They used the engine numbers.
There were no VIN numbers in 1937. There were manufacture production plates which can be located just about anywhere on the vehicle. Even in the glove box.
Vin numbers on 1949 Buick?
VIN numbers were first assigned in 1954. The purpose of the VIN number is to identify a car should the need arise. For example, if a car is stolen and later found the VIN can be used to find its owner.
Vehicle Identification Numbers or VIN numbers are an easy way to track a cars history, including ownerships, value and accident records. You can look up VIN numbers online at websites including carfax.com and vehicleidentificationnumber.com
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Yes Dirt Bikes Have Vin Numbers.
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there are no hidden vin numbers.
Something is wrong with your vin number. The letters I, O and Q are not used in vehicle identification numbers. These characters are not used to avoid confusion, especially when vehicle serial numbers are hand written. Also, check your VIN for other characters that may be mistaken.
Since 1965 to 1971 VIN Numbers where only 13 digits. Here is a site to explain VIN numbers (see related link)
on the vin plaate