What does this date mean?
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Drifting
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What does this date mean?
I found a date etched into my car on the body to the right of my gas cap under the fuel lid bracket. I am curious if this date means anything.
it says 5-11-86-1 ( or 4-11-86-1, I forget now). I'm guessing the 5-11-86 is the date my car body was installed or the date the build was finished but what does the 1 represent? Just curious, thanks.
it says 5-11-86-1 ( or 4-11-86-1, I forget now). I'm guessing the 5-11-86 is the date my car body was installed or the date the build was finished but what does the 1 represent? Just curious, thanks.
Burning Brakes
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From: IN
Originally Posted by 87 rag
I found a date etched into my car on the body to the right of my gas cap under the fuel lid bracket. I am curious if this date means anything.
it says 5-11-86-1 ( or 4-11-86-1, I forget now). I'm guessing the 5-11-86 is the date my car body was installed or the date the build was finished but what does the 1 represent? Just curious, thanks.
it says 5-11-86-1 ( or 4-11-86-1, I forget now). I'm guessing the 5-11-86 is the date my car body was installed or the date the build was finished but what does the 1 represent? Just curious, thanks.
Burning Brakes
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From: IN
Originally Posted by 87 rag
Interesting,
I was hoping it was something more exciting.
Do you think I'm correct about the date. Would it be the date the car was finished?
Thanks for the info.
I was hoping it was something more exciting.
Do you think I'm correct about the date. Would it be the date the car was finished?
Thanks for the info.
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Drifting
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From: Port McNicoll Ontario
Originally Posted by yellowlust
It's the combination to some guy at Bowling Green locker. He wrote it there so he wouldn't forget it before the break. 
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Drifting
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From: Port McNicoll Ontario
Originally Posted by rick96cevette
You can buy the build sheet from the Corvette Museum, which provides an approximate build date and the details of your vette's build info.
Thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: POINT PLEASANT NEW JERSEY
Originally Posted by rick96cevette
You can buy the build sheet from the Corvette Museum, which provides an approximate build date and the details of your vette's build info.
I recently got the original dealership sticker and build sheet from the Corvette Museum, Bowling Green,KY. I ordered them laminated which came to $85..a little steep....but to me well worth it....I found it fascinating to see the original history of my 87.
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Drifting
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From: Port McNicoll Ontario
Originally Posted by Chewch87
I recently got the original dealership sticker and build sheet from the Corvette Museum, Bowling Green,KY. I ordered them laminated which came to $85..a little steep....but to me well worth it....I found it fascinating to see the original history of my 87.
Burning Brakes
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From: POINT PLEASANT NEW JERSEY
Originally Posted by 87 rag
I may get it but I just bought a new house and moved in this past weekend. Home depot gets all my exrta money for the next little while.
