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Mulletwagon · 11-03-2019, 07:47 PM

VIN numbers did not come into being until 1955. During assembly the engine serial number on the left side of the block was stamped on the top of the frame just aft of the left forward body bolt and is not visible without lifting the body. Always best if the engine number appears on the title (or vice versa). Lifting the body may solve the problem - but what if the frame number does not agree with the title - much can happen in nearly 90 years. Serious thought is warranted. Just as a side note, most engine builders will stamp any number you want after a rebuild.

11-03-2019, 07:47 PM	#13
Mulletwagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 585	Re: VIN number 1930-A VIN numbers did not come into being until 1955. During assembly the engine serial number on the left side of the block was stamped on the top of the frame just aft of the left forward body bolt and is not visible without lifting the body. Always best if the engine number appears on the title (or vice versa). Lifting the body may solve the problem - but what if the frame number does not agree with the title - much can happen in nearly 90 years. Serious thought is warranted. Just as a side note, most engine builders will stamp any number you want after a rebuild.