1depd Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I know this is over thinking, but what does "build date" mean? Is it when the vehicle starts down the line or rolls off the end completely built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenScrew Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 It is the day it "goes through" the assembly line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1depd Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 So it starts and finishes the same day? I thought it would take longer than that to build one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvaughn Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I have heard it takes 2 days from start to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAL Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I've read 18 hours is pretty close estimate for an f150. Dunno how right that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb37 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Depends on what you call the start of the assembly process. Bodies are painted before final assembly even begins. Engines, transmissions, rear axles, front suspensions, instrument panels, wiring harnesses, wheels/tires, and seats all come to the final assembly line as completed sub-assemblies that are attached to the vehicle as it moves down the line. Everything is coordinated and scheduled so the correct parts arrive at the various assembly stations in the correct sequence to match the specific vehicle being assembled. Wouldn't surprise me if start to finish of final assembly on a truck is 90-120 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRS HORSEPOWER Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 My "Build date" was March 26...the status on March 29th was "bucked"..so It was still on the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1depd Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Depends on what you call the start of the assembly process. Bodies are painted before final assembly even begins. Engines, transmissions, rear axles, front suspensions, instrument panels, wiring harnesses, wheels/tires, and seats all come to the final assembly line as completed sub-assemblies that are attached to the vehicle as it moves down the line. Everything is coordinated and scheduled so the correct parts arrive at the various assembly stations in the correct sequence to match the specific vehicle being assembled. Wouldn't surprise me if start to finish of final assembly on a truck is 90-120 minutes. I wouldn't consider the building of the parts as having anything to do with the beginning of the assembly process for the final truck (other than needing the parts to build the truck). The engine can go into any number of trucks as can just about any other part. I would think when the frame starts down the line, or more accurately when it is placed on the rack to take it down the line, would be the start. Edited April 4, 2011 by 1depd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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