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==VIN identification== | ==VIN identification== | ||
| − | In 1981, Vehicle Identification Numbers ( | + | In 1981, *[http://www.vin-number.info/ Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)] 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, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decided that "all over the road vehicles" being sold must contain a *[http://www.vin-number.org/ 17-digit alphanumeric Vehicle Identification Number], then again in 1987, the VIN Labeling process had another "upgrade" whereas automotive manufacturers were required to label certain parts on a vehicle in order to help prevent theft and fraud. This also enabled insurance companies and government organizations to track *[http://VinCheckReport.com VINs and their title brands], as well as keep records of the *[http://www.vehicle-history.info/ Vehicle's History]. | ||
==General== | ==General== | ||
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*[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN decoder], works on most vehicles (domestic and import)] | *[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN decoder], works on most vehicles (domestic and import)] | ||
| + | *[http://gmvindecoder.net Domestic Cars VIN Decoder] Domestic Vehicles - Vin Decoder | ||
*[http://muscle-car-resto.com/vin/ Hotrod VIN decoder] (1965 - 1973 only). AMC, Buick, Chevy, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Mopar muscle car decoder. They say they are working on Ford. | *[http://muscle-car-resto.com/vin/ Hotrod VIN decoder] (1965 - 1973 only). AMC, Buick, Chevy, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Mopar muscle car decoder. They say they are working on Ford. | ||
*[http://www.oldcarfacts.org Old Car Facts], provides basic decoding (year, make, model, body style) for 46 different makes, including most domestic VINs after 1946, and most major import VINs after 1965. Has only partial support for 1963-1967 Jeep trucks and 1975-1977 Toyota. | *[http://www.oldcarfacts.org Old Car Facts], provides basic decoding (year, make, model, body style) for 46 different makes, including most domestic VINs after 1946, and most major import VINs after 1965. Has only partial support for 1963-1967 Jeep trucks and 1975-1977 Toyota. | ||
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==Ford Motor Company== | ==Ford Motor Company== | ||
*[http://VinCheckReport.com 17-digit VIN decoder for Fords] | *[http://VinCheckReport.com 17-digit VIN decoder for Fords] | ||
| + | *[http://www.fordvindecoder.com FordVINDecoder.com] | ||
*[http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_serialnumbers.htm Early Ford serial numbers] for domestic Fords from 1932-1953. | *[http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_serialnumbers.htm Early Ford serial numbers] for domestic Fords from 1932-1953. | ||
*[http://www.fordification.com/tech/vin.htm 1967-'72 Ford F-series pickup truck VIN decoding] | *[http://www.fordification.com/tech/vin.htm 1967-'72 Ford F-series pickup truck VIN decoding] | ||
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==General Motors== | ==General Motors== | ||
| + | *[http://gmvindecoder.net GM VIN Decoder] Domestic Vehicle Vin Decoder | ||
*[http://www.f-body.org/oldfaq/html/vins/index.html F-BODY VIN Decoding] Covers 1969 to present Camaro and Firebird. | *[http://www.f-body.org/oldfaq/html/vins/index.html F-BODY VIN Decoding] Covers 1969 to present Camaro and Firebird. | ||
*The [http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/ GM Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Information site] provides quick access to an online source for GM VIN information from 1972 thru present. | *The [http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/ GM Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Information site] provides quick access to an online source for GM VIN information from 1972 thru present. | ||
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===Chevrolet=== | ===Chevrolet=== | ||
*[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN Decoder For Chevys] VIN Decoder for All Chevys | *[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN Decoder For Chevys] VIN Decoder for All Chevys | ||
| + | *[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN Chevy VIN Decoder] VIN Decoder for All Chevrolet Cars and Trucks | ||
*[http://brochures.slosh.com/vindecoder.html 1967/1973-1987] Chevy truck VIN decoder. | *[http://brochures.slosh.com/vindecoder.html 1967/1973-1987] Chevy truck VIN decoder. | ||
*[http://www.1963chevrolet.com/tools.htm Chevy VIN Decoder] Works for all Chevrolet passenger cars for 1958-1969. | *[http://www.1963chevrolet.com/tools.htm Chevy VIN Decoder] Works for all Chevrolet passenger cars for 1958-1969. | ||
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*[http://chevelle.www7.50megs.com/vin.htm Chevelle VIN decoder]. | *[http://chevelle.www7.50megs.com/vin.htm Chevelle VIN decoder]. | ||
*[http://stovebolt.com/techtips/VIN.htm Deciphering your Chevrolet VIN] 1929-1964 Chevy trucks. | *[http://stovebolt.com/techtips/VIN.htm Deciphering your Chevrolet VIN] 1929-1964 Chevy trucks. | ||
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| + | ===Dodge=== | ||
| + | *[http://dodgevindecoder.com 1981-2014 Dodge VIN Decoder] VIN Decoder for Dodge Trucks and Dodge Cars. | ||
===Oldsmobile=== | ===Oldsmobile=== | ||
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==Jeep== | ==Jeep== | ||
| + | *[http://www.jeepvindecoder.com Jeep VIN Decoder .com] The ULTIMATE Offroading Vehicle & Jeep VIN Decoder. | ||
*[http://cjoffroad.com/writeup.asp?WU_ID=13&noAdd=1 Jeep CJ VIN decoder (1968-1986)]. | *[http://cjoffroad.com/writeup.asp?WU_ID=13&noAdd=1 Jeep CJ VIN decoder (1968-1986)]. | ||
*[http://www.wagoneer.net/cgi-bin/fsjvindecoder.cgi FSJ Vin Decoder] Full size Jeep VIN decoder. Any full size Jeep (FSJ) including Wagoneers, Cherokees, J-series Pickups, and M-715 military vehicles. | *[http://www.wagoneer.net/cgi-bin/fsjvindecoder.cgi FSJ Vin Decoder] Full size Jeep VIN decoder. Any full size Jeep (FSJ) including Wagoneers, Cherokees, J-series Pickups, and M-715 military vehicles. | ||
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