trying to decode my 69 rs z28
 

I bought a 69 a year ago, and getting ready to restore it,has been sitting sence 1986,no motor or trans,yesterday i pulled the seats,and found some of those old beer tabs,and old change,it was kinda cool,im searching for a build sheet,its funny i never occured to me that rats could destroy them untell i pulled the rear seat,and found 100s of ,i think acorns?well anyway im having fun taking the car appart,and trying to document it,i took some pictures of it,but not sure how to attach them,any help would be awsome,thanks vin 124379n519306..i founf a date on the inside of the door pannel,8-13-68..i got a picture of the trim tag,il post when i figure it out. it says ,,,st6912437nor126297...next line tr711 57 57 pnt,,,next line 10 b...i fond numbers on the rear end#bu 100801 and the letter e is directly under the 100 numbers ,any help would be great thanks..

Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
 

First thing to note is that you will most likely NOT find a build sheet in a Norwood built Camaro.
As for some of the decoding - According to the cowl tag info, your interior (TR 711) is black standard, the exterior paint color (57 57) is Fathom Green top and bottom. Your body date is the 2nd week of October 1968 (thus no X code on the tag).
The rear axle numbers are for a 3:73 (BU) posi assembled on October 8.

Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
 

Without paperwork, or original driveline, it's nearly impossible to prove it's a real Z/28. You will have to rely on detective work to "deduce" its origin. Do a search here, and Team Camaro (Camaros.net) to get a list of clues. BU rear is a start, as that was the standard rear on the Z. Of course, it was available on other models, too.

Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
 

Pull the back of the back seat out and look on the X brace on passenger side and read the grease pencil code. Does it have the original radiator? (CB) code on the passenger side tank. How about your carb linkage is it correct? Should be 2 piece and have a bend in it. Single fuel line (3/8"). 7000rpm tach with a redline starting at 6000. Motor mounts on the frame should be #'s 507 and 508. Brake booster if original should be 9204. Metal bracket welded to drivers side rear frame rail (in the wheel well) for the dual exhaust hanger. Hope this gets you started. Sam

Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
 

1 = Chevrolet
2 = Camaro
4 = 8-cylinder engine
37 = coupe body
9 = 1969 model year
N = Norwood, OH assembly plant
519306 = vehicle serial number sequence

Decode for body number: 126297

10B = Built the Second week of October.
69-12437 = Coupe.
NOR = Built in Norwood Ohio.
711 = Standard Black Bucket Seats.
57-57 = Car Color is Fathom Green

bu 100801 E

BU= 3.73:1 Posi
the E Under the date is for Eaton PositractionDifferential

Seems to be to many numbers in the date though. Check it again maybe 1008 G

Complete code should like like this BU1008G
E

If the 1008 is correct it would show a Oct 8th dating which would put it into the correct timeframe for your car

Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
 

Nice tip on pulling the back seat Sam. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif Depending on if you have style trim or not. I would expect to see one of the following there. DG3, DG7, X3, X7. It's an early car. I'll bet it is there unless someone was monkeying around with paint back there.

Kris you can send the pictures to me I will get them posted for you. [email protected]

Have fun. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
 

Well Darren, You know how the early cars look behind the seat. We clarified each other on that! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
 

Sam, yours was DG3 correct? Actually you should post the pic of your car so Kris knows what it will look like when it's done. You guys are a near exact match.

Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
 

Don't go there Darren...I've been trying to get him to send me some pics for a month now !!! He just ain't geeky enough....YET !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...DRAGWAY007.jpg

Re: trying to decode my 69 rs z28
 

How the heck did you get that out of him? Sam, come on and geek it up. That looks absoultely awesome!!