Motorhome Serial Number/VIN

[Pop Rivet]

Airstream Vin = 1A9KSAJ23LC34316

Questions
1. 5th digit "S" indicates a commerical unit but this unit is not a commercial unit. Maybe the commercial order was cancelled and the character carried thru?
2. 8th digit "2" indicated double axel. Meaning front axel is solid?
3. 9th digit "3" ???

[noiva]

David,

I'm sure you'll find that most of us can't get those numbers to match exactly in every position. Apparently, Airstream was very "creative" in their assignment of numbers. I mean, they can't even tell us how many of any of these vehicles they made.

Best,

[Chuckles]

I think the numbering is, as all have said - very confusing.

Looking at WaltL's 1982 310 at 9926 and Alumi-Naught's '82 310 at 9842; It makes a nonsense out of my 310 (10034), (Post 82 of this thread) which was built '82; Sold in 'November '82, but registered as 1983! Perhaps it was actually built in 1981!!

[str8strm]

not in engine compartment, not on door frame, will look in closet. It is a 1985 345 per paperwork manufactured May 85.

[bkahler]

1984 chevy chassis build date

1984 310 SN 010377

Brad & Susan

[Chuckles]

Originally Posted by str8strm

not in engine compartment, not on door frame, will look in closet. It is a 1985 345 per paperwork manufactured May 85.

Have you looked in the front, on the two vertical pillars either side of and above the radiator.

Mine is there on the left side oposite the VIN plate, but it was covered in paint!!

[str8strm]

I looked on the left pillar because that is where it is one our other 345 but did not look on the right, silly me I forgot airstream is consistently inconsistent between builds, Will check today

[Auretrvr]

1GBKP37WXC3312799 '83 Airstream 310

[Normin storm]

did they make a 31ft excella in 1982 how can I find out which model I have I have looked ats freds site and am more confused as I have air intakes on the side that were not put on till 1985 and has only a single window on the back and rear island bed oh I must find the vin will that answer my questions confused

[Normin storm]

I have a 1982 31ft airstream M.H.and the number is 1A9BGAR26DJ00983 so how many did they bulid and how can you which model from the number

[Normin storm]

the other no.1GBKP371G331937
no.1A9BGAR26DJ00983
can anybody tell me what the numbers I,m new to this game

[Normin storm]

my A.S. No. 1A9BGAR26DJ00983?
the VIN No 1GBKP371C3319317 the lay out is the same even down to the questionable wiring that makes your A.S. 200 approx after mine but the chassis approx 45000 after mine if the number game works. 0

Originally Posted by Chuckles

My '83 310 was built in '82. It is a rear walk round double bed with bathroom on the drivers side and shower on the door side. Its fitted with the Ice maker, (and some very questionable wiring!)

Numbers for your interest with interpretation as I could find below.

Originally sold to Evelyn Harris , Shreveport LA on 24/11/'82 then to Mr. D. Bethal some time mid 80's, then to CA Poche 1997 and finaly to RM Bartko some time 2004, all the latter from TX. I am still hoping to find out more history. (there may be more PO's?)


Airstream
VIN# 1GBKP37W2C3323747
Airstream Serial # 1A9BGAR26DJO10034
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Airstream Serial # 1A9BGAR26DJO10034
Mfg, Make, Type: Airstream Class A Motorhome
Type: Corner Bath (?), Modern Design *10/1/01
Series: Motorhome, Front Gasoline Engine, Chevy
Body Type: Semi-monocoque, 96" narrow body, continuous curved, shiny aluminum Shell, contoured window glass, frames and doors
Length: 31’ to less than 32’
Axle Configuration: Double Axle
Check Digit: 6
Model Year: 1983
Site of Manufacturer: Jackson Center, Ohio
Sequential Number: 010034
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VIN# 1GBKP37W2C3323747
1 = USA Built
G = General Motors
B = Chevy Incomplete chassis
K = GVWR range 14,000 to 16,000 - Hydraulic
P = Forward Control - 4 x 2 Chassis type
3= 1 ton Code Series
7 = Motor Home Chassis
E = Chevrolet 7.4Ltr V8 4BBL LE8 RIPO
2 = Check Didgit
C = Manf. Year 1982
3 = Detroit MI assembly
323747 sequential Number
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[jking]

Hello, Richard T - My '84 310 Limited with the Diesel (Isuzu) engine and BAE turbocharger is VIN 1GBKP37W1D3331176 and has the Airstream ID plate showing # 1A9ADAR29EJ010339. Maybe this will fit somewhere in the puzzle. Please let me know what yoou can read out of this. Thanks.
Jamie

[ftbjc]

'84 310 limited, the last five are 10234,

I do remember reading online somewhere what the entire airstream serial# was all about. I even remember that there was a break point, it would seem in the early seventys(not for sure), that Airstream changed the way the numbers/letters were read. This might explane why some don't seem to make since. Perhaps others have read the same??