my new warrwagon

[smalltowncowboy]

i would like some help on decoding the VIN. i tried a few different vin decoders and the one on ramcharger central just said search failed. one decoder told me it was a dodge charger with a 318 lol.

i know the "w" is 4x4 and the "2" is 200 for 3/4 ton. but the rest im not sure. here it is.

W24JTAS141XXX

thanks guys

[712edf]

I'll try and guess this from memory: The "4" means regular cab/sweptline, The "J" is the GVW rating (probably 8000lbs-10000lbs), The "T" is the engine size, The "A" should be model year 1980, and The "S" is the plant where manufactured. At least that's what comes to mind but I would not bet my life on it. The Haynes manual laying behind the seat will have VIN info in it, but I have the same manual somewhere and seems like I remember some inaccuracies in it. One thing I am more sure of is passenger car VIN decoders shouldn't be used for trucks.

[n1265]

great truck for the money.... That vin code does not go to a 1980.

are you sure it is an 1980 ? are you sue about the vin code posted ?
something does not compute....

[n1265]

unless my book is wrong ( witch has been known to happen )

[smalltowncowboy]

well the truck was from department of transportation, the previous owner bought it from a DOT auction, and i trust the previous owner. and he bought it, liscenced, and registered it in 91

[712edf]

VIN mystery

I may have my information for the fourth,fifth and sixth digits in my previous post out of order. I'm certain the seventh digit "S" is the plant location for vehicle origin.Also I believe 1980 was the last year for the 13 digit VIN and the industry went to the 17 digit VIN numbering system in 1981.

[smalltowncowboy]

I may have my information for the fourth,fifth and sixth digits in my previous post out of order. I'm certain the seventh digit "S" is the plant location for vehicle origin.Also I believe 1980 was the last year for the 13 digit VIN and the industry went to the 17 digit VIN numbering system in 1981.

your correct on the 80 to 81 VIN change from 13 to 17

[smalltowncowboy]

just waiting for my co-worker to say come and get her. i went over and started it up again today just to make sure it was still gonna start since its been sitting for a year.

fired right up

[712edf]

VIN answer

W24JTAS is 4X4,3/4 ton,conventional cab sweptline,6001-8500lbs GVW, 360 4-barrel,1980 model,made at the Warren plant....

[smalltowncowboy]

thank you

W24JTAS is 4X4,3/4 ton,conventional cab sweptline,6001-8500lbs GVW, 360 4-barrel,1980 model,made at the Warren plant....

[farmer0_1]

twice a year i make my trip thru hermiston from the farm here outside stumptown (portland) back to my wife's hometown of bozeman mt. i will keep my eye out while passing thru for your rig. good deal. always make my stop for one of those local watermelons and a bag of sweet onions.

[smalltowncowboy]

next time your through, let me know. yah those watermelon and walla walla sweet onions are legendary.

[smalltowncowboy]

well i got her home 2 days ago, tracked good going down the road.

things i need to fix:

brake lights
dim dash lights
new headlights
change battery and possibly alternator

onto new pics



racks are comming out

[smalltowncowboy]

brought some friends home


old skool outside temp guage


shiny paint lol

[smalltowncowboy]

why is it you never see the damage till you get it home?