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cdncoupe

Re: 1939 packard serial number

#31

Quite a regular

I have read up a little on the data plate these cars had,now that we figured out the year and model....is it possible to know the correct numbers to put on a new reproduction data plate ?

Posted on: 2015/9/18 1:41

cdncoupe

Re: 1939 packard serial number

#32

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also I think before I register/licence the car with the 1937 motor in it,I think I will 'hotrod' the car......now before anyone gets upset about that.....I found a 1940 110 with holefully correct motor and overdrive and many other small parts I can use,just wondering what correct numbers a 1940 110 6 cyl should have ?....before I buy it mainly for wanting a correct year motor and bigger correct cid....then register the car with that motor and number.....that way I think it is correct as can possibly be ? ....the car I want to get is rusty and I can cannibalize it and send it to the crusher after I pick its bones clean,or maybe it is good enough for someone to make into a cool fast ratrod.....also if my motor is a 1937 115c....is it worth trying to sell...or a boat anchor ?

Posted on: 2015/9/18 2:06

BDC

Re: 1939 packard serial number

#33

Home away from home

I think you are putting to much value on not having the right engine year. If you open the hood 99.9% of the people don't realize it's a 37 instead of a 40. And I seriously doubt if you can tell the difference with the increased cubic inches when you go down the road. And no that 37 115 engine is certainly not a boat anchor (or paper weight for that matter). I would get the car running and enjoy it.

Posted on: 2015/9/18 6:29

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bkazmer

Re: 1939 packard serial number

#34

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I agree in general. This is not like fake hemi Chargers and Tempests with GTO trim. If your 40 coupe has a 40 engine, that's best, but most of its value is still there with a 37-48 Packard 6 cyl in it. If you change beyond that, you will have a mongrel. It's simple to put the correct model and bodystyle numbers on a repro plaque. The serial number being unknown is probably best left blank.

Posted on: 2015/9/18 8:34

cdncoupe

Re: 1939 packard serial number

#35

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I am just bidding on a 40 on ebay in Roseau mn,what would be the range of engine number for a 1940 engine number to know that it is an original 40 engine ?

Posted on: 2015/9/18 13:55