85 GT build sheet location?

netminda85 · 03-28-2011, 06:36 PM

Where would one look to find the build sheet in an 85 GT convertible?

Thanks, Rob

eeprete · 03-28-2011, 06:58 PM

many people find the build sheet under the carpet, sometimes under the rear portion where a rear passengers feet would be.

FoxChassis · 03-28-2011, 08:31 PM

Most common location is where eeprete said.

Also can be...

under bottom portion of rear seat
under hatchback carpet
under spare tire
behind interior quarter panels

netminda85 · 03-28-2011, 08:53 PM

Why do they seem to hide it? Why would it be placed in different locations? Just seems random that they would be placed in different locations in the same year/model.

Thanks, Rob

FoxChassis · 03-28-2011, 08:54 PM

Not even supposed to be in the car. But it was easier to keep or throw them in the car that throw them in the trash.

vascj · 03-29-2011, 07:54 AM

good luck!! I've been trying to find the one in my 85 GT Convertible for sometime now!!! its was a piece of cake on my 85 GT hatchback...it was right under the carpet behind the front passenger's seat. I can't find it anywhere on the ragtop. maybe this had something to do with the convertible conversion when they took things apart to cut the tops?? don't know just guessing....let me know if you find yours, I've run out of places to look short of removing the entire interior...

eeprete · 03-29-2011, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vascj

good luck!! I've been trying to find the one in my 85 GT Convertible for sometime now!!! its was a piece of cake on my 85 GT hatchback...it was right under the carpet behind the front passenger's seat. I can't find it anywhere on the ragtop. maybe this had something to do with the convertible conversion when they took things apart to cut the tops?? don't know just guessing....let me know if you find yours, I've run out of places to look short of removing the entire interior...

As FoxChassis says, they are not supposed to even be in the car, but sometimes its easier to dump them there than the garbage. I wish mine were in better condition when I pulled up my carpet. It was literally disintegrated with the largest portion being about a 3 x 2 triangle.

K PONY · 03-29-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by netminda85

Why do they seem to hide it? Why would it be placed in different locations? Just seems random that they would be placed in different locations in the same year/model.

Thanks, Rob

Most likely the build sheets are in different locations because Dearborn ran a two shift operation... the person doing the job on day shift would put it in one spot that was different than the person doing the job on afternoon shift... believe it or not, disposing of the build sheet is a element on a person's job... like eeprete and FoxChassis said the build sheets are not to be there.

vascj · 03-29-2011, 12:38 PM

I understand guys...that they were not supposed to be there..I'm just in denial that maybe my car was one of the ones that they actually followed the correct protocol. I have to believe its in here somewhere, I just have to probably take everything out, just not willing at this point. My odds are good that atleast one of the many build sheets for my car is insome crazy little corner all smooshed up.

Rob...post some more pictures of your car...ours looks pretty similar in condition and mileage.

negusm · 03-29-2011, 06:02 PM

Yes, you need to completely remove your interior to be sure.

-Mike

c391d · 03-29-2011, 06:08 PM

I found one in a 82 last summer stuffed into the seat springs and foam under the front seat.

eeprete · 03-29-2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by negusm

Yes, you need to completely remove your interior to be sure.

-Mike

Lol given it's a vert he's mostly there.

Unless anything needed to be removed I would not bother Tony. If you have to do quarter window motors at some point you'll know for sure. Perhaps you have a Tuesday or Wed car and they were doing Job 1 that day.

netminda85 · 03-29-2011, 07:18 PM

I will be doing my rear triangle windows in the next couple weeks, so I will let you guys know if I can locate the build sheet in my 85 convert.

Rob

vascj · 03-30-2011, 10:51 AM

thanks Ed, I'll try not to get carried away....but sometimes I can get crazy looking for something...

Quote:

Originally Posted by eeprete

Lol given it's a vert he's mostly there.

Unless anything needed to be removed I would not bother Tony. If you have to do quarter window motors at some point you'll know for sure. Perhaps you have a Tuesday or Wed car and they were doing Job 1 that day.

Streetmonkey · 03-30-2011, 06:24 PM

I had my 85 GT taken completely apart. It was a shell on jackstands. The build sheet was not in it anywhere. OR Someone else found it before I bought the car. My 84 didn't have one either. Hopefully I can find one in my Fairmont Wagon and Zephyr Z7 When I tear into them. Good luck.

vascj · 03-30-2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streetmonkey

I had my 85 GT taken completely apart. It was a shell on jackstands. The build sheet was not in it anywhere. OR Someone else found it before I bought the car. My 84 didn't have one either. Hopefully I can find one in my Fairmont Wagon and Zephyr Z7 When I tear into them. Good luck.

Thanks for cheering me up....J/K.....mine has never been apart, so it's either there or not...the original owner couldn't find it either.

gt4me · 04-14-2011, 11:58 PM

found mine behind the driver side rear passenger panel by the window

FoxChassis · 04-15-2011, 09:30 AM

Do you still have it? Can you take a pic of it or scan it, and post it?

03-28-2011, 06:36 PM	#1
netminda85 FEP Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 329	85 GT build sheet location? Where would one look to find the build sheet in an 85 GT convertible? Thanks, Rob __________________ 1985 Mustang GT Vert Factory Medium Canyon Red, original top, gray leather, 5-speed, stock premium sound, Flowmaster 40's, BBK x-pipe, MM SFCs, polished 10 holes, Enkei black mesh, 3:73's Past Rides '82 GT '84 GT '89 GT '90 GT '96 GT '00 GT vert

03-28-2011, 06:58 PM	#2
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03-28-2011, 08:31 PM	#3
FoxChassis The Decoder Guy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 19,185	Most common location is where eeprete said. Also can be... under bottom portion of rear seat under hatchback carpet under spare tire behind interior quarter panels __________________ Looking for: 1986 5.0L coupe or 1986 "blue" Saleen Wanted (Dead or Alive): VINs, door tags, buck tags, build sheets, window stickers, owner cards, transmission tags, axle tags

03-28-2011, 08:53 PM	#4
netminda85 FEP Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 329	Why do they seem to hide it? Why would it be placed in different locations? Just seems random that they would be placed in different locations in the same year/model. Thanks, Rob __________________ 1985 Mustang GT Vert Factory Medium Canyon Red, original top, gray leather, 5-speed, stock premium sound, Flowmaster 40's, BBK x-pipe, MM SFCs, polished 10 holes, Enkei black mesh, 3:73's Past Rides '82 GT '84 GT '89 GT '90 GT '96 GT '00 GT vert

03-29-2011, 07:54 AM	#6
vascj FEP Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wellington, VA Posts: 2,803	good luck!! I've been trying to find the one in my 85 GT Convertible for sometime now!!! its was a piece of cake on my 85 GT hatchback...it was right under the carpet behind the front passenger's seat. I can't find it anywhere on the ragtop. maybe this had something to do with the convertible conversion when they took things apart to cut the tops?? don't know just guessing....let me know if you find yours, I've run out of places to look short of removing the entire interior... __________________ 89 LX NOTCH (1C) 5.0L 5SPD 86 GT VERT (2R) Tu-Tone 5.0L 5 SPD Last Built 86 GT Convertible

03-28-2011, 08:54 PM	#5
FoxChassis The Decoder Guy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 19,185	Not even supposed to be in the car. But it was easier to keep or throw them in the car that throw them in the trash.

03-29-2011, 12:38 PM	#9
vascj FEP Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wellington, VA Posts: 2,803	I understand guys...that they were not supposed to be there..I'm just in denial that maybe my car was one of the ones that they actually followed the correct protocol. I have to believe its in here somewhere, I just have to probably take everything out, just not willing at this point. My odds are good that atleast one of the many build sheets for my car is insome crazy little corner all smooshed up. Rob...post some more pictures of your car...ours looks pretty similar in condition and mileage. __________________ 89 LX NOTCH (1C) 5.0L 5SPD 86 GT VERT (2R) Tu-Tone 5.0L 5 SPD Last Built 86 GT Convertible

03-29-2011, 06:02 PM	#10
negusm Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 15,547	Yes, you need to completely remove your interior to be sure. -Mike __________________ CLICK HERE FOR A TROVE OF FACTORY CAPRI LITERATURE!

03-29-2011, 06:08 PM	#11
c391d FEP Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 195	I found one in a 82 last summer stuffed into the seat springs and foam under the front seat.

03-29-2011, 07:18 PM	#13
netminda85 FEP Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 329	I will be doing my rear triangle windows in the next couple weeks, so I will let you guys know if I can locate the build sheet in my 85 convert. Rob __________________ 1985 Mustang GT Vert Factory Medium Canyon Red, original top, gray leather, 5-speed, stock premium sound, Flowmaster 40's, BBK x-pipe, MM SFCs, polished 10 holes, Enkei black mesh, 3:73's Past Rides '82 GT '84 GT '89 GT '90 GT '96 GT '00 GT vert

03-30-2011, 06:24 PM	#15
Streetmonkey FEP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 380	I had my 85 GT taken completely apart. It was a shell on jackstands. The build sheet was not in it anywhere. OR Someone else found it before I bought the car. My 84 didn't have one either. Hopefully I can find one in my Fairmont Wagon and Zephyr Z7 When I tear into them. Good luck. __________________ 79 Mustang COBRA 302/C4 (sold) 82 Zephyr Z7 200 I6/C5 (daily driver work car) 78 Fairmont Wagon 5.0/5spd (possibly selling it) 80 Mustang coupe (sold) 84 Mustang coupe 5.0/5spd (gave to my son) 85 Mustang GT 5.0/auto "Wifes" 87 Mustang Coupe 5.0/C4 (sold) 88 Mustang Coupe 5.0/5spd (sold) 90 Mustang Hatch 2.3/5spd (traded) Load it like a boxcar........drive it like a dragcar!!!!!!!!!

04-14-2011, 11:58 PM	#17
gt4me New User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	found mine behind the driver side rear passenger panel by the window

04-15-2011, 09:30 AM	#18
FoxChassis The Decoder Guy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 19,185	Do you still have it? Can you take a pic of it or scan it, and post it?

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