New Project - Decode Vehicle #?

[Eric Z]

Hi All, I just brought this Dodge convertible home for restoration. The previous  owner passed away and it was brought to me as a roller with parts piled inside. I found the vehicle number on the drivers side door jam. Would anyone be able to tell me what I have? 51 or 52? Coronet or Wayfarer, etc?

 

 

thank you

Edited September 28 by Eric Z
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[Doug&Deb]

I can’t tell by the picture. Is there a back seat? If not it’s a Wayfarer. 51 was the last year for the roadster. 

[TodFitch]

From my lookup tool at https://www.ply33.com/Misc/vin

 

Serial Number: 31966879

Found in range: 31867801 to 32038822

Serial: 99079 of 171022

Year: 1952

Make: Dodge

Model Name: Meadowbrook or Coronet

Model Code: D42

Engine: 6 cylinder 230.2 cu. in. L-head

Wheelbase: 123 1/2 inches

[Eric Z]

20 hours ago, Doug&Deb said:

I can’t tell by the picture. Is there a back seat? If not it’s a Wayfarer. 51 was the last year for the roadster. 

Doug & Deb, yes it has the rear seat, see pic. Got it cleaned out and started sorting through the parts. No front seat !

thx

[Eric Z]

On 9/21/2024 at 5:53 PM, TodFitch said:

From my lookup tool at https://www.ply33.com/Misc/vin

 

Found in range: 31867801 to 32038822

Serial: 99079 of 171022

Year: 1952

Make: Dodge

Model Name: Meadowbrook or Coronet

Model Code: D42

Engine: 6 cylinder 230.2 cu. in. L-head

Wheelbase: 123 1/2 inches

Thank you TodFitch, going to be an interesting build. I'm still trying to identify a few pieces and will post some pictures if needed. Just ordered a service manual so hopefully that will help.

Edited September 28 by Eric Z