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VIN Decoding - 1968-1970
Contributed By: Joe Schaefer
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-2000 2WD Gladiator |
| 24 | J-2000 4WD Gladiator |
| 33 | J-3000 2WD Gladiator |
| 34 | J-3000 4WD Gladiator |
| | J-4000 4WD Gladiator |
3rd & 4th Digit/Body Style
| 06 | Cab and Chassis-Truck |
| 07 | Camper Special |
| 08 | Cab and Chassis |
| 12 | 2 Door Station Wagon |
| 13 | Panel Delivery |
| 14 | 4 Door Station Wagon |
Note: Chassis Code 24 (J-2000) prior to Aug 69 was a 120" wheelbase truck; after Aug 69, it was a 126" wheelbase truck. Chassis Code 34 (J-3000) prior to Aug 69 was a 126" wheelbase truck; after Aug 69 it was changed to (J-4000) and 132" wheelbase truck.
5th Digit - Special Model Code
| C | Custom Wagoneer |
| D | Super Wagoneer w/ Exterior Metal Type Feature Panels |
| O | Disregard |
| W | 5000 GVW |
| X | 6000 GVW Also Console Shift Wagoneer (1414X) with Exterior Woodgrain Feature Panel. |
| Y | 7000 GVW |
| Z | 8000 GVW Also 8600 GVW With Dual Rear Wheels |
6th Digit - Drive Code
| 1 | Left hand Drive |
| 2 | Right Hand Drive |
| 3 | Left Hand Drive |
| 4 | Right hand Drive |
7th Digit - Engine Code
| 6 | 6-232 |
| 7 | 6-232 Smog |
| 8 | V8-327 |
| 9 | V8-327, V8-350 Smog |
8th thru 13th Digit - Sequential Serial Number
| 6-232 Engine | 200,001-299,999 |
| V8-327 Engine | 50,001-199,999 |
| V8-350 Engine | 300,001-399,999 |
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 |
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