Suburban Serial Numbers

[Molon_Labe 731]

Last week I was talking with Terry about decals for my 400 Suburban and he asked about the serial number. I told him there was just a rusty plate where the serial number should be. After the call I decided to take another look at the rusty plate so I removed it from the tractor and put it under a lighted magnifier. There were numbers stamped in the rust and pitting along with choke throttle and shift pattern! I can make out 5 digits starting with 23. Does that sound right? Below is what I have to work with..

Edited September 16, 2014 by M_Bailey

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,496]

Have seen model 400 serials range from 21900 to 37875.

 

Garry

[Molon_Labe 731]

Thanks Garry!!   Now I have the original serial number for Terry.

[Geno 1,928]

Have you tried rubbing a black marker over it lightly, without filling in the low spots to see if you can see more of it?

[Molon_Labe 731]

Have you tried rubbing a black marker over it lightly, without filling in the low spots to see if you can see more of it?

 

Geno, as a matter of fact I used Birchwood Casey gloss black gun touch up paint on it to pull the numbers out. Turned out to be serial # 23443.

[Racinbob 10,276]

I was going to suggest the little modification Terry did for me on the decal but you did better by pulling out the serial number.

[Molon_Labe 731]

Bob I couldn't believe the numbers came off that piece of rust  they were as clear as day after applying the paint. I am a happy camper!!!!!

Edited September 19, 2014 by M_Bailey

[Racinbob 10,276]

I wish I would of thought of doing that. I even have some of the Birchwood Casey stuff. I tried everything I could think of. You done good!!