Online Decoder VIN is located on the left side of the dashboard, viewable through the windshield.
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1st Digit: Model year
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| 4 = 1974
| 5 = 1975
| 6 = 1976
| 7 = 1977
| 8 = 1978
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2nd Digit: Assembly plant
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| Plant
| Code
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| Dearborn, MI
| F
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| San Jose, CA
| R
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3rd & 4th Digits: Body type>
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| Style
| Code
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| 2-Dr. 4-Pass. Hardtop
| 02
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| 3 Dr. 4-Pass. Hatchback (2+2)
| 03
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| 2-Dr. 4-Pass. Hardtop (Ghia)
| 04
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| 3 Dr. 4-Pass. Hatchback (Mach 1)
| 05
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5th Digit: Engine
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| Engine
| Code
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| 302 2-V, 8-cyl.
| F
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| 139 2-V, 4-cyl. (2.3L)
| Y
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| 169 2-V, 6-cyl. (2.8L)
| Z
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Last six digits: the basic production
number starting at 100001.
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