CJ5 Serial Number Question

I've looked through the forum and did a search but I couldn't find what I was looking for i have an early 73 or 74 cj5 all i can find out it is a serial number and that is 8405017 50588 it looked like it may have a J in front of the serial but had a space in front of it i am trying to decode it would someone mind help an old dude out when I bought it I was told it's a cj5 so far what I have come up with it's actually a universal CJ6 open body with a V6-225 with Emission beyond that I'm lost and for all I know that may not even be correct, I've searched everywhere and tried not to ask anyone for help but I've come to the point I need it now hopefully someone in here is willing to help me out. I added pictures to my album
Thank you
Tommy

 

Try these links. Also if you could post a photo of your jeep and your vin tag that would be nice.

Decoding Jeep CJ VIN Numbers 1955-1971 Jeep CJ-5 CJ-6 Commando | jeepfan.com

Decoding Jeep CJ VIN Numbers 1971-1986 Jeep CJ-5 CJ-7 CJ-8 | jeepfan.com

 

I can't seem to upload a picture of the jeep it says the contents of the uploaded image do not match the file extension

 

Just going with the numbers you supplied, it would be found here>>>http://jeepwillysworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Vehicle_Indentification.pdf

 

I'm going to look around some more and see if I can find any other identification markings

 

Does the wheelbase measurement correspond with the VIN tag? In other words--Is it a CJ6 chassis/wheelbase?

 

I will have to measure it I'll do that here in a little bit but how could the wheel base be longer or shorter if the tag is on the body and the body fits the wheel base

 

If you succeed with a picture--a broadside view (not angled) would allow ones to judge if it is a CJ5 or CJ6 in body appearance.

 

Did you happen to see the photos I had on here I'm not sure if they even loaded

 

Tags have been known to move over the years, does the tag match the frame numbers?

 

3 pictures are in your album, but the side shots are angled, not full broadside.


*** Edit/Addition: Thanks, Focker for the enlarged photos. It looks from those to be a CJ5 body. Coolit will have to do more research.

 

The pictured Jeep is '71 or older CJ-5. The VIN plate is for a CJ-6, starting with 8405. What's the VIN on the title?

 

I just added 2 more a side and a back view

 

I don't have any paperwork just yet i should be getting it Monday or Tuesday it's only a tag receipt no title in Alabama for that year

 

Early CJ-5 has a serial number thread - !! See This Thread For Serial Number Or Vin Questions !! The PDF there appears to be the same as the "jeepwillysworld" PDF linked above. You can read the document, but that VIN tag does not go with that Jeep.

 

It does look like a decent starting point. Welcome.

 

From your photos, your Jeep appears to be a CJ5, 1971 or earlier. Measure your wheelbase, and you should find it is 81". A CJ6 (what your VIN tag is from) has a 101" wheelbase. You have a rear mounted fuel tank (not under the drivers seat), and a late style windshield frame and grill which indicates your Jeep is likely a '70 or '71 model year. Your VIN tag on the firewall did not originally come on this Jeep, and it was not originally attached with pop rivets. Phillips screws were used to attach the plate from the factory. There is a frame number on the passenger side top of the rail between the axle centerline and firewall. It may only be 6 or 7 digits, but they will be the original serial numbers, provided the chassis has not been swapped.
That VIN tag on the firewall may cause more problems with titling than not having one at all, especially if you find the original chassis serial number.
-Donny