History / Originality Got a question about 1982-1992 Camaro or Firebird history? Have a question about original parts, options, RPO codes, when something was available, or how to document your car? Those questions, answers, and much more!

Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 10, 2014 | 09:47 AM
  #51  
FrankieRider2's Avatar
Senior Member
25 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 854
Likes: 44
From: Batesville, AR 72501 USA
Car: '88 Bright Red GTA UPC 81U
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27:1
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Red GTA...

Build Date - 06/88
Sale Date - 09/23/88
Mileage - 61 at delivery
Shipped to and Purchased from Premier Pontiac/Nissan, Little Rock, AR

Black GTA

Build Date - 01/88
Sale Date and Original Mileage - Unknown
Shipped to and Purchased from David McDavid Pontiac/GMC, Irving, TX

Took the car back there for the second time this past September:
Attached Thumbnails Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours-hectorsign1.jpg   Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours-hectorsign2.jpg  
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2014 | 11:23 PM
  #52  
David M's Avatar
Senior Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 861
Likes: 6
From: Marietta, GA
Car: '84 Z28
Engine: L69
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

MSO date on my car is 11-9-83 built in Van Nuys. Sale date is 3-8-85 with 6,477 miles!! Had to be a dealer demo. Coad Chevrolet Cape Girardeau, MO. Owners name was General Motors Acceptance Corp St. Louis, MO.
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2014 | 07:18 AM
  #53  
Zeifer's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: Amsterdam, NY
Car: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: 408 LSx
Transmission: T56 Magnum
Axle/Gears: 3.73 10-Bolt Detroit TrueTrac
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Sticker on my door says my '88 was built 06/88. Purchased by me 4/19/13.

Eventually I'll be ordering an invoice and build sheet.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2018 | 07:35 PM
  #54  
Horacioz28iroc's Avatar
Junior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
From: Massachusetts
Car: 1987 Z28 IROC-Z ASC Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI LB9
Transmission: 5 speed MM5
Axle/Gears: 3.45 G92
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Originally Posted by PurelyPMD
I ordered mine on 02/17/87, picked it up 04/16/87, Norwood to Cambridge, MA.
Awesome, Got mine from GEM Chevrolet, Willimantic, CT & live in MA lol
Was ordered by the dealerships owner & shipped 07/15/87 not sure on the exact delivery date from ASC but I purchased it new from the dealership spring of 88
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2018 | 02:13 AM
  #55  
z28cop's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 342
Likes: 27
From: Cincinnati
Car: 1985 IROC-Z
Engine: L69
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 373 Limited Slip
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Great Thread!
Order Date: Nov 12 1984
Built at Norwood: Jan 2-4 1985
Shipped and Arrived and picked up: Jan 11 1985
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2018 | 09:51 AM
  #56  
PurelyPMD's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,038
Likes: 52
From: Newtown, CT
Car: 1987 IROC Original Owner
Engine: LB9
Transmission: M39 MM5
Axle/Gears: G80 G92 J65
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Originally Posted by z28cop
Great Thread!
Order Date: Nov 12 1984
Built at Norwood: Jan 2-4 1985
Shipped and Arrived and picked up: Jan 11 1985
Two month gap, just like mine.

I actually would have preferred a May delivery but was happy to take it in April.
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2018 | 12:24 PM
  #57  
chazman's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 9,937
Likes: 636
From: Chicagoland
Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours



Took delivery June 26th, 1989.

Car was built in May 1989.

I don't remember when I ordered it. April? It was one day before ordering was closed.

The EPA put a "do not ship" hold on it for over a month due to some emission certification issue with my N10s.

Last edited by chazman; Feb 25, 2018 at 01:45 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2018 | 12:59 PM
  #58  
Time2Fly's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 198
Likes: 1
Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 400 ci LS3
Transmission: Jerico DR4
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Great pic, very cool that you still have the car!
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2018 | 01:46 PM
  #59  
chazman's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 9,937
Likes: 636
From: Chicagoland
Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Originally Posted by Time2Fly
Great pic, very cool that you still have the car!

Thanks! Shortly after that pic was taken, I was caught in a violent thunderstorm driving it home.
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2018 | 10:14 AM
  #60  
gt4373's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,971
Likes: 348
From: CT
Car: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.0 Liter 4-BBL V8 High Output
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Was Always Curious How It Was Determined Which Factory (Norwood,Van Nuys) Built Factory Ordered Cars. Was It Done By Scheduling,Parts Availability,Etc,You Would Think It Would Be The Factory Closest To The Receiving State.
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2018 | 03:01 PM
  #61  
George Klass's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 306
Likes: 49
From: Montreal
Car: 1989 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Originally Posted by chazman


Took delivery June 26th, 1989.

Car was built in May 1989.

I don't remember when I ordered it. April? It was one day before ordering was closed.

The EPA put a "do not ship" hold on it for over a month due to some emission certification issue with my N10s.

Now I've got a face behind the user name haha!
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2018 | 05:43 PM
  #62  
CPC Norwood's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 577
Likes: 4
From: Ohio
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Build Completion Date: 8-26-87

Date sold: No Sale.
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2018 | 06:23 AM
  #63  
PurelyPMD's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,038
Likes: 52
From: Newtown, CT
Car: 1987 IROC Original Owner
Engine: LB9
Transmission: M39 MM5
Axle/Gears: G80 G92 J65
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Originally Posted by CPC Norwood
Build Completion Date: 8-26-87

Date sold: No Sale.
Traded for a pickup truck wasn't it?
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2018 | 11:11 AM
  #64  
z28cop's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 342
Likes: 27
From: Cincinnati
Car: 1985 IROC-Z
Engine: L69
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 373 Limited Slip
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

LOL


Last edited by z28cop; Mar 20, 2018 at 12:35 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2018 | 02:22 PM
  #65  
chazman's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 9,937
Likes: 636
From: Chicagoland
Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Originally Posted by George Klass
Now I've got a face behind the user name haha!
The car looks the same, but the owner looks 29 years older!
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2018 | 06:33 PM
  #66  
CPC Norwood's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 577
Likes: 4
From: Ohio
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Originally Posted by PurelyPMD
Traded for a pickup truck wasn't it?
Yes.
Attached Thumbnails Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours-image.jpg  
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2018 | 07:43 PM
  #67  
Darth 93's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 31
Likes: 3
From: Michigan
Car: 1983 Z/28, 2017 Camaro SS 1LE
Engine: L69
Transmission: 5 Speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Great Thread!

1983 Z/28 HO

Build Date 6/16/83

Sold Date 6/27/83 Applegate Chevrolet Flint,MI
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2018 | 08:50 PM
  #68  
IROC G's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Manila WV
Car: 85 IROC
Engine: 305 HO
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3:73 posi
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

1985 IROC Z L69

Built 2/85 Norwood OH

Sold 3/2/85, L&S Chevrolet, Logan WV

I'm fourth owner, since 10/2011.
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2018 | 10:59 PM
  #69  
Horacioz28iroc's Avatar
Junior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
From: Massachusetts
Car: 1987 Z28 IROC-Z ASC Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI LB9
Transmission: 5 speed MM5
Axle/Gears: 3.45 G92
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Originally Posted by cs2000
of our 3rd gen cars , first was a '82 Sport coupe built in Van Nuys 12/81 bought as a demo 7/28/82, actually was a drivers ed car in the spring of '82 at the high school I went to, My '87 converible was built 4/87 in Norwood, in service on 5/21/87 from Capitol Chevrolet in Nashville, Tn. My first new Camaro was a '89 RS built 10/21/88 and I took delivery on 1/09/89, And My '91 RS built 12/09/90 and I took delivery on 1/26/91
I see that your 87 Convertible was built on 4/87. Is this a 20th
Anniversary model with a dash map pocket?
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2018 | 09:32 AM
  #70  
chazman's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 9,937
Likes: 636
From: Chicagoland
Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Originally Posted by cs2000
of our 3rd gen cars , first was a '82 Sport coupe built in Van Nuys 12/81 bought as a demo 7/28/82, actually was a drivers ed car in the spring of '82 at the high school I went to, My '87 converible was built 4/87 in Norwood, in service on 5/21/87 from Capitol Chevrolet in Nashville, Tn. My first new Camaro was a '89 RS built 10/21/88 and I took delivery on 1/09/89, And My '91 RS built 12/09/90 and I took delivery on 1/26/91
My '87 convertible was also built in 4/87 at Norwood.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2018 | 08:32 PM
  #71  
H8TRAFIC's Avatar
Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 192
Likes: 28
From: Buffalo
Re: Build Date/Sale Date?Post yours

Originally Posted by cs2000
of our 3rd gen cars , first was a '82 Sport coupe built in Van Nuys 12/81 bought as a demo 7/28/82, actually was a drivers ed car in the spring of '82 at the high school I went to, My '87 converible was built 4/87 in Norwood, in service on 5/21/87 from Capitol Chevrolet in Nashville, Tn. My first new Camaro was a '89 RS built 10/21/88 and I took delivery on 1/09/89, And My '91 RS built 12/09/90 and I took delivery on 1/26/91
My dads 89 RS was ordered late September 1988 and picked up November 23, 1988. The sequence number for this car is 120090. Any idea if this car was built near your 89?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Chuck84TA
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10
Jul 15, 2016 09:05 PM
xbmx89
South Central Region
4
Oct 31, 2015 10:59 AM
1985chevydude
Engine Swap
5
Aug 20, 2015 12:29 AM
sreZ28
Engine Swap
4
Aug 14, 2015 07:48 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:53 AM.