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1957 Fargo
Posted 2016-11-14 4:35 PM (#526232)
Subject: decoding serial number for 1959 Regent


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I just picked up two forward look mopars this summer, one is 1959 custom royal and the other a 1959 Dodge Regent. I'm having trouble with decoding the number on the Regent, it starts with M839, i understand the rest is production number and i also get the M is for 59 but the other three don't make sense according to what I have found online. Thanks for the help!
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56D500boy
Posted 2016-11-14 4:48 PM (#526236 - in reply to #526232)
Subject: RE: decoding serial number for 1959 Regent



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You do know that photos of the cars are required before your question can answered, right?

(kidding - but they would be nice, especially the Dodge Regent (being a Canadian only model (I think))).

Dave F
In New Westminster BC
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60 dart
Posted 2016-11-14 4:53 PM (#526238 - in reply to #526232)
Subject: Re: decoding serial number for 1959 Regent



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59 regent M839 should make it a V-8 . M739 is a 59 regent 6 cyl. --------------------------------------------------later
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1957 Fargo
Posted 2016-11-14 6:21 PM (#526247 - in reply to #526232)
Subject: Re: decoding serial number for 1959 Regent


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That would make sense, I was told it was a v8 car originally, oh and once I get to a computer to reduce the size of my pictures I will post some
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Chrycoman
Posted 2016-11-20 12:51 AM (#526680 - in reply to #526232)
Subject: Re: decoding serial number for 1959 Regent



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The third digit is for the series, matching the Plymouth series -
3 - Dodge Regent / Plymouth Savoy
5 - Dodge Mayfair / Plymouth Belvedere
6 - Dodge Viscount / Plymouth Fury
7 - Dodge Suburban / Plymouth Suburban
9 - Dodge Sport Suburban / Plymouth Sport Suburban
The Sport Fury was not built in Canada, nor was the Custom Suburban.

The "9" is for the Windsor assembly plant.

There should be a small black tag with the following information -
Model No. ME2-L 4dr Sedan
Body No.
Paint Code
Trim Code

Chrysler of Canada also built the Dodge Kingsway Deluxe 4dr sedan for export - M7591xxxxx, model ME1-M, as well as the Plymouth Belvedere version, MP1-M and the DeSoto Diplomat Deluxe, MF1-M.

The engine number should be stamped on a machined boss on the left side of the block, just below the head. This is, if the engine is a Chryco flathead six.

Is the Custom Royal also a Canadian model?

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1957 Fargo
Posted 2016-11-22 12:40 AM (#526811 - in reply to #526232)
Subject: Re: decoding serial number for 1959 Regent


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I believe the custom Royal is a Canadian car as well, when I get a chance I will get the numbers off of it and post them. All the information is appreciated as I'm new to these cars.
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1957 Fargo
Posted 2016-11-22 12:46 AM (#526812 - in reply to #526232)
Subject: Re: decoding serial number for 1959 Regent


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The other tag on the Regent is as follows:
Model number:M-E-2-L-41
Body number:95
Paint code: XWW
Trim code : MLA

The car had no engine in it but I was told it was a 313 with a three on the tree
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Chrycoman
Posted 2016-11-28 8:47 PM (#527436 - in reply to #526812)
Subject: Re: decoding serial number for 1959 Regent



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1957 Fargo - 2016-11-22 12:46 AM

The other tag on the Regent is as follows:
Model number:M-E-2-L-41
Body number:95
Paint code: XWW
Trim code : MLA

The car had no engine in it but I was told it was a 313 with a three on the tree


Model number:M-E-2-L-41
- 1959 Dodge V8 (313-cid) Regent 4 door sedan

Body number:95
- the 95th 1959 Dodge V8 (313-cid) Regent 4 door sedan built (Must have a very low VIN)

Paint code: XWW
- X - Roof - Winter White - Ditzler 8131 - In Canada, available on all Windsor-built 1959 cars.
In the U.S., 8131 was used on 1958 and 1959 Plymouth (Iceberg), Dodge (Eggshell/Pearl), DeSoto (Pearl), Chrysler (Ermine/Ivory), Imperial (Ermine/Ivory) and Dodge Truck (Alaska). Also 1957 Dodge and DeSoto Firesweep
- W - Body - Gazelle Tan Metallic - Ditzler 21551 - In Canada, available on all Windsor-built 1959 cars.
In the U.S., 21551 was used on 1959 Chrysler and Imperial (Cameo Tan Metallic).
- W - Insert - Gazelle Tan Metallic

Trim code : MLA
- M - Year - 1959
- L - Colour - Grey -
- A - Upholstery -

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1957 Fargo
Posted 2016-12-06 1:21 AM (#527986 - in reply to #526232)
Subject: Re: decoding serial number for 1959 Regent


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Thanks a lot for your time Bill!
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