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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 tribute Additional Info:

Fully restored1969 Camaro coupe - 12337-6 cyl. standard base model - Van Nuys GM plant (LA) - built Jan. 7, 1969
1969 Camaro coupe body and sub-frame383 SBC engine - 350 block with stroker crankBorg Warner Super T-10 transmissionHurst shifter and linkageLakewood scattershieldZoom clutch and pressure plateBillet Steel flywheelDenny's driveshaftEaton Tru-Trac positraction carrier (3.55 gears)Moser 12-bolt rearendHolley Street Avenger 870 carbHolley Keith Dorton intakeHolley Blue electric fuel pumpAll new steel gas lines, brake lines, gas tank, regulator, fuel filterCrane Gold roller rocker armsCompetition Cams 12-686-47Mallory Unilite distributorMSD 6AL ignition boxX2 Power - marine/deep cycle batteryAmerican Autowire wiring harnessCovad Classic Instrument clusterAutometer Phantom II gaugesGriffin Megacool aluminium radiatorHooker Super Comp headersFlowmaster Super 40 mufflers3 inch exhaust system with crossoverCustom can exhaust tipsST suspension sway barsHotchkis springs (lowered)Heidt narrowed tubular A-armsBorgeson manual steering boxCompetition Engineering frame connectorsKYB gas shocksIdidit tilt steering column w/keySport steering wheelAll new suspension and steering components - center link, control arms, tie rods, idler, pitman armsChevy S-10 style magsFalken radials 245/16Wilwood Dynalight 4 wheel disc brakesWildwood 7/8 master cylinderDisc brake spindlesNew windshield and rear windowNew bumpers front and rearDash speakers and rear speakersRear mounted antennaNew heater core, blower fan and control cablesNew seats, carpet, headliner, seat belts, door panels, rear panels, sail panelsAll manual model - no power accessories - no p/s, no p/b, no p/w, no a/c, no a/t, no c/c




Engine specs:
350 Chevy HD block 3970010 (bored .030 over)Block was align bored for HD main capsMilodon angled 4-bolt center main capsGM Bowtie 2-bolt outer main capsBlock has align bored mainsARP bolts/studs engine fastenersProbe forged pistonsEagle H-beam connecting rodsOhio Crankshaft forged strokerBillet timing chain gearsBillet Steel flywheelPerformance starterPerformance alternatorHV water pumpMilodon HV oil pumpComp Cams .540 solid camCrane roller rockersARP main cap studsARP head boltsPro Action 235 ported headsSS valves 2.08/1.60Holley Keith Dorton intakeHolley 870 carburetorHolley blue electric fuel pumpFuel pressure regulator and fuel gaugeMilodon oil pan with windage trayMilodon valve covers

NOTE: An effort to install all missing trim and uninstalled items will be made prior to sale, if possible, time permitting. The car may be inspected in the Bay Area in person, by appointmentonly.

INVESTMENT BREAKOUT:
1969 Camaro body shell acquisitionProfessional Engine build and installProfessionally installed transmission, differential, suspension, steering, exhaust,wiring, gauges, fuel system and brake systemProfessional body prep and paint workProfessionally installed interior

Total investment: (Well above the asking price)
Total road mileage in the past 18 years approximately Less than 1000 miles




Car is sold in as is condition with no warranty.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This car can not be replicated at the asking price in this professional ground up, full restoration, frame on rebuild. No expense was spared during the restoration process. If you can find a fully restored 1969 Camaro for less you should buy it.
Original GM factory parts include: the original GM factory body shell, doors, fenders, hood, sub-frame, seat frames and the side window glass. All other restoration project parts have been replaced with all new aftermarket and new GM parts. (Exc. rebuilt 383 engine)
Please let me know if you have any additional questions at all.




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Cowl tag and VIN tag information inconsistencies
Although the cowl tag and the VIN tag share some identical information it should be appreciated that some information is divergent. GM was inconsistent with the usage of the model designation codes used for the cowl tag numbers and the VIN tag numbers. The same is also true of the cowl build numbers and the VIN serial numbers. Both numbers differ as unique numbers without any relationship to each other at all.



Cowl tag key
The cowl tag had 7 ST (body- style code) digits:The first two digits were the model year; 67 = 1967, 68 = 1968, and 69 = 1969.The third and fourth digits were always 12.In 1967 the fifth digit designated interior style; 4 = standard interior and 6 = custom interior.In 1968 and 1969, the fifth digit was always 4.The sixth and seventh digits designated body type; 37 = coupe and 67 = convertible.
Body StyleAssembly PlantBody Number - "body build number" or "unit number, "?Interior TrimPaint (two paint number codes denotes roof top color / main lower body color)Build Date - Production WeekBuild Start DateDaily Car Number (Van Nuys assembly plant only)




1969 Cowl Tag decode (Firewall Trim Tag)
Body by Fisher
ST 69 12437 VN 232117 BDY
TR 711 65 65 PNT
01B G477



ST = BODY STYLE
69 = 1969
12437 = CHEVY CAMARO COUPE (COWL TAG ONLY)
VN = VAN NUYS PLANT (AFTER MID DEC 1968)
232117 = BODY BUILD UNIT NUMBER (COWL TAG ONLY)
TR = TRIM COLOR
711 = BLACK INTERIOR
PNT = PAINT COLOR
65 = OLYMPIC GOLD EXTERIOR PAINT (ROOF)
65 = OLYMPIC GOLD EXTERIOR PAINT (MAIN LOWER BODY)01 = BUILT JAN 1969
B = SECOND WEEK
G = DAY 7 - START DATE - TUES, JAN 7 1969 - (VAN NUYS CODE ONLY)
477 = 477TH CAR BUILT ON THAT DATE - (VAN NUYS CODE ONLY)



VIN decode key
The first digit is 1, which denotes Chevrolet.The second digit on the Camaro is 2. It denotes F-body, which could be Camaro or Firebird, but since the first digit is 1, it would denote Camaro.The third digit shows the engine type; 3 = L6 or 4 = V-8.The fourth digit denotes bodytype; being 3 = hardtop or 6 = convertible. • The fifth digit is a 7, which simply equates to a two-door couple.The sixth digit denotes the model year; 7 = 1967, 8 = 1968, or 9 = 1969.The seventh digit is a letter designating the assembly plant; "N" = Norwood, Ohio, or "L" = Los Angeles/Van Nuys, California.The eighth through the thirteenth digit are the actual sequential production unit number.


VIN DECODE
123379L516382

1 = CHEVROLET
2 = F- BODY - CAMARO
3 = 6 CYL ENGINE
3 = HARDTOP
7 = 2 DOOR COUPE
9 = 1969
L = VAN NUYS PLANT (LOS ANGELES)
516382 = PRODUCTION SERIAL NUMBER


VAN NUYS PLANT CAMARO PRODUCTION (JAN 1969) 6431 UNITSApproximately 200 cars were produced daily at the Van Nuys assembly plant in 1969.
Total 1969 CAMARO PRODUCTION 243,085 (AUG 1968 - NOV 1969)




1969 Chevy Camaro production numbers by VIN PREFIX
DescriptionPart/RPO #Total Produced
Total 1969 Prod12xxx 243,085Coupe 12x37 225,512Convertible 12x67 17,5736 cyl Coupe 12337 34,5418 cyl Coupe 12437 190,9716 cyl Convertible12367 1,7078 cyl Convertible12467 15,866




1969 Camaro production by model
Base 150,078RS 37,773SS 34,932Z28 20,302--------------------Total 243,085




1969 Chevy Camaro assembly plants
Most of the 1967-69 Camaros were built in one of the two U.S. assembly plants. About 79% of the U.S.-assembled cars were built at the Norwood, Ohio factory (near Cincinnati) and about 20% came from the Van Nuys, California assembly plant near Los Angeles.But unbenownst to most people, there were at least five other Camaro assembly plants, located on different continents. These assembly plants were constructed in countries that required local assembly and content (either as outright requirements or due to high import taxes).
Camaros were assembled at these five overseas factories: the Yutivo factory in Manila, Philippines, GM Continental in Antwerp, Belgium; GM Suisse in Bienne, Switzerland; GM de Venezolana in Caracas, Venezuela; and GM del Peru in Lima, Peru.
GM had other plants in various markets throughout the world that also built U.S.-designed vehicles, including Australia and Argentina, but they didn't build Camaros.




Professional services and parts provided by the following companies:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mechanical and electrical restoration
Auto Mechanic Center, Santa Clara, CAGarrett's Garage, Stockton, CAClark's Auto Repair and Machine shop, Cupertino, CA

Paint and body prep exterior
MAACO auto painting, San Jose, CAGarrigues auto painting, Salinas, CA

Upholstery work interiorABC Auto Upholstery, San Jose, CABanning Upholstery, Gilroy, CA

Restoration parts suppliers
Rick's Camaro - Ecklers.comSummit Racing auto partsJeg's auto parts
GM Sports salvage, Stockton, CACorvette Clinic, San Jose, CA