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1937 Super 8 frame number
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I've searched throughout and come up empty. Is there a location on a 1937 Super 8 frame where a serial number is stamped?

Posted on: 2024/6/28 17:55
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Re: 1937 Super 8 frame number
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Packard didn't have frame numbers in 1937 unfortunately.

Posted on: 2024/6/28 17:59
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Vehicle Number was only on the Patent Plate.

Posted on: 2024/6/28 18:26
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Re: 1937 Super 8 frame number
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Well, that certainly explains why I couldn't find it.

Thanks.

Posted on: 2024/6/28 20:18
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Re: 1937 Super 8 frame number
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Packard did use frame numbers, on senior models thru 1936, not sure they were used after that. But they were not the same as the vehicle number, they were in the same numeric series as the steering gear and motor numbers. They were located above the rear shackle of the front driver's side leaf spring, near the trunnion block when that was a feature.

Posted on: 2024/6/29 20:14
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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
Packard did use frame numbers, on senior models thru 1936, not sure they were used after that. But they were not the same as the vehicle number, they were in the same numeric series as the steering gear and motor numbers. They were located above the rear shackle of the front driver's side leaf spring, near the trunnion block when that was a feature.


Thanks Owen,
I did see in a '33 document where that location was indicated. Apparently in the '36 too.
I have a '37 with the independent front suspension and cannot find a frame number in that same location. I do realize that Packard did not use frame numbers as vehicle ID. Registering an old car in Texas that's been off the books for decades presents some challenges. There are a few options as to what number to use and I want to cover my bases.

Thanks for your input.

Posted on: 2024/7/1 12:01
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Re: 1937 Super 8 frame number
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Where licensing agencies will allow it, the theft-proof number embossed on the cowl would be my choice as it's unique to the vehicle, not easily altered, and part of the fixed structure of the body.

Posted on: 2024/7/1 12:06
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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
Where licensing agencies will allow it, the theft-proof number embossed on the cowl would be my choice as it's unique to the vehicle, not easily altered, and part of the fixed structure of the body.


Agree 100%

Posted on: 2024/7/1 18:58
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