1994 Copper Confusion!
Racer
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94 copper
My buddy says that the 1994 Copper was built on only three days, totaling those 116 cars. That sounds fishy to me. 
I’ve searched this site and the internet and can find two build dates: August 8, 1993 and September 10, 1993 (VIN 02020). I’m not even sure those are correct dates.
But there’s gotta be more than three build days for those 116 cars, right? Thoughts? Anyone with a 1994 Copper know their build date? VIN higher than 02020?
I’ve searched this site and the internet and can find two build dates: August 8, 1993 and September 10, 1993 (VIN 02020). I’m not even sure those are correct dates.
But there’s gotta be more than three build days for those 116 cars, right? Thoughts? Anyone with a 1994 Copper know their build date? VIN higher than 02020?
Racer
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From: Indian Mills NJ
1994 Copper Metallic
At the NCRS National Convention in Kansas City this summer there was a 1994 Copper Metallic Coupe. The last part of the VIN was 00451.
I would guess this would be first to third day of production depending on the number of pilot and preproduction units.
It was being presented for Cross Flags Judging.
I participated in the Judging and have some photos if anyone is interested.
Send requests to fulassoc@comcast.net
I would guess this would be first to third day of production depending on the number of pilot and preproduction units.
It was being presented for Cross Flags Judging.
I participated in the Judging and have some photos if anyone is interested.
Send requests to fulassoc@comcast.net
Drifting
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jay1055: I would imagine you're right, with only 116 and being a new color. They probably realized pretty quickly that the paint wasn't matching on the panels.
Swap-poodle: That's pretty cool that you got to judge one. I've never seen one. I'll email to get photos. Thanx!
Swap-poodle: That's pretty cool that you got to judge one. I've never seen one. I'll email to get photos. Thanx!
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I would think that those copper painted cars would be spread out over a number of weeks if not months. IIRC, the Assembly Plant would paint cars in "batches" of a single color so they didn't have to deal with frequent color changes. But I would also expect that if there was just one car ordered with copper paint, it would go down the paint line somewhere between the batches of the more common or popular colors.
The bare bodies were painted with the components together and then separated so internal parts could be installed. Things like doors, front fender gills, even the hood had pieces installed before the final body assembly.
There were problems with getting the copper color to match and that was the primary reason for dropping the color. That was too bad as it is a very striking color to see in person.
The bare bodies were painted with the components together and then separated so internal parts could be installed. Things like doors, front fender gills, even the hood had pieces installed before the final body assembly.
There were problems with getting the copper color to match and that was the primary reason for dropping the color. That was too bad as it is a very striking color to see in person.
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i just finished reading the book "corvette from the inside" in it, during the C4 years the author said how many corvettes were built per day, also had a stat of how many engines were built per day, but i can't remember the stat....joy of getting old...
Racer
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pat, those photos - i think the front wheels were on the wrong sides? Beautiful car!
So we do have a vin past 2020 - thanks jay! Months ago i emailed with charlie in arizona - he has a beautiful 1994 copper z07 coupe with six-speed. The only copper z07! Charlie, if you're there, did you have an early vin?
So we do have a vin past 2020 - thanks jay! Months ago i emailed with charlie in arizona - he has a beautiful 1994 copper z07 coupe with six-speed. The only copper z07! Charlie, if you're there, did you have an early vin?
Racer
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From: Indian Mills NJ
94 Copper
You are correct about the wheels. I wanted to see if anyone pick it up.
The owner just had new tires put on before judging and did not look at the wheel presentation. It was pointed out to him during judging that the wheels were put back on incorrectly. Other than a service replacement battery (No repros available) the Corvette was just like the day it came off the factory line. Really an impressive color.
Don't hold me to this, but a number of conversations were going on around this 1994 Copper Corvette and one of the comments was that three different paint manufacturers failed to get the paint scheme correct and therefore the color was dropped.
Again, it is a beautiful and stunning color.
The owner just had new tires put on before judging and did not look at the wheel presentation. It was pointed out to him during judging that the wheels were put back on incorrectly. Other than a service replacement battery (No repros available) the Corvette was just like the day it came off the factory line. Really an impressive color.
Don't hold me to this, but a number of conversations were going on around this 1994 Copper Corvette and one of the comments was that three different paint manufacturers failed to get the paint scheme correct and therefore the color was dropped.
Again, it is a beautiful and stunning color.
Pro
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From: Columbus, OH
Funny, there’s a thread in the ZR-1 section about the one and only Copper Metallic Z going on.
Below is a link from the CAC from a while back, has some interesting info on the ’94 coppers. Your buddy was correct, copper was only produced for 3 days at Bowling Green.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...or-1994-a.html
B17Crew
Below is a link from the CAC from a while back, has some interesting info on the ’94 coppers. Your buddy was correct, copper was only produced for 3 days at Bowling Green.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...or-1994-a.html
B17Crew
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I think white interior wasn't offered in 94,93 was the last year.Years ago I was talking to a guy that had a Copper Coupe and he didnt have a clue as to how rare the car was,but he did seem a little puzzled when I asked him if he had ever seen another one.