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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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1984 Z28 Moon Roof?

I was looking at a 1984 Z28 for sale on line. The seller claims it's "all original" and looks pretty much stock in the photos except for a pop-up moon roof (or sun roof?). I have looked at a lot of 3rd gens for sale and have never seen one with a moon roof before, was it an option in 1984? I suspect it is an aftermarket addition.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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Re: 1984 Z28 Moon Roof?

I have one in my 86 and also a parts car has one, its an 87. Both I think are factory.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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Re: 1984 Z28 Moon Roof?

Originally Posted by hrspwr
I have one in my 86 and also a parts car has one, its an 87. Both I think are factory.
Interesting, you learn something new here everyday! I was poking around the RPO code list and found a AD3 code listing a "Window,Hinged, Roof" listed as an option. Must not have been a very common option. Like I said, I've been watching the internet "for sale" listings and can't recall seeing another one on an '84 Z28.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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Re: 1984 Z28 Moon Roof?

I've seen quite a few. I saw a mint 91-2 bird yesterday and it had one on it. The only reason I noticed it is because it was up.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Re: 1984 Z28 Moon Roof?

No such thing as a factory sunroof. Never, never, never ever.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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Re: 1984 Z28 Moon Roof?

See if has the ZF option... If so it was an ASC conversion back in the day... Kinda neat, not worth a whole lot more... Just a dealer option for those who wanted a sunroof, but didn't get T-tops.

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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Re: 1984 Z28 Moon Roof?

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See if has the ZF option... If so it was an ASC conversion back in the day... Kinda neat, not worth a whole lot more... Just a dealer option for those who wanted a sunroof, but didn't get T-tops.

John

Well, I emailed the seller and asked him to send me a shot of the RPO sticker so I can see what factory options it came with. If it's not a factory option it will make the car worth less to me.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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Re: 1984 Z28 Moon Roof?

I can guarantee you it's not factory! There was never a 3rd gen sunroof option. They are all aftermarket. If someone states differently, move on.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: 1984 Z28 Moon Roof?

I guess I should note that ASC placed "ZF" on the rear bumper If I remember correctly...
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Re: 1984 Z28 Moon Roof?

A dealer could have taken a brand new car straight from the factory & had one installed, making it "original" to the car, but not from GM. Yet still a "brand new" car with full warranty.
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