VIN sites

I would like to have a breakdown on my VIN number, could someone please post
a free sit please. I have tried many "free" sites, only to find out before
the last click they want my credit card number.....
Thanks, Steve

There isn't a lot to be gained from your VIN by itself (you were hoping
for?) other than year, model, engine.,.. maybe trans and some other nearly
useless stuff...

An OASIS report would reveal a bit more detail... including build date, in
service date, any open field service actions (recalls to des kammisados)....
HVBoM would be the historical vehicle bill of materials.... the construction
details of the unit (but this is going to depend on the year and some other
influences - HVBoM is a fairly recent addition... coverage can be a tad
sketchy at times....

Free is an interesting concept.... we are going to expect that "free" and
"accurate" can be used together....


"Esteban" > wrote in message
...
>I would like to have a breakdown on my VIN number, could someone please
>post a free sit please. I have tried many "free" sites, only to find out
>before the last click they want my credit card number.....
> Thanks, Steve
>

Thanks for the response mechanic,
What I was actually looking for is the external trim color.
I think my best bet is to drive the vehicle ('98 Mountaineer,Black) to the
dealership and hope a friend who works in the body shop can help.
Steve

> wrote in message
news:wJ3qk.8164$%b7.261@edtnps82...
> There isn't a lot to be gained from your VIN by itself (you were hoping
> for?) other than year, model, engine.,.. maybe trans and some other nearly
> useless stuff...
>
> An OASIS report would reveal a bit more detail... including build date, in
> service date, any open field service actions (recalls to des
> kammisados).... HVBoM would be the historical vehicle bill of
> materials.... the construction details of the unit (but this is going to
> depend on the year and some other influences - HVBoM is a fairly recent
> addition... coverage can be a tad sketchy at times....
>
> Free is an interesting concept.... we are going to expect that "free" and
> "accurate" can be used together....
>
>
> "Esteban" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I would like to have a breakdown on my VIN number, could someone please
>>post a free sit please. I have tried many "free" sites, only to find out
>>before the last click they want my credit card number.....
>> Thanks, Steve
>>
>
>

You are looking for a VIN label reference.... On the decal that has (amongst
other things) the VIN, build date, etc. there will be an entry "EX TR" or
similar. This will have the trim code you seek... You can go to many paint
sites (Duplicolor would be one) that will give the "offical" name of the
colour.

I do have to say that "black" shouldn't be that tough.... is that dark black
or light black?

"Esteban" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for the response mechanic,
> What I was actually looking for is the external trim color.
> I think my best bet is to drive the vehicle ('98 Mountaineer,Black) to the
> dealership and hope a friend who works in the body shop can help.
> Steve
>
> > wrote in message
> news:wJ3qk.8164$%b7.261@edtnps82...
>> There isn't a lot to be gained from your VIN by itself (you were hoping
>> for?) other than year, model, engine.,.. maybe trans and some other
>> nearly useless stuff...
>>
>> An OASIS report would reveal a bit more detail... including build date,
>> in service date, any open field service actions (recalls to des
>> kammisados).... HVBoM would be the historical vehicle bill of
>> materials.... the construction details of the unit (but this is going to
>> depend on the year and some other influences - HVBoM is a fairly recent
>> addition... coverage can be a tad sketchy at times....
>>
>> Free is an interesting concept.... we are going to expect that "free" and
>> "accurate" can be used together....
>>
>>
>> "Esteban" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>I would like to have a breakdown on my VIN number, could someone please
>>>post a free sit please. I have tried many "free" sites, only to find out
>>>before the last click they want my credit card number.....
>>> Thanks, Steve
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Thanks again for the response. I recall seeing the decall you mention on
the drivers door post.
BTW, it's medium black.<G>
Steve

> wrote in message
news:ug4qk.8173$%b7.1817@edtnps82...
> You are looking for a VIN label reference.... On the decal that has
> (amongst other things) the VIN, build date, etc. there will be an entry
> "EX TR" or similar. This will have the trim code you seek... You can go to
> many paint sites (Duplicolor would be one) that will give the "offical"
> name of the colour.
>
> I do have to say that "black" shouldn't be that tough.... is that dark
> black or light black?
>
> "Esteban" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Thanks for the response mechanic,
>> What I was actually looking for is the external trim color.
>> I think my best bet is to drive the vehicle ('98 Mountaineer,Black) to
>> the dealership and hope a friend who works in the body shop can help.
>> Steve
>>
>> > wrote in message
>> news:wJ3qk.8164$%b7.261@edtnps82...
>>> There isn't a lot to be gained from your VIN by itself (you were hoping
>>> for?) other than year, model, engine.,.. maybe trans and some other
>>> nearly useless stuff...
>>>
>>> An OASIS report would reveal a bit more detail... including build date,
>>> in service date, any open field service actions (recalls to des
>>> kammisados).... HVBoM would be the historical vehicle bill of
>>> materials.... the construction details of the unit (but this is going to
>>> depend on the year and some other influences - HVBoM is a fairly recent
>>> addition... coverage can be a tad sketchy at times....
>>>
>>> Free is an interesting concept.... we are going to expect that "free"
>>> and "accurate" can be used together....
>>>
>>>
>>> "Esteban" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>I would like to have a breakdown on my VIN number, could someone please
>>>>post a free sit please. I have tried many "free" sites, only to find
>>>>out before the last click they want my credit card number.....
>>>> Thanks, Steve
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Mechanic, I have lied to you. I have told so many lies lately I feel like a
politican.
Yes, I lied when I told you my Mountaneer was medium black....it is actually
ebony with the lower portion platinum. I feel much better now.<G>
However, I still can't find the original color/shade of the plastic
horizontal side moldings that separate the ebony from the platinum.
I purchased a Ford Motor Company truck service information (1998) off Ebay a
few months ago, it shows the side moldings and says to
check with the paint mfg. code.
Please accept my humble apologies for lying to ya.
Steve

"Esteban" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks again for the response. I recall seeing the decall you mention on
> the drivers door post.
> BTW, it's medium black.<G>
> Steve
>
> > wrote in message
> news:ug4qk.8173$%b7.1817@edtnps82...
>> You are looking for a VIN label reference.... On the decal that has
>> (amongst other things) the VIN, build date, etc. there will be an entry
>> "EX TR" or similar. This will have the trim code you seek... You can go
>> to many paint sites (Duplicolor would be one) that will give the
>> "offical" name of the colour.
>>
>> I do have to say that "black" shouldn't be that tough.... is that dark
>> black or light black?
>>
>> "Esteban" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Thanks for the response mechanic,
>>> What I was actually looking for is the external trim color.
>>> I think my best bet is to drive the vehicle ('98 Mountaineer,Black) to
>>> the dealership and hope a friend who works in the body shop can help.
>>> Steve
>>>
>>> > wrote in message
>>> news:wJ3qk.8164$%b7.261@edtnps82...
>>>> There isn't a lot to be gained from your VIN by itself (you were hoping
>>>> for?) other than year, model, engine.,.. maybe trans and some other
>>>> nearly useless stuff...
>>>>
>>>> An OASIS report would reveal a bit more detail... including build date,
>>>> in service date, any open field service actions (recalls to des
>>>> kammisados).... HVBoM would be the historical vehicle bill of
>>>> materials.... the construction details of the unit (but this is going
>>>> to depend on the year and some other influences - HVBoM is a fairly
>>>> recent addition... coverage can be a tad sketchy at times....
>>>>
>>>> Free is an interesting concept.... we are going to expect that "free"
>>>> and "accurate" can be used together....
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Esteban" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>>I would like to have a breakdown on my VIN number, could someone please
>>>>>post a free sit please. I have tried many "free" sites, only to find
>>>>>out before the last click they want my credit card number.....
>>>>> Thanks, Steve
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

I would hope that everyone could tell that "light black/dark black" was
tongue in cheek...

FWIW, manufacturers are not required to supply anything for cars over 10
years pod....

In your instance, a good autobody painter could come up with something ....
or go here http://www.duplicolor.com/index.html the info off your VIN decal
should be all you need....


"Esteban" > wrote in message
...
> Mechanic, I have lied to you. I have told so many lies lately I feel like
> a politican.
> Yes, I lied when I told you my Mountaneer was medium black....it is
> actually ebony with the lower portion platinum. I feel much better
> now.<G>
> However, I still can't find the original color/shade of the plastic
> horizontal side moldings that separate the ebony from the platinum.
> I purchased a Ford Motor Company truck service information (1998) off Ebay
> a few months ago, it shows the side moldings and says to
> check with the paint mfg. code.
> Please accept my humble apologies for lying to ya.
> Steve
>
> "Esteban" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Thanks again for the response. I recall seeing the decall you mention on
>> the drivers door post.
>> BTW, it's medium black.<G>
>> Steve
>>
>> > wrote in message
>> news:ug4qk.8173$%b7.1817@edtnps82...
>>> You are looking for a VIN label reference.... On the decal that has
>>> (amongst other things) the VIN, build date, etc. there will be an entry
>>> "EX TR" or similar. This will have the trim code you seek... You can go
>>> to many paint sites (Duplicolor would be one) that will give the
>>> "offical" name of the colour.
>>>
>>> I do have to say that "black" shouldn't be that tough.... is that dark
>>> black or light black?
>>>
>>> "Esteban" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Thanks for the response mechanic,
>>>> What I was actually looking for is the external trim color.
>>>> I think my best bet is to drive the vehicle ('98 Mountaineer,Black) to
>>>> the dealership and hope a friend who works in the body shop can help.
>>>> Steve
>>>>
>>>> > wrote in message
>>>> news:wJ3qk.8164$%b7.261@edtnps82...
>>>>> There isn't a lot to be gained from your VIN by itself (you were
>>>>> hoping for?) other than year, model, engine.,.. maybe trans and some
>>>>> other nearly useless stuff...
>>>>>
>>>>> An OASIS report would reveal a bit more detail... including build
>>>>> date, in service date, any open field service actions (recalls to des
>>>>> kammisados).... HVBoM would be the historical vehicle bill of
>>>>> materials.... the construction details of the unit (but this is going
>>>>> to depend on the year and some other influences - HVBoM is a fairly
>>>>> recent addition... coverage can be a tad sketchy at times....
>>>>>
>>>>> Free is an interesting concept.... we are going to expect that "free"
>>>>> and "accurate" can be used together....
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Esteban" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>>I would like to have a breakdown on my VIN number, could someone
>>>>>>please post a free sit please. I have tried many "free" sites, only
>>>>>>to find out before the last click they want my credit card number.....
>>>>>> Thanks, Steve
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>