VCCA Home Forums TECHNICAL - 1945 AND EARLIER 1912-1928 1927 Chevrolet - How/Where to acquire info?

hi, a new/novice to the hobby...i hope to acquire a few good leads here.

i have stumbled upon a vehicle i would like to purchase, which appears to be in original condition - from my hours of research this morning, it appears to be a:

1927 Chevrolet Landau 4 Door Sedan (per pics/research/comparisons)

seller is asking $7000, while thats not too much of my concern (although i feel its several thousand high as its NOT immaculate by any means), my immediate questions/concerns are:

- how can i isolate the EXACT make and model?
since the owner doesnt know this information as no title is available from what she says, it was inheritated 15yrs ago and nothings been done

- where can i get stats on this vehicle?
potential value, model information, details, books, charts, diagrams, production information, etc.

- is their an existing aftermarket for this vehicle, specifically the body/mechanical/electrical parts i am sure it will need?
if so, recommendations would be fantastic

- any suggestions on how to locate service providers, shops, mechanics, etc. on this particular vehicle?

thanks for your feedback and i appreciate any input received!

Hi iukinii,

Welcome aboard. You have arrived at what is acknowledged to be the ultimate source about stock/original Chevrolet's. You will be amazed at the information you can obtain here.

I would recommend you immediately apply for membership in the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America. This will open even more doors into information and advice.

Take a look at the passengers seat and try to find a metal tag about 1 3/4 X 3 1/2 that has the Chevrolet bowtie on it and two rows of information. Copy that info and post it back here.


Inspect the right rear of the engine block for some raised numbers and letters. Copy those and post back here.

After we have this we can provide more specific information.

iukinii welcome to the forum. Let's first start by identifying the vehical. Look for an ID tag on the side of the passenger seat, a job number tag on the cowl and the engine and head numbers. The engine numbers will be on the passenger side of the engine behind the distributor. The numbers for the head will be on top of the head along with a date code.(Remove valve cover) Get all the numbers you can and we can tell you the year. Posting a picture will be a real help too. The price you pay will really be up to you and how much you really want the car. I paid $7,650 for my '25 sedan. As for parts; yes there are places to buy a lot of parts if you need them.

One thing for you to consider is that there apparently is no title. I noticed that you live in California. As I understand from others that live in California, getting a title on an old vehicle is a real nightmare.....and in some cases almost impossible. If you cannot get a valid title then your investment in the vehicle is at jeopardy.

jukini

Welcome, join the club become a member you will never regret!

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ken 45145 :vcca:

hi all, hey...thanks for the advice/direction.

i am going to try and see the vehicle this week.

will look for all the numbers possible, as you all have kindly directed....and, get some actual, in person pics too.
appreciate the heads up on finding ID info...will run with that for now!

any recommendations on parts places tho, thats a MAJOR concern, i cant seem to find much for my post purchase needs....other than this specific website;

fillingstation.com

any other chevy pre 1930's parts/businesses you can recommend/suggest, would GREATLY put my mind at ease knowing there is indeed an aftermarket available.

thanks and i hope this works out!

Gary Wallace is another good source for parts.
Look here; http://www.20schevyparts.com/

hi all, this vehicle "may" have been sold, per Seller.
my loss...seemed like a great opportunity!

anyhow, i've posted an inquiry on a 1933 Master Eagle model, where i have FIRST obtained the ID numbers, hoping they can be deciphered and explained here...

thanks again, and will keep on moving forward!

hello again, well, the deal that may have happened, apparently according to the Sellers daughter, now "may" fall thru.

however, i havent gotten the ID numbers AND, time is important for me over the next few days....

i am wondering, for those who have posted, if there is a way to reach you directly, via email or otherwise, even if i have to be on the spot at the Seller house, to supply the details you've all requested and get your input?

i think i will need to know sometime tomorrow (Saturday), between 7am-2pm Pacific Standard Time Zone.

wow, this is going to be terribly close...but, if i can get the details, then the appropriate descriptions of the numbers found, i may just be the proud new owner of a 1927 chevy!

well, fingers crossed =)

either way, thanks very much!

Go to this site and get all the info you can on 1927's. Remember the car is 80 plus years old. Everything may not be original. I have a late '25 sedan that has the wrong head lights. Some day I'll find them. I love the car even if I never replace them. If you like the car; buy it. You can always find the parts you may need on Ebay or from the many people who are selling repo parts. Good luck and enjoy.
http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/chevytalk/GMhistory/

Steve

FANTASTIC SSG26K (aka Steve)
=)

this APPEARS TO BE ALL i have been searching for...so darn hard to locate on the internet, but this particular page/pdf file seems to show the info needed on the vehicles numbers/tags/ids!!!

http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/chevytalk/GMhistory/1912-30chevroletproduction.pdf

THANKS so much! heading out shortly, but armed with this PRINTED INFO, i will be more confident in my purchase....just hope it can still happen =)

thanks and happy holidays!
appreciate the help.

hi again, here are sellers details-she can't show car for fe days (sorry, trying this from cell phone)

Any specs/details from this, would be helpful! Thx

The model of the car is “CAPITOL”, the car number is AA19597, the radiator has a tag that says 246C 1927, at the bottom of the engine block there is a number, it is 346709 and at the top near the valves, there are two numbers A267 and 346709

Okay, we know it is a 1927, assembled at ??, missing the designation of the assembly plant, AA = 1927. A 26 7 = January, 26, 1927.

We need the job number, which is located on the backside of the front board on the front seat riser.

hi, thanks...i have researched some numbers on my end too, but since i dont know how to read the charts i found, am relying on and deferring too reference posts at this time....

if you dont mind the slight pressure;

in clearly having more knowledge than i with these vehicles, would you be comfortable in the numbers presented to consider the vehicle "original" or at very least, a close possibility vs. not?

and, would you say if the vehicle starts, runs and drives decently down the street, if it had decent wood (no door sagging/etc), a decent interior seemingly original, decent/fair metal with NO MAJOR rust issues visible along with a decent cosmetics appearance -

from what you've heard thus far, that this would be something worth offering the Seller what i consider a reasonable amount, say in the neighborhood of about $4500-$5000?

believe me, i WONT hold anything against you if it turns out to be worthless....as i like what i see, was ready, willing and able to buy it last week - in just thinking about owning a piece of history like this for no other reason than it looks original to me, runs and is not a piece of junk or rusted out roller and would make a neat conversational piece moving forward in my new garage - those seem like good reasons alone to buy it, wouldnt you say =)

hey, thanks soooo much for your time/efforts, this is a GREAT learning opportunity i've fallen into, and i SERIOUSLY appreciate sites and moreso, moderators such as yourselves, who give info/experience sooooo willingly (i do to, i am a computer/network techie, so i give back anytime i can).

take care!

It would be nice to see some pictures of the car. The average car as described would command $4,500-$5,000. This is like asking me to tell you the color of your shirt. The decision is yours and it appears you have done at least some homework.

i understand, thank you.
i dont know how to get pictures uploaded tho???
maybe because i am not a member, but no upload/browse button is available when i post.
i have one, but how can i get it to you?

There are two ways to get photos 1,is to e-mail them and 2,Which is the best way is to join the VCCA and have access to all the members section on the ChatterII site and the club site it is one of the best investments for the hobby and your car you could make.

maybe these?? hope the links work, or just copy/paste into your browser to open them....3 pictures! this is easier than trying to find an upload button! ha =)

thank you!

http://iukini.com/1927_chevy/Front.jpg

http://iukini.com/1927_chevy/Rear.jpg

http://iukini.com/1927_chevy/DriverSeat.jpg

thanks Andys29....
figured out another, more temporary way during the interim.
appreciate the info.

Looks better than I expected. I have an issue with the painting, however if you are just after a driver, it would not be such a consideration. If at a later date you wish to update with the correct interior and paint job, it could be done.

fair enough....

yes, paint looked to be redone (nice shape, but am not partial to the colors either) and no, i dont have that big of a problem with it as at a later time, if i were to acquire it, i would too give serious considerations to meeting original standards.

well, i feel good (actually, better after posts herein) about it and will be drafting a offer today!

hey, and once again....MANY thanks for your input. you have been VERY, VERY helpful.

I would think that a running, driving '27 Sedan with decent paint and upholstery for $ 5000 would be a real bargain (even if paint and interior was not like original).

Go for it !!! Looks like a bargain.