1955 to 1971 Jeep CJ VIN numbers are usually located in several possible locations. You should find a tin plate on the drivers side firewall and/or on the dash inside the Jeep. Jeeps prior to 1962 typically used a serial number. 1962 and later Jeeps used VIN numbers.
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 |
VIN Numbers for 1962 to 1971 Jeep
| Character | ||
| 1st & 2nd | 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 |
Chassis Code |
| 3rd & 4th | 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) |
Body Style |
| 5th | 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 |
Body Style – Special Model Code |
| 6th | 1 = Left Hand Drive 2 = Right Hand Drive 3 = LDH California, Fuel Evap Control |
Drive Code |
| 7th | 4 = F4-134 without Emission 5 = F4-134 with Emission 6 = V6-225 without Emission 7 = V6-225 with Emission |
Engine Code |
| 8th – 13th | ###### | SSN (Sequential Serial Number) |
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