88 database guy (Page 57/75)
Trace26 AUG 08, 01:19 AM
Thought id throw my new car on here.

VIN: 1G2PE1192JP220417
Year: 1988
Type: Formula
Exterior: Red
Interior: Gray
Seats: Leather
Options: PW, automatic transmission, sunroof, PDL, no trunk release
Engine: 2.8L
Transmission: Automatic
Location: Huntsville, TX
Mileage: 84,000
Condition: Outstanding
Status: My daily driver
PFF Member: Trace26
Raydar AUG 08, 11:38 AM

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Originally posted by Silicoan86:

Is anyone actually collecting all of this data? Is there a database or website somewhere? It seems like this whole thread is just one post after another of '88 VINs that pop up on ebay or in a junkyard, yet it doesn't seem like anyone is actually doing anything with this data?



Yes... John is collecting this data. He is quite busy with work and his family, and doesn't have a lot of time to pop in and check. But he does appreciate everyone's information.


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Originally posted by 88 Database Guy:

For about 10 years now, I've been trying to collect as much info on the 88 production run as possible, with the hope that someday we would have info on enough cars to make reasonably sound predictions as to production options. This info may exist somewhere or it may not, but either way, I think there is value to documenting info when it's available for posterity. Someday it may all be important, but even if it isn't (say, because the actual production build sheets for each car were saved somewhere), at least we're building a database on cars that have been scrapped or parted out. Along the way, I've meet many wonderful people who have helped me out tremendously, and to one and all, I offer my Heart Felt Thanks!

For those who might have an 88, know someone who does, or might see one in a junkyard, I'd appreciate any help you can give me in documenting the cars. Basically, I collect info on factory color options (Exterior, Interior, and Rims (GTs and Formulas (I know, Formulas should all have black rims from the factory, but do they?)), the roof type and the tranny type. Any other info is also welcome, but even if all you have is a vin number and the fact that the car is intact, that's a good starting point for the future. Any info is better than having a blank record for a car. For those that might have the center console removed, there is a sticker on the ALDL connector (unless the glue has let loose!) which has a date code and shift number on it. I also collect this info when possible, but do not believe it's tied to car production weeks anymore. Still, having the info is better than not, and maybe someday we'll be able to use it to our advantage.
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Thanks to all for reading this and your continued help.

John
J w W i l l h o f f at aol.com (no spaces in the real email addy).


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Raydar
88 Formula IMSA Fastback. 4.9, NVG T550

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88 Database Guy AUG 09, 11:43 AM
Thank You Radar for responding for me. I do appreciate your speaking up for me because as you said, there is alot more to life than cars right now. www.johnwillhoff.smugmug.com for those interested in what's become my main time stealer outside of work and family.

I do indeed check in here and record the info, so thanks to all for continuing to add data. I haven't decided yet the best way to share data, but I will at some point. Thanks to all who help with the collection of data, there are far too many to list them all but Angellightning and Gall757 are doing alot and I appreciate it.

Keep those wheels turning, hope y'all are enjoying your cars.
Angellightning AUG 10, 03:17 PM

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Originally posted by 88 Database Guy:

Thank You Radar for responding for me. I do appreciate your speaking up for me because as you said, there is alot more to life than cars right now. www.johnwillhoff.smugmug.com for those interested in what's become my main time stealer outside of work and family.

I do indeed check in here and record the info, so thanks to all for continuing to add data. I haven't decided yet the best way to share data, but I will at some point. Thanks to all who help with the collection of data, there are far too many to list them all but Angellightning and Gall757 are doing alot and I appreciate it.

Keep those wheels turning, hope y'all are enjoying your cars.



GLAD to see you pop in!!! You're welcome! Looking forward to seeing the data.

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1985 SE 2M6 4 speed - lost to fire

Angellightning AUG 10, 03:20 PM
VIN: 1G2PE11R8JP208367
Year: 1988
Type: Coupe
Exterior: Red
Wheels: Turbo aluminum
Interior: Gray
Seats: Gray cloth
Options: Automatic transmission, sunroof, luggage rack, PDL, no trunk release
Engine: 2.5L
Transmission: Automatic
Location: Nashville, TN
Mileage: 91,000
Condition: Wrecked
Status: Salvage auction
PFF Member: None

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Angellightning AUG 10, 03:27 PM
VIN: 1G2PE11R2JP213063
Year: 1988
Type: Coupe
Exterior: Red
Wheels: Turbo aluminum
Interior: Gray
Seats: Gray cloth
Options: Sunroof
Engine: 2.5L
Transmission: Manual
Location: Shelley, ID
Mileage: 77,000
Condition: Good
Status: For sale on CL
PFF Member: None
Angellightning AUG 10, 03:40 PM
VIN: 1G2PE1193JP221141
Year: 1988
Type: Formula
Exterior: MRM
Wheels: Black lace
Interior: Gray
Seats: Gray cloth
Options: PW, sunroof
Engine: 2.8L
Transmission: Manual
Location: Plaistow, NH
Mileage: 61,000
Condition: Good
Status: For sale on CL
PFF Member: None
Angellightning AUG 10, 03:43 PM
VIN: 1G2PE1195JP208584
Year: 1988
Type: Formula
Exterior: Red
Wheels: Black aftermarket
Interior: Gray
Seats: Gray cloth
Options: PW, PDL, automatic transmission, sunroof
Engine: 2.8L
Transmission: Manual
Location: Salem, OR
Mileage: 118,000
Condition: Good
Status: For sale on CL
PFF Member: None
Angellightning AUG 10, 03:47 PM
VIN: 1G2PE1197JP221806
Year: 1988
Type: Formula
Exterior: Black
Wheels: Black lace
Interior: Gray
Seats: Black and gray leather
Options: PW, PDL, sunroof, no trunk release, rear defroster
Engine: 2.8L
Transmission: Manual
Location: Perryville, MO
Mileage: 51,000
Condition: Outstanding
Status: For sale on CL
PFF Member: None
Raydar AUG 10, 06:54 PM

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Originally posted by 88 Database Guy:

Thank You
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Good to see you, John!

That's some pretty spectacular photography.

Take care, and don't be a stranger.