Ike27

Using an inspection camera I found my build sheet. Its on top of the gas tank shield on the drivers side. It looks unreadable and I don't want to damage it by trying to remove it. I am thinking of just leaving it be. Here are some pictures:

Revi

The only way to remove it with the least amount of damage is to drop the tank. Sometimes a lot of the dust can be knocked off using a dry paint brush, making it readable.

Ike27

Here are some cleaned up pics.

Jud Chapin

I never have found my '76's which I bought new. I've had practically the hole car apart at one time or another, including gas tank removal. I've read they were pretty lax back then and that they could be found anywhere on the car. I guess mine ended up in the trash at the factory.

Easy Mike

Leave it alone for the time being. There is no reason to believe your car is not original and no real reason to go fishing for the tank sticker. At some future date, if the tank has to come out, get it then.

VetteNURSE

I had the tank out of my 76 twice and didn't find anything. I pulled the tank shield out and there it was. It was like I found king tut's tomb. But it was totally illegible and somewhat rotted away.

Mike

Ike27

I agree Mike. I got some better images where you can faintly make out single letters and straight lines.. like a grid.

Im the second owner on the 23Kmile car. I have the pictures and put them in the book I have with the other documents.

As it lives in a climate controlled garage and doesn't see rain.. I think the paper is good where it is.

Tempted to drop the spare tire carrier, bend back the tank shield.. but I know it will tear.. Age has taught me better..

bj1k

When I had the body off of my 72 I removed the tank sticker and made a copy and laminated it , then glued it back on to the tank . This time it will stay good forever. I'm keeping the original with my other papers for the car .

7T1vette

IF you can remove it without much damage, a pro document restorer (call State Library and/or museums for sources) can likely detect and provide copy of what info was on it.

If you don't want to drop the tank to get at it safely, just leave it there. It's done OK for the last 40+ years. A few more won't damage it any more.

Jud Chapin

Thanx, I'll check there next time.

mikem350

Be careful if you try to laminate it..it might be heat sensitive printed paper and will turn all black. Make a copy first!!

Ike27

Its staying where it is. No need to remove it. I am just glad I found it. Those cameras are awesome for this type of stuff.