1978-1980 Hurst/Olds, Calais Vehicle Identification

1978 I.D. Numbers

Cutlass Calais, Hurst/OLDS Options

Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.)

Commonly refered to as the 'VIN Number', this series of numbers and letters is stamped on a
plate that is mounted on top of the dash on the driver side and visible through the windshield.

THE FIRST DIGIT: Identifies the division of General Motors. (3 = Oldsmobile)

THE SECOND DIGIT: Identifies the series.

MODEL CODE

Cutlass Salon G

Cutlass Salon Brougham J

MODEL		CODE
Cutlass Salon		G
Cutlass Salon Brougham		J

THE THIRD AND FOURTH DIGITS: Identfies the body type.

TYPE CODE

2-Door Coupe 87

TYPE		CODE
2-Door Coupe		87

THE FIFTH DIGIT: Identfies the engine type.

TYPE CODE

260cid, 2-BC, 8 cyl. F

305cid, 2-BC, 8 cyl. U

305cid, 4-BC, 8 cyl. H

TYPE		CODE
260cid, 2-BC, 8 cyl.		F
305cid, 2-BC, 8 cyl.		U
305cid, 4-BC, 8 cyl.		H

THE SIXTH DIGIT: Identfies the model year. (8 = 1978)

THE SEVENTH DIGIT: Identfies the assembly plant.

ASSEMBY PLANT CODE

Doraville, GA. D

Framington, MA. G

Lansing, MI. M

Arlington, TX. R

St. Theresa, Quebec, Canada. 2

ASSEMBY PLANT		CODE
Doraville, GA.		D
Framington, MA.		G
Lansing, MI.		M
Arlington, TX.		R
St. Theresa, Quebec, Canada.		2

THE LAST SIX DIGITS: Represent the basic production numbers. Starting number 100001 and up.

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