Re: '37 120 Engine Serial Number - It's gotta be there somewhere?!?

Posted by packick On 2012/1/9 23:00:10

Michael:

If you car still has a 1937 120 engine the serial number should be located on a flat spot underneath the distributor. For 1937 120s they began with an X. You might have to get a wire brush if that spot is oil encased.

By the way, if you refer to the data plate on the fire wall, the production numbers for Windsor-built Packard 120s started with 100 for each body type. The first one built will be number 100 and the highest would be 1000 since the American cars built in Detroit started at serial number 1001. For example, a serial number starting with 1092-110 means it was a 4-door Touring Sedan model (1092), and was the 10th one produced (110).

Hope this helps.

Packick