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1947 Cadillac Series 75
Business Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,930.00
No. Produced 135
Body Maker Fleetwood
No. Doors 4
Passengers 9
Model Number 47-7523L
Weight 5,000lbs
Wheelbase 136 inches
Length 225 15/16 inches
Width 82 5/16 inches
Height 72 inches
Front Tread 58.5 inches
Rear Tread 62.5 inches
Type V8, L-head
Displacement 346 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 150@3600
Rated Horsepower 39.2
Torque 274@1600
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as VIN Serial Number.
Engine No. Location Right side of crankcase above water pump and right frame side bar behind engine support bracket.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter or Stromberg
Type 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.39 to 1
2nd 1.53 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.39 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.27 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball
Service Bendix hydraulic drums
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.5 x 16
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24 Gallons
Oil 6.5 Quarts
Transmission 4 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
VIN/Serial no. 3420001 to 3425036
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2: Unknown
Digits 3-7: Production number
VIN Location Right side of crankcase above water pump and right frame side bar behind engine support bracket.
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Additional Information

1947 Cadillac Detailed SpecificationsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age April 1947Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1946Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Antoinette Blue
Madeira Maroon
GunMetallical
Belden Blue
Cavern Green
El Paso Beige
French Gray
Seine Blue
Camden Green
Dover Gray
Lotus Cream
Black
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Pinehurst Green
Robins Egg Blue
Vista Gray
Standard/Optional Equipment
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