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itsadryheat79 · 06-28-2013, 04:18 AM

I have two 79 Z28s - my personal favorite year!

In 79 they dropped the LT model and replaced it with the Berlinetta.
The 79 model year produced the most Camaro's - that's why we still see so many today.
The Z28 was not a model it was an option but easily decoded using the VIN and Trim Tag
The 2nd digit in the vin would be S for Berlineta
The 5th digit would be a L for 350
The 6th digit would be 9 for 1979
http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro79.php
http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-ca...second-gen.asp

350 LM1 - On the top rear of the block behind the distributor and behind the driver side valve cover is the block number. It will be hard to see while the motor is in the car.
Check the pad on the block behind the alternator to see if you can see the partial vin stamped there.

Here are some pics of a 1979 LM1 350

Close-up
The gray tape is covering where the distributor shaft goes in the engine.

Close-up
Behind the drivers side valve cover.
1977 - 1981 Z28 Engine (350) - LM1, 170 - 190hp
Block 3970010 2 bolt main http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/z28lm1.html

Close-up
Here is the partial vin engine Pad - Note that in this pic the Alternator on the right is painted blue.

06-28-2013, 04:18 AM	#9
itsadryheat79 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE (2)79Z28 72RS 67SS 69Z Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 422 View My Garage	79z28 LM1 350 markings I have two 79 Z28s - my personal favorite year! In 79 they dropped the LT model and replaced it with the Berlinetta. The 79 model year produced the most Camaro's - that's why we still see so many today. The Z28 was not a model it was an option but easily decoded using the VIN and Trim Tag The 2nd digit in the vin would be S for Berlineta The 5th digit would be a L for 350 The 6th digit would be 9 for 1979 http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro79.php http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-ca...second-gen.asp 350 LM1 - On the top rear of the block behind the distributor and behind the driver side valve cover is the block number. It will be hard to see while the motor is in the car. Check the pad on the block behind the alternator to see if you can see the partial vin stamped there. Here are some pics of a 1979 LM1 350 Close-up The gray tape is covering where the distributor shaft goes in the engine. Close-up Behind the drivers side valve cover. 1977 - 1981 Z28 Engine (350) - LM1, 170 - 190hp Block 3970010 2 bolt main http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/z28lm1.html Close-up Here is the partial vin engine Pad - Note that in this pic the Alternator on the right is painted blue. __________________ - Buttons and Skulls - miss my annimated signature. Last edited by itsadryheat79; 06-28-2013 at 05:00 AM.