[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by joe'sgto

Were did the factory put the Build Sheet In the 1968 GTO?
Thanks for any help.

In the wastebasket.

Build sheets were supposed to be thrown away, but often it was easier to leave them where they lay and build the car up around them. That's why they often have a screw shot through them or sprayed with undercoating, etc.

It varies by plant, shift and worker but - as mentioned - they often are found on top of the tank, under the carpet, inside the seats, inside the door trim, behind the A pillar trim or behind the headliner.

Any place were build information needed to be broadcast to a remote part of the plant and then that part conveyed to the main line.

K

[Sidponcho]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

In the wastebasket.

Build sheets were supposed to be thrown away, but often it was easier to leave them where they lay and build the car up around them. That's why they often have a screw shot through them or sprayed with undercoating, etc.

It varies by plant, shift and worker but - as mentioned - they often are found on top of the tank, under the carpet, inside the seats, inside the door trim, behind the A pillar trim or behind the headliner.

Any place were build information needed to be broadcast to a remote part of the plant and then that part conveyed to the main line.

K

I can see this being true if they were found under the carpet only. But is seems somewhat "purposeful" for the line worker to place one on top of the gas tank.

JMO

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Sidponcho

I can see this being true if they were found under the carpet only. But is seems somewhat "purposeful" for the line worker to place one on top of the gas tank.

JMO

Sid - I appreciate your input but your opinion is not correct in this case.

I've watched about 3 million cars go down the line, as well as participating in pre-production builds across 12 GM assembly plants in 35 years. The wastebasket is full of build sheets and manifests right before they leave the final line and move to roll test/alignment/short line repair.

It's just easier to leave it on top of the gas tank than it is to remove it at the end of the line. You will also find extra screws, bottlecaps, vintage coins and empty bottles in the car. The reason is the same.

It was "purposeful", in that it was placed there to help with the build. After the build is complete its purpose had been served.

K