Yep, and I just read from the Camaro Assembly Process that the cowl tag was riveted to the firewall prior to painting thus way before VIN assignment.
The VIN was assigned and stamped on the shell at the same time the Body Broadcast Sheet was created.
Hmmmmmmmm
Did you have a chance to check the other "secret" VIN which is usually on the firewall below the heater box and thus hidden when the heater box is installed?
Nope I just fouund this one lat night. I am not interested in taking any more of the car part to find more issues lol.