Build Sheets
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Build Sheets
I've heard rumors that older Vette's may have their Build Sheet stored somewhere in, or on one of the components (specifically the tank). My '94 Bonneville has a copy of the Build Sheet (rolled up) in the Trunk lid. I've read where the records for years prior to (around) 1980 are scarce at best, and the chances of finding the Build Sheet thru Chevrolet are nill. It would be nice to find a copy, if one exists, to verify the option package included with the car at the time of purchase. Has anyone had any luck finding a Build Sheet in the car itself? :seeya
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Re: Build Sheets (a57packrat)
A copy of the build sheet (Corvette order copy) was probably glued to the fuel tank, usually in the left corner of the top. It may or may not be there now and if it is there, it may no longer be legible. I do not advocate going to all the trouble to drop the tank just to see if it's there. Copies of build sheets have been found in the wiring between the speedo and tach; in the wiring atop the defroster box, behind kick panels, tucked in the springs under a seat, and under the carpet in the rear storage area. I would check all of these locations before thinking about dropping the fuel tank. Copies of build sheets for the cars produced at the Bowling Green plant (some 81s, and all beginning with the 1982 model year) are available from the National Corvette Museum. No copies are supposed to exist for the Corvettes assembled at St. Louis. Good luck.
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Re: Build Sheets (a57packrat)
Starting in 67 a copy of the build sheet was attached to the right side of the top of the gas tank. Just droped the tank on one of my 73's and the sheet was long gone, just two spots of glue with about a 1/4" of paper on each. But there are stories of finding copies under the carpet, in the seat springs and between the speedometer and Tach.
The build sheet was a multi-part carbon form and was used all along the assembly line so the worker could have thrown it in the trash or stuck in anywhere in the car. They were just looking to get rid of it.
For cars built at Bowling Green, you can get copies of the build sheet from the National Corvette Museum.
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The build sheet was a multi-part carbon form and was used all along the assembly line so the worker could have thrown it in the trash or stuck in anywhere in the car. They were just looking to get rid of it.
For cars built at Bowling Green, you can get copies of the build sheet from the National Corvette Museum.
tom...
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Re: Build Sheets (a57packrat)
Mine, although barely legible and covered with mildew and muck, came loose from the gas tank and was stuck between the tank and rear crossmember. I am able to read some of it. I already new the dealer that delivered the car so I was able to confirm that and some options, but that was about it.
I even contacted the dealer and a nice women there even went through their old archives but nothing left from 78. Bummer :confused:
I even contacted the dealer and a nice women there even went through their old archives but nothing left from 78. Bummer :confused:
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