I was trying to decode my trim tag with the list from Nasty Z28 but am confused by some of the information. Can one of you interpret it for me? Thanks
80 -1980 model year 01A - Built 1st week of January 1980 1FP87 - Chevrolet Camaro Base Level L - Built at Van Nuys, CA assy plant 105886 - Body sequence number 62R -Tan Vinyl Interior 29L -Dark Blue Lower Exterior Color 29U -Dark Blue Upper Exterior Color (so basically no vinyl top) W = Water Based Paint A51 - Bucket seats (only thing available) --- = no T-Tops T - Tan Dash and steering column color 8 - Z28 036255 - Internal Plant Codes
Thanks guys, That 036255 is what threw me. Maybe you can answer another question. On the interior color, I have seen colors of saddle tan and camel. Is there a difference? Also, in looking for replacement interior trim, most of what I find is black. I did see paint for interiors. Is that how it has to be done? Paint it?
You can buy reproduction seat covers in the correct color. As far as plastics, they can be repainted using the proper prep methods and paints. You may also find tan interior pieces for sale on ebay or this site.
I don't know what it is...but the colored plastic seems to be the ones that turn soft/brittle and crack. All the reproduction trim seems to be black, but easily prepped and painted.
I agree with that about the plastic going brittle and deteriorating over time. My 79 was pretty much garaged all its life and the plastic trim and side panels got brittle and crumbled. I had to source a panel or two and repainted them and that light blue interior is a bitch to find the right colors. Some pieces went from light blue to grey over the years.
