How to tell if 80 Z is real
06-11-2015, 11:17 AM
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How to tell if 80 Z is real
Spotted one locally for sale looks clean from pics havent driven across town to see it in person yet
350 (305??)/auto no t tops dont know much else about it
Anything to look for on the trim tag, vin
Ballpark worth?
350 (305??)/auto no t tops dont know much else about it
Anything to look for on the trim tag, vin
Ballpark worth?
06-11-2015, 06:16 PM
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I know this will be a real long short, but pull up the lower rear seat cushions. They used to stuff the build sheet into the seat's springs, and you might get lucky. Other than that, I can't offer any concrete suggestions, as I think by that model year, the "Z" was just an option package, as opposed to a separate model, however a verifiable 350 engine would be a good sign.
11-21-2015, 09:49 PM
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There's been an 80 z in our family since 1984. Build sheet was under rear seat but was lost.
Something that I sometimes see not switched out on a clone is taillight lenses on z had black trim.
Something that I sometimes see not switched out on a clone is taillight lenses on z had black trim.
11-28-2015, 03:08 PM
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Love the 80-81 Z's.... My first car in HS was a 78Z....
12-11-2015, 10:59 AM
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If the car was built in Norwood it would say Z/28 on the trim tag. If it was built in Van Nuys no designation. Easy to tell which plant it was built in-just look at the vin and if it has an "N" in it, it means Norwood. Norwood tags are easy to decipher. Hope this helps....... Throw the first set of 7 digits(including letters) up here and I'm sure someone here will decode it for you. Just a thought.