VIN Decoder for Full Size Jeeps made from 1962 to 1986

This set of VIN decoding pages was compiled by Joe Schaefer.

1962 - 1964 Kaiser Jeep Year Model

The VIN is located on a plate mounted on the front door pillar of the left side door.

1st & 2nd Digit/Chassis Code

13- J-100 2WD Wagoneer
14- J-100 4WD Wagoneer
23- J-200 2WD Gladiator
24- J-200 4WD Gladiator
33- J-300 2WD Gladiator
34- J-300 4WD Gladiator

3rd & 4th Digit/Body Style

06- Cab and Chassis-Truck
12- 2 Door Station Wagon
13- Panel Delivery
14- 4 Door Station Wagon
18- Stripped Chassis-Truck

5th Digit/GVW Weights and/or Special Codes

A- 5600-lbs Max.- Truck
B- 6600- Truck
C- 7600- Truck & Custom-Station Wagon
D- 8600- With Dual Rear Wheels/4sp Trans-Truck
E- 5000- Truck
F- 4000- Truck
G- 8000- With Dual Rear Wheels/3 sp Trans-Truck
H- 9000- With Dual Rear Wheels/4sp Trans-Truck

6th and/or 7th Digit/Drive Code

1- Left Hand Drive
2- Right Hand Drive

Note: 5th digit shown w/o GVW code or 6th digit w/GVW code.

Remaining 5 digits/ Sequential Serial Number

6-230 OHC engine: 10,000 thru 49,999.

References:
Parts Manual: W-1170-R2, Kaiser Jeep Corporation, 1967
Parts Manual: F-76072, AMC, Feb 1972
Parts Manual: F-75080, AMC, May 1980
Parts Manual: 89-81-374-084, AMC, May 1987