Vin#

oldschl · 01-30-2008, 12:09 PM

Hi, First timer here I have a VIN# ?? my dad has a 1970 LTD Brougham w/429cid and the VIN number is only 11 characters long. When I try to look up info on it I keep getting the error message of VIN number must be 17 characters long. I have double check both VIN number locations on the car and they match, the VIN# is OJ62K169483. I think the J represents the place of assembly the K is the body type ? the rest I don't know. Anyone out there with any info please help!

Steve S.

ABE · 01-30-2008, 01:26 PM

Hi oldschl, welcome to the forum.

In the early 1980's the US NHTSA adopted the current 17 digit system. As you noted this system does not match your 1970 model.

Take a look at this 1969 VIN standard for Ford vehicles, it appears to match your requirement:
http://www.mercurystuff.com/pdfs/196...tification.pdf

Hope this helps.

oldschl · 01-30-2008, 02:26 PM

Art, Thanks that did help, it makes sense now.

Steve S