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==Pre-1981 VIN Identification== | ==Pre-1981 VIN Identification== | ||
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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. | 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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#[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. | ||
#[http://www.mkellstrand.com/corvairs/resources/vin/vin_decoder.html Corvair VIN Decoder] 1960-1969 Chevy Corvairs. | #[http://www.mkellstrand.com/corvairs/resources/vin/vin_decoder.html Corvair VIN Decoder] 1960-1969 Chevy Corvairs. | ||
| − | #[http://chevy.tocmp.com/models/index.htm Chevrolet Passenger Cars and Trucks] Information on Chevy cars and trucks from 1929 to 1958. In addition to serial number decoding charts, there are paint codes, production figures, model | + | #[http://chevy.tocmp.com/models/index.htm Chevrolet Passenger Cars and Trucks] Information on Chevy cars and trucks from 1929 to 1958. In addition to serial number decoding charts, there are paint codes, production figures, model ID charts and engine serial number information. |
| − | #[http://people.smu.edu/acambre/nova/decoders.html Chevrolet Chevy II | + | #[http://people.smu.edu/acambre/nova/decoders.html Chevrolet Chevy II and Nova VIN and Body Tag Decoder] Covers 1962-1979 Nova and Chevy II. |
| − | #[http://www.vettesite.com/vin.asp VetteSite VIN Verification] Very good information on Corvette | + | #[http://www.vettesite.com/vin.asp VetteSite VIN Verification] Very good information on Corvette VIN from 1972 to 1998, and some interesting information on Corvette VIN dating from 1953. |
| − | #[http://www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm Chevy Pickup Decoder 1] [http://www.americanclassic.com/paint_test.asp Chevy Pickup Decoder 2] American Classic Truck Parts Chevrolet pickup decoder. Appears to cover 1946-1972 Chevy pickups. | + | #[http://www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm Chevy Pickup Decoder 1] [http://www.americanclassic.com/paint_test.asp Chevy Pickup Decoder 2] American Classic Truck Parts Chevrolet pickup decoder. Appears to cover 1946-1972 Chevy pickups. |
| − | #[http://www.nastyz28.com/decode.php Decoding Chevy VIN, Trim Tag and Drivetrain Codes] | + | #[http://www.nastyz28.com/decode.php Decoding Chevy VIN, Trim Tag and Drivetrain Codes] Leans toward Camaro information but there is much valuable information on many Chevy components. |
#[http://www.348-409.com/vindecode.html 1958-1965 full size Chevy VIN decoder]. | #[http://www.348-409.com/vindecode.html 1958-1965 full size Chevy VIN decoder]. | ||
#[http://chevelle.www7.50megs.com/vin.htm Chevelle VIN decoder]. | #[http://chevelle.www7.50megs.com/vin.htm Chevelle VIN decoder]. | ||
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#[http://www.rubbertherightway.com/Cadillac%20Decoding%20VIN%2063%20-%2064.htm Cadillac : Decoding your VIN 1959-1964]. | #[http://www.rubbertherightway.com/Cadillac%20Decoding%20VIN%2063%20-%2064.htm Cadillac : Decoding your VIN 1959-1964]. | ||
#[http://www.wmsbrg.com/cadillac/Richmond/Tech_Tips/Cadillac_VIN_numbers.htm 1965-1980 Cadillac VINs]. | #[http://www.wmsbrg.com/cadillac/Richmond/Tech_Tips/Cadillac_VIN_numbers.htm 1965-1980 Cadillac VINs]. | ||
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====Buick==== | ====Buick==== | ||
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#[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. | ||
#[http://oljeep.com/gw/vin_66-71.html 1966 - 1971 J Series VIN decoder] | #[http://oljeep.com/gw/vin_66-71.html 1966 - 1971 J Series VIN decoder] | ||
| − | #[http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/serialnos/SerialNosSixties.html Kaiser Jeep 1960-67 | + | #[http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/serialnos/SerialNosSixties.html Kaiser Jeep 1960-'67 serial numbers]. |
#[http://www.jeepz.com/forum/vin.php 1972 - present Jeep VIN decoder] | #[http://www.jeepz.com/forum/vin.php 1972 - present Jeep VIN decoder] | ||
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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== | ==Related resources== | ||
*[[How to identify a Ford V8]] | *[[How to identify a Ford V8]] | ||
| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/ford-engine-tech Ford Engine Block Codes, Serial Numbers, Specifications, and Casting Numbers ] | + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/ford-engine-tech Ford Engine Block Codes, Serial Numbers, Specifications, and Casting Numbers] |
*[[Transmission identification]] | *[[Transmission identification]] | ||
*[[Rearend identification]] | *[[Rearend identification]] | ||
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