redtomatoman Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 I always see folks posting that they have the "build sheet" and it says suchandsuch. . . What does a build sheet look like? Should I have gotten one when I took delivery of my Journey? I did keep the dealer window sheet. Is that the same? Folks also use a lot a acronyms that I have a hard time following; RB5, JC, whatever. Maybe these are on the build sheet? What do folks use their build sheet for? Anyway, I'd like to get my build sheet if it would be useful but I don't know how to go about it. I suppose if its still available, I'd need my VIN. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleO7 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I believe the build code includes date of manufacture, VIN # , where the vehicle was built and the acronyms you talk about are on the build sheet. Usually the build sheet is not included, as its more for the dealers to confirm that they have recieved the vehilce that they have ordered and all the options are installed. I believe there was another thread where a poster indicated that you can ask the, and someone can correct me if I'm wrong, by asking the service department to print a copy of your buld sheet. Some people just like to have them, but IMHO they really don't mean anything value wise to your vehicle unless its a vintage colletor car. Many car collectors like to have the original build sheet. A former neighbour had a 70 Cuda which he brought up from the United States. Included with the vehicle was the original build sheet, the original dealer invoice, and the original bill of sale. Having these three things provided not only a history of the vehicle, but to collectors, particularly the build sheet, verified the authenticity of the vehicle in regards to being true to the factory build. Since the build sheet indicates motor, transmission, colour and installed options and the original owner made no alterations to the vehicle in regards to aftermarket parts, body colour, motor and transmission, my neighour after doing some restoration work (he did that for a living before retiring), he got a pretty handsome price for the vehicle. On a side note, what really made this vehicle special and vary rare was the column shift automatic. And of course this was on the build sheet. I hope this help in some way in understanding why a build sheet can be a good thing to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 The dealer window sheet with all the standard and optional equipment listed is probably as close as you'll get to actual line gate build sheets. At one time they always stuck a copy of the actual build sheet under the rear seat cushions but with with modular just in time contracted out build assy that's not going to happen now.I had the euipment at Chryslers in Windsor that sorted/collated the build gate sheets at the truck plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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