Body Broadcast Sheet

Short answer: The Body Broadcast Sheet was the assembly line’s build instructions for a specific car. It usually wasn’t meant to stay with the car, but many unrestored 1968s (especially Lordstown-built) still have at least one — sometimes up to four — full or partial sheets tucked somewhere inside (occasionally for the car built before yours).

Common hiding spots:

Under the rear seat (lower or upper half — sometimes stuck in the springs)
Between the track and seat assembly on the passenger front seat
Under the carpet underlayment (sound deadener) on the floor pan
Between the seat cover and cushion (only look if the cover is already bad)
Between the gas tank and trunk floor pan
Behind the door and rear-quarter trim panels (especially on convertibles)
Under the instrument-panel pad (usually only a partial)

Handle it carefully — it’s usually brittle, and ones under the sound deadener may be bonded to the underlayment (keep the whole thing; it’s still readable).

The Broadcast Sheet uses supplier-component and Fisher Body codes, while the Billing History uses sales codes — different systems, but decoded properly both reveal the same basics (engine, trans, options, wheels). The Broadcast Sheet is also useful for authenticating and detailing a car.

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