1969 Camaro L78 conv ( came from east coast) - Page 3

**ssl78** · #21 12-13-2015, 03:44 PM

Has any one ever been able to remove the glue on the rear bulk head to read the x code. The only thing it can be is X2 with the 2 being higher than the X, also at the far left corner of the line you can see it go up into the glue but I would like to get a better look. I also want to put down the vin number so it can be googled right now there is nothing on it. 124679N540072 1969 RS SS L78 convertible.

**njsteve** · #22 12-13-2015, 03:55 PM

The glue may be able to be smeared away if you use a heat gun on it. I would experiment in a spot away from any possibl markings, first. This way you can see if the heated glue acts as a solvent and alters the underlying paint.

**bergy** · #23 12-13-2015, 04:19 PM

If you have docs or certs showing it to be 396/375 it's got to be X2. If no docs or certs....hard to say. Could even be a 4 with the lower leg missing.

camaromb · #24 12-13-2015, 05:23 PM

Even with the top of the X it looks like the top half of the 2 is visible under the glue.

**ssl78** · #25 12-13-2015, 05:43 PM

I do see it now off to right there is a little bit showing. Either way with a big block heater box thats never been out there is no way it is a four. The clock is dated 295 8 and the tach still has the blue covers on the screws. There is no way some one could have gone through this much work for a car that was not restored for big money

**PeteLeathersac** · #26 12-13-2015, 06:46 PM

All looks really great so far, BIG Congrats!
Unless I missed something, what of stampings being you believe it's the original drivetrain?
Bummer the Vin falls within the NCRS missing info range but keep digging also long shot but may be worth trying on Canada Vintage Services too.
Bob's right on about searching heater ducts etc as clues may lead you close enough to someone who may remember it, who'd ever forget such a car?!
Pull the seats including backs also carpets, kick and door panels plus a good search up inside the dash area too.
Good luck!
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**ssl78** · #27 12-13-2015, 11:55 PM

Thanks Steve I will try a heat gun on a spot some where else. I have had 3 reliable sources look at the block and transmission stampings 2 said they were original, one said the engine and trans vin stampings were good but didnt have a original late oct 68 assy date to match it up to.
Pete the last owner pulled the interior and dynomatted the floor and put new carpeting in, I looked but there are no clues. I do know that in July of 69 it was titled in pennsylvania so as soon as the title comes back in my name I can do a title trace in that state.
Back to possibly it being a 4 with no leg, there is no such thing as a x44 RS

ds1 · #28 12-14-2015, 07:57 AM

There is no information in PA back further than 10 years. Our state is hard to deal with

**bergy** · #29 12-14-2015, 10:46 AM

Looks really good for RS! Don't be too hasty on PA docs. it's almost impossible to get any registrations pre '72 (flood year). However, if the car was registered in PA after '72, the last registration in PA might still be obtainable. I got a copy of an '82 registration a couple of years ago (with name and address). So, the last (final) registration sometimes pops up even if its' more than 10 years old (15 for law enforcement). It's worth a small investment to check. Be sure to make your search request for "historical research purposes - info kept confidential". Write a nice cover letter about how important the car is. Good luck!

ds1 · #30 12-14-2015, 07:21 PM

I have been on there website within the last two years. I tried to search my 68 in PA, NY and MI. No one could help me. I hit a wall trying to search history on my car other than talking to the original owner and the guy I bought it from. I just searched Penn Dots site. I found the form to request information. it may work. Try it, it can not hurt. When I tried Michigan they sent my money back saying they could not process my request. Give it a shot