do I save build #s on firewall? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

prairewolf · 06-29-2008, 12:12 AM

I think the #s and markings on firewall are from assembly, does anyone bother trying to save these, I am going to get this truck out of storage soon, put some newer Michelins on it and clean it...... it may never be concours restore or anything but wanted to know someone elses thoughts.

thanks,kent

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-29-2008, 05:45 AM

At least take a good picture of the writting for future reference.

JIm

prairewolf · 06-29-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

At least take a good picture of the writting for future reference.

JIm

Good answer and good point, .... my Father-in-law has let me borrow a pressure washer that will almost cut metal,

so I wanted to here what someone else thought before I went ape cleaning it.

thanks,kent

tcb-1 · 06-29-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

At least take a good picture of the writting for future reference.

JIm

^^ yep, that's what I did for some chalk writing on the underside of the hood. I knew it would come off when I was doing my initial cleaning of the engine bay.

odog · 06-29-2008, 10:38 AM

Tkae good pics so you can put them back when you are done.

PanelDeland · 06-29-2008, 12:21 PM

I agree with the pics but I only see putting them back if the truck is a concours resto.

Willys47 · 06-29-2008, 12:31 PM

I say put them back if thats what you like.

prairewolf · 06-30-2008, 06:26 AM

thinking it through more with all your help, I have decided to leave them on and work around them as long as I can......... thanks,kent

68C15 · 06-30-2008, 09:21 AM

my truck has them as well. I have hit them pretty hard with the pressure washer and they still exist quite readable. maybe try some dish soap and a wash rag for that area and then mask it off with a drop cloth before the blasting.
is this "little buddy's" truck?

bring over the pressure washer, I could use it on my driveway and also for the land cruiser.

stllookn · 06-30-2008, 12:08 PM

Concours d'Elegance restorations only. Take pics and then trace them using clear mylar to be exact. You never know if they will be of some value to the new owner some day. It will increase his perception of value if you retain them in your restoration file.

06-29-2008, 12:12 AM	#1
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,892	do I save build #s on firewall? I think the #s and markings on firewall are from assembly, does anyone bother trying to save these, I am going to get this truck out of storage soon, put some newer Michelins on it and clean it...... it may never be concours restore or anything but wanted to know someone elses thoughts. thanks,kent Attached Images

06-29-2008, 05:45 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: do I save build #s on firewall? At least take a good picture of the writting for future reference. JIm __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

06-29-2008, 10:38 AM	#5
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: do I save build #s on firewall? Tkae good pics so you can put them back when you are done. __________________ 1969 4x4 Nothing beats a good rock drill and some dynamite

06-29-2008, 12:21 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: do I save build #s on firewall? I agree with the pics but I only see putting them back if the truck is a concours resto. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-29-2008, 12:31 PM	#7
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: do I save build #s on firewall? I say put them back if thats what you like. __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

06-30-2008, 06:26 AM	#8
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,892	Re: do I save build #s on firewall? thinking it through more with all your help, I have decided to leave them on and work around them as long as I can......... thanks,kent

06-30-2008, 09:21 AM	#9
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: do I save build #s on firewall? my truck has them as well. I have hit them pretty hard with the pressure washer and they still exist quite readable. maybe try some dish soap and a wash rag for that area and then mask it off with a drop cloth before the blasting. is this "little buddy's" truck? bring over the pressure washer, I could use it on my driveway and also for the land cruiser.

06-30-2008, 12:08 PM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: do I save build #s on firewall? Concours d'Elegance restorations only. Take pics and then trace them using clear mylar to be exact. You never know if they will be of some value to the new owner some day. It will increase his perception of value if you retain them in your restoration file. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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