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Vehicle Identification Number

Stamped on a plate, attached to top left side of instrument panel and visible through windshield. Number is decoded as follows:

3G35K4R100001 

First Digit  - Assigned to Oldsmobile Division.

Second Digit  - Series Identification.

Third & Fourth Digits  - Body Style.

Fifth Digit  - Engine Designation.

Sixth Digit  - Model Year (4 - 1974).

Seventh Digit  - Assembly Plant.

Remaining Digits  - Sequence Built Number.