Retrieved Build Slip

Posted by Gary On 2012/7/20 19:48:01

Well after I ran across a post on "build slips" and found out that the one for my '53 Clipper, if it still existed, would be on top of the glove box cabinet, I decided to go exploring. Sure enough I laid down on the passenger side of the floor and ran my left hand up and over the top of the cabinet and felt the thin, crisp, delicate slip of paper slide around in the 60 year old layer of dust. Carefully working it out from under one of the heat control cables, I was able to work my fingers up under an edge and slowly remove it. The tape that once held in place was long gone but had left its mark across the entire width of the slip. It was like discovering treasure and except for a water stain is in excellent condition, all in one piece with minor wrinkling. The numbers all match the ID plate as well as the paint codes. I couldn't find any option codes for the '53's listed on the site but using the ones that were mostly applicable to the 55's and 56's,I was able to pretty much establish what my car was supposed to be equipped with except I need some help with the following:

I didn't see "AT" which I assume would be the code for Automatic Transmission correct?

Also, there is a hand written "134" that I'm not sure of but thinking it might be the Key Code?

And finally the word "Green" which is hand written in script out to the side of the codes and a lone "07" over by the left border?

Now I'm wondering what method to use to preserve the slip and the best way to store it for protection? Any suggestions?