Forgive me, but I'm a new member trying to learn. Is it true that there are no factory invoices available for early Corvettes, only a build sheet? The factory kept nothing? I have a factory copy of the invoice for my '56 T-Bird, but there's no corresponding paperwork for my '67 built 11 years later? If there are no invoices for Corvettes, then any car can be equipped with anything you want and pass as original? Thank you.
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Re: Factory invoices--C2
While true that no factory build sheets are available, all C-2 series cars carry a unique trim tag under the dash that identifies many of the specifics of the car, such as color, trim, and some engineering codes for options, so although it is not as easily dechipered as having a build sheet or factory invoice, there are many clues that judges can use to determine originality. Occasionally fraudulent cars have been misrepresented and "passed", but many, probably the majority cannot. Many owners look to previous owners for information on "their" car, making it even more difficult to "pass" a modified car.Bill Clupper #618 -
Re: Factory invoices--C2
Bill, I can decipher the paint and trim code, but what are the engineering codes for options? Is there a translation somewhere? Thank you.Comment
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Re: Factory invoices--C2
There is limited information on the translations available in the old Noland Adams book, and more research is being done. in addition, there is also a very good reference on trim tag originality available thru the NCRS store. Also, with many options, the means by which the factory installed the option are well known and in some cases cannot be easily duplicated. Good judges look for these details.Bill Clupper #618Comment
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Re: Factory invoices--C2
i have never noticed any additional codes on a tag other than the obvious. what symbols or codes reguarding options are you refering to?Comment
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Re: Factory invoices--C2 ECL
If your car has any other color interior then black you may find some options from the ECL (exception control letter) Phil 8063Comment
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Re: Factory invoices--C2 ECL
The POP also has more information about components and dates if you have that.
KevinComment
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Re: Factory invoices--C2 ECL
True with St. Louis bodies, but not with A.O. Smith bodies - they didn't stamp the ECL's with the trim code.Comment
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