OK, here is a tough one (I think).
I’m trying to figure out the various DSO codes in the so called “Vehicle Order Image” (VOI) that is a part of the report I received from Marti Auto Works. They told me that they are not able to supply me with any additional information.
My goal is to completely decode all of the characters in this VOI. Here is what I have discovered so far.
1. The D.S.O. number 892608 that is shown on the warranty plate decodes as follows:
89 – Transportation Service
2608 – Special Order Unit 2608
2. 2608 is part of the VOI, starting in the 32nd position.
3. 2663 is part of the VOI, starting in the 27th position (right after the date code) and is listed on the Shelby 1967 GT 350 / GT 500 Production Order right below the Shelby unit number (03040 in my case).
I suspect that one of these numbers correlates to a Ford production order for a group of cars, while the other is vehicle specific. One way to start would be to compare Marti reports and Shelby production orders.
There are of course some other characters that are as yet undefined, but the two I listed are what I consider the two most important ones.
So, can anyone shed any light on breaking down the characters? Does anyone have information from Marti reports or production orders that they’d be willing to share with me? Any help would be appreciated.
FYI, I have a friend at Ford who is a field service engineer and he is also looking into this for me through his contacts.