Re: 1938 ID Numbers

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/2/27 18:44:11

VN's were recorded by Packard in the 30s in two ways: in the internal documentation they used the body type (1182) followed by a letter (the paint code) followed by 4 or 5 digits which was the production sequence. The number as it appeared on the patent decal or plate omitted the paint code. If there are 5 digits after the 1182 you may have been lucky and recovered the VN. If 6 digits, no. If you found 1182 with a letter after it (the paint code) and then 4 or 5 digits, you probably have the VN and should jump for joy.

Repro 1938 patent plate decals have been advertised in the Classic Car Club Bulletin for some time. If I come across the ad soon I'll add it to this post.