Factory build sheet
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Factory build sheet
I recently purchased a 71 ls5 and the owner finally sent me the build sheet as promised , he actually sent me 2. One that matches the car and the other one is from another 71. I don't see a vin number on any of these. Is the other build sheet worth anything?
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If your talking about "Tank" stickers.......they do not have the vin # on them........ !
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Sometimes the vin/consecutive unit number can be found on the build/tank sheet. It is typed on the reverse side threw the copy paper on my 72 build sheet, (lower right corner). I believe there have been the same numbers found on some 71 sheets as well. Post some pictures of your find, someone may have interest in your non matching sheet? 
Easy Mike, It looks like you can either add or subtract the 500, at every 1000? If that makes sense?
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Easy Mike, It looks like you can either add or subtract the 500, at every 1000? If that makes sense?
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Last edited by Don Rickles; Mar 14, 2012 at 10:52 AM. Reason: added consecutive unit number
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Subtracting 500 works for some model years and does not work for others.
It looks like your consecutive unit number and (maybe) key codes were typed on the backside of your sticker.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Mar 14, 2012 at 09:26 AM.
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When it works, it goes to 500 then starts again at zero. 500 was selected because there were usually about 500 cars on the line in various stages of assembly on any work day, give or take.
Subtracting 500 works for some model years and does not work for others.
It looks like your consecutive unit number and (maybe) key codes were typed on the backside of your sticker.
Subtracting 500 works for some model years and does not work for others.
It looks like your consecutive unit number and (maybe) key codes were typed on the backside of your sticker.
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Hi cm,
While it's true the front side of the tank sheet doesn't have a VIN on it, it does have an Order Number.
IF you HAPPEN to have the original window sticker you'll see the Order Number on IT too, AND a VIN stamp!
The less desirable the car, the more likely it will be that it has both, but no one will care!
Regards,
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While it's true the front side of the tank sheet doesn't have a VIN on it, it does have an Order Number.
IF you HAPPEN to have the original window sticker you'll see the Order Number on IT too, AND a VIN stamp!
The less desirable the car, the more likely it will be that it has both, but no one will care!
Regards,
Alan
