anthony allan (212.230.44.116) - Sat Nov 29 06:13:39 2008

hello - i was wondering if anyone can help me. ive just bought a old bronco to renovate. i live in spain but the car is registered in england. it has an autobox and a 2.9 V6 motor. in the paperwork it says it is from 1991, but i think it is older than this. is there anyway of finding out the age of the car from the chassis number for example?

i´d be very gratefull if anyone could help me out.

regards - anthony.

Reply #1 Elizabeth O'Connor (174.41.33.32) - Sat Mar 28 15:24:40 2009

Copied from http://www.broncoii.org/ techpages/vin/index.htm

The VIN (vehicle identification number) is located at the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. It should also be on the sticker inside the driver’s door, and be on your insurance documents.

Example V.I.N.

1FMBR10S6DUAB1234

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1. Origin of Vehicle (1=US 2=Canada)

2. Manufacturer (F=Ford, M=Mercury)

3. Vehicle Class (T=truck, M=Multi Purpose Vehicle)

4. GVW* and Braking Capacity (B=3001-4000 C=4001-5000)

5. Type (R=Ranger, U=Utility Vehicle)

6 & 7. Chassis/Body Type (dependant on type of vehicle: on a BII 14=4x4)

8. Engine Size (S=2.8L T=2.9L)

9. Check Digit

10. Year (D=83 E=84 F=85 G=86 H=87 J=88)

11. Assembly Plant (C=Ontario H=Lorain, Ohio K=Claycomo, Mo. L=Wayne, Mi N=Norfolk, Va P=St. Paul, Mn U=Louisville, Ky Z=Hazlewood, Mo.)

12-17. Serial Numbers

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