cdunford Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Hi, I am a new member and have a DM model with a 4000 gallon water tank on it. I found your Vin Number Decoder, but I must confess that I am a bit out of my element and can't seem to make sense of my vin number. I am trying to find out exactly what engine, trans, where it was built, etc. The cab card has been lost, destroyed or otherwise, but the frame stamp and title match, both with DM685S33815. I am intrigued by the decoding, but again, as a novice, I am lost. Looks like the first page is the standard 17 position vin and back on the 3rd page I find my DM is combined to make the first number of the VIN, but from there I am lost and simply do not understand how to proceed. Hopefully Barry can save me.Carey Dunford, Tucson, Arizona.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 From your vin I can tell its a DM, 6 is 600 series, 85 is an ENDT675 237 Mack motor, S is a heavier duty thing i think and it is the 23815th DM685S made. Mack started their serial numbers with the number 1. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdunford Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Thanks, that is a good start. Can you tell where the older trucks like this were built from these numbers Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Thanks, that is a good start. Can you tell where the older trucks like this were built from these numbersIf you still had the tag on the door it would have said right on it. Cant tell from the numbers though. Could have been Allentown Pennsylvania or Oakville Ontario Canada. What do the battery box lids have on them for lines? An X would be an Allentown built truck and 3 straight lines would be Canandian. But alot of times them lids get replaced and stuff. You could send a letter to the Mack museum too, and they would send you the build records and stuff. They are very busy though so it would take awhile for them to get back to you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 From your vin I can tell its a DM, 6 is 600 series, 85 is an ENDT675 237 Mack motor, S is a heavier duty thing i think and it is the 23815th DM685S made. Mack started their serial numbers with the number 1.Hey Vinny, You better study up. The "S" means it is a tandem axle or six wheel even though it really had 10 wheels. And of course the serial numbers started at 1001, not 1. I know that is what you meant. That makes it the 32,815th made. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 VIN- is that like a Cereal number? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Yea i ment 1001. Thanks for telling me what production number it is. So if my U model is 11692, that makes it the 12692nd? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Yea i ment 1001. Thanks for telling me what production number it is. So if my U model is 11692, that makes it the 12692nd?No, 10692 (if I did my cyphering correctly). I am sure someone will tell me if it is incorrect. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Ken's right Vinny!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I thought so!!!! I had always thought that. I must be having an off day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Don't worry about it , we all do!!!!Ron 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post farmer52 Posted July 12, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2013 I thought so!!!! I had always thought that. I must be having an off day."off day" as in a U model offset cab? 3 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Here we go again.... :-) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Just think of it this way Vinny----When there picking on you there leaving somebody else alone!It's all in good fun!Ron 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Yeah, i guess so Ron! Haha. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Hey........where is Hatcity when we need him. I never knew he missed out on sending the photo of the kid with glasses.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Hey........where is Hatcity when we need him. I never knew he missed out on sending the photo of the kid with glasses.mikeIm still wondering where he got that and why he has it. 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Im still wondering where he got that and why he has it.Just send him a pm,I'm sure he'll have legit answer.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 pm sent... 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Here we go again.... :-)Vinny - you opened the door...Like Ron said "all in good fun". Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 VIN- is that like a Cereal number? No.....I believe it is short for Vinny. mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Little addition.Mack VIN starts from "1".When a truck was built in the US.But when it's Canadian VIN starts from "2". Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 ? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Don't they st from 1001 and i still never had my question answered. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Yes Matt. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31890-vin-number-tutorial/#findComment-193814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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