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TooHipCat     POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 06-15-2004 07:14 AM
    
...out of curiosity...how can I decipher my VIN # to tell just what number my Kat was off the assembly line in 97? I thought I had seen a thread that would help me out on this fantastic site but I can't seem to find it. Can anyone give me a hand? Thanks once again and I hope you all have a great week! Brian |
CTProwler   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Sherman CT USA |
posted 06-15-2004 07:18 AM
I think CJ or her husband is the one to help you. ------------------ |
ALLEY CAT              POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 06-15-2004 07:24 AM
Decoding And Understanding Your Vin Number: Digit Position 1 - Country of Origin (1= USA) 2 - Make (P= Plymouth, C= Chrysler) 3 - Vehicle Type (3= Passenger Car) 4 - Passenger Safety (E= Active driver and passenger air bags) 5 - Car Line (W= Prowler) 6 - Series (6= Performance/Image) 7 - Body Style (5= Open body) 8 - Engine (F= 3.5 V6 steel block, G= 3.5 V6 Alum. block) 9 - Check Digit (0 through 9 or X) 10 - Model Year (V= 1997, X= 1999, Y= 2000, 1= 2001, 2= 2002) 11 - Assembly Plant (V= Conner Avenue Assembly Plant) 12 thru 17 - Sequence number (Six digit number assigned by the assembly plant) ------------------
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TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 06-15-2004 07:41 AM
Thanks CT...did you go out on your boat Saturday? Sorry didn't get a chance to call. I will try and stop by the dinner on Friday night but I will DEFINITELY see you on Saturday! Brian  |
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TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 06-15-2004 07:44 AM
Thank you "Alley Cat"...you make it sound simple. What a coincidence...the original owner of my Purple Kat is from AZ. Have a great day everyone! Brian |
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TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 06-15-2004 07:56 AM
Alley Cat...thanks for the formula but still a little confused  The last digits on my VIN don't make sense. There was only supposed to be 343 of them made that year? Please help! Thanks!Brian  |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 06-15-2004 08:03 AM
2Hip - No, it will not make sense. The Prowler was built on a line next to the Viper line, and numbers were mixed according to production runs. Numbers at the end of the VIN# are random, and are only known to DC. Since yours is a 1997, I'm thinking there must be a way to determine your build #, but I don't know the answer. Maybe Bob Longstreth can help you with this - email CJ and ask for their assistance. Hope that helps! |
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prwlyn POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Fred's Lord Of The Looks From:Richmond, Texas USA |
posted 06-15-2004 09:09 AM
My understanding is that the numbers used were continued when they switched to building Vipers and then switched back to Prowlers so the numbers are not in sequence for just Prowlers. The plant bulit both cars. ------------------ |
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TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 06-15-2004 01:50 PM
Alley Cat, How can I get in touch with CJ? Please let me know when you get a chance. Thanks once again! Brian |
RADCAT RICH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:SUGAR LAND, TX. USA |
posted 06-15-2004 02:17 PM
brian, if you remove the front side panels( i dont remember which side but i think its the left) there is a number up high, i believe that may be it? - RADCAT RICH. |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 06-15-2004 03:16 PM
Brian - boblongstreth@comcast.net |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 06-15-2004 04:17 PM
This question has come up numerous times. Even at the the tours of the plant. These numbers were randomly assigned and are not a true indication of the build seqeunce. Same with the numbers on the Woodwards and BVlack Ties numbered by DR Rue. He just numbered them as he pin striped them in an holding area( a bunch of Kats parked in a large area) not according to when they came off the line. So Woodward number 001 may not really be the first Woodward built and so on. |
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 06-15-2004 06:33 PM
When I bought my 97, I asked the dealer if there was a way to find out what build number mine was. He told me he didn't know, but to let him make a few calls. I gave him my VIN# knowing he would probably need it, (which he did) and in 15 minutes had called me back with the info. I then asked for, and got it in writing. He had called the factory and they looked up my VIN # and that told them the build number. Straight from the factory. ------------------  |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 06-15-2004 08:27 PM
Yeah, either that or they lied to you and got you off their back. lol. The Prowlers going down the line were not even in order. In other words, the last six could be 765231 and it may have been assembled AFTER 765233. Since there were no options to worry about, all the cars were exactly the same so they did not have to worry about following the build orders. That is what I understand it to be, but I may have been misled, also. The build date with the time would be a much better and more reliable indicator. |
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TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 06-16-2004 08:30 AM
Thanks again everyone for taking the time to reply with your advice. It doesn't sound as if finding the "build number" will be an easy task. Have a great day! Brian |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 06-16-2004 08:35 AM
Brian - the important thing is that you "GOT ONE"  ENJOY THE RIDE |
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TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 06-16-2004 02:48 PM
Alley Cat...you're right. I'm definitely "enjoying the ride". Just curious as to the build number...that's all. Brian |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 06-16-2004 03:00 PM
I think several people would be interested if you are able to find a "build" number. I can't recall anyone ever getting a definitive number. Some have documented owning the last Plymouth (Orange) Prowler, the last production (Candy) and last Prowler (Hi Voltage Blue) - all now in the Krehel Prowler Museum (where they should be Good luck on finding the info you seek. Mine will never be stock again, nor even close to being a collector's dream car with over 80,000 miles on it now, so that won't really be important on my currect Prowler. Marty |
GenoTex POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA |
posted 06-16-2004 03:11 PM
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Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 06-16-2004 08:52 PM
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TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 06-16-2004 11:40 PM
Marty, Thanks for the encouraging words. It is just a curiosity factor for me on the build number. You have over 80,000 miles on your Cat...how cool is that!  I do the same with mine when the weather is nice. I have had it for just over a month and I have already racked up over 1,000 miles on it. Some want to collect...I like you...want to drive. Goodnight everyone! Brian |
) and I have heard of the first 97 Prowler to be sold to the public being documented.
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