Rracebeam Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 How to Decode and Identify PRE-WAR Buick 7 digits VIN number vehicles VIN Number - 2583402 VIN Number - 2758455 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) On 5/14/2024 at 4:01 PM, Rracebeam said: How to Decode and Identify PRE-WAR Buick 7 digits VIN number vehicles VIN Number - 2583402 VIN Number - 2758455 VIN did not exit until 1981 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number What you have is the chassis serial number. Just sequential and not coded Look in your post where I posted an extract from a Buick Parts Manual https://forums.aaca.org/topic/415337-buick-owner-from-sri-lanka/#comment-2678415 2583402 - 1931 2758455 - 1934 For the 1934 does it have a cowl ~ firewall data plates, like on the 1931? You would get better answers if you asked your questions in 1 thread. Edited May 16 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rracebeam Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 Thanks for the reply Sorry for 1934 don't have firewall data plates. my 1931 firewall plate attached (31-Mod X8-67), this is series 50 or 60 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Your 1931 appears to be a model 67 so it is a 60 series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) https://oldcarbrochures.org/United States/Buick/1931-Buick/index.html https://oldcarbrochures.org/United States/Buick/1931-Buick/1931-Buick-Foldout/index.html https://oldcarbrochures.org/United States/Buick/1931-Buick/1931-Buick-Fisher-Body-Manual/index.html and Edited May 14 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rracebeam Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 Thanks very much and really appreciate your help John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rracebeam Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 If you have pls share Buick 1934 FISHER MODEL CHART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 (edited) The 1934 is not as made by Buick. That back door has been added. May have been type 47 or 57 slant back. Probably did not have a built in trunk, as that would be a lot harder to modify. Suggest you measure the wheel base (on both sides) 117 119 or 128 inches Do you have an engine photo, from both sides. Reasonably sure is 40 series from the hood trim - 3 ribs. Series 50 has 4 ribs https://oldcarbrochures.org/United States/Buick/index.html https://oldcarbrochures.org/United States/Buick/1934_Buick/index.html https://oldcarbrochures.org/United States/Buick/1934_Buick/1934_Buick_Brochure/index.html Edited May 15 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rracebeam Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 Thanks very much, really appreciate your help and I'll let you know my progress. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rracebeam Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 More details of Bick 1934 RHD Agreed, modified rear and door added Wheelbase Left – 115.25 ” Wheelbase Right – 115.25” Frame Serial number – 2758455 Engine Number – 42918587 ( Unusual 8 Digit number ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 115.25" is close to 117" Probably sagging worn suspension. Engine 42918587 First digit 4= 40 series next are the sequential numbers. So 1934. In one of your other threads post info from BCA judging manual on the numbers And https://www.teambuick.com/reference/ident_engine_til_52.php Unsure where they get the first 1935 engine serial number from. Are 95% certain this engine serial numbers has been re-stamped. Expect Buick would have stamped neatly in a straight line. For the later 1930's Buick used capital letter I as digit 1, letter b as digit 6 and inverted letter b as digit 9. But unsure when this was started Do you have the rest on the engine parts and radiator? The engine may be later. If is was 1939 or later the inlet manifold would be different. But can mix and match some parts of his era Back passenger seat gone in the transformation to a hearse or station wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rracebeam Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 HI Allan, I inspected both cars today.. About Wheelbase and Engine number noted with thanks Agree with you engine serial numbers has been re-stamped. I'm not sure this engine came with original car? I do have engine parts and radiator, if you need any details/numbers let me know. Fully agree with you car was used as a hearse (see pic) I need your help to identify my 1931 31-Mod X8-67 & FISHER Job number – 31009, as I found my car front seat back rest is deferent to same model cars in the net (see pic) Have a Great weekend John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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