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ABA CPM - 30 Sep 2004 16:19 GMT

Just brought a 1991 Labaron Convertible.

I love this car

Can anyone direct me to a web site that can help me understand the specs on
the car through the VIN number

Much appreciated

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Daniel J. Stern - 30 Sep 2004 17:13 GMT

> Just brought a 1991 Labaron Convertible.
> I love this car

With the right options, a few tweaks and upgrades, and proper maintenance,
they are reliable and fun cars.

> Can anyone direct me to a web site that can help me understand the specs
> on the car through the VIN number

There's not a whole lot you can glean from the VIN as regards the
vehicle's specifications. The VIN is 17 digits long.

1st digit: Country of manufacture-
    1 = USA
    2 = Canada
    3 = Mexico

2nd digit: Vehicle brand-
    C = Chrysler

3rd digit: Type of vehicle-
    3 = Passenger car

4th digit: Type of occupant restraint system-
    A = Driver and passenger air bags
    B = Driver and passenger manual belts
    C = Driver and passenger automatic belts
    X = Driver air bag, passenger manual belt
    Y = Driver air bag, passenger automatic belt

5th digit: Vehicle line-
    J = Chrysler LeBaron 2-door

6th digit: Vehicle trim/spec series-
    1 = Economy
    2 = Low line
    4 = High line
    5 = Premium line
    6 = Sport/special
    7 = Performance/Image

7th digit: Body style-
    5 = Convertible

8th digit: Engine-
    A = 2.2L 16V DOHC 4-cylinder Turbo III
    J = 2.5L 8V SOHC 4-cylinder Turbo I
    K = 2.5L 8V SOHC 4-cylinder TBI
    3 = 3.0L 12V Mitsubishi V6 MPFI

9th digit: VIN check digit, mathematically calculated from other digits

10th digit: Model year-
    M = 1991

11th digit: Assembly plant-
    A = Outer Drive
    C = Jefferson
    D = Belvidere
    F = Newark
    G = St. Louis I
    H = Bramalea (Canada)
    N = Sterling Heights
    T = Toluca (Mexico)

12th - 17th digit: Vehicle serial number

You can get a great deal more information from the vehicle body code
plate(s) located on top of the radiator support panel at the front of the
engine compartment under the hood.

DS

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Bill Putney - 30 Sep 2004 22:35 GMT

>>Just brought a 1991 Labaron Convertible.
>>I love this car
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>
> DS

I learned on this ng more than a year ago that you can take your VIN to
the dealer and from that they can give you a printout (typically 2 or 3
pages) that fully specifies your car, accessories, options, etc. (in the
form of sales codes). Comes in handy if a question comes up when
ordering parts where vehicle variations or other unknowns are concerned.

After I lost the first printout that I got, I got a second one and
scanned it into my computer so I don't loose it. Comes in *very* handy.

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
adddress with the letter 'x')

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Count Floyd - 01 Oct 2004 02:40 GMT

> Just brought a 1991 Labaron Convertible.
>
> I love this car

Was it once owned by Jon Voight?

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BeeP - 10 Oct 2004 05:35 GMT

Wasn't Jon's an 80's model with the woodie sides?
A post about "nothing."

> > Just brought a 1991 Labaron Convertible.
> >
> > I love this car
> Was it once owned by Jon Voight?

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