Anyone find ther build sheet if there even is one. Ford used to stash them up under the bumper cover, but I searched the forum and could find absolutely nothing on the S197 GT500 build sheets, first or second gen.
Build Sheet
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Here is a photo of a 09 GT500 at the Auto Alliance International Plant in Flat Rock with a Chassis Build sheet attached to the front fascia.
This example is printed in landscape. The one for the 03 Cobra (see my signature) was printed in portrait.
Hmmm, I am thinking if they went through assembly with the build sheet attached to the front bumper, they are probably long gone by the time the car reaches the trailer. Anyone else got anything?
Here is a little info about the 03 & 04 Cobra Build Sheets. I have not assembled as much information about the GT500 but it should be pretty much the same.
The Assembly Line Build Sheets are made up of seven documents. The Chassis Build Sheet, The IP Line or Instrument Panel Build Sheet, The Engine Build Sheet, The Axle Build Sheet, and The Trim Build Sheet. These documents were applied to each vehicle or major vehicle sub-assemblies as the unit made its way down the assembly line. Although seven build sheets were used there are only five different build sheets in the series. The Chassis Build Sheet and Trim Build Sheet were both duplicated and a copy of each was utilized in multiple locations. Example Front & Rear of the vehicle or Left & Right sides of the vehicle. I have listed a brief outline of each of the five various types of build sheets and how they were used or referred to during the build process. There are several key pieces of data that were included on all seven documents. The Rotation Number, which designates the rotation number assigned for that particular shift. The Vehicle Identification Number and the Build Date and Time.
The Chassis Build Sheet
As stated above two Chassis Build Sheets were utilize, one placed on the left side of the vehicle and a duplicate copy placed on the right side. These were normally placed on the front fenders or front doors and remained on each side throughout the assembly process. These sheets identified particular information as to what type of components were to be used on the particular vehicle. Code identifiers for components such as wheels, tires, front & rear suspension, stabilizer bars, paint color, muffler, shocks, license bracket, etc.
The IP Line or Instrument Panel Build Sheet
The I.P. Build Sheet contains information associated with the instrument panel, radio, steering wheel, instrument cluster, A/C, etc. This document was affixed to the mechanism that supports the instrument panel during assembly. This document was normally removed and discarded once the I.P. assembly was installed in the vehicle. Some people have discovered Build Sheets under the rear seat. It is possible that in some vehicles the IP Build Sheet was tossed inside and made its way under the back seat as the interior was installed.
The Engine Build Sheet
The Engine Build Sheet contains information associated with the power plant, catalytic converters, transmission, speed control, etc. You will notice that the Engine Tag Number matches the label attached to the front facing area of the left valve cover on your vehicle. The Trans Tag Number matches the label attached to your specific transmission. The Engine Build Sheet was affixed to the mechanism that carried the engine to the specific vehicle prior to being installed. The Engine Build Sheet was discarded after the engine was detached from the mechanism immediately prior to installation.
The Axle Build Sheet
This document outlined information about the rear suspension, drive shaft, axle type, ABS, etc. This sheet was affixed to the IRS sub assembly and was normally discarded as the IRS unit was installed into the vehicle. A few people have reported finding the Build Sheet still attached at the time of purchase. If you climb under your Cobra you may still see a small piece of masking tape on the sub assembly that held this document in place during assembly.
The Trim Build Sheet
One sheet was affixed to the front bumper reinforcement and the other attached to the rear bumper reinforcement. The documents contained information about the interior and exterior trim, paint color, convertible top color, appearance package, radio, speaker, EEC mod, visor vanity mirror, rear spoiler, etc. This is the build sheet that is normally discovered by a consumer, as many were not removed before the front & rear fascias were attached to the vehicle. It is not uncommon to find one of these original documents still attached behind the front or rear fascia.
The Mandatory Compliance Inspection Report
This document is a summery of all information contained on the seven production line build sheets as well as electrical testing and final wheel alignment results. This document is kept on file at the Dearborn Assembly Plant and is rarely seen by the public. The document is printed actual size on 11 x 17 inch paper. If you look at the Chassis Build Sheet and locate the box that outlines the Paint Code you will notice the designation (A24-A25). This designation corresponds with the location of the Paint Code on the Mandatory Compliance Inspection Report. This same sequencing is true for most of the data on each of the Build Sheets. Simply locate the row with the matching letter on the left side of the Mandatory Compliance Inspection Report and then locate the number at the bottom of each cell in that row. These numbers increase in sequential order as you move to the right. One Alpha or Numeric digit will be entered as required in the appropriate cell. Directly above that entry will be a brief description of the equipment or option for that particular code identifier.
The Window Sticker
This is the most common document that is retained and transferred between owners. The reason for this is because by law, the new vehicle window sticker can’t be removed until the vehicle is sold to the first owner. Most dealerships will deliver this to the original customer at the time of purchase. Once lost this document is difficult to have reissued. However, there is a little known secret to having one reprinted by the manufacturer.
Unless you have high connections at Ford Motor Company there is only one way to go about this. You must contact the Title Clerk at the Ford Dealership that ordered the vehicle from the manufacturer. In most cases this is the same Ford Dealership that sold the vehicle new. Ask the Title Clerk to order you a new vehicle Window Sticker from the manufacturer and give them the make, model, year, and Vehicle Identification Number. Usually this will be the only person at the dealership that knows how to do this and who to contact. If you are lucky, and if the Title Clerk feels like going to the trouble, you may get a brand new Ford Window Sticker with the adhesive backing and the border still intact. Keep in mind the only party that can request a new copy is the dealership that ordered the vehicle. The only party that can print a new copy is the manufacturer. These two parties must work together to have an original reprinted. This option is only available on vehicles that are seven years old or newer. A while back there was a Ford Motor Company employee that was getting ready to retire and was able to have these printed on request. Many SVTPerformance.com online members ordered and received reprints. That is the only time I have ever heard of this option being available.
The Assembly Line Build Sheets are made up of seven documents. The Chassis Build Sheet, The IP Line or Instrument Panel Build Sheet, The Engine Build Sheet, The Axle Build Sheet, and The Trim Build Sheet. These documents were applied to each vehicle or major vehicle sub-assemblies as the unit made its way down the assembly line. Although seven build sheets were used there are only five different build sheets in the series. The Chassis Build Sheet and Trim Build Sheet were both duplicated and a copy of each was utilized in multiple locations. Example Front & Rear of the vehicle or Left & Right sides of the vehicle. I have listed a brief outline of each of the five various types of build sheets and how they were used or referred to during the build process. There are several key pieces of data that were included on all seven documents. The Rotation Number, which designates the rotation number assigned for that particular shift. The Vehicle Identification Number and the Build Date and Time.
The Chassis Build Sheet
As stated above two Chassis Build Sheets were utilize, one placed on the left side of the vehicle and a duplicate copy placed on the right side. These were normally placed on the front fenders or front doors and remained on each side throughout the assembly process. These sheets identified particular information as to what type of components were to be used on the particular vehicle. Code identifiers for components such as wheels, tires, front & rear suspension, stabilizer bars, paint color, muffler, shocks, license bracket, etc.
The IP Line or Instrument Panel Build Sheet
The I.P. Build Sheet contains information associated with the instrument panel, radio, steering wheel, instrument cluster, A/C, etc. This document was affixed to the mechanism that supports the instrument panel during assembly. This document was normally removed and discarded once the I.P. assembly was installed in the vehicle. Some people have discovered Build Sheets under the rear seat. It is possible that in some vehicles the IP Build Sheet was tossed inside and made its way under the back seat as the interior was installed.
The Engine Build Sheet
The Engine Build Sheet contains information associated with the power plant, catalytic converters, transmission, speed control, etc. You will notice that the Engine Tag Number matches the label attached to the front facing area of the left valve cover on your vehicle. The Trans Tag Number matches the label attached to your specific transmission. The Engine Build Sheet was affixed to the mechanism that carried the engine to the specific vehicle prior to being installed. The Engine Build Sheet was discarded after the engine was detached from the mechanism immediately prior to installation.
The Axle Build Sheet
This document outlined information about the rear suspension, drive shaft, axle type, ABS, etc. This sheet was affixed to the IRS sub assembly and was normally discarded as the IRS unit was installed into the vehicle. A few people have reported finding the Build Sheet still attached at the time of purchase. If you climb under your Cobra you may still see a small piece of masking tape on the sub assembly that held this document in place during assembly.
The Trim Build Sheet
One sheet was affixed to the front bumper reinforcement and the other attached to the rear bumper reinforcement. The documents contained information about the interior and exterior trim, paint color, convertible top color, appearance package, radio, speaker, EEC mod, visor vanity mirror, rear spoiler, etc. This is the build sheet that is normally discovered by a consumer, as many were not removed before the front & rear fascias were attached to the vehicle. It is not uncommon to find one of these original documents still attached behind the front or rear fascia.
The Mandatory Compliance Inspection Report
This document is a summery of all information contained on the seven production line build sheets as well as electrical testing and final wheel alignment results. This document is kept on file at the Dearborn Assembly Plant and is rarely seen by the public. The document is printed actual size on 11 x 17 inch paper. If you look at the Chassis Build Sheet and locate the box that outlines the Paint Code you will notice the designation (A24-A25). This designation corresponds with the location of the Paint Code on the Mandatory Compliance Inspection Report. This same sequencing is true for most of the data on each of the Build Sheets. Simply locate the row with the matching letter on the left side of the Mandatory Compliance Inspection Report and then locate the number at the bottom of each cell in that row. These numbers increase in sequential order as you move to the right. One Alpha or Numeric digit will be entered as required in the appropriate cell. Directly above that entry will be a brief description of the equipment or option for that particular code identifier.
The Window Sticker
This is the most common document that is retained and transferred between owners. The reason for this is because by law, the new vehicle window sticker can’t be removed until the vehicle is sold to the first owner. Most dealerships will deliver this to the original customer at the time of purchase. Once lost this document is difficult to have reissued. However, there is a little known secret to having one reprinted by the manufacturer.
Unless you have high connections at Ford Motor Company there is only one way to go about this. You must contact the Title Clerk at the Ford Dealership that ordered the vehicle from the manufacturer. In most cases this is the same Ford Dealership that sold the vehicle new. Ask the Title Clerk to order you a new vehicle Window Sticker from the manufacturer and give them the make, model, year, and Vehicle Identification Number. Usually this will be the only person at the dealership that knows how to do this and who to contact. If you are lucky, and if the Title Clerk feels like going to the trouble, you may get a brand new Ford Window Sticker with the adhesive backing and the border still intact. Keep in mind the only party that can request a new copy is the dealership that ordered the vehicle. The only party that can print a new copy is the manufacturer. These two parties must work together to have an original reprinted. This option is only available on vehicles that are seven years old or newer. A while back there was a Ford Motor Company employee that was getting ready to retire and was able to have these printed on request. Many SVTPerformance.com online members ordered and received reprints. That is the only time I have ever heard of this option being available.
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Good stuff there Jbrown, interesting read.
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