This is frustrating
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Racer
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From: Sault Ste. Marie MI
This is frustrating
While working on my vette I had the back license plate off and was looking around, when I saw it! The build sheet on top of the gas tank! But is is under the strap that holds the tank on. So, I would need to drop the tank to get it?! Or rip it off in pieces. Guess I will just leave it.....
Good thing I have one coming from the Corvette Museum or it would really drive me
Good thing I have one coming from the Corvette Museum or it would really drive me
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
re:To be honest its not worth it
Originally Posted by shacky
While working on my vette I had the back license plate off and was looking around, when I saw it! The build sheet on top of the gas tank! But is is under the strap that holds the tank on. So, I would need to drop the tank to get it?! Or rip it off in pieces. Guess I will just leave it.....
Good thing I have one coming from the Corvette Museum or it would really drive me
Good thing I have one coming from the Corvette Museum or it would really drive me
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From: The reason time exists is so everything doesn't happen at once
Originally Posted by Aardwolf
My tank looks to be held on with cable straps, I have never removed one before but perhaps if you bench pressed upward on the tank it would give a slight bit of clearance to slide the paper out?
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There used to be a time when an original build sheet was actually worth something. I remember when my dad had his 71 restored they were all excited because they found the build sheet still in good condition. That used to actually add value to a car if you were restoring it to original specs and it was something cool to have.
Now you can just call GM and get a new one? Seems like cheating to me. Either dig up the original or leave well enough alone. Calling for a copy doesn't really have any significance IMO.
Now you can just call GM and get a new one? Seems like cheating to me. Either dig up the original or leave well enough alone. Calling for a copy doesn't really have any significance IMO.
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From: Fort Lauderdale FL
Originally Posted by Drew Manzella
There used to be a time when an original build sheet was actually worth something. I remember when my dad had his 71 restored they were all excited because they found the build sheet still in good condition. That used to actually add value to a car if you were restoring it to original specs and it was something cool to have.
Now you can just call GM and get a new one? Seems like cheating to me. Either dig up the original or leave well enough alone. Calling for a copy doesn't really have any significance IMO.
Now you can just call GM and get a new one? Seems like cheating to me. Either dig up the original or leave well enough alone. Calling for a copy doesn't really have any significance IMO.
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Racer
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From: Sault Ste. Marie MI
Originally Posted by tonymax2
Just a general question-what will the build sheet tell you that the RPO codes from the SPIL, the build date off the door label and the VIN not tell you? 
And, Drew, you'll probably be really annoyed to know that I ordered a window sticker, too! Plus, you're right I have a great life and a vette that has treated me well, so far, (fingers crossed.)
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I think the build sheet has soem very interesting info. Like exactly which (code wise) springs, stabilizer bars, etc. When I go to a local show I display the build sheet and window sticker and those draw as much interest, nearly, as the car itself.
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From: MidOhio
Originally Posted by teebee1994
I think the build sheet has soem very interesting info. Like exactly which (code wise) springs, stabilizer bars, etc. When I go to a local show I display the build sheet and window sticker and those draw as much interest, nearly, as the car itself.
