I need help decoding a VIN.

Lonesome7.3 · 10-07-2009, 09:33 AM

My Tugger has had all its data plates removed or they were never installed. Even the ones that go under the hood are not there. Considering how new everything looks I think they were never installed. My guess is because it was sold to the government then converted to a tug, they did not need them. Anyway, I need to know the year and other information concealed within the Vehicle Identification Number. Can someone help me decode it?
IGBGC34J8FJI84332

Crmzendrgone · 10-07-2009, 09:47 AM

Just found this thread with a link in it to decode vins.

different gear ratio for 05 silverado!!

Lonesome7.3 · 10-07-2009, 09:49 AM

This is what the link said:

The VIN you entered has an invalid check digit. The check digit is a value encoded into the VIN in order to protect against altering VINs illegally. Since the check digit is invalid the VIN that you entered is not the correct VIN for your car.

Case 7230 · 10-07-2009, 10:12 AM

Where it says JI8 could that be J18?

Lonesome7.3 · 10-07-2009, 10:20 AM

I sometimes wonder is the I's are one's but they all looked the same. I am pretty sure they are all I's.

Case 7230 · 10-07-2009, 12:21 PM

Well for a start I think the VIN should begin with a number (1 in your case) and should have six numbers at the end (184332).
Not an expert so could be wrong but it looks better.

Lonesome7.3 · 10-07-2009, 12:46 PM

This is what i was able to find out so far.

1 US built
G General Motors
B Chevy Incomplete
G 8001-9000# with hyd brake system
C Conventional 4x2 cab
3 1 ton
4 2 door cab
J 6.2 L V-8 diesel
8 ????
F 1985 model year
J Assembled in Janseville WI
I84332 Serial number

My question is how do you tell the difference between the 1' and the I's? What I have has being an I is just a stright line. I figured if it was a 1 there would at least be the little protrusion on top.

Case 7230 · 10-07-2009, 12:57 PM

I would look at it the other way. If it is an I then it would have the little horizontal bits top and bottom, if just a vertical line I would read that as a 1. Plus I still think it should start with a number and have six numbers at the end.

Lonesome7.3 · 10-07-2009, 01:26 PM

At least I have gotten closer to knowing more about this truck. I have only had one person who knows what it is and what it is worth call me.

hotrodpc · 10-07-2009, 01:55 PM

I'd be interested in seeing what a Carfax would like on that VIN. MY Dad's 94 is Incomplete truck too. Those are the Cab and Chassis models. He bought the truck that way, then took it to a shop and had a flatbed installed. They do the same on Vans too, but they are called Cutaway's instead of Incomplete Truck. Those are common for School busses, motor homes and box trucks. My retired Ryder Box Van is insured and registered as a Cutaway Chassis.

10-07-2009, 09:33 AM	#1
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 2,458	I need help decoding a VIN. My Tugger has had all its data plates removed or they were never installed. Even the ones that go under the hood are not there. Considering how new everything looks I think they were never installed. My guess is because it was sold to the government then converted to a tug, they did not need them. Anyway, I need to know the year and other information concealed within the Vehicle Identification Number. Can someone help me decode it? IGBGC34J8FJI84332 __________________

10-07-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,167	Just found this thread with a link in it to decode vins. different gear ratio for 05 silverado!! __________________

10-07-2009, 09:49 AM	#3
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 2,458	This is what the link said: The VIN you entered has an invalid check digit. The check digit is a value encoded into the VIN in order to protect against altering VINs illegally. Since the check digit is invalid the VIN that you entered is not the correct VIN for your car. __________________

10-07-2009, 10:20 AM	#5
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 2,458	I sometimes wonder is the I's are one's but they all looked the same. I am pretty sure they are all I's. __________________

10-07-2009, 12:46 PM	#7
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 2,458	This is what i was able to find out so far. 1 US built G General Motors B Chevy Incomplete G 8001-9000# with hyd brake system C Conventional 4x2 cab 3 1 ton 4 2 door cab J 6.2 L V-8 diesel 8 ???? F 1985 model year J Assembled in Janseville WI I84332 Serial number My question is how do you tell the difference between the 1' and the I's? What I have has being an I is just a stright line. I figured if it was a 1 there would at least be the little protrusion on top. __________________

10-07-2009, 10:12 AM	#4
Case 7230 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 662	Where it says JI8 could that be J18?

10-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#6
Case 7230 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 662	Well for a start I think the VIN should begin with a number (1 in your case) and should have six numbers at the end (184332). Not an expert so could be wrong but it looks better.

10-07-2009, 12:57 PM	#8
Case 7230 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 662	I would look at it the other way. If it is an I then it would have the little horizontal bits top and bottom, if just a vertical line I would read that as a 1. Plus I still think it should start with a number and have six numbers at the end.

10-07-2009, 01:26 PM	#9
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 2,458	At least I have gotten closer to knowing more about this truck. I have only had one person who knows what it is and what it is worth call me. __________________

10-07-2009, 01:55 PM	#10
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 6,928	I'd be interested in seeing what a Carfax would like on that VIN. MY Dad's 94 is Incomplete truck too. Those are the Cab and Chassis models. He bought the truck that way, then took it to a shop and had a flatbed installed. They do the same on Vans too, but they are called Cutaway's instead of Incomplete Truck. Those are common for School busses, motor homes and box trucks. My retired Ryder Box Van is insured and registered as a Cutaway Chassis. __________________ *Winners NEVER Quit , Quitters NEVER Win !!!*

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