finding a vin number on a 1940 la salle

[Mike Hagler]

I am trying to find out where to look for a vin number on a 1940 la salle. Does anyone know where it is stamped on a two door coop?
Thanks Mike

[Barry Wheeler #2189]

It might be on the back of the LH (drivers side) cylinder block, or on the frame rail near the brake light switch location.

[Mike Hagler]

Thanks Barry, I will check

[Mike Hagler]

No luck Rick, sorry. Would anyone else have an idea?

[JIM CLC # 15000]

08-23-05
Mike, you may have, either a Series 50 OR 52 coupe. I checked the books that I have and the most I can tell you is that the engine number is "stamped on the left side at the rear of the crankcase". The book also states that the S/N is stamped in/on the frame ( try cleaning the frame 6-8 inches by the steering sector to see if you can find it) The S/N on the engine and frame will be the same, provided the engine has NOT been changed. There will be a data plate on the fire-wall, drivers-side, that has a lot of code numbers on it. Style no. ( yours shold be either 5027 OR 5227) it will also have the paint and trim codes on it, and the body number.
HTH
Good Luck, Jim

[Mike]

Thanks Jim, We found it at the base of the steering on the frame.
Thanks Mike