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. ... 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).
------------------ Raydar 88 Formula IMSA Fastback. 4.9, NVG T550
[This message has been edited by Raydar (edited 08-08-2015).]
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.
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.
------------------ 1985 SE 2M6 4 speed - lost to fire
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
VIN: 1G2PG1194JP223328 Year: 1988 Type: GT Exterior: Red Wheels: Gold lace Interior: Tan Seats: Tan Options: Power windows, power door locks, Air Conditioning. Engine: 2.8L V6 Transmission: Standard Location: North Jersey Mileage: ~147,000 and climbing Condition: Good, paint is fading in the usual spots, has some bugs to work out; such as the manifold gasket replaced on the firewall side, clicking from the front left caliper, and steering wheel leather is peeling up badly. Spoiler is storage and will be put back on eventually. Status: Purchased today by my Uncle PFF Member: Not yet, but I'm sure he will chime in here one of these days.
(You can see the previous owner's new Focus ST in the background)
------------------ "Discord" Red 1988 GT under restoration!
VIN: 1G2PE1198JP202892 Year: 1988 Type: Formula Exterior: red Wheels: black lace Interior: Beechwood Seats: cloth Options: AC Engine: 2.8L Transmission: Auto Location: New York State Mileage: 38,000 Condition: Ex - Status: ebay auction ask $5K PFF Member: None.
[This message has been edited by Gall757 (edited 10-03-2015).]
I just found an old notebook of mine that has a lot of '88 VIN info.....I was sort of collecting these things back in the day too. I may or may not have already sent these to John, but here they are anyway. The mileage listed probably is no longer relevant.....these were taken 10-15 years ago.
-'88 Formula, VIN# 1G2PE1193JP20978, silver, gray interior, black lace wheels, 118K miles
-'88 Formula, VIN# 1G2PE1197JP224253, black, tan interior, black lace wheels, AC, sunroof, 51K miles
-'88 Formula, VIN# 1G2PE1192JP210969, red, 88K miles
-'88 GT, VIN# 1G2PG1193JP218802, medium red metallic, tan cloth interior, gold lace wheels, auto., plainroof, no spoiler, 79K miles
-'88 coupe, VIN# 1G2PE11R7JP221143
-'88 coupe, VIN# 1G2PE11R2JP207747
-'88 coupe, VIN# 1G2PE11RXJP200755, auto., 111K miles
-'88 coupe, VIN# 1G2PE11RXJP213988, yellow, gray interior, 5-sp., 92K miles
VIN: 1G2PE1195JP214045 Year: 1988 Type: formula Exterior: yellow, perhaps not original Wheels: Black lace Interior: Beechwood Seats: Cloth Options: sunroof Engine: 2.8L Transmission: 5 speed Location: Graham, WA Mileage: 127,000 Condition: odd parts here and there Status: Salvage auction PFF Member: None
Status update.
[This message has been edited by Angellightning (edited 10-30-2015).]
VIN: 1G2PE119XJP215269 Year: 1988 Type: Formula Exterior: Red with GT nose and Wilwood Brake stickers, hardtop Wheels: Already gone Interior: Grey with some diamond steel plating interior trim Seats: Different Cloth seats (possibly Sunfire or similar) Options: Power windows, A/C, Cruise Control, Wilwood Brakes Front Calipers still on car rear already removed. Engine: 2.8L Transmission: Automatic Location: Pic-A-Part : Las Vegas, NV Mileage: 110,704 Condition: Front damaged, interior trashed Status: Salvage PFF Member: None / Unknown
Originally posted by 88 Database Guy: 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.
I like how when you navigate to a year, they list each one that they have collected data on and then when you select the link it opens up that data on the specific car w/ RPO codes and stuff. Owner info and all the other meta data that has been collected.
could be done like this for each VIN or something.
