1937 Dodge Ad for this Project Truck

1937 Dodge "Humpback" Panel Truck - these Dodge "Commercial Cars" were available in 1/2 Ton, 3/4 Ton, & 1 Ton. Data for the 3/4 Ton is as follows: 136" wheelbase; Inside floor length 115", inside floor width 56-1/4" (48" between wheel wells); Inside height 50-5/8". "Designed especially for business men who want extra-big loading room, with smart looks and economy."

This stock restoration project is for a 1937 Dodge 1/2 Ton Panel with 116" wheelbase. The particular truck located for this project has a unique historical background.


Our Favorite Websites / Blogs Promoting STOCK Restoration of:
1936-1938 DODGE HUMPBACK PANEL TRUCKS

● 1936 Half Ton = Series LC
http://www.1936dodgepanel.blogspot.com/
Starting Truck Serial #'s:
8,105,601=Detroit ● 9,287,701=Los Angeles ● 8,911,501=Windsor
Starting Engine #: T23-1001
● 116" Wheelbase ● Note: Series LCX = Detroit only, small bore.
Body Symbol (Oval Firewall Tag - Driver's Side):
Panel=H-2-3 ● Screenside=H-1-5 ● Pickup=H-1-2 ● Canopy Exp=H-1-4

● 1937 Half Ton = Series MC
http://www.1937dodge.blogspot.com/
Starting Truck Serial #'s:8,156,701=Detroit ● 9,247,201=Los Angeles ● 8,912,251=Windsor
Starting Engine #: T38-1001
● 116" Wheelbase ● Note: Series MCX = Detroit only, small bore.
Body Symbol (Oval Firewall Tag - Driver's Side):
Panel=K-4-3 ● Com.Sedan=K-2-3 ● Pickup=K-1-2 ● Canopy Exp=K-1-4

● 1938 Half Ton = Series RC
http://www.1938dodgehumpback.blogspot.com/
Starting Truck Serial #'s:
8,186,701=Detroit ● 9,251,001=Los Angeles ● 8,913,201=Windsor
Starting Engine #: T58-1001
● 116" Wheelbase ● Note: Last Year Humpback Panel Truck is Made.
Body Symbol (Oval Firewall Tag - Driver's Side):
Panel=K-4-3 ● Com.Sedan=K-2-3 ● Pickup=K-1-2 ● Canopy Exp=K-1-4







The vehicle's ORIGINAL 7-digit MoPar Serial Number (a.k.a. VIN - Vehicle Identification Number) is factory located in TWO places on the vehicle:

• 1/8" tall hand-stamped numbers on the 2"x 4" zinc Serial Number Plate located on the firewall cowl, in the engine compartment, above the steering column (see photo above). Note: both plates are held in place with #6 x 3/16" pan head screws (not with rivets).
• 1/2" tall hand-stamped numbers on the frame, located on driver's side, immediately above the forward shackle of the front spring, visible on the side of the frame facing outwards (e.g. easily viewed from under the front fender). Having been hand-stamped, these numbers may be faint or struck with uneven depth within a single digit. The font style is sans-serif (somewhat similar to the Estrangelo Edessa font style).

Obviously, BOTH of these 7-digit numbers should match each other on any one vehicle -AND- that vehicle's serial number should fall within the numerical ranges published for its model year in the MoPar "Model Chart and Serial Number Guide" issued to MoPar dealers (refer to: Chrysler Motors Corporation's 1950 publication D-12784; 50 pages cover Dodge, Plymouth, DeSoto and Chrysler serial numbers for all models from the 1920's through 1950).