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Oljeep Collins

1962 - 1965 J Series Vin Decoder Page

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The VIN number is stamped on a plate on the outer edge of the dashboard visible thru the window. It is also found stamped on the bottom line of a metal tag which is placed in the upper left(driver's side) corner of the firewall, by the hinge.
Character Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Vehicle ID Number 1 4 1 4 C 1 - - 0 1 2 3 4 5
Character Position Vehicle ID Number Description
1 & 2 14 Chassis Code
13 J-100, 2WD, Wagoneer
14 J-100, 4WD, Wagoneer
23 J-200, 2WD, Gladiator
24 J-200, 4WD, Gladiator
33 J-300, 2WD, Gladiator
34 J-300, 4WD, Gladiator
3 & 4 14 Body style
06 Cab & Chassis, Truck
12 2 Door Station Wagon
13 Panel Delivery
14 4 Door Station Wagon
16 Flat Faced Cowl & Chassis - Truck
17 Cowl with Windshield & Chassis - Truck
18 Stripped Chassis - Truck
5 C 1962 - 1964: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
A 5600# Max. - Truck
B 6600# Max. - Truck
C 7600# Max. - Truck, Custom Station Wagon
D 8600# Max. - Truck with Dual Wheels & 4-speed Transmission
E 5000# Max. - Truck
F 4000# Max. - Truck
G 8000# Max. - Truck with Dual Wheels & 3-speed Transmission
H 9000# Max. - Truck with Dual Wheels & 4-speed Transmission
6 &/or 7 1 Drive Code
1 Left Hand Drive
2 Right Hand Drive
8 - 12 or 13 012345 Sequential Serial Number
10,000 49,000 6-230 OHC
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