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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 02:14 PM
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How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

Hey so, I'm trying to purchase this 91 Z28 convertible. But I'm not sure if it's actually a Z car or not. I have the vin but don't know if that will help. And the care is a dark green color. I believe dark teal. BUT. under the hood it's a light teal color. But the door jams and stuff is the color of the car. Any help will be appreciated. And then, if it is a Z , how many were made in that color



Light teal here. Rest of the car is dark green
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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 03:02 PM
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Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

If the 8th digit is an "F" then it is a Z28. If it is an "E" then ut is an RS.

Also check rpo sticker in rear jatch drivers side small compartment and it will tell you.
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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 03:05 PM
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Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

Private Message me the VIN and I will look it up.

Or look for the SPID. It may be inside the center console.

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Hey so, I'm trying to purchase this 91 Z28 convertible. But I'm not sure if it's actually a Z car or not. I have the vin but don't know if that will help. And the care is a dark green color. I believe dark teal. BUT. under the hood it's a light teal color. But the door jams and stuff is the color of the car. Any help will be appreciated. And then, if it is a Z , how many were made in that color

Light teal here. Rest of the car is dark green
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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 05:29 PM
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Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

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If the 8th digit is an "F" then it is a Z28. If it is an "E" then ut is an RS.

Also check rpo sticker in rear jatch drivers side small compartment and it will tell you.
Daaaaamn. Then this car is a RS which is very disappointing

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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 05:43 PM
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Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

Correct, it's an RS. The color code is 37 which is Dark Teal.
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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 06:10 PM
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Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

Well damn. I was hoping this was 1 of 3203. How did you find the color code? And do you or anyone know how many RS auto convertibles were made? And how many were dark teal?
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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 06:30 PM
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Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

I looked up the VIN. The RPOs are tied to the VIN.

Approximately 5,166 RS 1991 Convertibles. Approximately 1,304 of those were Dark Teal.
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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 07:05 PM
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Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

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I looked up the VIN. The RPOs are tied to the VIN.

Approximately 5,166 RS 1991 Convertibles. Approximately 1,304 of those were Dark Teal.
Well damn. That kind of just changed my perspective. If their were only 1304 of this car made. Theirs no telling how many are left. Really wish it was a Z car. But that's not bad . May be worth something.
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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 09:37 PM
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Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

And the car has been modified quite a bit too looks like so the value even if it was a z28 would be some lower. But a rust free V8 rag top third get is for sure a pretty desirable car anyway.
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Old Nov 14, 2022 | 07:05 PM
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Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

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And the car has been modified quite a bit too looks like so the value even if it was a z28 would be some lower. But a rust free V8 rag top third get is for sure a pretty desirable car anyway.
Yea , definitely wish it was numbers matching. But I may still get it today anyway. And since the motor is different. I guess I'll put this 5.3 LS in it that I have
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Old Nov 14, 2022 | 07:13 PM
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Could really turn into something! And if that engine is a 350/5.7 with a roller cam that could be worth something too. (Probably a 305?) If you get it start a progress thread.
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Old Nov 14, 2022 | 10:22 PM
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Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

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Could really turn into something! And if that engine is a 350/5.7 with a roller cam that could be worth something too. (Probably a 305?) If you get it start a progress thread.
It has a 350 in it. But he says it's nothing impressive. I believe I may get it. He's actually wanting to do a trade. I have a 85 cutlass that's he wants. My set back is , my motor is pretty sick. I will definitely do a progress thread if I get it. Which I probably will.
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Re: How can I tell if this convertible camaro is a Z

Just to clarify, the "Dark Teal" is the underhood color. The dark green color elsewhere on the car is not the original color.
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