Just as the title asks. Since mine was in such great condition I want ahead, framed it, hung it in my office room, and put a scanned copy under the rear seat (just for authenticity sake) since I have no plans of selling this car.
I agree: Make several colour copies, laminate a few and store the original in a safe place (preferably protect it from light).
Quote from: Rdchallenger on December 21, 2019, 04:56:22 PM
Just as the title asks. Since mine was in such great condition I want ahead, framed it, hung it in my office room, and put a scanned copy under the rear seat (just for authenticity sake) since I have no plans of selling this car.
That's actually a great idea, I just have mine in a folder in the garage but have made several color copies for the car.
My barracuda was built in LA, = no build sheet. My R/T S/E got an interior swap from K4 to Black. Build sheet gone. :'(
I made color copies for display and reference but put the original in a plastic protector and stored flat out of the light. Regarding displaying the original, I would be afraid that the UV rays could eventually fade it.
Well, back in '85 I found it under the back seat and thought....What do I need this piece of paper for? I have no idea what these codes mean.....Threw it out.
I made copies for display for my 1971 RT. My original is in a plastic sleeve in my fire safe.
I cringe over the amount of e Bodies I had back in the 80s when I was too clueless to even look for a build sheet. One was a 27k mile u code, like new. Another a 70 R code. I never even grabbed pics of the fender tags. 7 in all. CLUELESS. :pullinghair:
Not sure what happened to mine. I'm guessing my car was not as original as I originally thought. The build sheet under the seat was not there, the vinyl roof was replaced with a cool, but different one. The rims were painted black, which I totally dig. The antennae was swapped out. Then I swapped out a 340 for the 318 and along with adding a 727 and front disc brakes. LOL. Franken car. LOL.
I'm not sure I'm in favor of framing the build sheet or otherwise separating it from the car. Imagine if people did that from day one. We would more than likely loose those build sheets for people who will own the car after us. Although our intentions may be good, if I was to pass away and the car was sold, who knows if the build sheet would make it's way back into the car.
Just thinking out loud
Used it a kindling to start a fire? :bricks:
I've had the buildsheet stored in a binder since around 1986. Just got the original window sticker from my dad in CA a couple years ago. I decided to frame all the paperwork, just wish I had the car to go with it :crying:
Mine's in a fire safe as well