1975-1980 Jeep CJ Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Decoder | Quadratec

1975-1980 Jeep CJ VIN numbers can be found in a few different places. They can be on the driver's side firewall near the brake master cylinder, on the driver's side dash or near the parking brake lever on the inside body panel.

Character

1st

J
(Jeep Corp.)

Make

2nd

5 = 1975
6 = 1976
7 = 1977
8 = 1978
9 = 1979
0 = 1980

Year

3rd

A = Auto
F = 3 speed
M = 4 speed

Transmission

4th & 5th

83 = CJ-5
84 = CJ-6
93 = CJ-7

Model

6th

A = 3,750 lbs
E = 4,150 lbs

GVW
(Gross Vehicle Weight)

7th

A = 258ci, 1 bbl
C = 258ci, 2 bbl
E = 232ci, 1 bbl
H = 304ci, 2 bbl

Engine

8th - 13th

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SSN
(Sequential Serial Number)

Courtesy of Jeepfan.com

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