Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:11:03 -0400
Reply-To: Joe Luther <jluther@ALFONS-HAAR.US>
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From: Joe Luther <jluther@ALFONS-HAAR.US>
Subject: Re: History in a glovebox and a build sheet question
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Thanks for the replies. What I was actually referring to was the paper
sheet that seemingly accompanied every car that was never designed or
intended for public consumption. Watercooleds from the US (my 84 diesel
Rabbit, for example) and Germany (92 Jetta diesel NA) typically had that in
addition to other 'public' displays of this information (in a later Rabbit,
it is a paper sticker under the carpet back by the spare tire well).
Here's an example from a Rabbit (found under the headliner in this case):
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/19777-Build-Sheet-that-I-f
ound-under-the-headliner-of-my-84-Rabbit-L
The Jetta version was smaller, blue and white paper that resembled the old
'greenbar' we used to run through our printers back in the early 80's.
And while looking for an example of the Jetta German version to post up I
found this link from the Samba that may have answered my question.....
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2256721
It appears this guy found his built sheet back in behind the ashtray
somewhere in a 1991. Guess I'll have a look when I get home, maybe someone
else will be interested enough to have a look too?? At least I know it was
green and white despite the photo links failing.
Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
Alistair Bell
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 11:03 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: History in a glovebox and a build sheet question
"M-codes" (build sheets)... try looking under drivers seat for stamped meal
plaque, or below fuse panel for a paper sticker.
Decoding the numbers..
lots of info on the net, I recently saw an "interactive" m code decoder, but
I can't find the link right now. I have a couple of lists on my blog, here:
http://shufti.wordpress.com/?s=m+codes
alistair
On 28-Mar-11, at 6:56 AM, Joe Luther wrote:
> Speaking of searching a car, do the Vanagons have build sheets stashed
> somewhere? On a lot of Mk1 and Mk2 watercooleds, the factory build
> sheets are tucked in the bottom of the rear seat between the springs
> and the foam.
> Since Vanagons don't always have rear seats, does anyone know if/
> where build sheets are stored?
