Build sheets were the paperwork used by the line workers to ensure the correct parts were installed on the car as it was assembled. These were usually stuffed (1) behind or under the rear seat, (2) in door panels, (3) under/in the front seats...generally wherever the last assembly point decided they wanted to put them. Had they known how important they would become 30 years later I'm sure they would have been framed and included with the paperwork given to the new owner. Kind of like window stickers and POPs. Who would have thought of preserving those for 30 years? Not many folks.
A crate engine is simply a new engine purchased from GM, FoMoCo or MoPar as it arrives from the factory or assembly point in a crate. Unfortunately like so many other terms, it's been diluted and morphed into any engine that arrives crated or on a pallet. Summit has "crate" engines, Edelbrock has "crate" engines, Merlin has "crate" engines. Like "Muscle Car" and "SS", everybody jumps on a popular bandwagon. When was the last time you Xeroxed some paper copies on a Canon, Minolta or Kodak photocopier machine? Dale > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 9:10 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Chevelle-List] Ignorant older guy > > > To all and any, I see a lot of postings referring to a 'crate motor' and > 'build sheets', would someone define these terms and how do you go about > acquiring a build sheet? > Thank all. > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
