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1430882x = car serial number (the number you posted is short one digit)
1 = built at Flint, MI
430882x = sequential number, range for 1942 was 4,257,442 to 4,364,444 (this portion should be 7 digits long)45101395 = engine serial number
4510139 = sequential number, range for 1942 was 4,457,941 to 4,556,599
5 = Series 5/Super (1942 was the first year for the series digit to be at the end of the engine number. Yes, I know, Buick pulled a fast one.)So looks like 1942 numbers to me. I've posted some pictures of the engine numbers from two 1942 Specials showing the series digit at the end of the engine number.
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70746784
7074678 = sequential number, starting at 6950620 for 1953 (last year for straight 😎
4 = Series 40/Special (starting in 1942 Buick put the series digit at the end of the serial number)-
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Yes, it's an engine serial number, which was used as the VIN by many states back in the day. Looks like a previous owner didn't know it was the engine serial number and stamped it on a tag. Not the first time I've seen someone do that because they were unaware it was the engine serial number. Also possible that they swapped engines and discovered that the old engine serial number was used as the VIN only after they made the swap and then made a tag to match the title. It would be good to check the engine serial number of the engine currently in the car.
43526823
4 = Series 40/Special
3526823 = sequential number, range for 1938 was 3,396,937 to 3,572,651
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54229445 = engine serial number
5 = Series 50/Super
4229445 = sequential number, range for 1941 was 4,074,859 to 4,457,940Fisher body style number = 4519
4 = Buick
5 = Series 50/Super
19 = 4-door touring sedan, 6-passengerBODY No C 2205
C = built at Fremont, CA
2205 = 2205th 4519 built at Fremont
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Here is some 1941 paint code info from the "Buick for 1941: Prices, Colors, Terms, Equipment, Accessories" booklet revised January 23,1941.
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ST 76 4AJ29 G 035640 BDY
TR 97N A51 36L 36U PNT
12C 8004576 = 1976 model year
4AJ29 = Fisher body style number
4 = Buick (division)
A = A-body platform
J = Regal
29 = 4-door colonnade sedanG = body built at Framingham, MA
035640 = sequential body number, no relation to VIN
Trim 97N = Firethorn Vinyl (Oxen and Madrid grain)
A51 = seat option code = Strato bucket seats
36L 36U = solid Boston Red Metallic
12C = build date = third week (C) of December (12) 1975
80045 = broadcast/sequence number, also found on buildsheet
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There were three colors available: black, white, and tan depending on the model. The Buick sales code was shown on the order form but the service code was stamped on the trim line of the cowl tag:
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No, not mine.
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I've only seen the year on 1913 and 1914 plates.
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Fisher body tag decode:
BODY BY FISHER
ST 79 4BR35 X 263615 BDY
TR 62J AM6 54L 54U PNT
06E 2307234BR35
4 = Buick
B = B-body platform (C-body platform was used for the Electra)
R = Estate Wagon (series)
35 = 4-door station wagonX = Fairfax, KS
263615 = body number
Trim 62J = Dark Camel Tan Cloth and Vinyl
AM6 = seat option code = SEAT ASM, FRT SPLIT W/CTR ARM REST (60-40)
Paint code 54L54U = solid Light Yellow
06E = build date = June (06) 1979, fifth week (E)230723 = batch or broadcast number, also found on buildsheet
Buick VIN decode:
4R35K9X163358
4 = Buick
R = Estate Wagon (series)
35 = 4-door station wagon
K = 403 V8 by Oldsmobile (L80)
9 = 1979
X = Fairfax, KS
163358 = sequential number, range for Fairfax in 1979 was 100,001 to 164,120-
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4H1029100
4 = Series 4400/LeSabre
H = 1961
1 = built at Flint MI
029100 = sequential number, range for Flint in 1961 was 001001 to 076526 for fullsize cars12B
STYLE 61-4439 BODY FB 5591
TRIM 431 K PAINT NR1
ACC. B I7
12B = build date code = December (12) 1960, second week (B)STYLE 4439
4 = Buick
4 = LeSabre
39 = 4-door hardtop sedanFB = built at Flint MI
5591 = 5591st 4439 built at FlintTrim 431 = Fawn Cloth and Vinyl, available on styles 4411, 4437, 4439, 4469
Paint code NR1 = two-tone, Phoenix Beige (R) roof and Cordovan Metallic (N) remainder
Accessory option codes
B = Heater and defroster
I7 = Easy Eye tinted windshield
K = there is no listing for just K only K6 for the LeSabre which is custom padded seat cushions and this is why this option code is listed with the trim code-
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3466703727
3 = 1963 model year
4 = Buick
6 = Series 4600 (Wildcat/Invicta)
67 = 2-door convertible
03727 = sequential number, starting at 00001 for Oshawa ON
STYLE 4667 TOP 10
BODY NO. 403801
PAINT V
TRIM 689
B.S.O U63 A31 A46 B76Style 4667
4 = Buick
6 = Series 4600 (Wildcat)
67 = 2-door convertibleTOP 10 = Convertible top, White
BODY NO. 403801
4 = Buick
03801 = sequential number
Paint code V = solid Ember Red
Trim 689 = Black Vinyl with Bucket-Type Front Seats
Body Specific Options (B.S.O.)
U63 = Sonomatic Radio With Manual Antenna
A31 = Power Windows
A46 = Power Seat - 4 Way Tilt Adjuster - bucket seats only
B76 = Instrument Panel Lower Safety Pad
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14703750 = frame serial number
1 = built at Flint MI
4703750 = sequential number, range was 4,524,131 to 4,801,264 for 1947
1947 MOD. 56-S
STYLE No 47-4507
BODY No G 20749
TRIM No 52
PAINT No 6 KMOD. 56-S = 2-door sedanet, 6-passenger
STYLE No 47-4507
4507 = Fisher body style number
4 = Buick
5 = Series 50/Super
07 = 2-door sedanetBODY No G 20749
G = built at Flint, MI
20749 = 20,749th 4507 built at Flint MITRIM No 52 = Broadcloth-Grey (Striped), available on models 51, 56S
PAINT No 6 = solid Brunswick Green Metallic
Accessory option codes
K = Rear wheel shields-
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1939 Mod. 81
Style No: 39-4819
Body No: 1769
Trim No: 719
Paint No 530
4819 = Fisher body style number
4 = Buick
8 = Roadmaster
19 = 4-door touring sedan - trunk back, 6-passengerBody No: 1769
Lack of a plant code before the body number means the body was built at Flint MI
1769 = 1769th 4819 built at Flint MITrim No: 719 = Tan Bedford Cord available on models 81, 81F, and 87
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As Matt said, the engine number is from a Special.
44194020
4 = Series 40/Special
4194020 = sequential number, range for 1941 was 4,074,859 to 4,457,940
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For 1930-1934 the first two digits of the job number are the last two digits of the model year. Job 30122 is for a 1930 model 68.
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13467033 = frame serial number
1 = built at Flint, MI
3467033 = sequential number, range for 1939 was 3,388,547 to 3,596,806
BUICK MOTOR DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
FLINT MICH.
1939 MOD. 81
STYLE No 39-4819 K
BODY No 2305
TRIM No 718
PAINT No 530
MO. DAY YEAR BODY BY FISHER4819 = Fisher body style number
4 = Buick
8 = Series 80/Roadmaster
19 4-door touring sedan - trunk back, 6-passengerhand stamped K = option code for heater installed
BODY No 2305
lack of a plant code on this line means the body was built at Flint, MI
2305 = 2305th 4819 built at Flint, MITrim 718 = Grey Bedford Cord, available on models 81, 81F, and 87
Paint code 530 = solid Carlsbad Black
83629265 = engine serial number
8 = Series 80/Roadmaster
3629265 = sequential number, range for 1939 was 3,572,652 to 3,755,912 -
The frame number is correct for 1937. Buick didn't start using a numerical plant code at the beginning of the frame number until 1938. In 1937, Flint didn't use a plant code, C was used for South Gate, CA and L for Linden, NJ. In 1938 it was 1 for Flint, 2 for South Gate, and 3 for Linden.
3191909 = frame serial number, correct for a Flint built car
range was 2,999,497 to 3,219,847 for 1937 so C4560698 would not be a valid Buick frame serial number for 1937
BUICK-MOTOR-CO.
FLINT MICH.
1937 MOD. 81
STYLE No 37-4819 6
BODY No 13798
TRIM No 312
PAINT No 502
MO. DAY YEAR M
BODY BY FISHERBuick model 81 = Roadmaster 4-door sedan - trunk back, 6-passenger
4819 = Fisher body style number
4 = Buick
8 = Series 80/Roadmaster
19 = 4-door sedan - trunk back, 6-passengerhand stamped 6 = 6-wheel option
Body number 13798 = 13798th 4819 built at Flint, MI
Trim 312 = Tan Bedford Cord, available on models 81, 81F
Paint code 502 = solid Coronary Green
hand stamped M = Mahogany dash finish
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Over many years and from many sources I have compiled a list that covers 1980 and earlier. The best source for 1963 and earlier is the new car order forms as the option codes on those are the same as those used on the trim tag,.
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0I1601359 = car serial number
0 = Series 4000/Special V8
I = 1962 model year
1 = built at Flint, MI
601359 = sequential number, range for Flint built Y-body cars was 501,001 to 604,700
1I1590292 = engine serial number (non-original engine, original engine serial number should match car serial number above)
1 = Series 4100/Special Deluxe V8
I = 1962 model year
1 = built at Flint, MI
590292 = sequential number, range for Flint built Y-body cars was 501,001 to 604,700
I 389792
I = engine production code = 1962 215 Fireball V8, 8.8:1 comp ratio, 220 lbs-ft, 155 HP, 2V
389792 = sequential number, 1962 model year production was 400,150
BUICK DIV. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
07D
STYLE 62-4067 FB 5734 BODY
TRIM 079 VV 1 PAINT
ACC. A7 F1 H I7 K707D = build date = July (07) 1962, fourth week (D)
4067 = Fisher body style number
4 = Buick
0 = Series 4000/Special V8
67 = 2-door convertibleFB = body built at Flint MI
5734 = 5734th style 4067 built at FlintTrim 079 = Red Vinyl with Bucket-Type Front Seats, available on style 4067
Paint code VV = solid Cardinal Red
1 = convertible top code = WhiteAccessory option codes:
A7 = 4-speed manual transmission, V-8 required
F1 = Convenience group (glare proof mirror, cigar lighter, coat hooks, dual horn, right sun visor)
H = Back-up lights
I7 = Soft-Ray tinted glass - windshield only
K7 = Instrument panel safety cover-
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What it tells you depends on what side of the engine it is from. Since it is 9 digits long, I'm guessing it is from the driver side of the engine, which makes it the car/engine serial number. This number decodes as follows:
4G4006709
4= Series 4400/LeSabre
G = 1960 model year
4 = built at Kansas City, KS
006709 = sequential number, range for KC was 001001 to 032090You said you were working on an Invicta, if this was the original numbers matching engine then the engine serial number should start with a 6 and match the serial number plate in the driver door jamb. This engine is from a LeSabre, so you will need to find the engine production code. The engine production code will be found in the same location on the passenger side and it is usually less than 9 digits long. Bill listed two of the engine production codes used in 1960, the complete list is:
L3G = low comp. 364 V8
3G = 364 V8
4G - 401 V8The format AB123 didn't start until the 1963 model year, so in 1960 the numbers following the engine production code are a sequential number, which can be upto 6 digits long since 1960 Buick production was 253,999. My guess is the engine production code will start with 3G, making it a 364 nailhead V8.
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The assembly manual I got from ebay, it is mostly y-body (Skylark). The dealer letter I found on-line. The date on the assembly manual page is August 14, 1963. I've updated the scan in my previous post with a scan of the entire page.
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I've attached to pictures, one is from the 1963 Buick assembly manual and the other is a Dealer Service Information letter (see last paragraph). Both mention the three digit number. The highest number I've seen on an engine is 757. I've seen one POP with 770 and this post references one that is 778:
http://forums.aaca.org/topic/107262-1963-riviera-decode-help/?tab=comments#comment-470361
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09E F
ST 66-49487 EUC 20044 BODY
TR 651-R XX PAINT
EXTSM 2KGR 3B
4F 5K
09E = build date = September (09) 1965, fifth week (E)F = body shipped to Flint, MI for final assembly
49487 = Fisher body style number
4 = Buick
94 = Riviera
87 = 2-door hardtop coupeEUC = body built at Euclid, OH
20044 = EUC body numberTrim 651 = Custom trim, Blue Vinyl with Bucket-Type Front Seats
R = seat code = Reclining bucket seatPaint code XX = solid Riviera White
Accessory option codes:
Group 1
E = Tinted glass (all windows)
X = Power Windows (Except Vents)
T = 4-Way Power Seat - bucket, left seat only
S = Power Trunk Release
M = Vacuum Operated Door LocksGroup 2
K = Air Conditioner
G = Long console
R = Rear seat speakerGroup 3
B = Rear Window DefrosterGroup 4
F = Remote controlled outside driver's mirrorGroup 5
K = Door Edge Guards-
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Identification Buick super convertible
in Buick - General
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14517325 = frame serial number
1 = built at Flint, MI
4517325 = sequential number, range for 1946 was 4,364,445 to 4,524,130
Buick was known to use an I for a 1 and a b for a 6. Perhaps it is a 1946 but wasn't imported until 1949? It wasn't unusual for the importing country to use the year of import as the year of the car. If you find the body plate mentioned above it will have the model year listed on it. The plate will look like the one in the attached photo. As you can see from the photo, in 1946 the serial number plate was attached with screws, so it would be easy to swap with another.