VIN and USA numbers deciphered

VIN: 0225-28446

• “02″ lot designator appeared in 1967. Sequence number 18273 is the lowest 1967 VIN located (thus far). It was assigned registration number 4L-7291. Sequence number 23138 was built February 7, 1968, and assigned registration number 4M-2102. The highest sequence number located in lot 02 is 28762.

• The next two numbers “25”, or chassis designator, signify that it is an M35A2 without winch

• The final five digit sequence number begins at approximately 10000. It begins anew at that number each time the lot number changes.

Registration (sometimes referred to as Hood or USA) number: 4L3469

• In 1960, a new system was introduced, comprised of numbers and a letter, such as 4B 1234.

• The first number “4″ signified that the vehicle was a 2 1/2-ton truck. When the registration number reached 4B 9999, the next letter was used, as in 4C 0001, etc.

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