NOS labels

[David H.]

When replacing parts with NOS labled parts, is it best to remove the labels or leave them on?

[Mike G.]

Re: NOS labels

part tag or sticker was not on there when the factory installed them so you have to remove them.

[Joe L.]

Re: NOS labels

part tag or sticker was not on there when the factory installed them so you have to remove them.

Mike and David------


Yes, the SERVICE parts labels are a "phenomenon" found only on SERVICE parts; they were not used on PRODUCTION parts. Some PRODUCTION parts did use a label or tag that included the part number. However, this was a different label or tag than those used in SERVICE.

So, a SERVICE parts label is a "dead-give-away" that a part has been replaced (even though the part, itself, might be absolutely identical to the original piece).

Do I leave them on the part? If the label is in a relatively unseen location, I usually do leave them on.

[Lynn H.]

Re: NOS labels

David,
One of my long running projects is a 70 convertible that I have been working on for longer than I would like to admit. It was an original Michigan car and had some severe rust issues. One of my "things" over the years has been to collect as many NOS parts for this restoration as possible. The pile of these in my basement has become quite large over the years, and includes things right down to most of the birdcage in individual pieces (of which I have done a few of now in varying degrees and even built a fixture for doing), as well as many, many small to large items. Possibly a couple thousand NOS parts in all. I photograph every one I use, and keep all the parts labels for what will be a scrap book of my restoration when (IF) it ever gets finished. I personally believe it will "help" the value of my restoration, if not the car itself, when I'm done. I will at least be able to show that most of my parts were "factory", and not reproduction items. One particular friend thinks I should sell the NOS stuff (for reasons that have to do with a recent thread by Roy Braatz, $$$), and buy repro parts, as the parts I have probably would exceed the value of the finished car.
Lynn