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Jeepster VIN Numbers

Discussion in 'Jeepster Commando and Commando Tech' started by Hawkes, Aug 7, 2006.

  1. Jul 15, 2008
    OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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    Here is a picture of my Jeepster-Commando.
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    Edited to replace lost "photo bucket" picture. This is how it looks in 2020.
     
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  2. Jul 15, 2008
    grouperboy

    grouperboy n00b

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    Very nice- one of those 69-70 models with the reflector on the hood instead of the fender:v6:
     
  3. Jul 15, 2008
    OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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    Thanks for the compliment,this Commando is new to me...just brung her home on the 9th.Although not visable in the picture the windshioeld got broken on the trip home :( so thats the first thing to tend to.I think the hood reflectors are on upside down,I'll start another thread with some pictures for discussion on that here in the near future.
     
  4. Jul 15, 2008
    $ sink

    $ sink Gazillians of posts

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    Sweet. no visible rust
     
  5. Jul 31, 2008
    xxwolfyxx

    xxwolfyxx I broked it

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    Been here for a bit figured I should do the VIN thing

    J3A89FVA65949

    DOM: May 1973

    (If I could only find out what day, the jeep and I share the same birth month and year)
     
  6. Sep 27, 2008
    Zach Landrum

    Zach Landrum New Member

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    8705-f17-57080
     
  7. Dec 5, 2008
    TopherGreen

    TopherGreen New Member

    Huntsville, AL
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    Whats up Guys/Gals? Hello from Alabama, New here and to Jeepsters.:beer:

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  8. Dec 6, 2008
    OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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    Welcome from south central Michigan,good job on posting up pictures and the VIN on your first visit.
     
  9. Dec 12, 2008
    newstar86

    newstar86 New Member

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    1968 Jeepster Commando Vin#8705f1730522. All manufacture date stickers are gone:(
     
  10. Feb 8, 2009
    nvace

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    Ok, here is my question, I just bought a 69 Jeepster Half Cab, the VIN on the registration is different than the number on the tag on the firewall. The registration has 7614F263517 and the metal tag 8705F1726526. According to the information I found on : http://forums.off-road.com/jeepster-american-jeepster-club/62136-jeepster-what-year-3.html

    Chassis code
    87 - 4WD C101

    Body styles
    01 - Jeepster convertible
    02 - Commando convertible
    03 - Hurst edition (1971 only)
    05 - Open body

    Model codes
    F - Station wagon
    H - Pickup (halfcab)
    O - Roadster

    Drive codes
    1 - Right hand drive
    2 - Left hand drive

    Engine codes
    4 - F4-134
    5 - F4-134 smog
    6 - V6-225
    7 - V6-225 smog

    So if this breakdown is correct the tag on the fire wall says it is a 4x4 V6 open body wagon??? Did people convert these into half cabs?
    Are there other ways to tell if it is an original half cab?


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    dead horse (because its funny)
     
  11. Feb 8, 2009
    nvace

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    CJ5 Serial Numbers from 1955-1961

    Model Year Starting Number Finishing number
    1955 10001 27006
    1956 27007 45922
    1957 45923 68815
    1958 68816 82877
    1959 82878 97918
    1960 97919 119539
    1961 119540 134747

    CJ-6 Serial Numbers from 1956-1961

    Model Year Starting Number Finishing number
    1956 10001 12224
    1957 12225 13853
    1958 13854 15067
    1959 15068 17074
    1960 17075 19110
    1961 19111 21101

    VIN Numbers for 1962 to 1971 Jeep

    Character
    1st & 2nd 57 = Universal
    81 = Universal CJ-3B
    83 = Universal CJ-5
    84 = Universal CJ-6
    85 = Universal DJ-6
    86 = Universal DJ-6
    87 = Jeepster C101 Chassis Code
    3rd & 4th 01 = Convertible (Jeepster)
    02 = Commando Convertible (Jeepster)
    04 = Fire Engine
    05 = Open Body
    10 = Open Body (Universal Diesel)
    22 = Tuxedo Park Mark IV
    23 = Fire Truck (Universal)
    34 = Open Body (Universal CJ-3B)
    54 = Open Body (Universal CJ-5)
    55 = Open Body (Universal CJ-5 Diesel)
    74 = Open Body (Universal CJ-6)
    75 = Open Body (Universal CJ-6 Diesel) Body Style
    5th A = V6-225
    C = Canadian Built
    F = Station Wagon (Jeepster)
    H = Pick-up (Jeepster)
    0 = Universal (Disregard)
    0 = Roadster Open Body (Jeepster)
    S = Smog (Universal)
    8 = Universal Body Style - Special Model Code
    6th 1 = Left Hand Drive
    2 = Right Hand Drive
    3 = LDH California, Fuel Evap Control Drive Code
    7th 4 = F4-134 without Emission
    5 = F4-134 with Emission
    6 = V6-225 without Emission
    7 = V6-225 with Emission Engine Code
    8th - 13th ###### SSN
    (Sequential Serial Number)
     
  12. Feb 15, 2009
    nvace

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    Update, I talked to the owner and he did convert it to a halfcab when he first bought it....15 years ago.
     
  13. Feb 26, 2009
    jasonw

    jasonw noobster

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    here's mine
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  14. Feb 28, 2009
    RGB

    RGB New Member

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    Here's my 73.
     
  15. Mar 2, 2009
    spoolnaround

    spoolnaround New Member

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    Just brought my new one home. From what I can tell its a 69. The guy I bought it from is a buddy's uncle and says its been sitting since at least 91. There are Washington plates inside as is a T98 and Dana 20.
    Is there a tag missing? There are four holes above the vin tag that are spaced apart as if an additional tag was in place.
     
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  16. Mar 2, 2009
    JustEnos

    JustEnos Member

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    There should be a build tag on the drivers door post
     
  17. Mar 2, 2009
    spoolnaround

    spoolnaround New Member

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    Nada.
    It appears this Jeepster has been repainted. Was the tag a sticker or a metal plate? It cracks me up that the vin plates are screwed on, first vehicle I have ever seen like this.
    Where would I find a vin # on the frame or is there even any?
     
  18. Mar 3, 2009
    Pack Rat

    Pack Rat Old Timer

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    Build date tags didn't show up on the door frame until 1970. There is a VIN number on the frame, passenger side back the engine frame mount, on top of the frame rail. It's just the 5 digit sequential number. No there wasn't another tag above the VIN, could be a PO had something else mounted there or maybe moved the tag down. And unless somebody changed it would have either a T14 or a T86 tranny. $sink could tell you the year, PM him.
     
  19. Mar 3, 2009
    trickpatrick

    trickpatrick Done? LOL

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    I have a 69 with those holes also.
     
  20. Mar 3, 2009
    Pack Rat

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    Doh! You said the T98 was inisde so it's an extra :oops:.
     
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