1976 VIN Decoder

Located on the lower driver side corner of the dash at the front windshield.

Example:

 

Series Code		Engine Code
Assembly Plant Code		Numerical Sequence of Assembly
Model Year Code
Vehicle Identification Number (3G53H100001)
"3"	1973 Model
"G"	Assembled at Chicago Plant
"53"	4 Door Pillared Hardtop
"H"	8 Cyl. Engine - 351 2/B engine
"100001"	First Ford Series vehicle assembled at Chicago Plant during Model Year

 

OFFICIAL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: The official Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for title and registration purposes is stamped on a metal tab that is fastened to the instrument panel close to the windshield on the driver's side of the car and is visible from outside.
 

Model Year Code:

This is the model year of the vehicle. For 1976 it should be "6".

Assembly Plant Code:

Series Code:

Note that only the first two digits will be shown on the VIN (for example 65 will be shown on the VIN instead of 65D). This will tell you the body type, but not the style. To find the style (Torino, Gran Torino, etc) the full 3-digit code is show on the Door Data Plate.

Engine Code:

Numerical Sequence of Assembly:

Sequence numbers begin with 100,001 on up for Torinos and Elites.

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