1979 Dodge / Plymouth Ramcharger / Trail Duster Sport Utility, 4WD
1979 Dodge Ramcharger / Trail Duster (Sport Utility, 4WD, 1/2 ton); model year from the Dodge Truck VIN System (ramchargercentral.com 1978-80 VIN chart; LMC Truck DC_VIN-Chassis_ID.pdf) (see config/vin_patterns/dodgetruck/1979.yml).
Confidence
95%
Badge-engineered twin (Dodge Ramcharger / Plymouth Trail Duster) -- the VIN does not reliably encode which badge (see file header); check the vehicle's title or fender tag.
AA0JE9C155025
5.2L (318 cu.in.) V8 2-barrel (E)
Engine
Sport Utility, 4WD
Body
Jefferson Ave Assembly, Detroit, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: LMC Truck Dodge Truck/Van VIN references; ramchargercentral.com; vintagemilitarytrucks.com.
No factory image on file
1979 Dodge / Plymouth Ramcharger / Trail Duster
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Model Code | A | Ramcharger / Trail Duster |
| Chassis rating code | A | A |
| Body Code | 0 | 0 |
| Gvwr code | J | J |
| Engine Code | E | 5.2L (318 cu.in.) V8 2-barrel (E) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave Assembly, Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 155025 | Unit #155025 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge / Plymouth
ModelRamcharger / Trail Duster
Year1979
Body StyleSport Utility, 4WD
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine5.2L (318 cu.in.) V8 2-barrel (E)
Cylinders8
Displacement318 cu.in. CID
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave Assembly, Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceDodge Truck