My Karmann Ghia colleagues get their car's "birth certificate" from Germany. Now, look at the attached. It looks like we might be able to get them for our Pintos. They show date of manufacture, options, etc.
The attached shows a contact person at Ford who appears to be able to get the information.
I will try to research this, but if anyone else has time, feel free. We just need to know:
1) If they still do this
2) If so, where do we send the requests and is there a charge (VW charges a small fee to pull the records
These forms are free of charge, they are called a "History 999 Report" by Ford, and available for Ford Lincoln or Mercury cars from 1967 - 1996. If you call 1-800-392-3673 and get through to someone that even knows what a History 999 Report is, you can have one mailed out to you, it takes a few weeks to get it though.
Here's the thread we had awhile back about these:
http://www.fordpinto.com/index.php/topic,1219.msg7237.html#msg7237 (http://www.fordpinto.com/index.php/topic,1219.msg7237.html#msg7237)
Fantastic. Thanks!
I did this for both of my cars. It was simple. Have the VIN ready when you call.
Plus you can pay a little and get a Martie (?) report for it. I have both and it really gets people to talking at the shows ;D
78Squire....What's a Martie Report?
Just found the Marti report at http://www.martiauto.com/index.cfm (http://www.martiauto.com/index.cfm) .
Wow. Even includes a Window Sticker! There goes another $200!
I got the basic report and to me that will work for now ;D I need to get one on my hatchback as well ;D
i just got mine nice peice thanks for the tip.
phil
oh ford called it a build sheet when i ordered mine.
Word to the wise...my Marti Report is taking forevvvveeerrrr. They have the order, and it has been months. They keep saying "in about 2 weeks." I will be shocked if and when I get it. Hope to have my 999 report soon.
Made the first call to Ford for my 999 report.The person that spoke with me says someone from the research department will call me in a few days.
Quote from: flash041 on August 07, 2010, 02:46:02 PM
Made the first call to Ford for my 999 report.The person that spoke with me says someone from the research department will call me in a few days.
that is correct about 4 days then the report comes in about a month.
phil
I called today to get my vehicle "build sheet" as they called it. Should have it within 6-8 weeks. Woohoo! LOL.
Before you get tooo optimistic, tinkerman73, I ordered by Ford Report (Build Sheet) about 6 months ago and even have a tracking number. So far...nothing.
I have read about that within this topic. LOL. I will be greatfull if I receive it! If I dont, I can always try to find out some info here perhaps with the VIN number. I think I saw along the way somewheres where a couple of people had posted thier VIN numbers and gotten some info back. Thanks.
you should get a phone call in a couple days and about a month later it should show up. if you post the vin " we " will help decode it
phil
2 days after i requested mine from the ford research dept. i got a phone call, got my papers about 4 weeks after that. Id call and check if i were you
Cool. Well, here is the VIV number 7T12Y131917 Thanks.
7 year 1977
T plant Metuchen
12 body wagon
Y engine 2.3l
13 district code NY
1917 production #
if you want more i can decode the door tag as well
phil
Well, I got my phone call today. They say what they do is break down the vin number to create a build sheet according to the numbers. So I assume I will pretty much find out the same thing as if someone tries to break down the numbers here. LOL. But at least it will be something, if I get it, to put with the car.
The Metuchen plant. Was that the old one in New Jersey that closed about ten years ago? Did they ever tear that plant down? Also, being as you say NY code, perhaps my lil pony has always resided here? I know I am supposedly the fourth ownerof it. Thanks.
they will tell you everything about the car. down to the Axle ratio, Where it was manufactured, and ever option your car had New.
yes that was the New Jersy plant the paper from ford is more detailed and is ford certified just a cool peace to have.