73-74 Center Grille Code

[Roger S.]

How was the center grille documented for installation versus the license plate bracket?

From the 20 or so build sheets I have pictures of I have found
VK3 FRT LICENSE-M
on them. I assume this is for the license plate mounting bracket. I have seen no other code and text for a center grille. I assume there had to be a different code & text for the workers to know whether to install the license plate bracket or the center grille. This VK3 code shows on build sheets referencing dealers in states that required one or two licence plates.

Roger

[Stuart F.]

Re: 73-74 Center Grille Code

Let's move your inquiry back up the "Q".

Stu Fox

[Harmon C.]

Re: 73-74 Center Grille Code

Roger
Have you checked the AIM to see if this item was shipped inside the car? Someone told me that the bracket or grill was dealer installed before delivery.
Lyle

[Roger S.]

Re: 73-74 Center Grille Code

The AIM did not have the grille or bracket listed as shipped loose in the interior.

I did find one build sheet that did not have the VK3 listed on it. The car was delivered to a dealer in Alabama which I thought only required a rear plate.

Roger

[John H.]

Re: 73-74 Center Grille Code

Any part to be shipped loose in the car was listed on the "Miscellaneous Shipping List", whether it was standard equipment or part of an option; that list is in the UPC 0 section in the '67 Assembly Manual - should be in the same section in the C3 manuals.

[Roger S.]

Re: 73-74 Center Grille Code

The "Miscellaneous Shipping List" is UPC 0 Sheet C1 for 1973. Under the UPC 14C group, which is where the license carriers are shown, only the plate fasteners and plate SS trim surrounds are listed.
Nothing from UPC Group 13C, which is where the grilles are shown, is listed.
Roger