VIN decoding
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==Pre-1981 VIN Identification== | ==Pre-1981 VIN Identification== | ||
| − | + | In 1981, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) were standardized using a seventeen digit system. Prior to 1981, manufacturers used VINs unique to their own company. Understanding these codes can be very helpful, but decoding them can be difficult. The purpose of this page is to list resources to aid in identifying these codes. | |
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| − | In 1981 Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) were standardized using a seventeen digit system. Prior to 1981, manufacturers used VINs unique to their own company. Understanding these codes can be very helpful, but decoding them can be difficult. The purpose of this page is to list resources to aid in identifying these codes. | + | |
==Decoders== | ==Decoders== | ||
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===American Motors=== | ===American Motors=== | ||
#[http://www.amxfiles.com/resource/tech/vin2.html AMC 1968-80 VIN (serial number) decoder]. | #[http://www.amxfiles.com/resource/tech/vin2.html AMC 1968-80 VIN (serial number) decoder]. | ||
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===Volkswagen=== | ===Volkswagen=== | ||
#[http://www.dubnetworks.net/vw-vin-decoder.htm VW VIN Decoder] For those with a 9 or 10-digit VIN (chassis number) built after 1965 but before 1980. The information encoded in the VIN is limited to year and body type. It should also work for most VW cars with a 17 digit VIN code (built after 1980). | #[http://www.dubnetworks.net/vw-vin-decoder.htm VW VIN Decoder] For those with a 9 or 10-digit VIN (chassis number) built after 1965 but before 1980. The information encoded in the VIN is limited to year and body type. It should also work for most VW cars with a 17 digit VIN code (built after 1980). | ||
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===Jaguar=== | ===Jaguar=== | ||
#[http://www.autohausaz.com/jaguar-auto-parts/jaguar-vehicle-identification-numbers.html 1971 and up Jaguar] | #[http://www.autohausaz.com/jaguar-auto-parts/jaguar-vehicle-identification-numbers.html 1971 and up Jaguar] | ||
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| + | ==Related resources== | ||
| + | *[[How to identify a Ford V8]] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/ford-engine-tech Ford Engine Block Codes, Serial Numbers, Specifications, and Casting Numbers ] | ||
[[Category:Identification and decoding]] | [[Category:Identification and decoding]] | ||
[[Category:Good articles]] | [[Category:Good articles]] | ||
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