1996-1997 Trans Am WS6 Question! SLP Build #'s????

[shadyphi]

Hello all,

I understand that in 1996-1997 SLP modified the Pontiac Trans Am with the WS6 package. I also understand the cars went to ASC from 98-2002.

My question is this...

Is their anyway to get a build number from SLP or GM?

I was able to obtain a build "date" from Pontiac, but not a build #.
I also tried to contact SLP and they only kept records for Firehawks & SS's... even though they did mod the car.

Anyone else ever tried to find a build number for a 96 or 97 WS6??

***I'm also looking for Pontiac Trans Am production numbers for 1997 if anyone has access to that!****

Thanks!

[MN6WS6]

I wish I could get a build # for my WS6 Formula, and how many they built with cloth seats. I've only found like 6 or 7 so far in 5 years of searching.

[1sickbird]

total firebird production for 1997 was 30,756

firebird 16,394
firebird conv 1,226
formula 2,766*
formula conv 324
trans am 8,656
trans am conv 1,390


*formula production included 14 1LE WS-6 formulas and 29 Firehawks
WS-6 breakdown was as follows:
formula WS-6 473
formula conv WS-6 41
trans am WS-6 2,827
trans am conv WS-6 463

[shadyphi]

total firebird production for 1997 was 30,756

firebird 16,394
firebird conv 1,226
formula 2,766*
formula conv 324
trans am 8,656
trans am conv 1,390


*formula production included 14 1LE WS-6 formulas and 29 Firehawks
WS-6 breakdown was as follows:
formula WS-6 473
formula conv WS-6 41
trans am WS-6 2,827
trans am conv WS-6 463

Wow thanks!! Too bad we can't get a break down by options.... I'd love to know how many TA's were built with the exact same options mine has.....

[BadWS6]

The 97s had no build numbers SLp didnt put a sticker on them like the Hawks ans SS. So we are out of luck. I spent about a year trying to get a build number or build breakdown.

[shadyphi]

The 97s had no build numbers SLp didnt put a sticker on them like the Hawks ans SS. So we are out of luck. I spent about a year trying to get a build number or build breakdown.

Man that does suck. Especially since SLP modified them... you'd think they'd keep a record.

[Al 96 Ram Air T/A]

I could go one, but it's unfortunate that we 96 - 97 WS6 owners have become the bastard children of SLP. From what I can gather, SLP and GM had a bit of a falling out when they pulled the Tier 1 contract and went to ASC. You'll be hard pressed to find, anywhere, on SLP's site that they built the 96 - 97 cars. It's almost like it's a chapter they wish to forget.

It still bums me out...Dave's a good guy though. Just seems to be a sore spot with SLP...

[BadWS6]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm maybe I should get a license plate frame that says



"SLP's red headed step child"

LOL

[Rob]

Actually, back when SLP had their forum, somebody did give out build #s for the 96-97 WS6's. I gave them my VIN and he came back with a build # for my 96 WS6.

Can't tell you who it was because it was so long ago. But they did at least have, at one time, the info. Mine came back as #2637, which didn't make any sense to me as they didn't even build that many. But when asked, they assured me that was the number. So who knows

[BadWS6]

I talked to jeffy From GM and someone else from SLP managment (forgot who) on the SLP board and build numbers as far as they knew were not avaliable and no records kept for the 97s

[shadyphi]

I talked to jeffy From GM and someone else from SLP managment (forgot who) on the SLP board and build numbers as far as they knew were not avaliable and no records kept for the 97s

I'm going to keep digging anyway... we'll see what dead end I'll hit.... I'm emailing SLP back & forth right now... I'll post their reply when I get it....

[BadWS6]

Good Luck... if you have any sucess I will be next in line for info

[brynnda]

Total production numbers for 1997
************************************************** ***********************************
Firebird 16,394
Firebird convertible 1,226
Formula 2,766
1LE WS6 14

Formula WS6 473
Firehawks 29

Formula Convertible 324
Formula Conv. WS6 41

Trans Am 8,656
Trans Am WS6 2,827

Trans Am Convertibles 1,390
Trans Am Conv. WS6 463
************************************************** ***********************************
Total Production 30,756







Tips to understanding your vehicles serial (VIN) number

They are as follows:

1st character- Identifies the country in which the vehicle was manufactured. For example: U.S.A.(1or4), Canada(2)

2nd character- Identifies the manufacturer. For example; Chevrolet(1), General Motors(G), Pontiac(2or5).

3rd character- Identifies vehicle type or manufacturing division.

4th to 8th characters- Identifies vehicle features such as body style, engine type, model, series, etc.

9th character- Identifies VIN accuracy as check digit.

10th character- Identifies the model year. For example: 1993(P), 1994(R), 1995(S), 1996(T), 1997(V), 1998(W), 1999(X), 2000(Y)------2001(1), 2002(2), 2003(3)

11th character- Identifies the assembly plant for the vehicle.

12th to 17th characters- Identifies the sequence of the vehicle for production as it rolled of the manufacturers assembly line.








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