Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

[Z06] How do you know??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 08:07 PM
  #1  
BigBadRed's Avatar
BigBadRed
Thread Starter
Race Director
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 14,376
Likes: 1
From: Check this riff........
Default How do you know??

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?

thanks,

--marc
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 08:26 PM
  #2  
Racer's Avatar
Racer
Team Owner
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 25,013
Likes: 80
From: Manitoba/San Jose del Cabo
Cruise-In III Veteran
St. Jude Donor '11
Default Re: How do you know?? (BigBadOrange)

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:
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 11:52 PM
  #3  
corvette184's Avatar
corvette184
Melting Slicks
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,103
Likes: 0
From: Tacoma WA your Junk Yard Dogg
Default Re: How do you know?? (racer44)

8th digit of the vin must be a "S" to be a true Z06 :party:
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2003 | 08:07 AM
  #4  
ragvette's Avatar
ragvette
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,247
Likes: 0
From: Lake Villa IL
Default Re: How do you know?? (corvette184)

8th digit of the vin must be a "S" to be a true Z06 :party:
:iagree:
I'd go with the VIN number also.
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:07 PM
  #5  
BigBadRed's Avatar
BigBadRed
Thread Starter
Race Director
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 14,376
Likes: 1
From: Check this riff........
Default Re: How do you know?? (ragvette)

Thanks, I knew I would get a good answer here.

--marc
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To How do you know??





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:49 AM.

story-0
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-1
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-2
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE