| Jeep Vin Decoder
- Decoding Jeep VIN Numbers . |
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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!
1972 - 1980 All Jeep Vin Decoder Page
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1972 - 1980 |
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Covering:
1972 - '75: Wagoneer, 110" wheelbase
1976: Wagoneer, 109" wheelbase
1977 - '80: n/a
1972: n/a
1973: Wagoneer, 110" wheelbase
1974 - '75: Custom Wagoneer, 110" wheelbase
1976 - '77: Custom Wagoneer, 109" wheelbase
1978 - '80: Custom Wagoneer, 4 Door, 109" wheelbase
1972 - '73: n/a
1974 - '75: Cherokee, 110" Wheelbase
1976 - '78: Cherokee, 109" Wheelbase
1979 - '80: Cherokee, 2 Door, 109" Wheelbase
1972 - '73: n/a
1974 - '75: Cherokee 'S' Custom, 110" Wheelbase
1976 - 77: Cherokee 'S' Custom, 109" Wheelbase
1977 - '79: Cherokee Chief, 2 Door, Wide Track, 109" Wheelbase
1980: Cherokee, 2 Door, Wide Track, 109" Wheelbase
1972 - '76: n/a
1977 - '80: Cherokee, 4 Door, 109" Wheelbase
1972: Truck, 120" Wheelbase
1973 - '80: n/a
1972: n/a
1973: Gladiator, 120" Wheelbase
1974 - '80: Truck, J-10, 119" Wheelbase
1972: n/a
1973: Gladiator, 120" Wheelbase
1974 - '77: Truck, J-10, Export Only, 119" Wheelbase
1978 - '80: n/a
1972: Truck, 132" Wheelbase
1973 - '80: n/a
1972 - '73: n/a
1974 - '79: Truck, J-10, 131" Wheelbase
1980: Truck, 131" Wheelbase
1972 - '73: n/a
1974 - '79: Truck, J-20, 131" Wheelbase
1980: Truck, 131" Wheelbase
1972 - '73: Universal, CJ-5, 81" Wheelbase CKD
1974: Universal, 84" Wheelbase CKD
1975: "JEEP"®, 84" Wheelbase CKD
1976 - '80: n/a
1972 - '73: Universal, CJ-6, 101" Wheelbase CKD
1974: Universal, 104" Wheelbase CKD
1975: "JEEP"®, 104" Wheelbase CKD
1976 - '80: n/a
1972: MO / MD Government Vehicle
1973 - '80: n/a
1972: MOA / MDA Government Vehicle
1973 - '80: n/a
1972: M-606 / M-606A Government Vehicle
1973 - '80: n/a
1972: CJ-5, 84" Wheelbase, 4 Wheel Drive
1973 - '74: Universal, CJ-5, 84" Wheelbase, 4 Wheel Drive
1975 - '80: "JEEP"®, CJ-5, 84" Wheelbase
1972: CJ-6, 101" Wheelbase, 4 Wheel Drive
1973 - '74: Universal, 101" Wheelbase, 4 Wheel Drive
1975 - '77: "JEEP"®, 104" Wheelbase,
1978 - '79: "JEEP"®, 104" Wheelbase, Export Only
1980: n/a
1972: DJ-5, 84" Wheelbase, 2 Wheel Drive
1973: Universal, 84" Wheelbase, 2 Wheel Drive
1974 - '80: n/a
1972: DJ-6, 104" Wheelbase, 2 Wheel Drive
1973: Universal, 101" Wheelbase, 2 Wheel Drive
1974 - '80: n/a
1972: Commando 104" Wheelbase, 4 Wheel Drive
1973: Jeepster Commando
1974 - '80: n/a
1972: n/a
1973: Jeepster Commando
1974 - '80: n/a
1972: n/a
1973: Jeepster Commando
1974 - '80: n/a
1972 - '75: n/a
1976 - '80: "JEEP"®, 94" Wheelbase,
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1972 - 1980 All Jeep Vin Decoder Page
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1972 - '73 J-Series: The chassis
serial number is found stamped on a metal plate affixed to the
left front door body hinge pillar.
1972 - '80 all Jeep®, except
72 - '73 J-Series: 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. |
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Character Position |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
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Vehicle ID Number |
J |
8 |
A |
1 |
7 |
N |
Z |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
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Character Position |
Vehicle ID Number |
Description |
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1
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J |
JEEP® Corporation |
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2
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8 |
Year
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2 |
1972 |
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3 |
1973 |
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4 |
1974 |
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5 |
1975 |
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6 |
1976 |
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7 |
1977 |
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8 |
1978 |
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9 |
1979 |
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0 |
1980 |
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3
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A |
Plant, Transmission, Drive
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A |
1972 - '79:
Toledo, Automatic, Left Hand Drive
1980: n/a |
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B |
1972 - '75:
CAD, Automatic Left
Hand Drive
1976 -
'80: n/a
1977 -
'79: Toledo, Automatic, Right Hand Drive
1980: n/a |
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D |
1972 - '79:
n/a
1980: Automatic, Left Hand
Drive, Part Time 4WD |
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E |
1972 - '79:
n/a
1980: Automatic, Left Hand
Drive, Full Time 4WD |
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F |
1972 - '79:
Toledo, 3-speed, Left Hand Drive
1980: n/a |
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G |
1972 - '79:
Toledo, 3-speed, Right Hand Drive
1980: n/a |
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H |
1972 - '79:
n/a
1980: Automatic, Right Hand
Drive, Part Time 4WD |
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J |
1972 - '75:
CKD, 3-speed, Left
Hand Drive
1976 -
'79: n/a
1980: Automatic, Right Hand
Drive, Full Time 4WD |
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K |
1972 - '75:
CKD, 3-speed, Right
Hand Drive
1976 - '80: n/a |
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M |
1972 - '79:
Toledo, 4-speed, Left Hand Drive
1980: 4-speed, Left Hand
Drive, Part Time 4WD |
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N |
1972 - '75:
Toledo, 4-speed, Right Hand Drive
1976: n/a
1977 -
'79: Toledo, 4-speed, Right Hand Drive
1980: 4-speed, Right Hand
Drive, Full Time 4WD |
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O |
1972 - '75:
CKD, 4-speed, Left
Hand Drive
1976 - '80: n/a |
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P |
1972 - '75:
CKD, 4-speed, Right
Hand Drive
1976 - '80: n/a |
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4
& 5
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17 |
Series (model)
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14 |
1972 - '75:
Wagoneer, 110" wheelbase
1976:
Wagoneer, 109" wheelbase
1977 - '80: n/a |
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15 |
1972: n/a
1973:
Wagoneer, 110" wheelbase
1974 -
'75: Custom Wagoneer, 110" wheelbase
1976 -
'77: Custom Wagoneer, 109" wheelbase
1978 - '80: Custom Wagoneer,
4 Door, 109" wheelbase |
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16 |
1972 - '73:
n/a
1974 -
'75: Cherokee, 110" Wheelbase
1976 -
'78: Cherokee, 109" Wheelbase
1979 - '80: Cherokee, 2 Door,
109" Wheelbase |
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17 |
1972 - '73:
n/a
1974 -
'75: Cherokee 'S' Custom, 110" Wheelbase
1976 - 77:
Cherokee 'S' Custom, 109" Wheelbase
1977 -
'79: Cherokee Chief, 2 Door, Wide Track, 109" Wheelbase
1980: Cherokee, 2 Door, Wide
Track, 109" Wheelbase |
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18 |
1972 - '76:
n/a
1977 - '80: Cherokee, 4 Door,
109" Wheelbase |
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24 |
1972: Truck,
120" Wheelbase
1973 - '80: n/a |
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25 |
1972: n/a
1973:
Gladiator, 120" Wheelbase
1974 - '80: Truck, J-10, 119"
Wheelbase |
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26 |
1972: n/a
1973:
Gladiator, 120" Wheelbase
1974 -
'77: Truck, J-10, Export Only, 119" Wheelbase
1978 - '80: n/a |
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34 |
1972: Truck,
132" Wheelbase
1973 - '80: n/a |
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45 |
1972 - '73:
n/a
1974 -
'79: Truck, J-10, 131" Wheelbase
1980: Truck, 131" Wheelbase |
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46 |
1972 - '73:
n/a
1974 -
'79: Truck, J-20, 131" Wheelbase
1980: Truck, 131" Wheelbase |
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63 |
1972 - '73: Universal,
CJ-5, 81" Wheelbase
CKD
1974: Universal, 84"
Wheelbase
CKD
1975: "JEEP"®, 84"
Wheelbase
CKD
1976 - '80: n/a |
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64 |
1972 - '73: Universal,
CJ-6, 101" Wheelbase
CKD
1974: Universal, 104"
Wheelbase
CKD
1975: "JEEP"®, 104"
Wheelbase
CKD
1976 - '80: n/a |
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71 |
1972: MO / MD
Government Vehicle
1973 - '80: n/a |
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72 |
1972: MOA /
MDA Government Vehicle
1973 - '80: n/a |
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78 |
1972: M-606 /
M-606A Government Vehicle
1973 - '80: n/a |
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83 |
1972: CJ-5,
84" Wheelbase, 4 Wheel Drive
1973 -
'74: Universal, CJ-5, 84" Wheelbase, 4 Wheel Drive
1975 - '80: "JEEP"®, CJ-5,
84" Wheelbase |
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84 |
1972: CJ-6,
101" Wheelbase, 4 Wheel Drive
1973 -
'74: Universal, 101" Wheelbase, 4 Wheel Drive
1975 -
'77: "JEEP"®, 104" Wheelbase,
1978 -
'79: "JEEP"®, 104" Wheelbase, Export Only
1980: n/a |
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85 |
1972:
DJ-5, 84"
Wheelbase, 2 Wheel Drive
1973:
Universal, 84" Wheelbase, 2 Wheel Drive
1974 - '80: n/a |
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86 |
1972: DJ-6,
104" Wheelbase, 2 Wheel Drive
1973:
Universal, 101" Wheelbase, 2 Wheel Drive
1974 - '80: n/a |
|
87 |
1972:
Commando 104" Wheelbase, 4 Wheel Drive
1973:
Jeepster Commando
1974 - '80: n/a |
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88 |
1972: n/a
1973:
Jeepster Commando
1974 - '80: n/a |
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89 |
1972: n/a
1973:
Jeepster Commando
1974 - '80: n/a |
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93 |
1972 - '75:
n/a
1976 - '80: "JEEP"®, 94"
Wheelbase, |
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6
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N |
Body Style & Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Rating:
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1 |
1972 - '74:
Thriftside Truck
1975 - '80: n/a |
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2 |
1972 - '74:
Townside Truck
1975 - '80: n/a |
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3 |
1972 - '73:
Platform Stack Truck
1974 - '80: n/a |
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4 |
1972 -'74: 4
Door Wagon
1975 - '80: n/a |
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5 |
1972 - '74:
Open Body
1975 - '80: n/a |
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6 |
1972 - '74:
Cab & Chassis Truck
1975 - '80: n/a |
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7 |
1972: n/a
1973:
Camper
1974: 2
Door Wagon
1975 - '80: n/a |
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8 |
1972 - '73:
n/a
1974:
Stripped Chassis
1975 - '80: n/a |
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A |
1972 - '74:
n/a
1975:
3750# GVW, model 83
1976 - '80: 3750# GVW, models
83, 84, & 93 |
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B |
1972 - '74:
n/a
1975:
4000# GVW, model 84
1976 - '80: n/a |
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C |
1972 - '74:
n/a
1975: 4500# GVW, model
83,
VDO Only
1976 - '80: n/a |
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D |
1972 - '74:
n/a
1975: 4750# GVW, model
84,
VDO Only
1976 - '80: n/a |
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E |
1972 - '75:
n/a
1976 - '780: 4150# GVW,
models 83, 84, & 93 |
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F |
1972 - '73:
Full Cab, Metal, Commando
1974: Full
Cab
1975 - '80: n/a |
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H |
1972 -
'73:Half Cab, Metal, Commando
1974: Half
Cab
1975 -
'76: n/a
1976 -
'78: 4850# GVW, models 83, 84, & 93, Export Only
1979 - '80: n/a |
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M |
1972 - '74:
n/a
1975 -'76:
6025# GVW, models 14, 15, 16, 17, 25, & 26
1977:
6025# GVW, models 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 25, & 45
1978 - '80: n/a |
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N |
1972 - '74:
n/a
1975:
6500# GVW, models 26 & 46
1976:
6025# GVW, models 14, 15, 16, 17, 25, & 45
1977: n/a
1978 - 80: 6200# GVW, models
15, 16, 17, 18, 25, & 45 |
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P |
1972 - '76:
n/a
1977:
6800# GVW, models 26 & 46
1978 - '80: 6800# GVW, model
46 |
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R |
1972 - '74:
n/a
1975 - '76: 7200# GVW, model
46 |
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S |
1972 - '76:
n/a
1977 - '80: 7600# GVW, model
46 |
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Y |
1972 - '76:
n/a
1977 - '80: 8400# GVW, model
46 |
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X |
1972 - '74:
n/a
1975 - '76: 8000# GVW, model
46 |
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P |
Engine, Body Type & Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW) Rating (see note: 1974):
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A |
1972 -
'73:n/a
1974:
early: n/a
late: 6
Cyl, 258 CID
1975 - '76: 6
Cyl, 258 CID, 110 HP
1977 - '80: 6 Cyl, 258 CID, 1
Bbl. |
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B |
1972 - '78:
n/a
1979: 4
Cyl, 2.54 Liter
1980: 4 Cyl, 2.54 Liter, 2
Bbl. |
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C |
1972 - '73:
Custom Wagon, 5400# GVW
1974:
early:
5600# GVW, models 14, 15, 16, 17, 25, & 45
late:
n/a
1975 - '76:
n/a
1977 - '80: 6 Cyl, 258 CID, 2
Bbl. |
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E |
1972 - '73:
n/a
1974:
early:
6000# GVW, model 14, 15, 16, & 17
late: 6
Cyl, 232 CID
1975 - '77: 6
Cyl, 232 CID, 100 HP
1978: 6
Cyl, 232 CID, 1 Bbl.
1979 - '80: n/a |
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H |
1972 - '73:
n/a
1974:
early: n/a
late:
V8, 304 CID
1975 - '77:
V8, 304 CID, 150 HP
1978 - '80: V8, 304 CID, 2
Bbl. |
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K |
1972 - '73:
n/a
1974:
early:
7200# GVW, model 46
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
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M |
1972 - '73:
n/a
1974:
early:
6500# GVW, model 46
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
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N |
1972 - '73:
n/a
1974:
early: n/a
late:
V8, 360 CID
1975 - '77:
V8, 360 CID, 175 HP
1978 - '80: V8, 360 CID, 2
Bbl. |
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O |
1972 - '73:
Standard Wagon, 5400#
1974 - '80: n/a |
|
P |
1972 - '73:
CJ-5, 3200#
1974:
early:
4200# GVW, model 84
late:
V8, 360 CID, 4 Bbl.
1975 - '77:
V8, 360 CID, 195 HP
1978: V8,
360 CID, 4 Bbl.
1979 - '80: n/a |
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R |
1972 - '73:
DJ-6 (Max.), 4750#
1974:
early:
4750# GVW, model 84
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
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S |
1972 - '73:
DJ-5 (Max.), 4500#
1974:
early:
4500# GVW, model 83
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
|
T |
1972 - '73:
CJ-6 (Std.), 3750#
1974:
early:
3750# GVW, model 83
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
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U |
1972 - '73:
Commando (Max.) 4700#
1974 - '80: n/a |
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V |
1972:
Commando / CJ-6 (Std.), 3900#
1973:
Commando, 3900#
1974:
early:
3900# GVW, model 84
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
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W |
1972 - '73:
Truck, 5000# GVW
1974:
early:
5200# GVW, model 25 & 45
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
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X |
1972: Truck,
6000# GVW
1973:
Truck, 6000# GVW, or, Special, 5400# GVW
1974:
early:
6000# GVW, model 26, Export Only
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
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Y |
1972 - '73:
Truck, 7000# GVW
1974 - '80: n/a |
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Z |
1972 - '73:
Truck, 8000# GVW
1974:
early:
8000# GVW, model 46
late:
v8, 401 CID
1975 - '78:
V8, 401 CID, 4 Bbl
1979 - '80: n/a. |
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H |
Engine Code / Sequential Number
(see note: 1974):
1972 - '73: 8th
character is letter code below & the 9 - 13th characters are the
sequential production number
1974:
early: 8th
character is letter code below & the 9 - 13 characters are the
sequential production number
late: 8 - 13th
characters are the sequential production number, disregard the
letter codes below
1975 - '80: 8 -
13th characters are the sequential production number, disregard
the letter codes below
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A |
1972 - '73: 6
Cyl, 258 Regular
1974:
early: 6
Cyl, 258 Regular
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
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B |
1972 - '73: 6
Cyl, 258 L/C
1974:
early: n/a
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
|
E |
1972 - '73: 6
Cyl, 232 Regular
1974:
early: 6
Cyl, 232 Regular
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
|
F |
1972 - '73:
232 Six L/C
1974:
early: n/a
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
|
H |
1972 - '73:
V8, 304 Regular
1974:
early: V8,
304 Regular
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
|
N |
1972 - '73:
V8, 360, Regular
1974:
early: V8,
360
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
|
P |
1972 - '73:
n/a
1974:
early: V8,
360, 4 Bbl.
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
|
R |
1972 - '73: 4
Cyl, 135, Regular
1974:
early: n/a
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
|
T |
1972 - '73: 4
Cyl, 135, L/C
1974:
early: n/a
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
|
Z |
1972 - '73: 4
Cyl, 135, L/C
1974:
early: V8,
401
late:
n/a
1975 - '80: n/a |
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Sequential Serial Number |
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