Inventory of kit when it arrives-Question

[Mslone]

So just had a question about the inventory of the kit when it arrives.

I know they say some items will be noted as back ordered and delivered at a later date. In the first assembly video he mentions that anything missing needs to reported ASAP.

How many of you during initial inventory of the kit have found items missing that they claim to have included. Just wondering how close the inspection needs to be...

And if you hane found missing items did FF replace without question or was there a hassle.

Just curious if this is a fairly common issue?

[RM1SepEx]

there are so many parts that it is easy to have a mistake. Go over everything in detail, and let them know if your inventory is different and they are very good about discrepancies

[NukeMMC]

In detail means just that. They had incorrectly included (2) 1/2" heim joints instead of 5/8" on my 3-link. Be very detailed.

[Gumball]

Just to know what you have and to avoid going to the hardware store (or buying on-line), count every nut & bolt. That said, no need to actually count rivets!

[VD2021]

We're humans and make mistakes.

You really should make it your number one priority, to be completed immediately after kit delivery.

Everything could be as listed on the inventory sheets, but you'll never know until you do a detailed inventory, or go a box for part x.

...If it not there (or not the right part)........It could have been resolved just after delivery. Now, when you need it, you're trying to convince FFR that it was never there or buying it and then waiting for it to arrive.

[rmcmicki]

So just had a question about the inventory of the kit when it arrives.

I know they say some items will be noted as back ordered and delivered at a later date. In the first assembly video he mentions that anything missing needs to reported ASAP.

How many of you during initial inventory of the kit have found items missing that they claim to have included. Just wondering how close the inspection needs to be...

And if you hane found missing items did FF replace without question or was there a hassle.

Just curious if this is a fairly common issue?


Agree with other comments, spend the time and do a detailed inventory. It also helps you get familiar with what you have. Everything they said they shipped was there for me. There were a few backordered items but they noted that and there was a lead sheet that showed what was backordered.

[2bking]

I found several items missing, miss counted, or not the same part as on the inventory sheet. You have to check the inventory by part number and check every single item. FFR replaced every discrepancy immediately but they will only do that within some specified time. If you leave the parts in the boxes they came in, its easy to find them later by using the inventory sheet.

They also sent me some headers that weren't part of my kit; they sent me a prepaid UPS label to return them.

[edwardb]

The inventory is an important step not only to make sure you have everything, but it also gives you a chance to see and recognize every part. That's important later on as you read the instructions, start assembly, etc. The packing slip shows what's in each box, so it's easy enough to go box-by-box and check things off. I personally have not had a problem with anything missing. Couple of times I thought something was missing, but it was just me not recognizing the part. Every account I've read where there were discrepancies FFR took care of it. The only example I remember was where a guy claimed something was wrong/missing over a year after delivery. They weren't quite so willing, which I completely understand. He didn't unfortunately.

[fordboy]

I'd also mention breaking down their parts bags into smaller freezer bags labeled with their part ## written on bag with a sharpie, and keeping track of what box number they came in... It cuts down the Easter egg hunt when you go to assemble a certain step of the build and you lay your parts out beforehand. Like Edwards said its to your advantage to see each part nut and bolt while checking it in so it looks familiar when needed. They were pretty accurate with my kit...I'm ebarrased to say a few things I listed as missing but didn't bother calling about(because they basic generic hardware items) mysteriously showed up when I got to that stage of my build.

[fordboy]

They also sent me some headers that weren't part of my kit; they sent me a prepaid UPS label to return them.

I got an extra set of side pipes!! But since I was going to Mike Forte's to pick up my motor, my son and I did the factory tour at FFR and dropped of the extra pipes while we were there.

[Jeff Kleiner]

I'm a little late to the party with a response but will throw in my .02. The packing list is broken down by box. I make a copy of each page then grab a box and go down the list line by line. Put a check mark for items that are present and note any that are backordered or missing (FFR also notes BO parts and includes a list of those items). Once I have completed inventory of a particular box I slip one checked off copy of that box's packing list into a clear sleeve and tape it to the top of the box. I then take a Sharpie and label the end of the box with it's number and the major items that it contains (front suspension components, lighting, etc.) and put it on the shelf. I keep a master list with another copy of all of the individual packing sheets on a clipboard. If I'm not sure where something is and don't see it noted on the end of the box I simply refer to the master list and when I come across it it's easy to pull the proper box. I don't generally think of myself as being meticulously organized but after having done a few of these cars this simple system works well for me. I recently completed a car that had been begun by someone else and arrived with parts missing and jumbled up in multiple boxes. Let me tell you, that was a royal pain to sort out :( Investing a few hours to perform a detailed inventory is time well spent in the end.

Cheers,
Jeff

[Mslone]

I'm a little late to the party with a response but will throw in my .02. The packing list is broken down by box. I make a copy of each page then grab a box and go down the list line by line. Put a check mark for items that are present and note any that are backordered or missing (FFR also notes BO parts and includes a list of those items). Once I have completed inventory of a particular box I slip one checked off copy of that box's packing list into a clear sleeve and tape it to the top of the box. I then take a Sharpie and label the end of the box with it's number and the major items that it contains (front suspension components, lighting, etc.) and put it on the shelf. I keep a master list with another copy of all of the individual packing sheets on a clipboard. If I'm not sure where something is and don't see it noted on the end of the box I simply refer to the master list and when I come across it it's easy to pull the proper box. I don't generally think of myself as being meticulously organized but after having done a few of these cars this simple system works well for me. I recently completed a car that had been begun by someone else and arrived with parts missing and jumbled up in multiple boxes. Let me tell you, that was a royal pain to sort out :( Investing a few hours to perform a detailed inventory is time well spent in the end.

Cheers,
Jeff



Awesome! I like where your heads at! I will definitely use your inventory system when the kit arrives, sounds very efficient! I'm sure all of us newbies will take your advice!

Good stuff, Thanks Bud!

[JEMAN]

You def need to inventory for sure. I was missing a lot of pieces. The biggest was with my 3-link. They had forgotten to attach the large 3 piece set up that goes with the frame. they say they ship bolted to the frame. Well i called and let them know this and they could not not believe this and would have to look into this further. Kind of upset me bc his tone made it sound like i was trying to pull one over on him but than i stated that i had pictures of it coming off of Stewarts truck and that i would send them to him. Needless to say it is being shipped now. I had a long shortage list that they are still trying to fill 5 months later so keep that in mind when your kit shows up bc it will get confusing when doing inventory. Best thing I can tell you to do is take pictures of the kit coming off the truck incase something like this happens to you. Lots of pictures :-) FFR is very good in helping out with anything wrong though

[68GT500MAN]

I have always recommended to use the technique described by Jeff above when asked. It makes it a LOT easier to find something and as you build the number of boxes will decrease since FFR tries to pack the boxes for a build activity such as shocks, etc.
Doug

[bill3422]

Agree with everyone else, in detail. It will also help you to get to the parts. I had found that I did indeed have ball joints but the were not the ones for my kit.

[Walt]

Also watch for partial pieces parts, I had ordered the wiper kit and received only the motor and switch, also the mk 3 DVD states the parts are packet in the order they get used , I guess they don't do that any more.