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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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I am looking at a z06 that was converted to a convertible. How do I know that its not a convertible made to look like a z06?

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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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I am sure there are lots of little ways to tell, maybe by the VIN? Why not ask the owner which company did the conversion and then contact that company with the VIN, I am sure they must document the cars that they do. :confused: :cheers:
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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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Default Re: How do you know?? (racer44)

8th digit of the vin must be a "S" to be a true Z06 :party:
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8th digit of the vin must be a "S" to be a true Z06 :party:
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I'd go with the VIN number also.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:07 PM
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Thanks, I knew I would get a good answer here.

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