Vehicle Identification Number/VIN Decoder Table for 1955-1971 Jeep CJ
A CJ VIN number helps owners and mechanics identify details regarding the engine type, the place it was built, and more. CJs made from 1955 to 1971 can be in several possible locations. You should find a tin plate on the driver’s side firewall and/or on the dash inside the Jeep. Jeep CJs built prior to 1962 typically used a serial number. 1962 and later Jeep CJs used VIN numbers.
Refer to the below CJ Jeep Serial number decoder and VIN charts to learn more about your Jeep. The CJ serial number chart ranges from 1955 – 1961 for the CJ-5, and 1956-1961 for the CJ-6. The third chart contains VIN numbers ranging from CJs made from 1962-1971.
CJ5 Serial Numbers from 1955-1961
Model Year | Starting Number | Finishing number |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 10001 | 27006 |
| 1956 | 27007 | 45922 |
| 1957 | 45923 | 68815 |
| 1958 | 68816 | 82877 |
| 1959 | 82878 | 97918 |
| 1960 | 97919 | 119539 |
| 1961 | 119540 | 134747 |
CJ-6 Serial Numbers from 1956-1961
Model Year | Starting Number | Finishing number |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 10001 | 12224 |
| 1957 | 12225 | 13853 |
| 1958 | 13854 | 15067 |
| 1959 | 15068 | 17074 |
| 1960 | 17075 | 19110 |
| 1961 | 19111 | 21101 |
1962 to 1971 Jeep CJ VIN Decoder Table
Character | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st & 2nd | Chassis Code | 57 = Universal 81 = Universal CJ-3B 83 = Universal CJ-5 84 = Universal CJ-6 85 = Universal DJ-6 86 = Universal DJ-6 87 = Jeepster C101 |
| 3rd & 4th | Body Style | 01 = Convertible (Jeepster) 02 = Commando Convertible (Jeepster) 04 = Fire Engine 05 = Open Body 10 = Open Body (Universal Diesel) 22 = Tuxedo Park Mark IV 23 = Fire Truck (Universal) 34 = Open Body (Universal CJ-3B) 54 = Open Body (Universal CJ-5) 55 = Open Body (Universal CJ-5 Diesel) 74 = Open Body (Universal CJ-6) 75 = Open Body (Universal CJ-6 Diesel) |
| 5th | Body Style - Special Model Code | A = V6-225 C = Canadian Built F = Station Wagon (Jeepster) H = Pick-up (Jeepster) 0 = Universal (Disregard) 0 = Roadster Open Body (Jeepster) S = Smog (Universal) 8 = Universal |
| 6th | Drive Code | 1 = Left Hand Drive 2 = Right Hand Drive 3 = LDH California, Fuel Evap Control |
| 7th | Engine Code | 4 = F4-134 without Emission 5 = F4-134 with Emission 6 = V6-225 without Emission 7 = V6-225 with Emission |
| 8th - 13th | SSN (Sequential Serial Number) | 000000 |
Character:
1st & 2nd
Chassis Code
57 = Universal
81 = Universal CJ-3B
83 = Universal CJ-5
84 = Universal CJ-6
85 = Universal DJ-6
86 = Universal DJ-6
87 = Jeepster C101
3rd & 4th
Body Style
01 = Convertible (Jeepster)
02 = Commando Convertible (Jeepster)
04 = Fire Engine
05 = Open Body
10 = Open Body (Universal Diesel)
22 = Tuxedo Park Mark IV
23 = Fire Truck (Universal)
34 = Open Body (Universal CJ-3B)
54 = Open Body (Universal CJ-5)
55 = Open Body (Universal CJ-5 Diesel)
74 = Open Body (Universal CJ-6)
75 = Open Body (Universal CJ-6 Diesel)
5th
Body Style - Special Model Code
A = V6-225
C = Canadian Built
F = Station Wagon (Jeepster)
H = Pick-up (Jeepster)
0 = Universal (Disregard)
0 = Roadster Open Body (Jeepster)
S = Smog (Universal)
8 = Universal
6th
Drive Code
1 = Left Hand Drive
2 = Right Hand Drive
3 = LDH California, Fuel Evap Control
7th
Engine Code
4 = F4-134 without Emission
5 = F4-134 with Emission
6 = V6-225 without Emission
7 = V6-225 with Emission
8th - 13th
SSN (Sequential Serial Number)
000000
1st & 2nd
Chassis Code
57 = Universal
81 = Universal CJ-3B
83 = Universal CJ-5
84 = Universal CJ-6
85 = Universal DJ-6
86 = Universal DJ-6
87 = Jeepster C101
3rd & 4th
Body Style
01 = Convertible (Jeepster)
02 = Commando Convertible (Jeepster)
04 = Fire Engine
05 = Open Body
10 = Open Body (Universal Diesel)
22 = Tuxedo Park Mark IV
23 = Fire Truck (Universal)
34 = Open Body (Universal CJ-3B)
54 = Open Body (Universal CJ-5)
55 = Open Body (Universal CJ-5 Diesel)
74 = Open Body (Universal CJ-6)
75 = Open Body (Universal CJ-6 Diesel)
5th
Body Style - Special Model Code
A = V6-225
C = Canadian Built
F = Station Wagon (Jeepster)
H = Pick-up (Jeepster)
0 = Universal (Disregard)
0 = Roadster Open Body (Jeepster)
S = Smog (Universal)
8 = Universal
6th
Drive Code
1 = Left Hand Drive
2 = Right Hand Drive
3 = LDH California, Fuel Evap Control
7th
Engine Code
4 = F4-134 without Emission
5 = F4-134 with Emission
6 = V6-225 without Emission
7 = V6-225 with Emission
8th - 13th
SSN (Sequential Serial Number)
000000
