Re: Superbird Radiator Numbers
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That is what I have heard and the Superbird I just got doesn't have the sequence stamping on the core support either.
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Re: Superbird Radiator Numbers
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07/23/15 12:10 PM
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Well I could give GG your address. You looking for a roommate? Or better still I will have RHINOTRUCK visit you next time he is in JOISEY. they both need to room together! i would guess that rino is the oscar of the 2..
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Re: Superbird Radiator Numbers
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07/23/15 12:22 PM
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My long running theory is that the latch tray bracket somehow interfered with the jig. No Nobel prize, but recognizable credit. You might be right. Here is why I think you could be wrong. Where I worked (BELVIDERE) the Body in White was Vin Stamped at the last line workers station before the Louden Hoist transferred it to the Metal Line. There were no fenders doors or hoods/decklids on the Body at this time. Now The C-Body was a stub frame car. (nothing before the firewall till Metal Line) RRunners and E-Body's could and I say could have had the Vin #'s put on in Metal after fenders and doors but sadly, I wasn't paying attention that day in Detroit. I will see if one of my friends/enemies from the past at Lynch Road can remember. But I wouldn't count on it as most are now pushing up daisys or being spoon feed. But the real reason I disagree is the fact that the latch tray was painted Black and assembled later in the life of the car. Don't go spending that Nobel prize money just yet
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Re: Superbird Radiator Numbers
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07/23/15 12:29 PM
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damm, swapper is throwing some serious shade at me... One more thing FLYMAN. You gotta stop using that urban 21st century language. Throwing shade? I just hate going to GOOGLE to find out what you said. I am just now getting over using Groovy an Dig this. Have mercy on your elders.
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Re: Superbird Radiator Numbers
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I wasn't paying attention that day in Detroit. Damn...
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Re: Superbird Radiator Numbers
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I wasn't paying attention that day in Detroit. Damn... But when we crossed into Canada and went "Gentlemen's Club hopping....... I PAID ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!! Canadian women are mighty fine!
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Re: Superbird Radiator Numbers
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07/23/15 11:38 PM
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The latch tray support bracket was painted body color. It is a z-well really a z bent at 90 degrees that is the length of the radiator opening. It was spot welded to the top of the radiator opening.
Now if I can just figure out how to attach a picture.
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Re: Superbird Radiator Numbers
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07/24/15 02:10 AM
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Now your theory holds some water. But you originally posted this....."My long running theory is that the latch tray bracket somehow interfered with the jig" I should have realized what you meant, but my thoughts went straight to the "latch tray" as you said. Your theory is the best I have heard so far, If Lynch Road used the same "CADILLAC" machine that we did, I can see what you are getting at. But if the machines anvil pad wouldn't fit under a few Birds rad yoke, without interference from the support, then how could it fit under any. I have a pic somewhere of us using that machine from back in the day, but it might take hours up in the attic to find it. A few Birds slipping thru without Vin stamps wouldn't get noticed by management. But enough for GG to say this is "common"? I would think they would find another place on the car for the stamp or Juryrig something else. Of course the answer could most likely be as simple as Chrysler didn't care, just ship 'em out as fast as they can. Trust me, I heard that many times. So maybe, just maybe you are inline for that prize money after all. I'll even drink the first beers at the party.
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Re: Superbird Radiator Numbers
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07/24/15 02:02 PM
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Makes sense. I guess we will never know for sure one way or another. The ones who know are becoming dust faster everyday. My Chrysler co workers seem to be dropping like flies. Thanks for the info. Bye the Bye my old Bird is up in your neck of the woods now. Do you have any info on it?
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