History / Originality Got a question about 1982-1992 Camaro or Firebird history? Have a question about original parts, options, RPO codes, when something was available, or how to document your car? Those questions, answers, and much more!

Who has original red leather interior?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-06-2003 | 07:17 AM
  #1  
Willie's Avatar
Thread Starter
TGO Supporter
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 2,926
Likes: 4
From: Tucson, Arizona USA
Car: 1987 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5-speed
Who has original red leather interior?

I read somewhere a long time ago about the red leather -- that GM had a problem with the color dye used back in 87/88. It was produced in 1987, but only a handful were made in 1988 before it was put on hold. I'm not sure when the problem was resolved and it came back. I know it was used in 1992. I wonder if red leather was available in 89, 90, or 91... Does anyone have this?
Old 11-06-2003 | 09:25 AM
  #2  
gmgod's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,176
Likes: 0
From: Springfield, MO
Car: 92 T/A VERT
Engine: LB9
Transmission: AUTO
Axle/Gears: 7.5 / 3.42's
I've got it, but it's in the 87 car.
Old 11-06-2003 | 09:58 AM
  #3  
vic_V8's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,818
Likes: 0
From: Dixon, IL
Car: RS
Engine: 305
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I have red leather in my 91, its a non power seat, and I was told most leather seats got a power option?
Old 11-06-2003 | 10:00 AM
  #4  
Black 91 Z28's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 571
Likes: 0
From: Starkville, MS
Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
A friend of mine has red leather in his 91Z convertible.

David
Old 11-06-2003 | 06:41 PM
  #5  
labrat's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,118
Likes: 3
From: La Crosse, WI USA
Car: 87 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.23
The Camaro White Book lists Red leather as being available in 87, 89-92. 88 is the only year that has no interior code for red leather.
Old 11-06-2003 | 09:18 PM
  #6  
grngryoutmyway's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,024
Likes: 1
From: Marietta, GA
Car: 92 Z28
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73 10 bolt
Willie...I told you ive seen it in original 92's...
Old 11-06-2003 | 09:54 PM
  #7  
Willie's Avatar
Thread Starter
TGO Supporter
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 2,926
Likes: 4
From: Tucson, Arizona USA
Car: 1987 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5-speed
Willie...I told you ive seen it in original 92's...

That's why I said in my original statement, "I know it was used in 1992." I gave you credit for telling me....

Willie
Old 11-06-2003 | 11:29 PM
  #8  
grngryoutmyway's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,024
Likes: 1
From: Marietta, GA
Car: 92 Z28
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73 10 bolt
hehe I know I was just givin ya a hard time. Im pretty sure that car I was talking about was a 1 of 1 or 2 produced due to the options and the rarity of leather (esp red) in 92, but the thought to sell it had never crossed their mind thats for sure...Id def like to have it tho!
Old 11-07-2003 | 08:06 AM
  #9  
vic_V8's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,818
Likes: 0
From: Dixon, IL
Car: RS
Engine: 305
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I've never seen another Red T-top 91 RS with red leather, I've been searching for 4 years now
Old 11-07-2003 | 08:29 PM
  #10  
grngryoutmyway's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,024
Likes: 1
From: Marietta, GA
Car: 92 Z28
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73 10 bolt
Originally posted by vicV8rs91
I've never seen another Red T-top 91 RS with red leather, I've been searching for 4 years now
=) I went to look at a 92 Z that had it, but it was beat to hell
Old 11-07-2003 | 08:57 PM
  #11  
Mr.W's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Car: 91 RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: Stock auto
I have a Red leather interior on my 91 RS. It's in great condition, except for a little rip on the drivers side seat. How can I check to see if it was origional?
Old 11-07-2003 | 09:47 PM
  #12  
C4 Suke's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
Car: 1990 IROC
Engine: LB9
Transmission: Auto
I may have red leather seats tomorrow if I buy the 91 Z28! There is just something about a black car with red leather interior.
Old 11-08-2003 | 04:24 PM
  #13  
vic_V8's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,818
Likes: 0
From: Dixon, IL
Car: RS
Engine: 305
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Originally posted by Mr.W
I have a Red leather interior on my 91 RS. It's in great condition, except for a little rip on the drivers side seat. How can I check to see if it was origional?
Run your RPO codes through the decoder, that will tell ya
Old 11-08-2003 | 04:24 PM
  #14  
vic_V8's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,818
Likes: 0
From: Dixon, IL
Car: RS
Engine: 305
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Originally posted by Mr.W
I have a Red leather interior on my 91 RS. It's in great condition, except for a little rip on the drivers side seat. How can I check to see if it was origional?
Run your RPO codes through the decoder, that will tell ya
Old 11-11-2003 | 06:48 PM
  #15  
shipfitter_sjd's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
From: Bath, Maine
Car: 1992 Camaro RS Convertible & 1983 P
Engine: 305 TBI & 305 4 BBL & 4.7 liter
Transmission: Auto & Auto & 5 Speed Manual
Red leather interior

1992 Camaro RS convertible

My car has the red leather interior.....it was one of the reasons that I bought it. The gray cloth really turns me off.

The top of my back seats (split) are cracking, which is the downside to leather as i have not been able to find anyone or anyplace that sells the seat covers to replace them.

No power seats either. I used the RPO decoder.....very sweet!

shipfitter_sjd
Old 11-17-2003 | 03:06 PM
  #16  
Joez88Camaro's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 444
Likes: 0
From: Walnut Creek, CA
Car: 1988 Camaro Sport Coupe Convertible
Engine: Your Momma
Transmission: I can go forwards and backwards
I've got red leather 1987 Seats that are original. Cloth back, power. The headrest on them have SHRUNK and look ugly. The leather didn't seem well cared for. But it lasted long and good and I seem to be bringing it back to decent shape.
Old 11-17-2003 | 03:21 PM
  #17  
MrDude_1's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 9,550
Likes: 2
From: Charleston, SC
Car: 91 Camaro Vert
Engine: 02 LS1, HX40
Transmission: 2002 LS1 M6
my old roomates 87 iroc vert had a red interior.. i THINK it was leather, not positive...

can i ask why you want to know? any specific questions you want me to ask her?
Old 11-17-2003 | 06:39 PM
  #18  
MNformula350's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,794
Likes: 16
From: Minnesota
Car: 1990 Formula
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi
My brother's father in law has a 90 iroc (he's the original owner) red with red leather interior, and it only has like 40,000 miles on it. 350TPI, auto, hardtop.
During the summer he usually drives his 55 chevy.
Old 03-01-2004 | 02:38 PM
  #19  
91blackz's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Independence, Mo
Car: 91z
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
My 91z28 is black with red leather, and drivers seat is power:lala: Look awesome and in perfect shape, i would post a pic but i cant get the attachment's to work
Old 03-01-2004 | 05:51 PM
  #20  
labrat's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,118
Likes: 3
From: La Crosse, WI USA
Car: 87 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.23
So far no ones come up with an 88 with red leather, my guess is they don't exist.
Old 03-04-2004 | 01:47 AM
  #21  
cobb's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: Lake Ozark, MO
Car: 90 camaro
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700R4
lether 90 iroc
Old 03-04-2004 | 04:24 PM
  #22  
Frains90RS's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 276
Likes: 1
From: Long Beach, CA
Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: LO3: 305 TBI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 1997 Trans Am rear w/ posi -3.23
Wow!

Originally posted by labrat
So far no ones come up with an 88 with red leather, my guess is they don't exist.
Looks like I'll have to chime in here. My co-worker's got an '88 'roc with red leather seats. I guess these really are hard to find since I have never seen anything like them before and I never realized they could be stock. But I'll make sure to check his RPO'S later today when I go to work to see if they're original. Anyone know what the RPO for these seats is, that way I could just look for the one?
Thanks, Efrain.
Old 03-04-2004 | 05:33 PM
  #23  
labrat's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,118
Likes: 3
From: La Crosse, WI USA
Car: 87 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Probably 722, that is what it was in 87. The camaro white book states that few if any 88's were built with red leather, so it is possible.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jaridjohn
History / Originality
7
07-08-2024 03:49 PM
IrocBuzz
Camaros Wanted
3
11-20-2015 11:29 AM
MORREALE5
Interior Parts for Sale
9
09-13-2015 09:16 PM
Polo Z03
Auto Detailing and Appearance
7
09-10-2015 06:43 PM
89gtaforsale
Firebirds for Sale
5
08-24-2015 09:32 PM



Quick Reply: Who has original red leather interior?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:23 AM.