I need some information on a '47 Chrysler Windsor,single seater,3 window ,business coupe. I've been told that it is rather rare. If anybody has info. it would be great.Thanks

Jim - Business coupes are very rare. The New Yorker being the rarest of all. I have a 1947 Windsor Club Coupe (i.e. I have a back seat) and there were only 27,000 Windsor Club Coupes made from '46 - '48. You might want to check out the yahoo group link below. You can search the messages for business coupe to get some more detailed info.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/46-48Chryslers/

Jim - I am currently looking at a 48 Chrysler New Yorker Business Coupe (3 window, 1 seat). The information I received came from the Standard Catalog of Chrysler and the Standard Catalog of American Cars. Anyway there were 699 New Yorkers from 46-48. Probably has the same info for Windsors.
Richard

Thanks for the info guys. I was wondering what grill and fender trim will fit besides a '47,maybe a 4-door? And can a engine shop rebuild the engine due to its age?

Jim ther were 1,980 windsor business coupes built , they were actually built between 1946 to 1948 , a 4door windsor from 46-48 grill and fender trim will fit.

Jim,
Do you have any pictures?
Richard

Jim - Yes any competent engine builder can rebuild the engine (i.e. 251 cubic inch flat head six). All bearings, pistons, connecting rods etc. are available for purchase from several antique parts vendors. If you have the space and time the rebuild is not insanely difficult and is certainly in the skill level of a shade tree mechanic. Also, I'd reccomend purchasing a shop manual (these are available in reprint) as it will become your best freind if you do get the car.

Again ,thanks guys. As of right now I don't have any pictures of it,but will post some when I do. I do have access to a '47 4-door with heavy side and rear body and frame damage.As far as the engine goes, I have rebuilt several Harley Davidson engines and a few car engines, so I guess it's all about the farming out of the machine work. There seems to be quite a few old mid 40's Chryslers around my area come to find out.We have a large farming community just down the road a little. A lot of older vehicles just sitting out behind buildings. Thanks again

I have some pictures of my '47 Windsor business coupe,but I'm not quite sure how to post them on this site

The engine is very simple and easy to rebuild. They used the same engine by the millions in cars, trucks, boats, tractors, farm machinery, military vehicles and as stationary engines. They were made from 1937 up to 1972 and many are still in service.

I am rebuilding a later 265 cu in industrial engine for my 1951 DeSoto. I just bought a set of 6 pistons original replacement parts made by Chrysler, with wrist pins and Perfect Circle piston rings for only $59 on Ebay. They were marked as military spares, made in November 1959.

Parts are not hard to get. Any engine rebuilder can get them from his usual supplier and so can a hip auto parts store. Look for a NAPA store or independent store with an old gray haired or bald headed parts man. The chain stores with pimple faced kids behind the counter are useless.

Rusty, I like your comment about the "pimple-faced kid behind the counter in the chainstore" If you push the kid and just don't accept his statement that since it's not popping up on his computer screen so 'they don't have the part'. You can make him bring out the book and do your own looking. I trade at an O'Rielly's in Oklahoma City, and I don't trust their computer and make him bring out the manufacturer's catalogues and then find what I want.

Some very detailed engine rebuilding info here. This refers to the smaller 23 inch block but the general info will help alot.
Click on the "Engine" page at the following site:

Blueskies 50 Plymouth Page


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Hello.
I am Andrés from Ecuador, i have a question about of a Chrysler, Windsor of 1947.
where i can see a serial number of motor and serial number of chasis in a car of this type?

please i need this information, if you can sendme pictures or documentation.

for you help tank, i wait for the response.

Andres.
andresthc@gmail.com

If you need i can send many pictures of this vehicle.

Engine number is stamped on the block, at the front, on the left side of the engine. It is right below the head, between cylinder #1 and #2.

Engine number should be C38XXXXX with C38 being the model and the Xs representing the serial number.

Body number is on the left front door pillar. It should start with C38W... W indicates Windsor.