| Jeep Vin Decoder
- Decoding Jeep VIN Numbers . |
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1962 -
1965 J Series Vin Decoder Page
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1961 -
1965 |
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Covering:
J-100, 2WD, Wagoneer
J-100, 4WD, Wagoneer
J-200, 2WD, Gladiator
J-200, 4WD, Gladiator
J-300, 2WD, Gladiator
J-300, 4WD, Gladiator
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How to Decode a VIN
The VIN is composed of the
following sections:
| Standard |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
| ISO 3779 |
WMI |
VDS |
VIS |
| North American |
Manufacturer Identifier |
Vehicle Attributes |
Check Digit |
Model Year |
Plant Code |
Sequential Number |
When decoded, the VIN tells the
country and year of manufacture; make, model and serial number; assembly
plant; and in some cases it even identifies equipment specifications.
The system goes something like this: sequence for characters is first A to Z,
then 1 to 9, and last 0. The letters "I", "O" and "Q" are typically omitted
from system.
The vehicle identification number is divided into four parts:
World Manufacturer's Identification (WMI - three characters)
Vehicle Description Section (VDS - five characters)
The VIN Accuracy Check Digit
Vehicle Identification Section (VIS - eight characters)
World Manufacturer’s Identification (WMI)
The first character in the WMI sequence represents the country where the
vehicle was manufactured. Countries like the United States (1 or 4), Canada
(2) and Mexico (3) are represented by numbers while other countries such as
Germany (W), Italy (Z) and Japan (J) are represented by letters.
The second character refers to the manufacturer. The characters can be either
letters or numbers. For example: Jaguar (A), Dodge (B), Chrysler (C), Jeep
(J), Buick (4), Cadillac (6) or Saturn (8).
The third character represents the vehicle type or manufacturing division.
Vehicle Description Section (VDS) and Check Digit
The vehicle description section
consists of five characters (the 4th to 8th characters) which identify
everything from the body style, engine type, and braking system to model,
series, restraint system, etc. The 9th character is a VIN accuracy check digit
which verifies the previous VIN numbers. It is determined by carrying out a
mathematical computation developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Vehicle Identification Section (VIS)
The vehicle identification section
includes the last eight characters in the VIN number. The numbers identify the
model year (10th character) and the assembly plant for the vehicle (11th
character). A number or letter may represent the model year. For example: 1998
(W), 2000 (Y), 2007 (7) or 2008 (8).
The 12th to 17th characters are the actual serial number of the vehicle—these
last 6 digits make the vehicle unique (think of DNA). It can also help to
identify whether the vehicle was the first, the hundredth, or the last vehicle
off the manufacturer’s assembly line. This is valuable information for
collectors.
So, the next time you see that long number printed on your registration papers
or stamped across your dashboard, you’ll know how to decode it. This will give
you a better understanding of where your unique vehicle actually came from!
1962 -
1965 J Series Vin Decoder Page
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Character Position |
Vehicle ID Number |
Description |
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1 & 2 |
14 |
Chassis Code
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13 |
J-100, 2WD,
Wagoneer |
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14 |
J-100, 4WD,
Wagoneer |
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23 |
J-200, 2WD,
Gladiator |
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24 |
J-200, 4WD,
Gladiator |
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33 |
J-300, 2WD,
Gladiator |
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34 |
J-300, 4WD,
Gladiator |
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3 & 4 |
14 |
Body style
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06 |
Cab & Chassis,
Truck |
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12 |
2 Door Station
Wagon |
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13 |
Panel Delivery |
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14 |
4 Door Station
Wagon |
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16 |
Flat Faced
Cowl & Chassis - Truck |
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17 |
Cowl with
Windshield & Chassis - Truck |
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18 |
Stripped
Chassis - Truck |
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5 |
C |
1962 - 1964: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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A |
5600# Max. -
Truck |
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B |
6600# Max. -
Truck |
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C |
7600# Max. -
Truck, Custom Station Wagon |
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D |
8600# Max. -
Truck with Dual Wheels & 4-speed Transmission |
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E |
5000# Max. -
Truck |
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F |
4000# Max. -
Truck |
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G |
8000# Max. -
Truck with Dual Wheels & 3-speed Transmission |
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H |
9000# Max. -
Truck with Dual Wheels & 4-speed Transmission |
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6 &/or 7 |
1 |
Drive Code
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1 |
Left Hand
Drive |
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2 |
Right Hand
Drive |
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8 - 12 or 13 |
012345 |
Sequential Serial Number
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