VIN Information

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=168 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="http://www.78ta.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.78ta.com"><U><IMG SRC="401b83830.jpg" border=0 width="131" height="131" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A> <APPLET CODE="joybutton.class" WIDTH=126 HEIGHT=409> <PARAM NAME="GENERATOR" VALUE="CREATED WITH THE APPLET BUTTON FACTORY WWW.COFFEECUP.COM"> <PARAM NAME="GENERAL" VALUE="14|10|000000| |2|0|0|1000|Loading...|000000|FFFFFF|000000"> <PARAM NAME="BORDER" VALUE="0|000000|1|0|28"> <PARAM NAME="TEXT BOX" VALUE="-1|37|1|1|0|12|0|FFFFFF|1|0000FF|000000|1"> <PARAM NAME="0" VALUE="125|29|0|0| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/photo/photo.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Trans Am Photos ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Trans Am Photos ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|My 78 Trans Am Photos, Visitor Photos, and More....| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|Trans Am Photos ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="1" VALUE="125|29|0|29| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/links.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Trans Am Links ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Trans Am Links ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|Trans Am Links| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|Trans Am Links ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="2" VALUE="125|29|0|58| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/restoration.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Restoration Tips ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Restoration Tips ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|Tips on Restoring that old Trans Am| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|Restoration Tips ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="3" VALUE="125|29|0|87| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/cowl.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Cowl Data ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Cowl Data ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|Cowl Data Information| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|Cowl Data ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="4" VALUE="125|29|0|116| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/vin.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|VIN Numbers ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|VIN Numbers ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|VIN Number Information| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|VIN Numbers ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="5" VALUE="125|29|0|145| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/build.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Build Sheet ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Build Sheet ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|Build Sheet Information| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|Build Sheet ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="6" VALUE="125|29|0|174| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/misc.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Trans Am Info ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Trans Am Info ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|Trans Am Information| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|Trans Am Info ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="7" VALUE="125|29|0|232| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/special.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Special Edition? ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Special Edition? ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|See if your car is a Special Edition or not.....| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|Special Edition? ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="8" VALUE="125|29|0|319| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/media.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Multi-Media Files ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Multi-Media Files ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|Multi-Media Files for Downloading| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|Multi-Media Files ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="9" VALUE="125|29|0|348| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/feedback.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Feedback ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Feedback ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|Feedback Form| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|Feedback ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="10" VALUE="125|29|0|377| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|mailto:Hitman@78ta.com| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|E-Mail ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|E-Mail ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|E-Mail Hitman@78ta.com| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|E-Mail ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="11" VALUE="125|29|0|203| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/nats.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Trans Am Nationals ~ |0|14|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Trans Am Nationals ~ |0|14|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|Trans Am Nationals| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|Trans Am Nationals ~ |0|14|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="12" VALUE="125|29|0|290| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/smf/index.php| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Forum ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|Forum ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|Trans Am Forum| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|Forum ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> <PARAM NAME="13" VALUE="125|29|0|261| |2|12|1|FFFF80|000000|000000|http://www.78ta.com/sale.htm| |0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|For Sale ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|0|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|000080| |2|0|0|For Sale ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF|Parts For Sale| |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0|0|3|1|24|C0C0C0|FF0000| |2|0|0|For Sale ~ |0|16|2|2|0|0|1|000000|FFFFFF| | |1|808080|0|000000|0|0|0| |"> </APPLET>  </div> <div> <A HREF="sitemap.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hitmans Pontiac Trans Am Site Map"><U><B>Site Map</B></U></A></div> <div> If you have trouble</div> <div> viewing the Java Menu above, click the site map Link above.</div> <div>  <STYLE TYPE="text/css"> BODY { scrollbar-3dlight-color: bright red; scrollbar-arrow-color: white; scrollbar-base-color: black; scrollbar-darkshadow-color: black; scrollbar-face-color: black; scrollbar-highlight-color: bright red; scrollbar-shadow-color: black} } </STYLE>  </div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <B>Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Page</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >     |   </FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Lucida Sans" >1978 Pontiac Trans Am</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="photo.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pontiac Trans Am Photo Album"><U>Pontiac Trans Am Photo Album</U></A>   |   <A HREF="restoration.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Restoration Tips"><U>Restoration Tips</U></A>   |   <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Favorite Links"><U>Favorite Links</U></A>   |   <A HREF="cowl.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cowl Plate Data"><U>Cowl Plate Data</U></A>   |   <A HREF="build.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Build Sheet"><U>Build Sheet</U></A>   |   <B>VIN Information</B>   |   <A HREF="misc.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Misc. Info"><U>Misc. Info</U></A>   |   <A HREF="feedback.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Feedback"><U>Feedback</U></A>   |   <A HREF="media.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Media Files"><U>Media Files</U></A>   |   <A HREF="special.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Special Edition"><U>Special Edition</U></A>   |   <A HREF="nats.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2006 Trans Am Nationals"><U>2006 Trans Am Nationals</U></A></div> <div> ___________________________________________________________________________________________________</div> <div> VIN Information</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="107b3970.jpg" border=0 width="435" height="151" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>    <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#C0C0C0" FACE="Arial" >  </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#C0C0C0" FACE="Arial" >Now I have quite a few poeple ask me for clarification on VIN Numbers for their specific year.  Of course since I have a 1978, this page breaks down the VIN Number for 1978.  If you have a different year car click on your year below to see your breakdown for your specific year.</FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="vin1969.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1969"><U><B>1969</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="vin1970.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1970"><U><B>1970</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="vin1971.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1971"><U><B>1971</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="vin1972.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1972"><U><B>1972</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="vin1973.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1973"><U><B>1973</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="vin1974.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1974"><U><B>1974</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="vin1975.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1975"><U><B>1975</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="vin1976.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1976"><U><B>1976</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="vin1977.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1977"><U><B>1977</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="vin1979.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1979"><U><B>1979</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="vin1980.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1980"><U><B>1980</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="vin1981.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="1981"><U><B>1981</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>1st digit - GM Division </B></div> <div> 2=Pontiac </div> <bR> <div> <B>2nd digit - Series Number</B></div> <div> S = Base Firebird</div> <div> T = Esprit</div> <div> U = Formula</div> <div> V = Trans Am (72 - 74)</div> <div> W = Trans Am (75 - 81)</div> <div> X = 10th Anniversary Trans Am (79)</div> <div> X = Turbo Indy Trans Am Pace Car (80) </div> <bR> <div> <B>3rd and 4th digit - Body Type</B></div> <div> 87 = Sport Coupe </div> <bR> <div> <B>5th digit - Engine Code</B></div> <div> A = 231 c.i.d, 2-bbl V6 (1978 - 80)</div> <div> K = 403 c.i.d, 4-bbl V8 (1977 - 79)</div> <div> L = 350 c.i.d, 4-bbl V8 (1978)</div> <div> U = 305 c.i.d, 2-bbl V8 (1978)</div> <div> Z = 400 c.i.d, 4-bbl V8 (1977 - 79) </div> <bR> <div> <B>6th digit - Model Year</B></div> <div> 6 = 1976</div> <div> 7 = 1977</div> <div> 8 = 1978</div> <div> etc. </div> <bR> <div> <B>7th digit - Assembly Plant</B></div> <div> N = Norwood, Ohio</div> <div> L = Van Nuys, California </div> <bR> <div> <B>8th thru 13th digit - Production Number </B></div> <bR> <div> Here is also a pretty good .pdf file that you can download for viewing: <a href="HTMLobj-381/firebirdvin.pdf"><u>VIN Info</u> </a>  </div> <bR> <div>      I had alot of help from various web sources and from the Catalog of Firebird ID Numbers 1967-93.  Also, the Catalog from Year One not only has all of the parts that you are looking for, but it also has alot of valuable information regarding VIN numbers, Production numbers, etc.  For $7.95 it is worth ordering the catalog.  If you place an order with them then the $7.95 is credited to your first order.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="1d0cc010.jpg" border=0 width="204" height="257" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#C0C0C0" FACE="Arial" >                                            <IMG SRC="1d2c5020.jpg" border=0 width="197" height="258" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> © 2001-2008 <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:hitman@78ta.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:hitman@78ta.com"><U><U>Hitman's Trans Am Page</U></U></A></FONT>. All rights reserved.</div> <div>  <STYLE TYPE="text/css"> BODY { scrollbar-3dlight-color: bright red; scrollbar-arrow-color: white; scrollbar-base-color: black; scrollbar-darkshadow-color: black; scrollbar-face-color: black; scrollbar-highlight-color: bright red; scrollbar-shadow-color: black} } </STYLE>  </div> </td> </tr></table></body>