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How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« on: February 11 2013, 02:22:43 AM »
I just picked up a 1986 GN and id like to verify its a GN and not something else.
Trunk RPO codes?? I didn't even look at it but i wouldn't believe it anyway its too easy to replace a trunk lid.
Would the Vin# be useful?
The Eight digit IS a #7.
Is there anything else that can be used to positively confirm its a GN??
Cowl tag??
The body--All fucked up and wrong badges all over the place
The interior--same as above
thanks for your help.
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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #1 on: February 11 2013, 06:53:57 AM »
Check the trunk lid label. Should have  RPO option code WE2 for Grand National. Also make the the VIN on the label matches the VIN on the car.    If you have any issues call me and I will stop by.
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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #2 on: February 11 2013, 07:30:09 AM »
Quote from: ULYCYC on February 11 2013, 06:53:57 AM
Check the trunk lid label. Should have  RPO option code WE2 for Grand National. Also make the the VIN on the label matches the VIN on the car.    If you have any issues call me and I will stop by.
OK, I totally forgot that the RPO also has the vin# on it. thank you sir.
once the snow melts off ill check it and post up my findings.
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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #3 on: February 15 2013, 09:24:06 AM »
RPO code from trunk

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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #4 on: February 15 2013, 09:39:37 AM »
This shit sucks
WH1
looks like i got scammed by a well known local Buick guy.
time to get on the phone.
My blood pressure just went through the roof ill call the guy later on tonight.

On the WH1 i am not  knocking the car as WH1,gn,T and t-type to me are all the same shit "Regals"
But for a quick resale to a none Buick guy if it doesn't say GN its a "Fake GN".
         
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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #5 on: February 15 2013, 12:45:03 PM »
Ruh roh
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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #6 on: February 15 2013, 03:17:43 PM »
Not a total loss. It can be worth as much as a real GN if you restored it back to the  two tone paint and the rest to make it a real designer series WH1. They only made around 400 of them compared to 1000's of GN's.  But if you were sold on a real GN then you were taken for a ride.
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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #7 on: February 15 2013, 08:14:26 PM »
Quote from: ULYCYC on February 15 2013, 03:17:43 PM
Not a total loss. It can be worth as much as a real GN if you restored it back to the  two tone paint and the rest to make it a real designer series WH1. They only made around 400 of them compared to 1000's of GN's.  But if you were sold on a real GN then you were taken for a ride.
two tone ??
let me refresh you guys I DONT KNOW SHIT. LOL
is that on the RPO?
is there a RPO key?
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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #8 on: February 15 2013, 08:18:59 PM »
what is the color combo?
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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #9 on: February 15 2013, 09:10:47 PM »
This is Jim Banning's WH1


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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #10 on: February 15 2013, 09:43:21 PM »
Quote from: ULYCYC on February 15 2013, 09:10:47 PM
This is Jim Banning's WH1



that looks badass
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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #11 on: February 15 2013, 10:41:26 PM »
does the vin on the RPO (224938)  match the vin under the windshield?

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« Reply #12 on: February 15 2013, 11:33:28 PM »
Quote from: PacecarTA on February 15 2013, 10:41:26 PM
does the vin on the RPO (224938)  match the vin under the windshield?


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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #13 on: February 15 2013, 11:53:48 PM »
looks like you own a WH1
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Re: How to verify a 1986 GN is truly a GN??
« Reply #14 on: February 16 2013, 01:33:23 AM »
I really love the 86 WH1 cars.  I would love to have one some day, I just need to "justify" it to my wife.
 
The WH1 cars are very rare and to me and some others is worth a premium.
 
Also from your VIN I believe your car is an early model 86 car that was actually built in 1985 (as an 86).
 
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