Build number spreadsheet

[a_d_a_m]

This thread had me thinking about build numbers, colors, etc. and who has what car. So I decided to begin a spreadsheet and document build numbers IN ORDER with username and whatever else I can come up with. It might be a little more work than anyone would like, but it sure beats sifting through archived threads to see who's got what!

NOTE: I AM ONLY USING FORD-CERTIFIED BUILD NUMBERS. IF YOU DON'T HAVE CERTIFIED INFORMATION, DON'T POST WHAT YOUR BROTHER'S FRIEND WHO USED TO SWEEP THE FLOORS AT STAP TOLD YOU.

This is what I've got so far:
2003 list ||| 2004 list

If you'd like to be added, I'll need the following pieces of information:
build number by year (i.e. if you have a 2004, I need "#455 of 3214")
VIN (complete VIN please, not just the last 6 digits)
Year
300A/B
Ext. color (DTR, DBP, SB, BLK)
Int. color (DC, LF)
Color sequence (i.e. #132 of 7093 black cars)
Build date
Username
misc other information about the car* - heated seats, CD changer, moonroof, Trilogy/Eaton/Vortech, Canadian km/h cluster -- let's keep this very limited, please

*Abbreviations in the misc. columns are as follows:
6CD = 6CD changer
HS = heated seats
MR = moonroof
4A = preproduction car


If you'd like to be included, simply respond with all of the requested information in this thread!

[a_d_a_m]

........to be added to it, you MUST HAVE YOUR CERTIFICATE FROM FORD. I will not be using the sequence numbers that we used to use, rather the build numbers straight from the factory.

If you don't have your build number, don't bother responding.

If you do, I will be adding the following info - must match your FORD CERTIFICATE:

build number
VIN
year
A or B
ext color
int color
color sequence (i.e. 323 of 328 blues)
build date
your username

Replies here if you want in, and it must be complete (otherwise there's no point in taking this project on). Don't PM me. Keep this thread on topic. Please.

[SC Cheesehead]

Originally Posted by a_d_a_m

........to be added to it, you MUST HAVE YOUR CERTIFICATE FROM FORD. I will not be using the sequence numbers that we used to use, rather the build numbers straight from the factory.

If you don't have your build number, don't bother responding.

If you do, I will be adding the following info:

build number
VIN
year
A or B
ext color
int color
color sequence
your username

Replies here if you want in, and it must be complete. Don't PM me. Keep this thread on topic. Please.

build number: 7,792
VIN: 2MEHM75V33X710633
year: 2003
A or B: 300B
ext color: DBP
int color: LF
color sequence: DX
your username: SC Cheesehead

[a_d_a_m]

Got it!
And for everyone else, I am using the following abbreviations.

Exterior colors:
BLK, SB, DTR, DBP

Interior colors:
DC, LF

So as you can see I'm not using the Ford stuff. Just easier for everyone involved rather than trying to figure out what DX is.

[MyO4Rawdur]

Build Number: 3040/3214
Vin: 2MEHM79V34X687351
Year: 2004
AorB: 300A
Ext Color: SB
Int Color: DC
Color Sequence: SB 946 /997
Username: MyO4Rawdur

[a_d_a_m]

Originally Posted by MyO4Rawdur

Color Sequence: ?

It's in your sig.
#946 of 997 SB

Got it. It'll be on the list.

I ALSO NEED BUILD DATES!



This is what I've got so far:
2003 list
2004 list

Columns read left-right as follows (the number on the left = the build #)
VIN
Year
300A/B
Ext. color
Int. color
Color sequence
Build date
Username




As you can see there's not much there yet. Maybe a mod can sticky this thread?

[tbone]

Originally Posted by a_d_a_m

........to be added to it, you MUST HAVE YOUR CERTIFICATE FROM FORD. I will not be using the sequence numbers that we used to use, rather the build numbers straight from the factory.

If you don't have your build number, don't bother responding.

If you do, I will be adding the following info - must match your FORD CERTIFICATE:

build number
VIN
year
A or B
ext color
int color
color sequence (i.e. 323 of 328 blues)
build date
your username

Replies here if you want in, and it must be complete (otherwise there's no point in taking this project on). Don't PM me. Keep this thread on topic. Please.

2163 of 7838
2MEHM75V63X621204
A
BLACK
Charcoal
2163 OF 7093
6/27/02
TBONE

[Mote]

build number: 3,049 of 7,838
VIN: 2MEHM75V13X628920
year: 2003
A or B: 300A
ext color: BLK
int color: DC
color sequence: 3,049 of 7,093
your username: Mote

[Marauderman]

build number: 1987 of 7838
VIN: 2MEHM75V63X623261
year: 2003
A or B: 300A
ext color: BLK
int color: DC
color sequence: 1,987 of 7,093
build date: 6/25/02
your username: Marauderman

[Jake]

build number 7141
VIN 2MEHM75V73X687941
year 2003
A or B B
ext color BLK
int color DC
color sequence 6827
Build date 4/3/2003
your username JAKE


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[Raleigh Marauder]

Just a suggestion, but maybe you can add those cars known to have been totaled as well, if the required info is known.

[Krytin]

Here's everything I have:

# 805/7838 produced.
2MEHM75V83X611550
2003
300A package.
Ext. - BLK
Int. - DC
#805/7093 in BLK
Production date - 06-06-02
Krytin

[Bigdogjim]

Originally Posted by MyO4Rawdur

Build Number: 3040
Vin: 2MEHM79V34X687351
Year: 2004
AorB: 300B
Ext Color: SB
Int Color: DC
Color Sequence: ?
Username: MyO4Rawdur

Unless I am mistaken all '04's are A cars? SOo to speak. A & B were only '03's and then it only appiled to the blacks?

Just trying to help

[Bluerauder]

Originally Posted by Bigdogjim

Unless I am mistaken all '04's are A cars? SOo to speak. A & B were only '03's and then it only appiled to the blacks?

Yes and No ^^^^.

All 2004 MMs are 300A because there was only one job in the model year run (but they have "most of" the same features as the 2003 300B models). I say most because of the black valve covers and the underhood lights on some 2003 300Bs.

2003 MM year had two jobs (there was a mid-year change)

2003 300A were the initial production that ran until about October 2002.

Pretty certain that all 2003 300A's were black.

Silver Birch and Blue MMs were added to production beginning in about October 2002.

All 2003 Blue MMs are 300B (No Blues made in 2004). I think all 2003 Silver Birch MMs are also 300B. 2004 SBs are 300A. All 2004 DTRs are 300A (No DTRs made in 2003)

2003 Black MMs could be 300A or 300B (and there were some in-betweeners that had a combination of 300A & 300B features). The "Tweeners" have been called "Pre-Decontented" MMs meaning before all the 300A contents were removed (e.g. full sized spare, remote fuel door, map pockets, separate dash clock, etc).

[a_d_a_m]

Thanks to those who've given information so far. You should be on the list if you've responded with information in this thread. Check for accuracy, though I think we're golden.

Originally Posted by 97Cobra

Just a suggestion, but maybe you can add those cars known to have been totaled as well, if the required info is known.

I'll add any Marauder that we know the Ford-certified build number for, even if it isn't owned by anyone anymore. Where the username goes, I can put [totaled] in the owner's column. If a member has sold their car but had a certificate, I can also put that information in similarly, i.e. [last seen in PA] or [sold to non-member in NC].

Originally Posted by Bigdogjim

Unless I am mistaken all '04's are A cars? SOo to speak. A & B were only '03's and then it only appiled to the blacks

Honestly I never bothered to learn much about the differences other than map pockets and full-size spares. Either way, with the '04s, I remembered that they were As once you mentioned it. For the sake of accuracy I'd request that this information still be added so I don't forget.

Originally Posted by Bluerauder

All 2003 Blue MMs are 300B (No Blues made in 2004). I think all 2003 Silver Birch MMs are also 300B. 2004 SBs are 300A. All 2004 DTRs are 300A (No DTRs made in 2003)

2003 Black MMs could be 300A or 300B (and there were some in-betweeners that had a combination of 300A & 300B features). The "Tweeners" have been called "Pre-Decontented" MMs meaning before all the 300A contents were removed (e.g. full sized spare, remote fuel door, map pockets, separate dash clock, etc).

Thanks for the info - will refer to this when I have a totaled car and am not sure what to classify it as!