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Old 07-17-2025, 09:55 PM
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Old 07-18-2025, 10:53 AM
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And Camaro used a diff gold top

If you ever have a chance, talk w/ Schinella about the YEE. He usually pops in my cars and coffee , one year we had a long discussion.


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So Camaro also had gold T-tops? How can you tell the difference between TA and Camaro gold T-tops?

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Old 07-19-2025, 09:48 AM
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They made a Y88 version of the Z. the tops are labeled too.
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ive never heard that about the z's were they 80 or 81 or both? was there a cowl tag code? how many did they make?

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Never heard of or seen a "Y88" camaro... not that that means much, maybe they are out there but nothing shows up searching the web for them & some sources actually state that Y88 was not available for camaros, it was only a Pontiac TA option. Got any links to a real Y88 camaro? There were obviously gold color camaros like the pic above but doesnt show the T tops. Anyone got a link or pic or source to show a camaro with gold T tops?

"(Y88) available for the Pontiac Trans Am. This package, known as the Special Gold Edition, included a Solar Gold exterior color, gold-colored grille and hood bird, and gold-colored wheels. It was not offered on the Chevrolet Camaro.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Y88 Package: This was a special appearance package for the 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, giving it a distinctive gold theme.
Gold Exterior: The Y88 package included a Solar Gold exterior paint color.
Gold Accents: The package also featured a gold-colored Trans Am hood bird decal, gold-colored grille, and gold-colored wheels (typically snowflake-style).
Not a Camaro Option: The Y88 package was exclusive to the Pontiac Trans Am and was not available on the Chevrolet Camaro.
W72 Engine Option: The Y88 package could be paired with the W72 Pontiac 400 engine, a performance option for the Trans Am.
T-Tops: Many Y88 Trans Ams also came with T-Tops. "

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Old 07-20-2025, 06:11 PM
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Scored a big roll of GM Lombardy for mine, maybe. Re poop stuff looks terrible. Should have enough for a couple of pillows too, lol

Ans a GM Package tray, not the vinyl, guys that use the rattle car crap makes it look all one dipped color.

Key word, y88 version.
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Wheres the Y88 camaros with gold T tops?

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Ok, again, YEE version of the Camaro.
I posted a pic. 1980. I’ve seen 2
Not gold tops, pretty rare car, you prob won’t see one in Idaho.

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Scored a big roll of GM Lombardy for mine, maybe. Re poop stuff looks terrible. Should have enough for a couple of pillows too, lol
I was also lucky enough to find enough original material & just enough to do one set of seats & had them made nearly 20 years ago. They are still in bags and boxed up in my basement. I hope they fit when I get to it. Don't want to rush into anything.

I dont think the repop material looks terrible by any means, Better than worn out originals, but its for sure is easy to spot. Has a velour or suede looking texture to it.

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Good Lord, I just checked a post I made about the covers I had made.
it was 25 years ago. that seems impossible to me,

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They made a Y88 version of the Z. the tops are labeled too.
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Ok, again, YEE version of the Camaro.
I posted a pic. 1980. I’ve seen 2
Not gold tops, pretty rare car, you prob won’t see one in Idaho.
Ok, again, just asking to see a pic or link to confirmation of a "y88 version of the Z?" What is a YEE version?

You said gold tops. The pic posted is a gold camaro, but doesnt show the T tops... Not doubting they may have had gold T tops on camaros, just curious to see a pic or link.

And I dont live in Idaho

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Ok, again, just asking to see a pic or link to confirmation of a "y88 version of the Z?" What is a YEE version?

You said gold tops. The pic posted is a gold camaro, but doesnt show the T tops... Not doubting they may have had gold T tops on camaros, just curious to see a pic or link.

And I dont live in Idaho
I didn’t say gold tops you did. You find it.
I posted the YEE version of the Camaro.

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And Camaro used a diff gold top

If you ever have a chance, talk w/ Schinella about the YEE. He usually pops in my cars and coffee , one year we had a long discussion.
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I didn’t say gold tops you did. You find it.
I posted the YEE version of the Camaro.
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Key word- diff top

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Key word- diff GOLD top.

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They are sweet
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Old 07-22-2025, 10:17 AM
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Thats a gold camaro... I saw that on a google search too, but doesnt show gold t tops.

Sorry for asking to see a pic of diff gold Y88 camaro t tops. Let us know when you find one.

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Old 07-22-2025, 11:17 PM
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Fact:

No 2nd gen camaros were given fisher gold tinted t-tops.

Only the Y88's were born with them.

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Old 07-23-2025, 09:39 AM
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Correct. They wernt gold. I said the Gold Z had diff tops. It pays to read before you post. It wasn’t a y88, and it didn’t have foot y88 tops.
It was the y88 VERSION of the Camaros. Hope we cleared that up,

You think you’d put your chin on rite for the pic shoot.
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