how do i read the vin # whats it mean

 

It's on the driver's side dash up close to the windshield.but it's easier to read from the outside of the car.Depending on the car/year etc. It can tell you alot. Post it and we'll be happy to help you out.

 

this is what i have 563669803

 

What year car do you own and what kind?

 

The length and content of the VIN varies by year. What model year is this VIN from?

 

Make, model and year of your car please.

 

its a 1956 olds 88 4 door sedan

 

Sorry, Can't help ya with that one. Hang in there there are plenty of 50's guys here.

 

You sure about that number? The third digit should be either a "7", "8", or "9"

7= Plain 88
8= Super 88
9= 98

 

this is what i have on the ownership

 

well, I could be wrong - I know this is correct for 1955 - maybe it changed in '56. Try asking on the "All 56 owners ck in" thread started by Hileah56.

Regardless, the VIN won't tell you much beyond the year and series and what plant it was made in. The Cowl tag on the RH side (near the hood hinge) will tell you the body number, style, and give codes for paint, interior, and major options. You'll need access to a '56 shop manual at the least. Best bet would be to take a picture of both the VIN tag (on the driver's door pillar near the interior light pin switch), and of the Cowl Tag - post them on here somewhere in the "Vintage Oldsmobiles" Forum, and someone with more '56 knowledge than me will surely help you.

Good luck

 

Year:1956Division:OldsmobileSeries:Unknown (VIN 3)Plant:Unknown (VIN 6)Serial Number:69803

 

http://www.v8cars.hu/oldsvin/decode.php
Link for '46- '97 Olds VIN decode

 

will do she stored in the back of a shop rite now,i got free storage with the deal so it will be april when she comes home