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Sal ModelA · 01-30-2013, 01:51 PM

Hey V-8 gurus,

I am restoring my 32 roadster and decided to confirm the s/n (18 MR18113xxx) to the bill of sale and registration, but with no luck. After removing 15 very rusty bolts holding down the left fender, I expected to find it on the frame rail, perhaps near the firewall or the steering box. But nothing was there.

How could a frame leave the factory with no s/n?

I do know that the transmission was exchanged at some point as the s/n (18-17xxx) on the housing is different to the registration.

On another note, what do the registration and transmission s/n tell you about the vehicle? Maybe I can determine what month it was built or what year the transmission was exchanged?

Thanks guys,

Sally

01-30-2013, 01:51 PM	#1
Sal ModelA Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 7	1932 roadster - no S/N Hey V-8 gurus, I am restoring my 32 roadster and decided to confirm the s/n (18 MR18113xxx) to the bill of sale and registration, but with no luck. After removing 15 very rusty bolts holding down the left fender, I expected to find it on the frame rail, perhaps near the firewall or the steering box. But nothing was there. How could a frame leave the factory with no s/n? I do know that the transmission was exchanged at some point as the s/n (18-17xxx) on the housing is different to the registration. On another note, what do the registration and transmission s/n tell you about the vehicle? Maybe I can determine what month it was built or what year the transmission was exchanged? Thanks guys, Sally