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1937 LaSalle vin number location

Started by englert, October 24, 2009, 03:57:28 PM

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englert

Can someone help me find out where the vin number is located on a 1937 LaSalle Opera Coupe??????  Ed Englert

Steve Passmore

Engine number (which I think is the VIN for that year) is behind the left cylinder bank where the block joins the bell housing, and the frame number, also on the left side, but of the chassis just behind the left engine mount, usually covered in rust.
Steve

Present
1937 60 convertible coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe
1941 62 coupe

Previous
1936 70 Sport coupe
1937 85 series V12 sedan
1938 60 coupe
1938 50 coupe
1939 60S
1940 62 coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe x2
1941 61 coupe
1941 61 sedan x2
1941 62 sedan x2
1947 62 sedan
1959 62 coupe

Bob Hoffmann CLC#96

Steve is correct, but I'd like to add some info. Your VIN should be 223XXXX. Cadillac went by the # on the engine. If the engine has been changed, it will have the wrong #. Also the # on the frame may well be only a PARTIAL #, that is ,lacking some digits. So.. it may read 2- XXXX. Post what you find & we'll try to help. HTH, Bob
1968 Eldorado slick top ,white/red interior
2015 Holden Ute HSV Maloo red/black interior.
             
Too much fun is more than you can have.

Steve Passmore

Bob,    Ed found the number where I said but sadly its a car they bought with NO engine and an incorrect title (the title had a different number and stated 1939)  they were stitched up basically. They are going to try and get a correct title using the frame number lacking anything better.  Finding a 37 engine might be a little difficult?
Steve

Present
1937 60 convertible coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe
1941 62 coupe

Previous
1936 70 Sport coupe
1937 85 series V12 sedan
1938 60 coupe
1938 50 coupe
1939 60S
1940 62 coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe x2
1941 61 coupe
1941 61 sedan x2
1941 62 sedan x2
1947 62 sedan
1959 62 coupe

Bob Hoffmann CLC#96

Steve, what #'s are showing on the frame? In most cases it is only a PARTIAL #. Maybe you said your # was complete. I don't remember. 37 was the LAST year Cadillac played that game. Thankfully. You can figure out what the original engine # was by filling in the #'s that Cadillac left out. HTH, Bob
1968 Eldorado slick top ,white/red interior
2015 Holden Ute HSV Maloo red/black interior.
             
Too much fun is more than you can have.

Steve Passmore

All Ed told me Bob was that they found 6 numbers and one letter so I guess its complete. If he finds another engine but its a different year then the frame number for the Vin is the best bet don't you think?  Bob
Steve

Present
1937 60 convertible coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe
1941 62 coupe

Previous
1936 70 Sport coupe
1937 85 series V12 sedan
1938 60 coupe
1938 50 coupe
1939 60S
1940 62 coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe x2
1941 61 coupe
1941 61 sedan x2
1941 62 sedan x2
1947 62 sedan
1959 62 coupe

Bob Hoffmann CLC#96

Steve, that would be great if it was a COMPLETE#. It's not. There's no letter in the engine #. If someone can post what's on the frame, I can advise what it means. Do you have a complete frame # on your 37? Once we've determined the correct # on the car, he can get an invoice to prove it. Bob
1968 Eldorado slick top ,white/red interior
2015 Holden Ute HSV Maloo red/black interior.
             
Too much fun is more than you can have.

Steve Passmore

Hi Bob,  I have no idea what number Ed found on the frame, I have told him of your comments to see what he wants to do from here.
Steve
Steve

Present
1937 60 convertible coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe
1941 62 coupe

Previous
1936 70 Sport coupe
1937 85 series V12 sedan
1938 60 coupe
1938 50 coupe
1939 60S
1940 62 coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe x2
1941 61 coupe
1941 61 sedan x2
1941 62 sedan x2
1947 62 sedan
1959 62 coupe

englert

Hey guys, thanks a lot for your help.  We have the whole frame and the car.  We found the following number, 2B13583, on the frame behind the motor mount on the left.   We are going to put another engine in the car and are not looking for a LaSalle engine.    Thanks again for your help.  Pat & Ed Englert

englert

Hey everyone - we are going to replace the frame on our 1937 LaSalle Opera Coupe and we need some suggestions for different frames we can use.   We were thinking a 1968-1970 cadillac (not an Eldorado) for the frame but would appreciate any suggestions if someone else has done this before.   We are also going to need a few pieces of chrome trim and would like some ideas of where to look to purchase trim for the 1937.    Thanks again for all your help.  Patty and Ed Englert ???

sjocad

Hi Folks.
This is Svein Sjoblom in Norway,CLC # 12214.
I bought a 1937 Lasalle Opera Coupe in NJ,in January to restore.Dark blue,calle Admiral Blue.Pait no.921.
It had in TITLE,the VIN #2243572.From the Engine.
I also was thinking;Is this right,??? But DMV here sayd ok.Also our Cadillac club here.
I found another  number located on the left side of the frame infront of the wheel,and it stated:2B13572.
Also the car has an distribuator from Cadillac.(Same year,??) The numbers tells me.
So;Is this engine an 322 cu.inc.Orginal motor to my car,???
THANKS for answers.
Please mail me at;sveinthecadman@hotmail.com
:-[
svein sjoblom,CLC # 12214.

1937 Lasalle opera coupe series 50.

Steve Passmore

Certainly is the correct 322 engine in your car Svein, and matching the frame too.
Steve

Present
1937 60 convertible coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe
1941 62 coupe

Previous
1936 70 Sport coupe
1937 85 series V12 sedan
1938 60 coupe
1938 50 coupe
1939 60S
1940 62 coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe x2
1941 61 coupe
1941 61 sedan x2
1941 62 sedan x2
1947 62 sedan
1959 62 coupe

sjocad

Hi again All of you.
WOW,I am in a sort of trouble again.Now its the Brake Master sylinder to repair.
What I need is a complete Brake Master sylinder repair kit.It is written on it; Wagner,and its a 1-1/16,"bore".
Do anybody of you here,know where to get it,??
I have tried KANTER,NAPA,Ebay,but no luck.
:-[
Thanks,,,svein in Norway.

My email is;sveinthecadman@hotmail.com
svein sjoblom,CLC # 12214.

1937 Lasalle opera coupe series 50.

Steve Passmore

Svein, Iv sent you an email with your solution.
Steve
Steve

Present
1937 60 convertible coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe
1941 62 coupe

Previous
1936 70 Sport coupe
1937 85 series V12 sedan
1938 60 coupe
1938 50 coupe
1939 60S
1940 62 coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe x2
1941 61 coupe
1941 61 sedan x2
1941 62 sedan x2
1947 62 sedan
1959 62 coupe

sjocad

Hi Folks.
Back again,and soon Christmas.
The Frame on my 37 Lasalle coupe,is soon NUDE.
I found out that the shock absorbers,"knee" is STOCK.Hard as H""".(Whatever that means...)
Well,I cant MOVE them.Thats why I heard a noice,when I drove it this summer.Metal to metal.NO oil,may be.
I have seen KANTER NJ,have them in Stock,ready repaird,with leaving in CORES.
Anybody on the forum know about this,??? Is it a repair kit to them,?? (i dont belive so)
Is it just to take them apart,and wash and clean,and oil/adjust them,??? I belive so,but tell me if you know Buddys.

Thanks,,svein in Norway,CLC #  12214. :D
Email;Sveinthecadman@hotmail.com
svein sjoblom,CLC # 12214.

1937 Lasalle opera coupe series 50.

sjocad

Hi again Buddys.
Now the frame on my 37 Lasalle coupe is totally nude,and the knee actions,Absorbers are STOCK.I cant find in my Shop Manual,HOW to repair them.Anybody of you,who knows,??? I tried to ope,but STOCK.May be I godda warm them.I filled the first one up with W40.
Thanks,,,svein in Norway.CLC # 12214. :'(

sveinthecadman@hotmail.com
svein sjoblom,CLC # 12214.

1937 Lasalle opera coupe series 50.

John Washburn CLC 1067 Sadly deceased.

you should try motorcycle shock oil works great for these old shocks,

As to repair I would suggest either 5 points in California or apple hydraulics.

jw
John Washburn
CLC #1067
1937 LaSalle Coupe
1938 6519F Series Imperial Sedan
1949 62 Series 4 Door
1949 60 Special Fleetwood
1953 Coupe DeVille
1956 Coupe DeVille
1992 Eldorado Touring Coupe America Cup Series

sjocad

Car today.
svein sjoblom,CLC # 12214.

1937 Lasalle opera coupe series 50.