The first pic shows the two labels from the compressor and heater box, that I took from the existing original car.
The second pic are repops from the aftermarket suppliers.
My question is, why are they so different.
Does any other 73 owner have these similar labels, my build was Oct 20/72, if that matters.
Now, if I use the repros, will they look correct for a 73.
Please, if anyone has anything similar or the same, chime in with an explanation, thanks.

 

Have you checked the NCRS Judging Guide to see if it mentions a label change for the 73s?

All things considered, your original labels look pretty good. I would reapply the original labels.

 

Carefully, smooth out the original tags and reapply them to the car in the same locations. As far as "how" to reapply them, I would use the following approach:

Clean the surface of the part well; position the tag where you want it; make pencil marks at egdes of tags; remove tag, then make a 'border' at those marks with blue painters tape; use a spray can of contact cement to shoot a light layer or two onto the part; also apply the contact cement to the backside of the tag; allow to tack up (per can instructions); remove masking and tape; place tag in position and rub it down with a clean cloth.

I've used this approach with good success and not had tags come loose later.

 

Thanks Charley, that is a great idea, and that is what I am going to do.
Now I know the location of the Fridgedaire label, but can't remember the exact location for the Harrison, anyone got any pics to show where ????

 

Oldsarge,
My 73 (housed in another state at the moment) was built in Oct 6 1972. Here are two pics taken during a recent radiator replacement. The L82 is original along with the compressor (upgraded to R134) and the condensor (?) box. The decals are original and still in good shape but are barely visible. Hope it helps. Fran

 

Brian,
In the first pic, the Frigidare sticker is for the compressor on the small block. The one in the second pic is for a big block compressor.

 

Actually, I believe the second tag is found on the front face of the A/C plenum near the right-rear of the engine. It is positioned about 3" below the metal A/C refrigerant line and has the bottom edge of that tag facing toward the left of the car. (If I knew how to post photos, I'd gladly do so.)

 

The smaller, all black Frigidaire label, that you removed from your compressor, looks more like the label found on earlier 64-65 compressors. I think compressors used from 67-75, normally used the larger label, with about a third of it either in red or green, like your repro.

Based on past experience, my first thought would be that the repro you have is correct. At the same time, I think the the "CODE NO." on the label you removed, was a date code. 0918721 may be 09-18-72, 1st shift, which would fit nicely with a car built on Oct. 20, 1972!

The Harrison evaporator label from your car, has me a little confused also. Most evaporator labels I have seen, have the model year in the lower left box (the "73" in the number EBA-70-73B on your repro), as part of that part number. As such, my first inclination is that the repro Harrison label is correct, but unlike a compressor, the evaporator box and the label on it, aren't as likely to get replaced on a car.

An old friend of mine in Oklahoma, use to know a lot about 73's. He restored, what we believe to be the first 73, to ever receive a Bloomington Gold. His health hasn't been good lately, and I don't know if I can reach him, but I will try to call him in the next day or 2.

I know I haven't helped you much, and may even have confused you further. I know your labels have me pretty confused.