engine size/year i.d.

[bob reed]

this is my first experience with these automobiles. owner says its a 1938 convertable with a newer engine installed at sometime before he bought the car. what i need to know is where are the engine i.d. numbers to tell me what year and what size engine has been installed in this vehicle and what the numbers mean.any help would be greatly appreciated thanks,bob reed.                p.s.great website!

[JIM CLC # 15000]

09-20-06
Bob, Check on the flat surface above the water-pump AND on the drivers side of the engine to the rear of the engine, just below the cylinder-head.
The S/N of the origional engine should be stamped into the top of the frame just to the rear of the steering sector.
Post the numbers you find and where, and readers should be able to tell you what size engine it has.
Good Luck,JIM

[JIM CLC # 15000]

09-22-06
Bob, sorry I cant help you with the engine number. My motors Manuel list all of the engine S/N from 1935 to 1951 but the number you posted on the board must be a SN for a replacement engine. Bob, when youy post a new message, hang it on to the last message you posted. Someone will post a reason why the SN that you posted doesnt come-up in my motors-manuel.
HTH
Good Luck,JIM
P.S. Bob, I would have to assume (I know, bad word) that it is the 322CID La Salle engine.