Certified Born as a Z28, 4 speed, 12 bolt, Positraction Rear end, Correct DZ Engine
Famous within the Gear Head Community & Highly Respected for it Cubic Inch vrs actual Horsepower stats. The Z/28's success in Trans-Am racing solidified its place in Motorsports history. Its combination of performance, style, and racing pedigree makes it a sought-after classic today.
B93 door edge guards
D55 console
D80 Spoiler Equip
G80 Positract rear axle
J52 power disc brakes
N40 power steering
U63 am radio
Z21 style trim group
Z23 special interior group
Z28 special engine and equipment package
Paint
Paint matches well all the way around on each steel body panel
Finish is very smooth and shiny
Scratches pretty much don’t exist
repaint was performed at sometime prior to current owner
Being extremely critical, there are a few pin head size imperfections in the hood and trunk area that can hardly be seen except under extremely bright flourescent lighting
Side painted panels may also have a few imperfections & knicks (Rt fender& both doors, left & Rt ¼,( see pics)
Body
All body panels seem to have been expertly prepared prior to application of paint / Panels are very straight and correct appearing ( see pics)
Fitting of the hood, fenders, doors, trunk show very consistant and correct gaps. FYI-Door edge guards do lesson the gap when installed.
No dents could be detected on any panel. Rt fender has the slightest dimple that couldn’t be detected in a photo (see pics)
Magnetic Paint Gauge
We took a couple random readings on each steel body panel. Hood, Roof, &Trunk readings were mostly in the 11-13 mils range. Stripe readings were naturally a little higher. Side panels were more in the 12-14 mils approx range. Lower quarters and doors all showed magnetic pull to confirm presents of metal
Bright work
All bright work appears to be fastened securely. In general, maybe not appear new, but with a very bright light shined on, all seems well cared for and like maybe a few year old car. Bumpers, window surrounding moldings, mirrors, door handles, wiper arms, Z28 logos, show no damage and have a nice shine. Slight dimple on piece above drivers side windshield.(see pics)
Glass
Glass appears to be nice and clear with no discolor, cracks, wiper marks, bullseyes or delamination. Windshield has a couple pin head sized knicks from normal road wear (not directly in drivers view)(above mirror &
along right side edge) Drivers window has some typical verticle light scratches from window cranking
Windshield label is Shat-R-Proof, 4 side windows are Soft-Ray, Rear glass is PPG Herculite. Side & Rear window have a tint applied
Interior
Mostly stock configuration as they typically looked with a change to hounds tooth cloth that was popular for its look and comfort over the original vinyl (see pics)
Headliner has good color and stitching, seat belt shoulder belts mounted on factory storage clips, sun visors are with good color and solid backing inside, door and trim panels on both sides have good color and condition, arm rests, carpets, and console show a little wear,
Seating materials are supple with good color
Dash is solid with stainless showing well & without cracks and shows little exposure to sun
Z28 floor mats, Wooden wheel
Button on drivers seat back is in glove box and needs refastened (see pics)
Trunk
Solid flooring and includes BF Goodrich spare, jack, lug wrench, with covers and matching floor covering
Tires and Wheels
all 4 are B F Goodrich Radial TA / approx 10/32 remain on each
Trim rings are new in last year and center caps show very slight wear up close
We don’t see any damages to outer side of tires or wheels
We don’t see any cracking in the outer sidewall but they are older( see pics)
Engine Bay Area
Resembles much as it was designed when new (DZ block)
Nicely detailed for drive & show
Changes and upgrades include coated equal length headers, Extreme Battery (see pics)
Chassis
No rust perforation was detected on the bottom side flooring, sub frame components, or suspension components ( see pics)
Very natural appearance / no significant heavy coatings
No significant oil seepage found in drivetrain
Rockers are correct in Black with Cortez Silver and the Z21 Trim group
Engine block and oil pan all detailed in correct Chevrolet Orange color
Typical equal length header installation with collectors
Most visible black areas freshened for appearance
Mechanical
Headlights- bright and dim work
Headlight dimmer switch & blue light in dash works
Brake lights work
Tail lights work / all 4
Side marker lights work / all 4
Front parking lamps work
Blinkers work front and rear / left and right / all work
License plate light works
Horn not working / unplugged from horns for now
Hood release from outside works
Windshield Washers look all complete but didn’t try / car detailed
Windshield Wipers with 2 speeds / both speeds work
Cold to Hot / Defrost / levers slide and operate
Heater Fan motor works
Emergency brake operates and locks / holds vehicle in place
Keys and locks / 1 for trunk and glove box / 1 for both doors / 1 for Ignition
All 4 cranking windows operate / rears need used more and poss lubricant
2 Floor vent pulls knobs open and close and sounds like vent doors are moving
Test Drive
Due to weather / Chad was only able to operate car in driveway / Owner comments on road manners. Current owner purchased in 2021 from a private owner in Arizona
Engine always starts quickly, no unusual sounds, pump gas a little till warms /operates as designed/ Chad
Transmission shifts properly and smoothly into each gear /Chad
Clutch new and flywheel resurfaced / operation is smooth / Chad
Driving / operates just fine without issue / cruises well / Owner
Steering is smooth & proper without pulling / Owner
Brakes operate smoothly without pulling or pulsation / Owner
Transmission shift properly without issue / Owner
Clutch operation is just fine / new / Owner
