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August 2nd, 2005, 03:47 PM
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How do you tell if its a real GN
I'm looking to buy a GN 86-87. How do you tell its a real GN not just a T-Type thats been made over.
Thanks Scott     
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August 2nd, 2005, 03:49 PM
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August 2nd, 2005, 04:52 PM
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August 2nd, 2005, 07:16 PM
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BLACK6PACK, the RPO is gone off the trunk. It is a car that has been restored, frame off job. The trunk lid was replaced during the resto due to rust on the bottom edge. Is there anyway to tell by the vin. I know its a turbo car vin, but thats about all I know.
Dave, we are in Cleveland. I spend every other weekend in Sevier County, though. Thanks Scott
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August 2nd, 2005, 07:48 PM
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There is a number "7" in the VIN ( forget which one, someone here will know ) that denotes the turbo drivelive, steering etc. If the VIN is correct...I'm not sure how lese to be sure if you think that might be bogus.
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August 3rd, 2005, 07:33 AM
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Yeah, the 8th digit is a 7 on the 86/87 cars. I just was wondering if there was any real way to tell, other than the RPO sticker.
Scott
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August 3rd, 2005, 07:48 AM
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There still may be a build sheet in the door or under the back seat, that would tell you for sure.
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August 3rd, 2005, 08:37 AM
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If the RPO code is gone and their is no hidden build sheet, then there is no way to tell. Insurance companies, titles, and the carfax report will probably just say regal of some type.
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August 3rd, 2005, 08:57 AM
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TurboDave EWCS(SW) USN (Ret.) My Photo Gallery Email Us Sevierville, TN TranslatorPro MAFless fuel, spark and boost management 86 GN(TranslatorPro/ExtenderPro on speed density w/boost & fuel pump control,PLX-WB) (original owner) 87 GN (second owner) 84 L69 Z28 (original owner) 01 Excursion LTD 7.3L PSD(Power Stroke Diesel), Turbo, 4X2 08 Honda Accord EX-L, 270HP 3.5V6, AT
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August 3rd, 2005, 09:23 AM
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My build sheet was behind the door panel in the drivers side door. With a frame off resto it may be gone.
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87 GN: .030 TRWs, Stock heads ported & polished, stainless valves, ATR 313 cam, pte54, 55s, Max Effort chip, AC3500nl, v4, SM2 & DS, SMC dual nozzle alky....
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August 3rd, 2005, 09:58 AM
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ask the current owner who the previous owner was and where the car came from...then do some lookups and calling to ask them.
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August 5th, 2005, 05:14 PM
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Isn't there a paint code on the tag under the hood? That would at least tell you if it was black originally. Make sure the interior has all the correct GN stuff. Other than that, couldn't tell for sure. As long as it was originally a turbo regal, the value difference isn't really enough to worry about IMO.
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