So I'm pretty sure that I have a true 67 RS/SS CONVERTIBLE. is there anything on the trim tag that confirms this? I have deluxe interior, disc brakes up front, 350. Anyone familiar enough with these codes to help decode? Thanks, Rob.

 

Did you see the link I posted for the SLP site? Put in your vin and you can get on the registry and get your build number.

 

I didn't see you link but I will look for it. I did a little research and found most of the info. Just missing what N397 and 860 are representing. Maybe you're link will provide and answer. I'll check it out now. Thanks. Rob

 

Sorry I replied to the wrong thread,no help on 1st gens. Someone had a 4th gen with the same question. I thought I deleted the post about SLP.

 

Just giving this one more try...anyone know what the N397 and 860 represent on my tag? Thanks, Rob

 

The LOS 860 is the body number. Not sure what the N397 stands for. The CRG website list that as a LOS scheduling code in 1968, so that may be the same in 1967. The CRG website is probably some of the most accurate information available. That's where I tend to go when I'm looking for the first generation Camaro facts.

 

The L in the 3SL code is for Rally Sport.
The only way to verify a true SS is to have a numbers matching 350 or 396.

 

I thought the 4P in the right situation was the SS350 code?. They dont all have it but the ones that do are SS's.

 

The CRG site gives this explanation for the 4P code: 4P - L48 or L30/M20 yes ENGINE REINF ASY SS350 or L30/M20 - Non-SS396/Z28 paint with radius rod
(See note below on early Norwood use.)
The 4P code was not used at the start of production at either the Van Nuys plant or the Norwood plant.
Van Nuys started using the 4P code on the SS350 cars in September, but Norwood didn't start using the 4P code until October. Early Van Nuys SS350 cars and Norwood SS350 cars built before October will not have the 4P code to verify that they are SS's.
The 4P code can indicate either a SS350 or a L30/M20. Usage of the 4P code with the L30/M20 is believed to have started in the late December 1966 / January 1967 timeframe.

The very first 1967 Z28's and L78's were also coded 4P; the 4L and 4K codes were then used on the remainder of 1967 Z28 and L78 production.

The lack of a 4P, 4L, 4N, or 4K code indicates the car originally had a 327 (assuming the car had a V8, as indicated by the VIN). The only exception is the early SS350's noted above.



As I understand it, a L30/M20 car could also have 4P on the trim tag which is why Camaro 69 said to check the engine block pad.

 

If I remember right the 2M indicates an automatic, so L30/M20 is not possible so in this case 4p means SS?