Red/Black GT

Hey 2MustangJohn, thanks for all the info.
Could you please confirm how many cars would be built on a normal day at AAI? Also if you could tell how many will be stangs and how many mazdas?
I read somewhere that already 50000 mustangs are on pre-order, I need to calculate approxiamtely how much time will it take for mine if I order today.
Thanks in advance

Bookman

I am going to stop bye the mazda dealer and check out a few 6's and try to find some examples. I hope this is something that will be worked out. Hopefully since I just ordered they will work it out before they get to mine.

travste

Thanks for the inside info 2MustangJohn, that must be one of the best jobs in the world , don't ever hesitate to share any inside info that you can think of, it would be very much appriciated.

OMENLOCO

JOHN - YOU DA MAN !!!!! with info like that don't get canned....we need you.....anyway on a real not how many cars are you projecting to get off the line in a day....500 sounds good for yesterday.

usdclark

Hey John do me a favor.....see if Vin ending in 100462 was built already, maybe its in the parking lot.....if not, look out for it and let me know when it passes....


HA! just jokin with ya, but have fun at work!

hiznherponies

Hey guys, just a note before i head of to the grind, normally we should build about 600 per shift, but we are having teething problems, i.e. parts shortages, breakdowns, etc. Until we get going real good (late Sept., Oct.), we're really not doing more than about 600-700 per day if i remember rt. I'll try and post some pics tonite or in the morning(btw, that means after midnite till about 10 a.m.)of some that have made it out of the plant that they haven't stashed away yet. Laters, Y'all

tom_vilsack

To: 2MustangJohn

Is there any truth to blueovalnews report of defective 4.6L or 5.4L engines?

Seeing how you work on the line,maybe you can fill us in on situation,and if this report is just a bunch of hot air?


"Sources at one of Ford's engine plants told BlueOvalNews that Ford Motor Company has instructed assembly plants to stop shipping certain 2005 model year vehicles because they can contain defective 4.6L or 5.4L engines."

"The products that can contain the defective engines include the 2005 Ford Mustang GT, 2005 F-Series, 2005 F-Series Super Duty, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. Ford has instructed the assembly plants to stop shipping vehicles until they are screened to see if they contain the defective engines. It is not known if any products were shipped to consumers before the problem was noticed."


http://www.blueovalnews.com/2004/plants/en...ive07sept04.htm

kembond

Found this article on the orange peel situation, no pics unfortunatly but does give a good expanation on it.
Orange Peel

TMSBrad

Did someone say Orange Peel?

kevinb120

buy a white car

Evil_Capri

Yeah my car also has Orange Peel . . .but it's Orange so I think it is fitting.

Bookman

Kembond & Brad,

Thanks for the article and pics, saved me a trip. So my next question is..... If they delivery my new stang and it has the orange peel, do I refuse it? Can I refuse it? Or is it something that I just have to deel with?

TMSBrad

I don't think I've seen a 1999+ Mustang that didn't have it. I hope AAI's quality is better.

charles

ive never seen a cobra with bad paint

Evil_Capri

Some have complained and in some cases I have read (not first hand account, so take with a grain of salt) that Ford has reimbursed individuals to have their cars wet-sanded to get the 'peel' out.

Again take with a grain of salt. Can't believe everything on the internet.

TMSBrad

They're painted in the same booths aren't they?

charles

i dont know but cobras have paint under the hood when GTs have a flat color plus svt and dealers probaly prep the cars better

Galaxie

with regards to orange peel,

every car built has it to a certain degree

There are so many parts that are not painted at the plant, paint standards may actually call for a certain amount of orange peel. You will not get a glass-smooth paint job from any mass produced car.

If the orange peel is extremely excessive or patchy, ie non-uniform gloss, I am sure you can make the dealer finesse those areas.

I would definitely refuse delivery if the car was scratched, dinged, had runs in the paint, dry spray, etc. It is a good idea to carefully look the car over before you sign on the dotted line.

68fuelinjected

Hey Brad, congrats and good luck on the trip. Waiting also on my 05 Mineral Gray GT. Great threads and great site. You've earned the trip.

Roll Tide, need any tickets?

TMSBrad

I ALWAYS need tickets!