on a cowl tag so if the tag contained no X codes where is it's value? Sure the tag also contains interior and paint color but if you have a restored hugger orange Camaro with deluxe interior and no cowl tag, what's the difference in value from another hugger orange, deluxe interior Camaro with a cowl tag that says black standard interior and yellow paint?

I'm not saying the tag will not effect value but in the overall market it only effects value on a very small segment of cars!

Going after the shop that removed and lost the tag in court is a lost cause for all but a few and will be expensive up front because your typical judge may not be a car collector and see the value in the piece of stamped tin... In this case we don't have any clue what the original posters car is as they are reluctant to provide a lot of details. His best option may not be getting in the bodyshop owners face with threats of a lawsuit...