What information is available in a VIN for a 2004 or 2005 Dodge truck ? I see plenty of ads listed for trucks and the photos aren't available yet . How can you tell the length of the bed without seeing the truck ?

2005
1 Country of Origin
1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation
3 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler De Mexico
2 Make

D = Dodge
3 Vehicle Type

2 = Incomplete with Side Airbag
3 = Truck with Side Airbag
6 = Incomplete Less Side Airbag
7 = Truck Less Side Airbag
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
G = 5,001-6000 lbs.
H = 6,001-7,000 lbs.
J = 7,001-8,000 lbs.
K = 8,001-9,000 lbs.
L = 9,001-10,000 lbs.
M = 10,001-14,000 lbs.
W = Buses/Incomplete Vehicles with Hydraulic Brakes
5 Vehicle Line
A = Ram Pickup Light Duty 4X2
U = Ram Pickup Light Duty 4X4
R = Ram Pickup Heavy Duty 4X2
S = Ram Pickup Heavy Duty 4X4
N = Ram Cab Chassis 4X2 DX Family
6 Series
1 = 1500
2 = 2500
3 = 3500 Less Dual Rear Wheels
4 = 3500 With Dual Rear Wheels
5 = 4000 DX Family
7 Body Style

6 = Conventional Cab/Cab Chassis
8 = Quad Cab Full Rear Doors
8 Engine

K = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline
N = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline
P = 4.7L 8 cyl. Flex Fuel
D = 5.7L 8 cyl. SMPI Gasoline
C = 5.9L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel High Output
H = 8.3L 10 cyl. SFI Gasoline
9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X
10 Model Year 5 = 2005
11 Plant Location

S = Dodge City
G = Saltillo
J = St. Louis (North)
12 thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence

Thank you for the reply .....not what I wanted to see but you have answered some questions .