How can we decode VIN's

[Versatile]

How do we decode VIN numbers?

Thanks

[o1marc]

Best and easiest is to call the manufatcurer and give them the VIN, they will be able to tell you everything about the build.

[Neorush]

Originally Posted by Versatile

How do we decode VIN numbers?

Thanks

https://www.gates.com/us/en/ymm/search/landing/vin

[john61ct]

Worst case your friendly local dealer

[Johnny Mullet]

VIN Decoder - Free Online VIN Check, Validation and VIN Lookup

[brokedown]

Bluebird has a nice web portal where you can look up their buses by vin, chassis id, service number, or serial number. Thomas doesn't have anything like that.

[Sleddgracer]

Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

VIN Decoder - Free Online VIN Check, Validation and VIN Lookup

I got, 'sorry, we can't decode that number'

[plfking]

Originally Posted by Sleddgracer

I got, 'sorry, we can't decode that number'

I got the same thing on my International.

[EastCoastCB]

I use free truck vin decoders I find via google. Works well enough for me to get the basics on buses I bid on with little info in the listings.

[Sleddgracer]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

I use free truck vin decoders I find via google. Works well enough for me to get the basics on buses I bid on with little info in the listings.

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[Sleddgracer]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

I use free truck vin decoders I find via google. Works well enough for me to get the basics on buses I bid on with little info in the listings.

won't/cant decode my 75 chevy bus - it only has 13 characters in the VIN, not the 17 characters that became universal in the 80's

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by Sleddgracer

won't/cant decode my 75 chevy bus - it only has 13 characters in the VIN, not the 17 characters that became universal in the 80's

http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/tech.../1975truck.pdf

[musigenesis]

Originally Posted by Sleddgracer

won't/cant decode my 75 chevy bus - it only has 13 characters in the VIN, not the 17 characters that became universal in the 80's

As the owner of a bus now, don't you need to change your "still looking for my bus" tag in your profile? Or have you misplaced it already?

[PNW_Steve]

I Googled "truck VIN decoder" and tried them out.

What I got was the same as the "car" VIN decoders. I plugged in the VIN from my Bluebird and received the same results. Either a scam trying to get you to pay for the results or a genuine decoder that tells me make, model and engine. No other info like transmission or rear gears.

I have had good success calling the manufacturer with VIN or body service number. Very detailed information is readily available from your local Bluebird or International dealer. I have not tried Thomas.

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by PNW_Steve

I Googled "truck VIN decoder" and tried them out.

What I got was the same as the "car" VIN decoders. I plugged in the VIN from my Bluebird and received the same results. Either a scam trying to get you to pay for the results or a genuine decoder that tells me make, model and engine. No other info like transmission or rear gears.

I have had good success calling the manufacturer with VIN or body service number. Very detailed information is readily available from your local Bluebird or International dealer. I have not tried Thomas.

CMV ID: A Web-based VIN Decoder for Trucks, Buses, and Trailers

VIN Decoder

I think I've used these two before but I only look for the most basic of info.

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

CMV ID: A Web-based VIN Decoder for Trucks, Buses, and Trailers

VIN Decoder

I think I've used these two before but I only look for the most basic of info.

Both yielded make model and engine. No other relevant details.

Try my VIN out and see what you get?

1BABKBXA22F204158

[schoolbuscraig]

What are trying to decode? Are you looking for build sheet or just to know chassis data?
You can use the body number for a Bluebird using the vantage https://vantage.blue-bird.com/Portal/Vantage-Home.aspx
Thomas buses uses the last 7 digits of the VIN, but you have to have a login. Freightliner uses the last 6 digits of the VIN, you must also have an account.
I have access to the Thomas side and would be happy to help if you have a Thomas

[More Power]

If you have an international, let me know what your vin is and what specific info you want to know.

[Sleddgracer]

Originally Posted by musigenesis

As the owner of a bus now, don't you need to change your "still looking for my bus" tag in your profile? Or have you misplaced it already?

tried to do that the other day - answered all/most of the questions but nothing changed

[Sleddgracer]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/tech.../1975truck.pdf

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