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I found a 38 master deluxe for sale, so i tried running the vin to get the car info without any luck, so hopefully someone on here would know by the vin #. The # is 21ha 0428723 , any help would be greatly appreciated
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They did not have vin numbers in 1938.
The number listed is the serial number.
It translates to 21 = assembled in Janesville, Wi, HA = 1938 Master Deluxe, the number s the production sequence number.
Prior to 1955 most states registered vehicles by the engine number,
The 1938 engine number is STAMPED into the block-on the ledge behind the distributor. 1938 engine numbers ranged from 1187822 through 1915446 for engines made in Flint and B-1 trough B-10502 for engines made in
tonawanda, NY
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The only part Gene left out is the month of production which would be the 04 = April 1938. 21 HA 04 then the build sequence number.
Last edited by Tiny; 03/10/12 05:36 PM.
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thank you guys very much i appreciate the information
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BTW.....Welcome aboard Redwrath glad to have you..Join the club you will find it very helpful with your car.
All the info and help here is FREE FOR THE ASKING.
Good Luck...ED 1938
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I got the rest of the numbers today, 381011, body J17706,trim #70, paint #228. I would appreciate someone's help decoding thanks
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381011 = 1938 Master deluxe 2 door with trunk
J17706 = body made at the Janeville Fisher Body plant and the number is the production sequence number for that body style and at that plant.
228 = Brookwood biege metalic paint
70 - interior upholstery, tan mohair material
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Thanks, Now its time to go do some negotiating on the car, all everyones help has been greatly appreciated thanks again jeremy
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Send some photos... We like to see what you are buying.  
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If all goes well should have it by next sunday
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Good luck with the haggling...lol
Sounds like it will be worth the trouble...'38 is a great looking year...
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'38 is a great looking year...  
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Well , I've gotta admit it , Tiny...I sit here with cash in hand , waiting for a '38 just like yours...Kevin
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