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Vehicle Identification Number

FIGURE 1 - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATES:




All 1983 passenger cars and trucks (under 10,000 pounds GVW) have a Vehicle Identification Number Plate for identification purposes.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATE: This is the official number for title and registration purposes.

LOCATION OF PLATE: The plate is located on the top left side of the instrument panel. It is visible through the windshield.



VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) DEFINED 1983 Passenger Car and FWD Pickup



VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) DEFINED

1983 Truck, Vans and Wagons