Found my Build Sheet !
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
Found my Build Sheet !
Well.....most of it! 74 LS4 / VERT
It was laying perfectly flat on the passenger side ...top of gas tank. I had removed the spare tire carrier in order to finish painting the rear frame section. I reached over the back side and it was completely loose. Too bad the glued portion was ate up. Any of you computer wiz's feel free to enlarge and see if you can determine what is mostly missing from the "missing column". The top item is power steering and one item appears to be radio, which is an AM-FM stereo. I can't make out the rest in that column.
It was laying perfectly flat on the passenger side ...top of gas tank. I had removed the spare tire carrier in order to finish painting the rear frame section. I reached over the back side and it was completely loose. Too bad the glued portion was ate up. Any of you computer wiz's feel free to enlarge and see if you can determine what is mostly missing from the "missing column". The top item is power steering and one item appears to be radio, which is an AM-FM stereo. I can't make out the rest in that column.
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Originally Posted by fotyfobravo
Well.....most of it! 74 LS4 / VERT
It was laying perfectly flat on the passenger side ...top of gas tank. I had removed the spare tire carrier in order to finish painting the rear frame section. I reached over the back side and it was completely loose. Too bad the glued portion was ate up. Any of you computer wiz's feel free to enlarge and see if you can determine what is mostly missing from the "missing column". The top item is power steering and one item appears to be radio, which is an AM-FM stereo. I can't make out the rest in that column.
It was laying perfectly flat on the passenger side ...top of gas tank. I had removed the spare tire carrier in order to finish painting the rear frame section. I reached over the back side and it was completely loose. Too bad the glued portion was ate up. Any of you computer wiz's feel free to enlarge and see if you can determine what is mostly missing from the "missing column". The top item is power steering and one item appears to be radio, which is an AM-FM stereo. I can't make out the rest in that column.
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
Originally Posted by RMS73
I see it is number 36 of the 1974's. Looks like the build date was August 13. What is the trim tag date code?
Roger
Roger
Trim tag reads......A14 L10 416
This "might" be the FIRST of the LAST Big Block Roadsters. It's the lowest VIN # I have ever seen. It's fun either way.
I have only had this one for a few months...the girl I bought it from had it for 17 years. Can't find much on it prior to that. She was sort of a "hippie chick" and really didn't seem to know Vettes. It was her daily driver and she was buying a new Harley!
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Originally Posted by fotyfobravo
Trim tag reads......A14 L10 416
This "might" be the FIRST of the LAST Big Block Roadsters. It's the lowest VIN # I have ever seen. It's fun either way.
I have only had this one for a few months...the girl I bought it from had it for 17 years. Can't find much on it prior to that. She was sort of a "hippie chick" and really didn't seem to know Vettes. It was her daily driver and she was buying a new Harley!
This "might" be the FIRST of the LAST Big Block Roadsters. It's the lowest VIN # I have ever seen. It's fun either way.
I have only had this one for a few months...the girl I bought it from had it for 17 years. Can't find much on it prior to that. She was sort of a "hippie chick" and really didn't seem to know Vettes. It was her daily driver and she was buying a new Harley!
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
Originally Posted by hunt4cleanair
did you scan this or take a photo? Scans produce a better document for analysis but the top line indicates N41 which decodes as power steering. Another line would be the tire type...QRZ or QRM. The last line puzzles me and only a better copy that would make it more legible would help with it. Interesting given it is VIN # 36
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Originally Posted by fotyfobravo
Used an Epson scanner. I will look to see if I can make out the items you mention and post later today. Thanks.....
The number 36 is scrawled on the sheets which I had thought had disappeared as a practice on 73-82 build sheets...but your documents the fact the factory was stilling doing this in early production 74 (Aug 73).
I have an inventory of build sheets and your copy number = 1 (seven copies were distributed) shows that the factory was rather indescriminate with what copy number went where. I was assuming #2 was going to the chassis line but this copy shows otherwise.
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
Thanks hunt4cleanair......I appreciate any knowledge on this 74. I see that my sheet shows build date of 08/13. Trim tag says A14. Wonder if the 08/13 was just a forcast?....or was this car built on the 2nd day of 74 production .... assuming that the 13th was first production day.
I wish I could figure out what is in that 3rd column.
I love this stuff......
I wish I could figure out what is in that 3rd column.
I love this stuff......
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Originally Posted by fotyfobravo
Thanks hunt4cleanair......I appreciate any knowledge on this 74. I see that my sheet shows build date of 08/13. Trim tag says A14. Wonder if the 08/13 was just a forcast?....or was this car built on the 2nd day of 74 production .... assuming that the 13th was first production day.
I wish I could figure out what is in that 3rd column.
I love this stuff......
I wish I could figure out what is in that 3rd column.
I love this stuff......
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I did the same, removed the spare tive carrier and I see half of it dangling from the top of the tank. I tryed to remove it but it started to rip, so I am going to what. I have to drop the tank to install a new sending unit, then I will try to sacrifice as much as i can.
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Congrats! I just found mine last week - great feeling isn't it! I have a copy from the NCM (they have most of the '82s and up) but wanted to see the one on the car. I plan to leave it on the car for now but may drop the tank and go after it this fall/winter.
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Based on 73 build sheets, the bottom line maybe VK3 FRT LICENSE-M, the line just above U58 STEREO-RADIO. The line could be for a Map light or heavy duty battery and the line above that would be for the tires. Will work on them after I get back from Carlisle.
Roger
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
Originally Posted by RMS73
Based on 73 build sheets, the bottom line maybe VK3 FRT LICENSE-M, the line just above U58 STEREO-RADIO. The line could be for a Map light or heavy duty battery and the line above that would be for the tires. Will work on them after I get back from Carlisle.
Roger
Roger
RMS73.......
After looking closely...you are exactly correct in all above. The 2nd item is WL Tires...followed by HD Battery....Stereo Radio.
That leaves only the bottom item in that row which may be the Tag bracket...(it has)
Any idea what the purpose of Z12 speedo gear or the 6ME and 7ME front sprg. I am suspecting it was the # rating for the front coils ??
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Originally Posted by fotyfobravo
Thanks for all the help to everyone!
RMS73.......
After looking closely...you are exactly correct in all above. The 2nd item is WL Tires...followed by HD Battery....Stereo Radio.
That leaves only the bottom item in that row which may be the Tag bracket...(it has)
Any idea what the purpose of Z12 speedo gear or the 6ME and 7ME front sprg. I am suspecting it was the # rating for the front coils ??
RMS73.......
After looking closely...you are exactly correct in all above. The 2nd item is WL Tires...followed by HD Battery....Stereo Radio.
That leaves only the bottom item in that row which may be the Tag bracket...(it has)
Any idea what the purpose of Z12 speedo gear or the 6ME and 7ME front sprg. I am suspecting it was the # rating for the front coils ??
The Z12 speedo gear translates to the speedometer gear for the M40 transmission. All copies of build sheets I have for 74 show both the M40 and Z12 together.
If you look at box 91, you'll see the broadcast code for the emission sticker. If you look at your brake booster and the emission sticker installed there...you should also see the ZH broadcast code.
