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jtinpdx · 12-22-2014, 04:26 PM

After learning on this forum, that some trucks still have their build sheets under the seat, I went to look for it. My truck seems like a true survivor with a rebuilt engine. Found most of the build sheet and was able to put it back together! But it's not my VIN. Must be a swapped out bench seat. Bummer!

leftybass209 · 12-22-2014, 04:56 PM

That isn't ideal, but cool no doubt. At least it confirms your truck may not be as original as you thought; and still, it doesn't make it any less cool.

**68350** · 12-22-2014, 05:10 PM

If it makes you feel better, I found a couple build sheets in a 71 that we had. 2 of them were for the truck and one was for a one ton dually. The 71 was a short box 2wd

davepl · 12-22-2014, 07:47 PM

Mine was stuck on the front of the box behind the cab, so there's a chance that your original may still be there.

I didn't find it until I pulled the cab because I'd never heard of it being there. You can probably peek in from the top or bottom. It was stuck to wet original paint, so hard to get off.

- Dave

Keith Seymore · 12-31-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Mine was stuck on the front of the box behind the cab, so there's a chance that your original may still be there.

I didn't find it until I pulled the cab because I'd never heard of it being there. You can probably peek in from the top or bottom. It was stuck to wet original paint, so hard to get off.

- Dave

Just doubling back to this thought, since I didn't get a chance to comment earlier:

Build sheets were affixed to the front of the pickup box for the same reason as the front of the cab: to inform the assembly line workers what option content that box required.

What might not be obvious (until one thinks about it) is that the pickup box and cab went through the paint shop together, on one body carrier, but with enough space to allow the cab back and front of the box to receive full (or almost full) paint coverage, as shown below.

In the photo below the cab/box have been through the ELPO dip tank but have not yet had the color coat sprayed on.

Photo credit: Jeff at 73-87.com, via GM

K

**leddzepp** · 12-22-2014, 07:54 PM

You have a Fremont truck so there is a good chance there is another one somewhere in the cab. The build sheet was supposed to be thrown away at the end of the assembly line, but a lot seem to have made their way into Fremont trucks. It does not necessarily mean your seat has been swapped out. Others have also found build sheets that do not match the truck on what they thought was untouched and original.

Lee H · 12-22-2014, 08:01 PM

Is your VIN a Fremont truck? If so keep looking. My Fremont build sheet was under the tar paper, under the floor mat, near prefect condition.

**68350** · 12-22-2014, 08:23 PM

Look inside the cardboard gas tank cover too. Good chance one may be there

factorystock · 12-30-2014, 05:33 PM

Unfortunately build sheets were never designed to be permanent, but they did contain much more detailed info than the SPID. Build sheets list selling dealership and build dates to name a few. Is anyone out there re creating build sheets with the correct type paper and font?

Keith Seymore · 12-30-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Unfortunately build sheets were never designed to be permanent, but they did contain much more detailed info than the SPID. Build sheets list selling dealership and build dates to name a few. Is anyone out there re creating build sheets with the correct type paper and font?

No, probably because that level of specific detail per truck only exists on the build sheet, and the format varies by model year, final assembly plant and assembly station (ie motor line vs chassis line vs trim line vs final line).

**michael bustamante** · 12-30-2014, 06:50 PM

mine had three correct ones and one that didnt belong to my truck. 2 in the seat and one taped to the gas tank. found that when i removed the cardboard cover.

**jocko** · 12-30-2014, 10:04 PM

While it is a nice to have, it's certainly not a requirement for proving an original truck. Matching SPID VIN, Frame VIN, and GVWR tag VIN are the important ones. I had TWO build sheets under my seat, neither one was the correct one. Musta been the late shift in Fremont... Ha. Nice truck in your pics, show us more please! Always interested in CustomD's as they may be hidden Highlanders...

Parchment door panels anyone?

jtinpdx · 12-31-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

While it is a nice to have, it's certainly not a requirement for proving an original truck. Matching SPID VIN, Frame VIN, and GVWR tag VIN are the important ones. I had TWO build sheets under my seat, neither one was the correct one. Musta been the late shift in Fremont... Ha. Nice truck in your pics, show us more please! Always interested in CustomD's as they may be hidden Highlanders...

Parchment door panels anyone?

Here are a couple more pix. Just finished getting a stock used tailgate sprayed to match (sorta) and put on a sport bumper and hidden hitch. What do you think? I can post some more if you like.

-Jeff

**DeadheadNM** · 12-30-2014, 10:51 PM

I'm told Flint built trucks are unlikely to have build sheets in the cab or elsewhere...anyone know of a K5 that's had a build sheet in the cab?

12-22-2014, 04:26 PM	#1
jtinpdx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 132	Build sheet bummer After learning on this forum, that some trucks still have their build sheets under the seat, I went to look for it. My truck seems like a true survivor with a rebuilt engine. Found most of the build sheet and was able to put it back together! But it's not my VIN. Must be a swapped out bench seat. Bummer! Attached Images

12-22-2014, 04:56 PM	#2
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Build sheet bummer That isn't ideal, but cool no doubt. At least it confirms your truck may not be as original as you thought; and still, it doesn't make it any less cool.

12-22-2014, 05:10 PM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Build sheet bummer If it makes you feel better, I found a couple build sheets in a 71 that we had. 2 of them were for the truck and one was for a one ton dually. The 71 was a short box 2wd __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

12-22-2014, 07:47 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Build sheet bummer Mine was stuck on the front of the box behind the cab, so there's a chance that your original may still be there. I didn't find it until I pulled the cab because I'd never heard of it being there. You can probably peek in from the top or bottom. It was stuck to wet original paint, so hard to get off. - Dave Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-22-2014, 07:54 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Build sheet bummer You have a Fremont truck so there is a good chance there is another one somewhere in the cab. The build sheet was supposed to be thrown away at the end of the assembly line, but a lot seem to have made their way into Fremont trucks. It does not necessarily mean your seat has been swapped out. Others have also found build sheets that do not match the truck on what they thought was untouched and original. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

12-22-2014, 08:01 PM	#7
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Build sheet bummer Is your VIN a Fremont truck? If so keep looking. My Fremont build sheet was under the tar paper, under the floor mat, near prefect condition. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

12-22-2014, 08:23 PM	#8
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Build sheet bummer Look inside the cardboard gas tank cover too. Good chance one may be there __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

12-30-2014, 05:33 PM	#9
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Build sheet bummer Unfortunately build sheets were never designed to be permanent, but they did contain much more detailed info than the SPID. Build sheets list selling dealership and build dates to name a few. Is anyone out there re creating build sheets with the correct type paper and font?

12-30-2014, 06:50 PM	#11
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Build sheet bummer mine had three correct ones and one that didnt belong to my truck. 2 in the seat and one taped to the gas tank. found that when i removed the cardboard cover. __________________ 1967custom

12-30-2014, 10:04 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Build sheet bummer While it is a nice to have, it's certainly not a requirement for proving an original truck. Matching SPID VIN, Frame VIN, and GVWR tag VIN are the important ones. I had TWO build sheets under my seat, neither one was the correct one. Musta been the late shift in Fremont... Ha. Nice truck in your pics, show us more please! Always interested in CustomD's as they may be hidden Highlanders... Parchment door panels anyone?

12-30-2014, 10:51 PM	#14
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Build sheet bummer I'm told Flint built trucks are unlikely to have build sheets in the cab or elsewhere...anyone know of a K5 that's had a build sheet in the cab? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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