Ok, thanks to all first. I have a question. 1969 Camaro SS 396. Cowl tag question. From everything I have read. This tag must contain an x-22 code for big block SS 396. If the cowl tag has no x code , then it is not an SS Camaro. I was told by seller it has no x code because its an early model???? Any truth to this gentleman. thank you. Codes on cowl tag are as follows. ST 69 12437 NOR 107061 BDY
TR 712 65 F. PNT
10A

 

I'm no expert on first generation Camaros, so when I try to decode a cowl tag, I check out the CRG website. This link is to a page that gives explanations of the "X" codes and when and where they were used. Hopefully, it will be able to answer some of your questions.

 

thank you it is confusing

 

Yes, I find the 1969 cowl tag very hard to decode. Take notice where it states that the "X" codes started in the (12B) second week December 1968 and the (10A) first week of October 1968 build date of the car you're looking at. If I'm reading the site information correctly, the car was built before the "X" codes were used.

 

If you look at the engine information on the CRG site, the 396 motor was only offered on the "SS" model. Have you checked the partial VIN stamping on the block to see if it's original to the car?

 

Not yet! . I will let you know. Thank you

 

Thank you for looking at the x code explanation. I read it as 12B is the second week of December 1969. Is when Chevrolet started using the X code on cars. my car was 10A which is I believe the 1st week of October 1969 build date. Therefore, is it possible that no X code would be on the cowl tag. Please let me know what you think of my interpretation of the x code explanation on the link thanks

 

Think about it for a moment. Because the 1969 models were released in September of 1968, the fall production dates would have to be built in the prior calendar year. In other words, the 1968 production ended July or August of 1968 so the 1969 models could be built and ready for delivery in September. By the second week of December 1969, the 1970 model year was already into production.

 

The 1970 Camaro was delayed due to production issues although by December they were finally in production,they were still building '69's as late as November and early 1970 ads showed the '69 alongside '70 Corvettes ,Novas and Chevelles hence the legendary 70 1/2 Camaro. They were still selling '69s in early '70 an I've heard some are titled as 1970's. For a while dealers had both '69 and '70 models at the same time and I think both titled as '70's.The '70 finally debuted in February of 1970. Having owned a '69 for many years I've heard all kinds of stories, here's a good read from Hot Rod.
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1970-12-camaros/



See it February 26th!

 

I had forgotten about that, but you're right. How were the 1969 fall build dates shown on the trim tags?