Production List Update

I contacted the owner of a 1990 Wrangler who currently has it listed for sale on ksl.com.  It is production number 528280 and was built on 2/90.  I have updated the production list with this information.  Thanks to Kalab for the info.

Nemer Chrysler Dodge

Just sent another e-mail out to Nemer Chrysler Dodge of Queensbury, NY.  They currently have 518567 listed for sale.

Another E-mail

I have just contacted a dealership in Ridgeway, VA that has 519203 for sale.  Hope to hear something back this next week.

A Couple of E-mails

I e-mailed a couple of dealerships about the 1990 YJ's that they currently have for sale.  One is production number 518809 from Ultimate Auto Wholesalers in Arizona, and the other is production number 519875 from Town & Country Motors in Tennessee.

From what I have compiled so far, production number 517340 was built on October 16, 1989.  This means that I am most likely looking for a production number in the late 517's through the early 519's.  Hopefully these folks will e-mail me back with the build dates and MDH codes and I can narrow the scope of my search!.

MDH

I got a tip from a forum today about the MDH code on the door sticker.  The MDH code indicates the month, day and hour of final assembly.  From some other information on the forum (thanks again Raoul!), I am probably looking for a VIN number with the last six roughly in the range of 514000 through 519000 and an MDH of 102500 through 102524.

VIN Work

I have verified the models/trim levels as indicated by the VIN.  I believe that it is the 5th and maybe the 6th digits of the VIN that indicate this:

• 19 = "S"
• 29 = Base
• 39 = Islander
• 49 = Sahara
• 59 = Laredo

1990 Jeep YJ Models/Trim Packages

From the research that I have done, the 1990 model year Wranglers came in the following trim packages:

• Base
• Laredo
• Sahara
• Islander
• S

I have previously owned an '89 Islander, but am not stuck on one particular trim level.

Current Status - January 12th

While the Wrangler I am looking for will have been built on October 25, 1989, it will have been sold as a 1990 model year vehicle.  Since this is the case, I have been compiling a list of 1990 Wrangler VIN's/production numbers and if possible, tracking down the build date for them.  This list is being compiled and kept up to date on the PRODUCTION LIST page of this blog.  If you have a 1990 Wrangler and could supply me with the last 5 of the VIN and the manufacture or build date, it would really assist in my search.

Welcome

Welcome to JEEP QUEST, a blog about my search for a Jeep Wrangler that was built on October 25, 1989.  Why would I embark on such a venture?  The answer is fairly simple.  I have a friend that was born on that date, and would like to get a Jeep Wrangler that has the same "birthday" as she does. As I gather information and follow up on different leads, I will post the information here.