pre 1980 vin's
| VIN | Meaning | |
| J | Built By Jeep Corporation | |
| 8 | 1978 Model | |
| A | Transmission A - Auto F - 3-Speed M - 4-Speed |
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| 15 | Model 15 - Wagoneer - 4-Door Station Wagon 16 - Cherokee - 2-Door Station Wagon 17 - Cherokee - Wide Track 2-Door Station Wagon 18 - Cherokee - 4-Door Station Wagon 25 - Truck - J-10 45 - Truck - J-10 46 - Truck - J-20 83 - CJ-5 93 - CJ-7 |
Wheel Base 109 109 109 109 119 131 131 83 93 |
| N | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVW/Model A - 3750 83, 93 E - 4150 83, 98 HD N - 6200 15, 16, 17, 18, 25, 45 P - 6800 46 S - 7600 46 Y - 8400 46 |
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| N | Engine A - 258 CID, Six, 1-V C - 258 CID, Six, 2-V E - 232 CID, Six, 1-V H - 304 CID, V-8, 2-V N - 360 CID, V-8, 2-V P - 360 CID, V-8, 4-V Z - 401 CID, V-8, 4-V |
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| 000001 | Six Digit Sequential Serial No. | |