i have a 1980 cutlass calais and am trying to decode the vin. i see sites for older cutlasses and newer cutlasses but so far none for 1980. my vin no. is 3k47far409823 i tried at a dealer and they couldn't find anything it would be nice to find the information and an owners manual.

 

Try this.

http://www.pontiacpower.org/vin/GM-VIN-80.pdf

 

http://v8cars.hu/oldsvin/decode.php


Year: 1980
Division: Oldsmobile
Series: Cutlass Calais
Body: Coupe (2 door)
Engine: 260 (4.3) V8 2BBL
Plant: Arlington, Texas
Serial Number: 409823

 

These are on ebay for $10 plus shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oldsmobile-C...42d824&vxp=mtr

 

The SEARCH function would have led you to this sticky, which would have yielded the VIN card from GM attached below.

 

thanks that helped a lot. i will try e bay next .