FENDER crayon marks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steve Hafner · 01-30-2011, 06:46 PM

This might have been discussed elsewhere, but I couldn't find anyone talking about the crayon marks on the INSIDE of fenders. As you can see from the picture below, my 70 has marks for the job number ( 635 ) and the fact that it was built with factory air. Does anyone else have any pictures of their marks ? Thanks !!!

VA72C10 · 01-30-2011, 07:36 PM

I've seen the firewall marks but not on the inside of the fender like that. Thanks for sharing!

1949gmc · 01-30-2011, 08:27 PM

I didn't have fenders to go by as I bought my Blazer without the front clip or interior, but the number '303' is stamped into the cowl on the drivers side, written on the back of the gauge cluster and was written on the backside of the drivers bedside in front of the rear wheel. I don't have a pic of the bedside as I replaced it, but here are pics of the other two:

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71c104spd · 01-30-2011, 08:49 PM

do the crayon marks on the firewall give a truck more value??? and wouldn't they wear off in the years?

Steve Hafner · 01-31-2011, 01:04 PM

My 70 still has the crayon marks on the firewall too - that's the main reason I didn't have the firewall painted when the color was changed. I think anyone who's looking for an original, unrestored truck, would probably pay a little more to have things like crayon marks visible.

**RenoKeene** · 01-31-2011, 01:34 PM

Firewall markings on my Custom Camper

Keith Seymore · 01-31-2011, 04:11 PM

Thanks for posting.

You are correct. That is the build sequence number (or manifest sequence number). Any component that was built up in a remote area of the plant and conveyed to the main line should have that number for tracking purposes. This would include hood, fenders, grille, rear axle, front axle, at least one tire/wheel assembly, seats, frame, engine/trans, etc.

My truck was number "87":

The stamped number on the Blazer plenum is for the same purpose; it keeps track of that cab until it makes it through the body shop and then the paint shop, when the crayon markings can be added.

Steve Hafner · 01-31-2011, 08:49 PM

Thanks Keith, do you ( or anybody else ) have any pictures of crayon marks inside of the front fenders ?

swamp rat · 01-31-2011, 09:55 PM

The only other thread i have seen since i have been here..

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ctory+markings

01-30-2011, 06:46 PM	#1
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	FENDER crayon marks This might have been discussed elsewhere, but I couldn't find anyone talking about the crayon marks on the INSIDE of fenders. As you can see from the picture below, my 70 has marks for the job number ( 635 ) and the fact that it was built with factory air. Does anyone else have any pictures of their marks ? Thanks !!! Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526 Last edited by Steve Hafner; 02-01-2011 at 08:44 AM.

01-30-2011, 07:36 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: FENDER crayon marks I've seen the firewall marks but not on the inside of the fender like that. Thanks for sharing! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-30-2011, 08:27 PM	#3
1949gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 659	Re: FENDER crayon marks I didn't have fenders to go by as I bought my Blazer without the front clip or interior, but the number '303' is stamped into the cowl on the drivers side, written on the back of the gauge cluster and was written on the backside of the drivers bedside in front of the rear wheel. I don't have a pic of the bedside as I replaced it, but here are pics of the other two:

01-30-2011, 08:49 PM	#4
71c104spd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Logan, Ut Posts: 31	Re: FENDER crayon marks do the crayon marks on the firewall give a truck more value??? and wouldn't they wear off in the years? __________________ 1971 C10 350 4spd Long bed Fleetside

01-31-2011, 01:04 PM	#5
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: FENDER crayon marks My 70 still has the crayon marks on the firewall too - that's the main reason I didn't have the firewall painted when the color was changed. I think anyone who's looking for an original, unrestored truck, would probably pay a little more to have things like crayon marks visible. __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

01-31-2011, 01:34 PM	#6
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: FENDER crayon marks Firewall markings on my Custom Camper Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-31-2011, 04:11 PM	#7
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,184	Re: FENDER crayon marks Thanks for posting. You are correct. That is the build sequence number (or manifest sequence number). Any component that was built up in a remote area of the plant and conveyed to the main line should have that number for tracking purposes. This would include hood, fenders, grille, rear axle, front axle, at least one tire/wheel assembly, seats, frame, engine/trans, etc. My truck was number "87": The stamped number on the Blazer plenum is for the same purpose; it keeps track of that cab until it makes it through the body shop and then the paint shop, when the crayon markings can be added. __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 01-31-2011 at 04:21 PM.

01-31-2011, 08:49 PM	#8
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: FENDER crayon marks Thanks Keith, do you ( or anybody else ) have any pictures of crayon marks inside of the front fenders ? __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

01-31-2011, 09:55 PM	#9
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: FENDER crayon marks The only other thread i have seen since i have been here.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ctory+markings __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's



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