Fisher Body tag question for all the experts

[robber6910]

I have a 69 Camaro. I am unsure of which model I have due to the fact it has the X44 code. I have spoken with several other individuals and most of them are split on whether I have a regular base Camaro or possibly a COPO. Is there any other ID tags on the car that can help me tell which model I have? The engine in the car is non-matching numbers 350 (the previous owner had it setup for drag racing) and the rear end was changed out for a 10 bolt posi. I have the correct BB heater in the engine compartment (located next to the right fender), with both hoses coming out of the middle of the heater. The car also has the original BB radiator (5 row). The Fisher body tag on the firewall contains the following info:

ST69 12437 NOR239856BDY
TR 711 53 BPNT
01C X44

VIN# 124379N584302

From what I was told, the car was built late in 69 (January if I remember correct). My DMV (New York doesn't have the history of registration due to a fire back in 1990 that destroyed all the microfishe). There are too many discrepancies on what I have. All help is deeply appreciated. Thanks

Rob

[William]

X44 means the car was built without style trim group. X44 has nothing to do with COPO 9560, 9561 or 9737. Many of those cars happened to be built without style trim group and thus have that code on their tag. Thousands of 6 cylinder or base 8 cylinder Camaros also had X44 tags.

The only way to be certain of your car's original build configuration would be to locate Chevrolet documentation: protect-o-plate, window label, shipper's copy, dealer invoice.

If the car was sold new in Canada the zone office there can provide information for a small fee. If it wasn't, nobody can say with any certainty how it was built.

All COPOs had the ducted hood, power front disc brakes, dual exhaust and special "BE" 12-bolt rear axle. Most of this was also available on other Camaro models. Radiators, heaters and BE axles can easily be retrofitted.

Your car was built early in 1969. The body was built the third week of January.

[robber6910]

Is there any production run sequences GM would have on file that I could match my VIN against? Would a Chevy dealership be able to help me with my quest in seeking an answer? I saw a pic of the Cannonburg yard yesterday, and right up front is the exact color car with vinyl top that my car should look like. I was kinda in shock to see that but who knows how many cars they made like that.

[Steve Shauger]

As Bill stated the X44 itself means very little. Have you checked the items Bill mentioned. I would check for single fuel line, curve neck radiator, cowl hood with corect wiring and hardware, and drivers rear rail exhaust hanger plate. The NICB if you're persuasive may provide the dealer and ship date from the plant.

[shor]

Hi Rob, Welcome to the board. There is some vin sequence information over at Ed's site if you would like to look. www.copo.com (http://www.copo.com)

[robber6910]

This is the following findings:

Fuel line runs out the passengers side of the tank and down under the right floor boards.

The hanger plate for the exhaust pipe is there rusty though (mounted next or right behind the left shock if that's where it is supposed to be).

The radiator is giving me trouble (the hose is wedged on tight).

The hood on the car was changed out for a SS hood (with louvers).

Does anyone think I have a winner?

[DjD]

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[robber6910]

Pace what is the NICB??

[Steve Shauger]

National Insurance Crime Bureau, access is given to law enforcement personnel.