Vehicle Identification Number

This number is located in left upper instrument panel, and is visible from outside of car. Number is decoded as follows:

Fig 1: IDENTIFYING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

1. Division (Oldsmobile).
2. Series.
3. Body Type.
4. Engine Installed. See Decoding Table Below  .

   H  - 350" 2-Bbl. (Low Compression).

   J  - 350" 2-Bbl. (Low Compression, Dual Exhaust).

   K  - 350" 4-Bbl. (Standard).

   M  - 455" 4-Bbl. (Dual Exhaust).

   T  - 455" 4-Bbl. (Standard).

   U  - 455" 4-Bbl. (W/or W/O Dual Exhaust & T.H. 400 Trans.).

   V  - 455" 4-Bbl. (With 4-speed Synchro-mesh).

   X  - 455" 4-Bbl. (With Air Induction System).

5. Model Year 1972.
6. Plant Code.
7. Plant Sequential No.