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Author: | BlackZ34 [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Canadian "A" series passenger car VIN decoder |
Since I haven't found online how to decode my VIN, I'm writing it down for anyone who might need it in the future. From Service manual #WM4671 Quote: Model: no. of cylinders displacement
AV1, AL1................6.............................................170.0 Cu.In. 6 225.0 Cu.In.* AV2, AL2................8.............................................273.0 Cu.In. AP1, AD1...............6..............................................225.0 Cu.In. AP2 AD2................8.............................................318.0 Cu.In. 8 383.0 Cu.In.* 8 413.0 Cu.In.* AC1.......................8.............................................361.0 Cu.In. 8 383.0 Cu.In.* AC2.......................8.............................................383.0 Cu.In. AC3, AY1...............8..............................................413.0 Cu.In. *Extra Equipment Serial numbers A new eleven digit serial number supplies all pertinent vehicule information as follow: First digit -Indicates car makes, model and wheelbase, using the follwing letters: V...Valiant...short wheelbase W...Dodge...short wheelbase L...Valiant...long wheelbase D...Dodge...long wheelbase R...Plymouth...short wheelbase C...Chrysler P...Plymouth...long wheelbase Y...Imperial Second digit - Indicates the vehicule price range and number of cylinders, using the following numerals: 1...Low...6 6...Low...8 2...Medium...6 7... Medium...8 3...High...6 8...High...8 4...Premium...6 9...Premium...8 Third digit - Indicates the body style using the following letters: A...2 dr. Sedan F...4 dr. 2 seat Sub. B...2 dr,. Hardtop G...4 dr. 3 seat Sub. C...4 dr. Sedan H...4 dr. H.T. 2 seat Sub. D...4 dr. Hardtop J... 4 dr. H.T. 3 seat Sub. E...Convertible S...Special Fourth digit - Indicates the model series using the following numerals: 2...1962 4...1964 3...1963 5...1965 Fifth digit - Indicates the assemble plant, using the following numerals: 1...Plymouth 4...Imperial 2...Dodge 9...Canada 3...Jefferson Sixth digit through eleventh digit - Indicates the numerical portion of the serial number beginning with number 100,001 and running consecutively regardless of make or model: Example: R 3 B 5 9 100147 Plymouth High line 2 door "A" Canada 147th unit Short 6 cyl Hardtop Series Built The above numbering system requires that complete and accurate serial number information be supplied when reffering to a specific car model. In the example, I think the #5 should mean 1965... but anyway that's some good info... |
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