Using information gained from this site and the mustangii.org site, I have written a BASIC program to decode 1971-80 Ford/Mercury VINs. The program also deciphers the paint codes. I will update it to include some other codes as I have time.
It includes the codes for Pintos, Bobcats, Mustang IIs, Mavericks, and some other Fords.
It's not pretty...it's your basic BASIC text program. No flashy graphic interface.
It's not perfect...it generally doesn't discern between real VINs and fabricated VINs. But if you have an actual VIN for a Ford vehicle from 1971 - 1980, it'll tell you what came off the assembly line.
I also need to find the body codes for Mercury Comets as well as some other Ford vehicles so I can implement those into the program.
Currently, I have version 1.0 online at:
www.geocities. com/mopac_fan/poison_pinto/vin.basAny corrections, modifications, suggestions, et ceteras are appreciated. Either leave a message in this thread or email me at:
poison_pinto@fordpinto.com