Real SS or not ?
09-29-2009, 12:38 PM
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1. I wouldn't waste $4500 on that car as you'll spend $2000-3000 in paint and parts converting it back to an SS.
2. It's either been wrecked or stolen hence the missing SS parts (all of them)
3. It could be a VIN swap, I'd make sure the VIN on other parts of the car matches the dash and RPO sticker in the door that MUST say RPO WU8.
Keep looking, high mileage 98-99 SS are dipping into the $6000's these days.
Just cause it costs less than other SS' doesn't automatically mean it's a good deal.
2. It's either been wrecked or stolen hence the missing SS parts (all of them)
3. It could be a VIN swap, I'd make sure the VIN on other parts of the car matches the dash and RPO sticker in the door that MUST say RPO WU8.
Keep looking, high mileage 98-99 SS are dipping into the $6000's these days.
Just cause it costs less than other SS' doesn't automatically mean it's a good deal.
09-29-2009, 01:09 PM
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1. I wouldn't waste $4500 on that car as you'll spend $2000-3000 in paint and parts converting it back to an SS.
2. It's either been wrecked or stolen hence the missing SS parts (all of them)
3. It could be a VIN swap, I'd make sure the VIN on other parts of the car matches the dash and RPO sticker in the door that MUST say RPO WU8.
Keep looking, high mileage 98-99 SS are dipping into the $6000's these days.
Just cause it costs less than other SS' doesn't automatically mean it's a good deal.
2. It's either been wrecked or stolen hence the missing SS parts (all of them)
3. It could be a VIN swap, I'd make sure the VIN on other parts of the car matches the dash and RPO sticker in the door that MUST say RPO WU8.
Keep looking, high mileage 98-99 SS are dipping into the $6000's these days.
Just cause it costs less than other SS' doesn't automatically mean it's a good deal.
09-29-2009, 01:21 PM
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09-29-2009, 03:33 PM
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Thanks for the advice, but I'm not worried about it being stolen, altered VIN or any of that stuff. I'm a licensed dealer (for over 30 years), the car is at an auction in Nashville (was a repo) & the cars & titles are guaranteed.
As far as the paint goes, we own the two BEST body shops in the county, plus I have already bought the OEM hood & spoiler FOR 325.00, so that's not a problem.
Like 01ssreda4 said, "The SS is basically just an appearance package. A few got gears, bilstien upgraded suspension, chrome wheels, and/or catbacks. There were bunches of options. The basic SS was badges, hood, spoiler, and silver wheels. All of which can be removed easily.",which is also what the guy at SLP told me.
I'm not an SS expert by any means, just relaying the SLP message.
As far as the paint goes, we own the two BEST body shops in the county, plus I have already bought the OEM hood & spoiler FOR 325.00, so that's not a problem.
Like 01ssreda4 said, "The SS is basically just an appearance package. A few got gears, bilstien upgraded suspension, chrome wheels, and/or catbacks. There were bunches of options. The basic SS was badges, hood, spoiler, and silver wheels. All of which can be removed easily.",which is also what the guy at SLP told me.
I'm not an SS expert by any means, just relaying the SLP message.
09-30-2009, 11:06 AM
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well i know u found out already but heres a build list on your car and where its from
GEORGE MATICK CHEVROLET, INC.
14001 TELEGRAPH RD
REDFORD , MI 48239-2854
(313) 531-7100
AG1 - SIX-WAY POWER DRIVER SEAT AK5 - DRIVER & RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS
AR9 AU0 - KEYLESS REMOTE DOOR LOCK AND TRUNK OPENER
AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM A31 - POWER WINDOWS
A90 - POWER TRUNK OPENER B35 - COLOR-KEYED CARPETED FLOOR MATS
B84 - BODY SIDE MOLDINGS CAE
CC1 - REMOVABLE ROOF PANELS W/LOCKS C49 - ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
C60 - AIR CONDITIONING DE4
DG7 - ELEC TWIN REMOTE SPORT MIRRORS DL5 - ROADSIDE SERVICE INFORMATION DECAL
FE4 - RIDE & HANDLING SUSPENSION SYSTEM FE9 - FEDERAL EMISSIONS
GU5 - REAR AXLE 3.23 RATIO G80 - LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL-REAR AXLE
IP2 - TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN - AR9 J65 - POWER DISC FRONT & REAR BRAKES
K34 - CRUISE CONTROL-AUTO K43 - GENERATOR 102 AMP
LS1 MX0 - 4-SPD. AUTO. TRANS. W/OVERDRIVE
M30 - 4 SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE NF2 - FEDERAL EMISSION SYSTEM
NP5 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL NW9
N73 PBT - ID TEMPORARY HOOD, PROC OPTION
QFK STE - ST THERESE, GM OF CANADA PLANT CODE
T82 - TWILIGHT SENTINEL HEADLAMPS T96 - FOG LAMPS
UA6 - THEFT DETERRENT ALARM SYSTEM UB3 - GAGE PACKAGE WITH TACHOMETER
UK3 UL0 - AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE RADIO
UZ7 U1S
U73 - FIXED MAST ANTENNA VM3 - CONSUMER INFORMATION LABEL
V12 - POWER STEERING COOLING SYSTEM V73 - STATEMENT OF VEHICLE CERT.-U.S. /CANADA
WU8 - "SS" PERFORMANCE/APPEARANCE PKG Z28 - CAMARO Z28
1SD - OPTION PACKAGE 04 1SZ - PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS
10Q 10U
19I - INT EBONY INTERIOR TRIM 192 - INT EBONY
6ZR - FRONT SPRING 7ZR - FRONT SPRING
8HS - REAR SPRING 9HS - REAR SPRING
GEORGE MATICK CHEVROLET, INC.
14001 TELEGRAPH RD
REDFORD , MI 48239-2854
(313) 531-7100
AG1 - SIX-WAY POWER DRIVER SEAT AK5 - DRIVER & RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS
AR9 AU0 - KEYLESS REMOTE DOOR LOCK AND TRUNK OPENER
AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM A31 - POWER WINDOWS
A90 - POWER TRUNK OPENER B35 - COLOR-KEYED CARPETED FLOOR MATS
B84 - BODY SIDE MOLDINGS CAE
CC1 - REMOVABLE ROOF PANELS W/LOCKS C49 - ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
C60 - AIR CONDITIONING DE4
DG7 - ELEC TWIN REMOTE SPORT MIRRORS DL5 - ROADSIDE SERVICE INFORMATION DECAL
FE4 - RIDE & HANDLING SUSPENSION SYSTEM FE9 - FEDERAL EMISSIONS
GU5 - REAR AXLE 3.23 RATIO G80 - LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL-REAR AXLE
IP2 - TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN - AR9 J65 - POWER DISC FRONT & REAR BRAKES
K34 - CRUISE CONTROL-AUTO K43 - GENERATOR 102 AMP
LS1 MX0 - 4-SPD. AUTO. TRANS. W/OVERDRIVE
M30 - 4 SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE NF2 - FEDERAL EMISSION SYSTEM
NP5 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL NW9
N73 PBT - ID TEMPORARY HOOD, PROC OPTION
QFK STE - ST THERESE, GM OF CANADA PLANT CODE
T82 - TWILIGHT SENTINEL HEADLAMPS T96 - FOG LAMPS
UA6 - THEFT DETERRENT ALARM SYSTEM UB3 - GAGE PACKAGE WITH TACHOMETER
UK3 UL0 - AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE RADIO
UZ7 U1S
U73 - FIXED MAST ANTENNA VM3 - CONSUMER INFORMATION LABEL
V12 - POWER STEERING COOLING SYSTEM V73 - STATEMENT OF VEHICLE CERT.-U.S. /CANADA
WU8 - "SS" PERFORMANCE/APPEARANCE PKG Z28 - CAMARO Z28
1SD - OPTION PACKAGE 04 1SZ - PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS
10Q 10U
19I - INT EBONY INTERIOR TRIM 192 - INT EBONY
6ZR - FRONT SPRING 7ZR - FRONT SPRING
8HS - REAR SPRING 9HS - REAR SPRING
09-30-2009, 01:09 PM
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because even if you are buying to turn around and sell after paint/parts you wont be able to get much for that car. It looks to be in rough shape, and as stated, you can find mid/hi mileage SS cars in the 6's. Anyone who is wanting to purchase an SS car is going to want SS wheels as well...
09-30-2009, 01:30 PM
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Guess you didn't read where I called SLP & VERIFIED THAT THE CAR IS REAL. It's # 142
Didn't read this either :
GEORGE MATICK CHEVROLET, INC.
14001 TELEGRAPH RD
REDFORD , MI 48239-2854
(313) 531-7100
AG1 - SIX-WAY POWER DRIVER SEAT AK5 - DRIVER & RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS
AR9 AU0 - KEYLESS REMOTE DOOR LOCK AND TRUNK OPENER
AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM A31 - POWER WINDOWS
A90 - POWER TRUNK OPENER B35 - COLOR-KEYED CARPETED FLOOR MATS
B84 - BODY SIDE MOLDINGS CAE
CC1 - REMOVABLE ROOF PANELS W/LOCKS C49 - ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
C60 - AIR CONDITIONING DE4
DG7 - ELEC TWIN REMOTE SPORT MIRRORS DL5 - ROADSIDE SERVICE INFORMATION DECAL
FE4 - RIDE & HANDLING SUSPENSION SYSTEM FE9 - FEDERAL EMISSIONS
GU5 - REAR AXLE 3.23 RATIO G80 - LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL-REAR AXLE
IP2 - TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN - AR9 J65 - POWER DISC FRONT & REAR BRAKES
K34 - CRUISE CONTROL-AUTO K43 - GENERATOR 102 AMP
LS1 MX0 - 4-SPD. AUTO. TRANS. W/OVERDRIVE
M30 - 4 SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE NF2 - FEDERAL EMISSION SYSTEM
NP5 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL NW9
N73 PBT - ID TEMPORARY HOOD, PROC OPTION
QFK STE - ST THERESE, GM OF CANADA PLANT CODE
T82 - TWILIGHT SENTINEL HEADLAMPS T96 - FOG LAMPS
UA6 - THEFT DETERRENT ALARM SYSTEM UB3 - GAGE PACKAGE WITH TACHOMETER
UK3 UL0 - AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE RADIO
UZ7 U1S
U73 - FIXED MAST ANTENNA VM3 - CONSUMER INFORMATION LABEL
V12 - POWER STEERING COOLING SYSTEM V73 - STATEMENT OF VEHICLE CERT.-U.S. /CANADA
WU8 - "SS" PERFORMANCE/APPEARANCE PKG Z28 - CAMARO Z28
1SD - OPTION PACKAGE 04 1SZ - PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS
10Q 10U
19I - INT EBONY INTERIOR TRIM 192 - INT EBONY
6ZR - FRONT SPRING 7ZR - FRONT SPRING
8HS - REAR SPRING 9HS - REAR SPRING
406malibu- Not buying to sell. As I posted above I already have the OEM hood & spoiler for 325.00 & we own 2 body shops.
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It's more than just an appearance package. In addition to the cold air induction hood, the SS had stiffer springs, and shocks as well as larger diameter sway bars. RPO WU8 is the designation for the SS Performance and Appearance Package. If you don't see the WU8 code on the option sticker, it's not an SS.
09-30-2009, 05:40 PM
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