Join the Registry  View the Registry  Pontiac Info  For Sale-Wanted  Members Pages  Links to other Pontiac Sites   Home  Location of Pontiac Identification Numbers If you are having trouble finding the I.D. stamping or plates click on the thumbnail below. The picture has X's to mark the locations of the numbers.  X marks the large plate that tells the year, bodystyle, paint, trim etc.  XX marks the smaller plate underneath the larger one. These numbers are coded and they tell the place of manufacture, engine, year, series and the actual production number for that assembly line. XXX is a stamping on the original engine block which shows the same numbers as the smaller plate. Click the image to see the larger version.    This photo is of a 47-2809 that I saw at my first car swap meet in Pomona CA. It was sold sometime in 1988 or 89. I have no idea who the owner is today.