This part of the serial number was not used until the 1932 production (model year), therefore, 1931 and earlier models will not have these two numbers. If the number was "11", that would indicate that the vehicle was manufactured in November of 1931. The numbers "03" indicates the month that the vehicle was manufactured - March of 1932. The second table lists the 1925 to 1939 series and model designations that were used on all passenger cars and most trucks: The letters "BA" indicate that this was a 1932 series passenger vehicle and the model was called "Confederate". Referring to the table below, the number "6" indicates that the factory where this vehicle was manufactured was Oakland, California. In this example the first number or numbers indicates the factory where the vehicle was manufactured. Using this example number, I will break down the code: 6BA 03 14173. The Car Number or Model Identification Plate shows the factory of manufacture, series designation (i.e.: BA = 1932 passenger cars), the month of manufacture (1932 and later models) and the car number. From 1933-1938 most trucks used the Master Car Number plate. Starting in 1937, the plates had "Master" & "Deluxe Master". From mid-1933 thru 1936 "Master" & "Standard" were used. Model names "Superior K," "Superior V," "Capitol," "National," "International," "Universal," "Independence," "Confederate" and "Eagle" were used prior to 1934. Most early wood-bodied models had this plate nailed into the seat frame or the floor on the passenger side. Below is a more detailed description of the various changes relative to the year of build.Įarly Chevrolet cars & trucks used Car Number Plates to identify where the vehicle was made, which month it was made, show the series and the number of the vehicle as it came off the assembly line. You might want to contact your Local DMV to see what the requirements are in your state. I have my 32 Chevy registered in Connecticut with the body build sequence number from the cowl tag. Some states will agree to use the body sequence number on the cowl plate, others want to use the GM car number on the floor/seat frame and some will use the engine serial number. The Fisher body build plate was attached to the cowl and showed the body build sequence and other information as described below. The GM car number was nailed to the passenger side floor or seat frame not screwed. This is all I have for you.compliments of Moose
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