How To Tell Years?

[Blaster200]

I purchased my Blaster from a buddy of mine for $100 because it needs a Transmission and some TLC. Is there anyway to tell what year it is by looking at it or looking at some certain features? Would there be a Date of Manufacture (DOM) Tag anywhere? Thanks in advance!

 

[ruthless_one3k]

im not sure how to tell the year but if you need to know for parts the only change they ever made was the front breaks as far as the tranny any year will work i have a 00' tranny in my 96'

 

[Blaster200]

Thanks Ruthless... So most parts will interchange? I did some research and the Blaster was made from 1988-2002 without many, if any major changes. Then in 2003 they put disk brakes up front. So I can use some parts off any Blaster from 1988-2002? I'm going to try to get in touch with my buddy so I can figure out the year of my Blaster. Thanks again!

 

[110octane]

its in your vin # on the frame (left side underneath the motor) I think it goes 3 letters and then the last 2 numbers of the year ex. jmy0094567j

jmy(00) being its a 2000. not sure exactly what position the 2 numbers will be in though.

 

[Blaster200]

Thanks 110otane... I'll be checking that out.

 

[Blaster200]

I found out that my Blaster is a 1988 or 1989... I was able to get in touch with my buddy but I will check the VIN and see what year it is. Thanks again!