Pool resources ($) to have Marti Research SSP production numbers?

[ChrisL]

Just wanted to put a feeler out real quick. Who all would be interested in pooling resources to have Marti research the number of SSP cars built for each year from '82-86? I think $250 or so would probably cover it, and to kick start things I'd be willing to put $40 in.

If Mick (FoxChassis) is up for it, I might have him collect the funds and make the inquiry, he can most directly use the information by adding it to his database and we can all reap the benefits of knowing how many cars were produced each year. Let's field some interest here, and if we have enough people on board I'll get the ball rolling.

Chris

[GSPI]

Starting point would be to verify these total production numbers:

1982 130,418
1983 120,873
1984 141,480
1985 156,514
1986 224,410

And then break each one out. I might have to make an inquiry too while in MI to see if that data is available outright.

[FoxChassis]

An inquiry would need to be made to Marti Auto to see if it's possible to research total SSP production for each year, and how much time/money that research would be. I believe it would be possible, since "Special Service Package" is in the options list on the Deluxe Reports that we have seen so far.

If more detail (other than total for each year) is desired, the research time/cost goes up.

Examples of greater detail would be..

how many with SROD in '83 and then you could deduce (from '83 total) how many with T-5
how many with AOD each year ('84-'86) and then you could deduce (from each year's totals) how many with T-5
how many with "special paint"

I would not feel comfortable holding on to anyone's cash. I would rather it be held onto by a .net admin. Put it into a paypal account and hold it until research is done and paid for.

[NoDrama43]

I agree on admin holding onto the $$ in a paypal account. (no offense intended to anyone.) The data could be compiled and forwarded to Imevil to be placed in a section of the website and forwarded on to others that can use it. (Foxchassis etc.)

I am in, just let me know how much we need.

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by NoDrama43

I am in, just let me know how much we need.

You can count me in too

[ChrisL]

If we can get Mike on board, we can get it rolling. We could also make pledges here and when we get to $250 or close, start collecting... thoughts?

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by ChrisL

If we can get Mike on board, we can get it rolling. We could also make pledges here and when we get to $250 or close, start collecting... thoughts?

Already discussed, though I guess I should have started a separate thread.

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...67&postcount=1

I've been meaning to set up a PayPal account for NET, so that members who want to do so can contribute and help offset some of the costs of keeping this place going, software upgrades, etc.

I'll work on setting it up.

[ImEvil1]

Paypal link is up on the bottom of the main page.

www.SpecialServiceMustang.net

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...8646#post28646

[NoDrama43]

Mike I have some paperwork that arrived with my doortag that I keep meaning to post. It has the info about special research projects etc. I will scan it and email it over to you if you want.

[ImEvil1]

Fund is up to $50 already. I sent Kevin Marti an email this afternoon.