likeold Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Are engine an chassis numbers suppose to match on a 1938 Buick if everything is original? I have two different numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 No, the frame number, which is the car serial number for a 1938 Buick, is located on the upper frame flange near the rear motor mounting. The engine number is a separate serial engine build number. Typically the frame number is used for the vehicle registration/title, however, it was also common to see the engine number used for that purpose. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeold Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Okay good to know, even though its still an unknown good chance I have the original engine in my car where engine and frame are two different numbers, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, likeold said: Are engine an chassis numbers suppose to match on a 1938 Buick if everything is original? I have two different numbers. As above no. Buick did not have "matching" chassis/frame & engine numbers until late 1950's What are the numbers? Will(should) have a body data plate, that has a unique body number https://www.teambuick.com/reference/ident_engine_til_52.php The BCA judging manual has a list of chassis & engine numbers by year We like photos! Edited November 6, 2021 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 I`m not sure about the `37, but my `36 Buick 40 series, has the frame number stamped on top of the transmission case, just aft of top shifter plate. I stumbled across this when overhauling my transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeold Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Was there only one engine choice for the 1938 Buick Special Model 41 - 248 CU IN ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball8man Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 1938 Buick Specials (Model 40 series) came with a 248 cu in engine from the factory. 1938 Buick Century/Roadmaster/Limited (Model 60/Model 80/Model 90 series) came with a 320 cu in engine from the factory. I strongly suggust obtaining some books (i.e., Motors Auto Repair Manual, 1938 Buick Shop Manual, 1937-1938 Fisher Body Manual, Buick Master Parts List Manual, 1938 Buick Sales/Dealership Literature, etc. You would get a better understanding finding out/searching for the information yourself which is a far better rewarding experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corycars Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 So I’ve got a vechiles the I can identify and was wondering if any one can decide the fisher plate that is on the vichele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 The data plate picture above is not from a '38 Buick, correct...? Tho one on my '38 Century is shown below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Corycars said: So I’ve got a vechiles the I can identify and was wondering if any one can decide the fisher plate that is on the vichele Corycars, I am not a post war expert but I am fairly sure that is a Post War data plate. You would do much better to post a new discussion in the Post War Buick section of the forum if you want help decoding it. Probably like most of those of us who frequent the PreWar Buick Forum, my books are much too early to decode that late a data plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I'm guessing it's from a 1978 model (ST 78)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 38 minutes ago, EmTee said: I'm guessing it's from a 1978 model (ST 78)... That was my thought too. It is pre-1981 due to the length of the identification number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Cardinal Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 9 hours ago, Corycars said: So I’ve got a vechiles the I can identify and was wondering if any one can decide the fisher plate that is on the vichele This appears to be a 1978 Model Year plate (ST78) 3BN69 Style = Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale LAN=Lansing, MI body assembly location 15, 15U, 16M PNT = silver top and upper body with dark gray lower body (accent) color (You should confirm this by checking a 1978 Chassis & Body Service Manuals for your car) TR 24C = I believe this is a light blue cloth interior code 05A = First week of May, 1978 (Build week) AM6 = split front seat with folding center armrest I don't know the meaning of the other codes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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