Jim-Ratledge Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George_Kubovcik Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George_Kubovcik Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harbison Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harbison Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Ratledge Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Ratledge Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elmo39 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elmo39 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harbison Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Jim,Do you have any pictures?Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harbison Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Jim,Do you have any pictures?Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George_Kubovcik Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George_Kubovcik Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Ratledge Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Ratledge Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Ratledge Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 I have some pictures of my '47 Windsor business coupe,but I'm not quite sure how to post them on this site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbower3 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CutNChop Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 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 A real work of art...by Pete (Blueskies) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andresthc@gmail. Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 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.comIf you need i can send many pictures of this vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Henrywald Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Rusty, I have a 1948 Chrysler Coupe Convetible. The serial number on the engine begins with C-38 as you say above, however the serial number on the door post does not. It is 70687196. Do I ahve a problem here? Henrywald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Plymouthy Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 whatever you do..don't look at the body number on the firewall tag..it will only send you further into shock...you haveengine number (stamped on engine boss above generator)body number (firewall)production number (A-post)also you will find the engine number stamped on the left frame rail just before the rear axle arch...do not confuse this number with the frame number that denotes body style...it is a bit further up along the arch...this is actually a frame rail numberit is not uncommn to find the car registered by either of the numbers..whereas the body number would be less likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Bill-W Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Henrywald</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rusty, I have a 1948 Chrysler Coupe Convetible. The serial number on the engine begins with C-38 as you say above, however the serial number on the door post does not. It is 70687196. Do I ahve a problem here? Henrywald </div></div>The serial number, located on the left front door hinge pillar, should not start with C38 - only the engine number and the model number do.Serial numbers for 1948 Chrysler Windsors built at the Jefferson Avenue plant in Detroit started at 70633017 and ended at 70702447. So your car`s serial number 70687196 is correct for a 1948 model.BillVancouver, BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jones2 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Hi! I have a 47 chrysler windsor 3 window business coupe and when I was buying it I had found an ad for one in washington state. The guy said it was one of 5 known to exist. I emailed him and he said that he had checked 3 or 4 years earlier and only 5 were registered in the United States. Since then I lost his email info and I would like to find out how to get this info and documentation. Thanks Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raven Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 i asked three days ago if anyone knew the difference between a limo and a regular four door windsor, thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I have a three window in the barn. I expect that there are more than 5.One with the "SBC" on Ebay right now.Mine is a 46 although there is no difference between the 46, 47, and 48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I am no expert on these but I have seen long WB limos that are not the same as a regular four door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 i asked three days ago if anyone knew the difference between a limo and a regular four door windsor, thanks for the helpThe length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raven Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 My car has braided cord pulls hanging from above back doors and a long one on the back seat, I saw one for sale on Internet and it didn't look any different than mine and it was listed as a limo. Mine isn't long I don't think, but wasn't sure. Everything is original and works, the only thing bad is the antenna is broke or missing on top, thanks for responding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 What is the wheelbase on your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 i asked three days ago if anyone knew the difference between a limo and a regular four door windsor, thanks for the helpThere is a lot of difference. The body is completely different for a start. It is longer of course, and it is even wider. 6"wider and 13" longer wheelbase.The chassis is completely different with heavy duty suspension, brakes, 6" wider full floating rear axle, and even a larger bolt pattern on the wheels.You should be able to see the difference at a glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raven Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Do all 47 wu dales have those braided cord handles on back of seat going all the way across and hanging above door on each side ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Do all 47 wu dales have those braided cord handles on back of seat going all the way across and hanging above door on each side ? ThanksI believe they all had those robe rails and grab handles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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