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Old 03-15-2018, 12:03 PM
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Awesome! What is your build number? #1969 here!

https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...06/z16prod.php
First (of many Noob questions... )where is the build number? Is it the last four of the VIN or is it in a different spot?
Old 03-15-2018, 01:10 PM
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Congrats!! Excellent find!
Old 03-15-2018, 01:14 PM
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Congrats and welcome to the C5 family/forum! Enjoy!!
Old 03-15-2018, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by billschroeder5842
First (of many Noob questions... )where is the build number? Is it the last four of the VIN or is it in a different spot?
last 6 of the VIN, find it on the chart at the link and it will give you the build number.
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Originally Posted by Ron C!
last 6 of the VIN, find it on the chart at the link and it will give you the build number.
Thanks- look likes mine is #184. Pretty early in the run?
Old 03-17-2018, 12:00 AM
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very cool!

look for a replacement center console lid unless that's your style
Old 03-17-2018, 09:47 AM
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Nice! I really like the chrome wheels on that car.
Old 03-17-2018, 11:39 PM
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Congrats, it looks to be in beautiful condition. It is a lot of fun to learn your new car with a road trip.
Old 03-18-2018, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by billschroeder5842
Thank you all for your help and direction as I'm a C4 guy who is "pulling the trigger" on a C5! I appreciate all the help with the "do's and don'ts" and what to look for. Plus, it is a super cool platform for me to learn!

I'm picking up this '04 Z06 CE and driving back to Texas this weekend. It has 42k on it and my wife will actually accompany me on the trip, so it will get a thumbs up. The '04 will join my 91 ZR1 and the 89 so I now have a "TriVetta."

Here are a few pics from the ad but I'll post some road trip shots. I appreciate any advise to help the Noob.

I'm glad to be apart of the C5 gang!
Beautiful...
WOW...Shipahoy just bought a Z16 with the same mileage...
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This week I am taking a short drive to look at a 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition with 42,000 miles.
Old 03-18-2018, 12:37 AM
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Nice! I really like the chrome wheels on that car.
Chrome?...um...GM did not make Chrome Z16 wheels ...if they are original Z06 Z16 wheels, which I think they are, then they are polished speedline aluminum wheels...
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Originally Posted by Yello95
Chrome?...um...GM did not make Chrome Z16 wheels ...if they are original Z06 Z16 wheels, which I think they are, then they are polished speedline aluminum wheels...














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Congrats on your new C5.
Welcome to The Forum.
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GM never offered chrome wheels on any C5 Z06's. Any Z's with chrome wheels were aftermarket.
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Enjoy your need ride !
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Very sharp!
Congratulations on your TriVetta!
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Thanks- I've having fun with the car. I was pretty sane with my wife in the car for the ride home (no complaining then) but I've had it out a few times today by myself and WHOA this thing is breathtaking.

From the Trip: My wife and I with John the previous owner. He was an absolute pleasure and is a true "car guy," My wife Lisa in "Old Town Albuquerque" for lunch before the trip back to Dallas. Then the CE at the "Cadillac Ranch" In Amarillo and then finally in my driveway. Zero issues on the trip-- the car was perfect!
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