Originally Posted by Belv.

1059, best guess late 2012 build, made the deal waiting for delivery from Detroit, MI to CA car is all black/black, cup wheels are grey but black cup wheels coming, when I was growing up in Cali in the late sixties, all the Vette dudes had white pants, should I get some.
First Vette, Mopar guy and I must admit that this car is awesome and have been drowling for one since they first came out.

Originally Posted by Belv.

1059, best guess late 2012 build, made the deal waiting for delivery from Detroit, MI to CA car is all black/black, cup wheels are grey but black cup wheels coming, when I was growing up in Cali in the late sixties, all the Vette dudes had white pants, should I get some.
First Vette, Mopar guy and I must admit that this car is awesome and have been drowling for one since they first came out.

Originally Posted by Belv.

1059, best guess late 2012 build, made the deal waiting for delivery from Detroit, MI to CA car is all black/black, cup wheels are grey but black cup wheels coming, when I was growing up in Cali in the late sixties, all the Vette dudes had white pants, should I get some.
First Vette, Mopar guy and I must admit that this car is awesome and have been drowling for one since they first came out.

Originally Posted by 2013 427

Wow, I had a great time at the Bondurant West track last weekend. I really love my 427! As I am new at this I ran with the novice group all day. This is a very technical track with lots of tight turns and one long straight. I found that my car could hang with anything in the turns, and then would pull away easily along the straight-away, which is the only place we were allowed to pass in the novice group. I was never once passed, but passed many other cars - including a Grand Sport, a C7, an older Ferrari, and lots of ricers. The all-stock LS7 pulled like a monster, especially once I got past 5,000 rpm. I was glad I had recently got the front end wrapped with Xpel as there was lots of debris being thrown up, but no damage, and no need to put that crappy looking racing tape all over the car. The only thing that concerns me is the tires. The Michelins performed great on the track, but look like they took quite a beating. They have 7,000 miles on them, and they were run for 4 twenty minute sessions. They still have a good amount of tread-life, but I don't know if I can afford to do this very often if it eats tires so quickly. Overall, I think most people who bought the 60th Anniv edition 427 don't plan on tracking them, and want to keep them low mileage, but that is not my plan. I will probably put 6-8,000 miles on annually, and get it on a track a couple times per year just to remind myself of the outstanding capabilities of the car. I would highly encourage others to think about doing the same

Originally Posted by shekmark427

That sounds like a great time. NJ Motosport track near me requires a roll bar for all but the real slow track experience. I forget what it is called, but you follow each other around the track . I may sign up for a weekend at Bondurant driving their cars.

Originally Posted by johnodrake

It was built late August 12. TallyHo's car (1062) was built Aug 29, 2012 My Car, 0774, was completed on 9 August, 2012.

Originally Posted by Belv.

Thanks for the kind words and update on build date, when the car gets to CA, will take some shots and include in future post.

Side note got the Mr. T starter kit with options, running to Jos A Bank for the 2 for 1 sale on white pants

Originally Posted by hhntr111

Don't forget the 2 for 1 on white socks to go with the outfit

Originally Posted by 14vision

Don't know if this is correct thread for a post like this, but I figured here is where all the knowledge is being we all have the same car.

Just took delivery from Michigan of 60th anniversary edition white/blue with stripes. The 427 convertible was an easy choice when I sold my 2008 Z06 and couldn't be happier. My question is when I got the car delivered to south florida and put top down yesterday I notice behind both seats on the rounded cowls on the tonneau cover there were these green markings on both sides. I couldn't figure out why they were green and nothing under the bottom of the top itself has any green etc since it is a blue top. There are two clear adhesive looking protectors and they both have same marks on them. I took car to dealer today and they were puzzled also, took some pics and will send off to GM to see their response.

My question is does everyone's car have these clear adhesive pads right behind both seats? I was thinking maybe these weren't supposed to be there but then maybe they are to supply extra protection etc from any scratches or marks from the top were it is on.

It seems like they could be easily heated up and removed with new ones applied but wanted to see if anyone has seen this or has these pieces on their car.

Thanks

Originally Posted by 2013 427

Yes, I have the same exact issue! In fact I was planning on bringing mine back to the dealer to see what they could do. I have the same strips just behind the seats that have e greenish marks. My guess is that they were put there to protect from scratching or marring the finish, and I'm assuming they can be replaced. But I'm wondering what's to keep them from becoming dis colored again? Please let me know what you find out and I will do the same.

Originally Posted by USA1 427

I had the exact same marks. They're from the cover that hits that area when the top is up. Solution is simple. I had mine taken care of immediately.
Took the car to the dealership to have clear bra installed and told them about the marks. Guy went and got some 3M compound (purple) and a rag. It took him a while and some good rubbing, but he got the marks completely off. Then I had him cut a small strip of the clear bra and put over those exact spots. I figured if it shows up again on the tape, I'd just replace the tape, but so far no marks have returned.
So that's the solution. They know about it at Chevy and GM and they'll tell you the same thing.
That's what it's from, and that's how to fix it.
The marks were a common problem on the early builds, the later builds got the tape on that area as a solution to the problem. Mine didn't have any tape till I put it on myself.
Just rub it off.

Originally Posted by 14vision

Thanks. Did the car have the marks when you purchased it and what would have caused them? Why do you think the marks haven't come back as you stated? Do you raise and lower the top frequently or mainly keep it up?

Thanks