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Old 04-04-2006, 04:20 PM
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Default Got my VIN, what does it mean?

Hey, got a fax from my local Ford, my convertible was made last Tues/Wed. I got the VIN, but I was wondering what the numbers mean?

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Old 04-04-2006, 04:29 PM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle...ication_number

Ford specific codes-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ford_VIN]_codes
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VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number, think of it as a Social Security number for your car. The police, government, and car dealers use the VIN for registration and sales of the car.
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Old 04-04-2006, 04:30 PM
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see attached, I don't know how to post PDFs

[IMG]local://upfiles/30225/CF522127BD11421690CC257FF275F264.jpg[/IMG]

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Old 04-04-2006, 06:04 PM
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I know that!!! I was wondering if the digits/numbers in certain places relate to the year/model equipment etc....
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ORIGINAL: JerryinTO

I know that!!! I was wondering if the digits/numbers in certain places relate to the year/model equipment etc....
See my last post and download pics - it will tell you everything
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