Build Sheet fender tag

[KennyCuda]

Ive heard that California cars never came with a build sheet is that true? Also the fender tag numbers and letters look different ? I think the plant was a letter E

 

[slantfish]

They absolutely came in e-bodies. My '70 (BH23 C0E) built on 820 had one under the back seat .... for another BH23 C0E about 350 #s later. Mine is B5/B5, the sheet car is EW1/B5

 

[KennyCuda]

great thanks for that info-- that clears that rumor

 

[EV2RTSE]

There were two types of fender tag machines at the LA plant, so some cars got the "skinny font" tags, and others got the tags with the font like the Detroit-built cars.

 

[DetMatt1]

great thanks for that info-- that clears that rumor

My understanding is that it is more rare to find an LA build sheet.

 

[EV2RTSE]

Agree, when it comes to the LA-built cars the ones that do have them are in the minority.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

I think broadcast sheets are more rare on E plant cars due to a no trash policy in the cars. They specifically threw away the Broadcast sheets so as to not clutter up the car. Imagine the amounts of broadcast sheets and occasional Build sheet too that would have been in dumpsters.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Thanks for posting that broadcast sheet. Interesting car.

They absolutely came in e-bodies. My '70 (BH23 C0E) built on 820 had one under the back seat .... for another BH23 C0E about 350 #s later. Mine is B5/B5, the sheet car is EW1/B5

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[slantfish]

too bad it wasn't for mine. not that it's anything special, but it would have been nice to have. if anyone owns 100677 I'd gladly gift over the sheet.

here is my tag with the skinny LA font too

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Whomever owns 100677 may well have your broadcast sheet.
They were on the line together and a blue interior was called out so the line guys grabbed 677's seats instead of 3**'s seats.
History of your car!

 

[TomIGo]

If you haven't already, you might want to submit the build sheet data to the registry so the owner can find it easier. I believe they will consume the info even if it is not for a Hamtramck-built vehicle. The website shows a count of LA entries they are supporting:

The 1970 Hamtramck Registry Home Page

 

[slantfish]

I'm pretty sure I sent it over to him a few years ago, but just in case I sent it again.