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Forum: History / Originality
05-12-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 973
Posted By shiftman

Re: New 1982-1992 Camaro Reference Book

Scott, you and I would do something like you suggested!
My own personal quest? Sit down in the National Corvette Museums' Archive Room, and go through ALL of the 1981 Corvette build sheets. Yeah, I...
Forum: History / Originality
05-06-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 973
Posted By shiftman

Re: New 1982-1992 Camaro Reference Book

Hi B4CYA,

Thank you for your patronage!

You have a challenging request. For the 1985-89 IROCs, domestic color breakout has never been published.

However, I have the 1990 IROC COUPE domestic...
Forum: History / Originality
05-06-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 973
Posted By shiftman

Re: New 1982-1992 Camaro Reference Book

VIZ28,

Thank you for seeing the ZR tire data on page 201 of my book. I think that you have made a discovery about the 1989 1LE.

All 74 units of 1989 1LE Camaros built as Player's cars (RPO R7U)...
Forum: History / Originality
04-19-2024, 07:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 973
Posted By shiftman

Re: New 1982-1992 Camaro Reference Book

Hey All,

In my post above, I forgot to include a special thanks to Forum member Yo Soy El Warg (Charley Grove) for helping to fine-tune some of the info in my book. Thanks Charley!
Forum: History / Originality
02-23-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 973
Posted By shiftman

New 1982-1992 Camaro Reference Book

As I did almost six years ago when I introduced my 1982-1992 Firebird book, I would like to thank the forum members who ask honest questions and who respectfully discuss the answers to questions. The...
Forum: History / Originality
02-18-2024, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 683
Posted By shiftman

Re: 1988 1LE Simple Questions

Thank you, 98_1LE,

Interesting information.

In 1988, none of the 71 units of RPO A4U Player's Camaros were coded 1LE. They were all LB9+MK6 and all were coded RPO Z49 Canadian delivery.

If...
Forum: History / Originality
02-06-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 551
Posted By shiftman

Re: 1988 Trans Am RPO codes

Hi John,
Oh, for sure that link used White Book text. Errors and all. Scanned and pasted, which is.....something I won't stick my nose into.
You're right, there are a lot more known RPOs for every...
Forum: History / Originality
02-06-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 683
Posted By shiftman

Re: 1988 1LE Simple Questions

Understood. Thank you, Scott.
Forum: History / Originality
02-06-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 683
Posted By shiftman

Re: 1988 1LE Simple Questions

Scott,
Great information, thank you.
For some reason, I incorrectly assumed that there were two 1988 1LEs with the LB9. Thanks for clearing that up.
So, that leads to this:
To the best of your...
Forum: History / Originality
02-04-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By shiftman

Re: trim /production tag decode

Oh, I should have mentioned, if you have a Z28, there were 45,569 LG4 in the 1982 Z28.
Forum: History / Originality
02-04-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By shiftman

Re: trim /production tag decode

Actually, a couple more things.

26C is the interior code. That is Dark Blue Custom Cloth. Total production units are not known.
The H in your 1G1AP87HXCL215052 VIN indicates the RPO LG4 305ci...
Forum: History / Originality
02-04-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 248
Posted By shiftman

Re: I cannot find these RPO codes

Sorry, approximately, 696, not 692.
Forum: History / Originality
02-04-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 248
Posted By shiftman

Re: I cannot find these RPO codes

Hi Nutro,

That list does not define RPO R9W.

Not sure if you have a Camaro.

For 1991-1992 Camaro, RPO R9W = Rear Window Defogger Not Desired

Do you have the little wires in your back...
Forum: History / Originality
02-04-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 551
Posted By shiftman

Re: 1988 Trans Am RPO codes

Hi gixxer,
My book (shameless plug) can help you out with production totals. Page 76.

JT was correct: 406 L98 units for the 1988 Trans Am. To be clear, in 1988, all Trans Ams did NOT come with...
Forum: History / Originality
02-04-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 683
Posted By shiftman

1988 1LE Simple Questions

I haven't posted in a while. Hello to John and Mark who have helped me in the past.

The 1988 Camaro 1LE. Four units.

Question #1:
Two LB9 and two L98?

Q #2:
Assuming two and two from Q#1:...
Forum: Canadian Region
08-22-2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 384
Posted By shiftman

Help: 1987 Canadian Camaro Convertible?

Hey all.

Does anyone own a 1987 Camaro convertible that was actually delivered to Canada?

The SPID label must have RPO Z49.

I ask for two reasons:

(1) Being the first GM-approved...
Forum: History / Originality
02-10-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By shiftman

1987, ’91 & ‘92 Prod'n Reports Found by Okfoz!

John Zofko (Okfoz), keeper of ASC Convertible production data, and regular contributor on this forum, has done it again. He was able to get his hands on the PMD Option Analysis by Selected UPC Usage...
Forum: History / Originality
09-10-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 82,903
Posted By shiftman

Re: Members post your RPO codes!

The GM RPO designation for cloth seats can include several different single letters appended to a two-digit color code. It is important to understand that these designated letters can change yearly,...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-25-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,492
Posted By shiftman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

It just struck me as funny that it was sitting in the middle of your amazing garage. Great job on the garage. I agree, lighting is so important.
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-24-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,492
Posted By shiftman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Is one of your cars missing a transmission? :lmao:
Forum: Convertibles
09-06-2021, 09:15 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,310
Posted By shiftman

Re: SPECIAL EDITION CONVERTIBLES ASC ONLY PLEASE

Looks brand new! Excellent purchase!
Forum: Convertibles
08-09-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 159
Important/Useful : Autoform Roadster Registry
Views: 47,610
Posted By shiftman

Re: Autoform Roadster Registry

Lookin' good! Keep 'em coming!
Forum: History / Originality
05-27-2021, 06:53 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 21,831
Posted By shiftman

Re: Formula 350 - Production numbers??

Yes, 2,613 units of L98/B2L Formulas in 1988 is correct, page 69 of my book. All with RPO MD8 automatic transmission and RPO GW6 rear axle with 3.27 ratio, page 71. Those L98 Formulas were the only...
Forum: History / Originality
09-16-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,251
Posted By shiftman

Re: 1984 trans am

Well, Frost Beige was the GM corporate name for the color. However, Firebird (and Camaro) called the 1983-84 code 59 (WA8509) color simply Beige. It was introduced late in the 1983 model year. It was...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-18-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,492
Posted By shiftman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Nice!
Forum: History / Originality
09-12-2019, 08:56 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 21,831
Posted By shiftman

Re: Formula 350 - Production numbers??

If that 1987 data is ever found, I will update the book.
Forum: Convertibles
09-10-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,753
Posted By shiftman

Re: '91 Firebird convertible project

Looks great. Love that train tracks photo.
Forum: History / Originality
09-09-2019, 11:53 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 21,831
Posted By shiftman

Re: Formula 350 - Production numbers??

Hello MyBird1990, Michael Wargo, Jack Hull, and my friends TTOP350 and Okfoz.

I have been absent for several months because I moved from Los Angeles to Raleigh, North Carolina. Other...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-25-2019, 12:04 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,492
Posted By shiftman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Holy cow. That is the exact Harbor Freight / Chicago dual action orbital polisher I use. I don't know which number I have. I'll have to check.

Whichever one I have, I love it.

This DA orbital...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-24-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,492
Posted By shiftman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Lookin' good!
Forum: Convertibles
06-20-2019, 11:36 PM
Replies: 159
Important/Useful : Autoform Roadster Registry
Views: 47,610
Posted By shiftman

Re: Autoform Roadster Registry

Wow! Super clean!
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-10-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,492
Posted By shiftman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Beautiful cars, beautiful day!
Forum: Convertibles
06-04-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 159
Important/Useful : Autoform Roadster Registry
Views: 47,610
Posted By shiftman

Re: Autoform Roadster Registry

Someone11,
Great!

Thank you.

The build sheet verifies that there was not a dedicated RPO for the Autoform cars.
Forum: Convertibles
03-30-2019, 11:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,753
Posted By shiftman

Re: '91 Firebird convertible project

Holy Cow. Looks great!!!
Forum: History / Originality
03-09-2019, 11:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,911
Posted By shiftman

Re: What's it worth? 1991 Trans Am Convertible

Hi dagwood and tavert91,

Nice rides.

The actual production total for 1991 RPO 45U Dark Green convertibles is 184 units. However, that includes base Firebirds and Trans Ams.
The actual...
Forum: History / Originality
01-13-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,346
Posted By shiftman

Re: NEW FIREBIRD FACT BOOK

Bobby Suth,

I understand your stance. However, 92GTA is correct, I do not have any stock or inventory of any of my automotive books. All of my paperback auto books (and most paperback books on...
Forum: History / Originality
01-09-2019, 01:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,346
Posted By shiftman

Re: NEW FIREBIRD FACT BOOK

Thanks for the kind words, gentlemen. It's funny, I pick up that book and find little obscure tid-bits of information and I think to myself, "Did I write that?" The brain is kind of funny when it's...
Forum: Body
11-16-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,180
Posted By shiftman

Re: 1983 Pace Car Out for Paint and Body Work Restoration

Paint looks fantastic!
Forum: Body
11-14-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 887
Posted By shiftman

Re: Need paint help

Wow. Great colors, love the effect pigment on the green. Fantastic presentation.
Forum: Convertibles
11-14-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,753
Posted By shiftman

Re: '91 Firebird convertible project

Paintchips: As a new Third Gen Firebird owner, you might find the "All Firebird Colors, Codes & Quantities" fact and reference book helpful.
Forum: History / Originality
11-14-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,641
Posted By shiftman

Re: Firebird in this month’s Hagerty

Very interesting.
Forum: History / Originality
11-02-2018, 11:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,143
Posted By shiftman

Re: 8-27-92

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/747x563/1992_camaro_us_production_monthly_6c6cefcc99864a186c5970e4c08b787c0ce8bc75.png
I do not question that Mr. Stevenson has the last...
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-02-2018, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,492
Posted By shiftman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Thanks, guys. Happy reading!
Forum: History / Originality
11-02-2018, 10:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,143
Posted By shiftman

Re: 8-27-92

Very Cool!

Strangely, GM reported to Automotive News that 11 Firebirds and 11 Camaros were built at Van Nuys in September 1992. It is recorded under American production. I indicate this on page...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-27-2018, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,492
Posted By shiftman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Hey Cehbra and NCC-2569,

Not sure if you are interested, but my book is available on Amazon.de, Amazon.it, and Amazon.fr.

Better shipping rates for you, if you have to pay for shipping.
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-27-2018, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,492
Posted By shiftman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Happy birthday and happy reading!
Forum: History / Originality
10-26-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,752
Posted By shiftman

Re: Whats the color interior for the 15th Anniversary Trans Am 1984?

By panels, do you mean door panels?

The RPO for the 15th Anniv TA interior is 604. It will be on your SPID label.

For 1984 GM code 60x low gloss interior paint, PPG documents indicate PPG code...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-18-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,492
Posted By shiftman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Here's a little something. This is from a 1988 Pontiac Car Distribution Bulletin dated October 29, 1987. Near the beginning of 1988 model-year production.

Note that the Bright Red wheels could be...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-17-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,176
Views: 89,492
Posted By shiftman

Re: My new 1988 T/A

Saw this the other day
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/1970_pontiac_lemans_fd52221125c49f6c5ea2188e8440f0dfc3d610c0.jpg...
Forum: History / Originality
10-17-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,727
Posted By shiftman

Re: Help me verify if this is a paddle mirror GTA (RPO DD9)

Great! Thanks Novak and Jim.
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