Number written on the outside of battery apron

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  1. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    After seeing this picture Frank posted:

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    .......I have a question. What does the number "6" mean? On my 1972 Grabber, I found the number "24" written on mine. I replicated this number during the restoration. I have seen other numbers as well on Mavericks/Comets (I can't recall what the numbers were). I wonder what this number means? I have the build sheet on my car. I need to look and see if that sheds any clues. Anybody have any ideas?
     
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    I don't know, but am interested as well.
     
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  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I know, but I can't tell anyone!!
     
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  4. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    I believe I know. The rotation number on my 70 according to the build sheet is 1059 -- and my car had a big 59 on it at the radiator support by the battery. So I'm thinking if you look at the rotation number just to the left of the VIN on the top line of your build sheet, it will end in 24.

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    its the number of beers the workers each had when assembling that specific car:D
     
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    my '71 has a "4" in that spot, ill check my 4dr and see what it has
     
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  7. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Anyone check their build sheet rotation number to see if my theory is correct?
     
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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    I'd like to have my buildsheet.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I'm missing that spot on the one I have for my green Grabber, but I'll check the one I have for my 74 Grabber, it's perfect, and I'll check the car..
     
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