Chuck Griffin Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I just bought my first classic Buick. It’s a 1940 Buick super 8. I was wondering if someone could tell me if my engine is original to the car by the engine number?Which is 53819693. Also any help with part vendors will be appreciated. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock10 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 You came to the right place. Lots of help here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 While we are waiting for one of the numbers mavens to answer your question about the engine number, I can tell you that two good vendors for Buick parts are Bob's Automobilia in California and Cars, Inc. in New Jersey. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Griffin Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 I appreciate that Neil, thanks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 The body tag on the passenger side of the firewall has an engine number on it, and it should match the one on the block, if it does the block at least is the one it left the factory with. You don't say where you got the number from too. It is stamped on a flat surface on the block near the distributor, and it can be difficult to read as it gets covered with up with oil, rust etc. Welcome the forum. Nice looking car, post a few more pictures of it when you can. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickBob49 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Please send us a photo of the number stamped on the engine when you send more photos of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 If that is the number stamped on the machined ledge just in front of the distributor it is indeed an engine for a 1940 Super. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray34 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Hi. The info in this site indicates your engine no. is in the correct range for a 1940 series 50. https://www.teambuick.com/reference/ident_engine_til_52.php 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Griffin Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 The number I gave is the number on the plate in front of the distributor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Chuck Griffin said: I just bought my first classic Buick. It’s a 1940 Buick super 8. I was wondering if someone could tell me if my engine is original to the car by the engine number?Which is 53819693. Also any help with part vendors will be appreciated. Thanks https://www.teambuick.com/reference/ident_engine_til_52.php 5 = 50 series 3819693 1940 started at 3786214 1941 started at 4074859 So your engine is a 1940 nearer the start of production Your car will also have a chassis number and a body data plate Buick chassis numbers - engine numbers are not the same. Nor any records from the factory on engine fitted to particular chassis Car looks great!! Vendors https://forums.aaca.org/topic/272878-pre-war-links/ And join the BCA --> https://www.buickclub.org/ Edited May 9, 2021 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Griffin Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 There is a data plate on the frame on the right side. I don’t see a plate on the firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2carb40 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) 1940 Supers have an engine number stamped on pad on engine. That number is not anywhere else on the car. Exception is a replacement engine program Buick initiated during rationing for WWII and awhile after. The replacement engine number pad came blank so U could stamp the original engine number when it was removed. Handy, cuz some states used engine number to register car with DMV. Edited May 9, 2021 by 2carb40 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 49 minutes ago, Chuck Griffin said: There is a data plate on the frame on the right side. I don’t see a plate on the firewall. My mistake Chuck, I'm thinking of '41s, the '40s had the data plate of the frame. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 In 1940 the frame number is on the frame right behind the battery. Your VIN will be either this number or the engine number depending on the state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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