RE: [Chevelle-list] 1964-72 Chevelle Seat Upholstery

[John Nasta]

Hi Scott,   Well, I sure wouldn’t rip up "mint" original seat covers just to find a build sheet that may not even be there.   In 1969 there was no way to tell if it was a true SS by the VIN number.   The build sheet could be anywhere or nowhere. There was no set standard about leaving them anywhere, but often the assembly line people did leave them in the car. Other common places to check are on top of the gas tank and under the carpets, but like I said, I wouldn’t go ripping things up just to see if there is a build sheet or not.   JMO, John Nasta Old Car Network http://oldcarnetwork.com     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 5:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1964-72 Chevelle Seat Upholstery   Hey John,        I may have to buy a set of  seat upholstery from you. The pisser is, my upholstery is in practically mint condition. I just aquired my '69 Chevelle SS 396 after 20 years of waiting (it was my grandfathers car, he died in 1983). My dad inherited it and did absolutely nothing with it at all, but was nice enough to sell it to me after all these years. Anyway, I'm franticly looking for the build sheet and I'm told that inside the seats is one of the likely locations. This is why I may have to gain access to the inside of the seats and may need new covers. I'm actually looking for your input on build sheet locations. I'm new to this and just got on this mailing list but see your name and letters in here all the time. I figured you might not mind giving me some input. Like I said, I'm new to this and some of the VIN # breakdown info I have gotten contradicts that my car is indeed a genuine SS which is why I am hell bent on locating the build sheet. It would be quite a mystery if this car was not an SS. My grandfather bought it brand new in 1969 and it was sold as an SS. I also have quite a bit of doccumentation on the car, as well as the protecto tag. The only way I can think of that this car isn't a true SS is if the dealership "cloned" it in 1969. Do you know of any instances of this happening? Anyway John, I just wanted to introduce myself (I'm Scott by the way) and see if I could pick your brain a little. Any input you may have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.                                                          Scott Jackson