Tiger Joe

Took my 68 vert to work today and when I was out at lunch happened to look down and notice this.




Quick search of the forum says this had to do with the constant production changes on the early cars. Still cool to find and in a place where you can see it with the top down

jr9170

What is your vin number, that is pretty cool.

midigike

My 68' was built early, November 1967. I have not seen that before. Thanks for sharing

c3_dk

That is cool, thx for sharing :- )

Alan 71

Hi TJ,
I remember back in 2014 member John 65 posted a photo from his 68 of the SAME part with the 'Pilot Job' stamp on it.
Maybe he'll post it again?
It would be interesting to know how close together, (or far apart), the cars' sequence numbers are.
Regards,
Alan

doorgunner

Thanks for the unusual pic!

Torqued Off

Do we know what "pilot job" means?

Tiger Joe

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...pilot-job.html


This is all the info I could find on it. my car is a Jan build

Alan 71

Hi,
I believe that often when a part was modified in some way samples were made and tested.
Sometimes some of the parts were sent to the production line to see if they caused any problem in the assembly process that might indicate if the part, or the process, needed modification in order for the part to become a regular production part.
Regards,
Alan

John 65

Good memory Alan...... I cant remember what I had for dinner last night.

My 68 was an Oct build. You're correct, same part, inner 1/4 trim.

bazza77

cool find on both those cars, what about the other side panel ? has that the same stamp?

bazza77

cool find on both those cars , what about the other side panel ? has that the same stamp?

John 65

I no longer own my 68 but yes, the other side was also stamped.

Tiger Joe

If mine is stamped it would be down lower, not visible while installed.

NRAROX

Alan is correct. Actually some manufacturing facilities have an entire pilot lines or 'plants' where they try new techniques for manufacturing. That's especially true in process industries, like petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where are you are making stuff rather than things.

bkvette3

Here is what I found on the back covers of my seats - early model '68. (Nov. 24/1967 build).