Build Sheet / Tank
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Burning Brakes
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From: Iowa
Build Sheet / Tank
I have an all original 1972 L-48 coupe. I have the build sheet, however - the print is faded real bad and about a 1/6 of the sheet is gone. 
Is there anyway of bringing up the print to be readable, very little of it is.
Thanks
Is there anyway of bringing up the print to be readable, very little of it is.
Thanks
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: New Zealand
I remember a post years ago about someone using a video camera with night vision to record an image of the build sheet to be able to see the imprint......
I've done a search, but can't find the thread......I know it sounds like an urban legend, but it may be worth a try....
I've done a search, but can't find the thread......I know it sounds like an urban legend, but it may be worth a try....
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Bay Area CA
Just thinking,,, you could try setting it on a different back grounds, White may be best, and maybe even standing up, take pictures up close of the sections you want to decode with a digital camera, then after loading them into the computer, you could enlarge them and see if you can read the code then, you can also adjust the contrast in a photo editor software page, or try a black light, or night vision system.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Newburgh NY
FYI:
Many 72's had a second copy of hte build sheet behind the dash between the tach and speedo. You may want to pop-out the couple of phillips screws that hold the wiper switch in place and then look in there with a mirror and flashlight. From the passenger side, if you thin enough arm, you can sometimes reach right in there and feel around. I have found a couple that way.
Many 72's had a second copy of hte build sheet behind the dash between the tach and speedo. You may want to pop-out the couple of phillips screws that hold the wiper switch in place and then look in there with a mirror and flashlight. From the passenger side, if you thin enough arm, you can sometimes reach right in there and feel around. I have found a couple that way.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Chicago IL
Mine was in similar shape when I replaced the gas tank about two years ago. I took the sheet to work where I have an overhead projector and I was able to make what was there with the bright light shinning through. Just another thought!!!!!!!!!!!!
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: North Easton Mass
I remember a post years ago about someone using a video camera with night vision to record an image of the build sheet to be able to see the imprint......
I've done a search, but can't find the thread......I know it sounds like an urban legend, but it may be worth a try....
I've done a search, but can't find the thread......I know it sounds like an urban legend, but it may be worth a try....
Rick B.
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Melting Slicks
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If you scan it or take a digital pic of it then you can use Adobe Photoshop to change the brightness/contrast etc so that you can read it.
If you don't have Adobe, take a high resolution pic and e-mail it to me and I'll see if I can do anything with it
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If you don't have Adobe, take a high resolution pic and e-mail it to me and I'll see if I can do anything with it
PM sent...
Last edited by saudivette; Jul 8, 2007 at 05:34 PM.
