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1947 Hudson Commodore Six Series 172
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,896.00
No. Produced 25,138
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,175lbs
Wheelbase 121 inches
Length 207 inches
Width 72.75 inches
Height 68.75 inches
Front Tread 56 5/16 inches
Rear Tread 59.5 inches
Type Own, L-head
Displacement 212 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 & 5 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 102@4000
Rated Horsepower 21.6
Torque 168@1200
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as serial niumber
Engine No. Location Stamped on boss near top left side of block, on top of block between no. 1 & no.2 exhaust mainfold flanges.
Lubrication Duoflo splash system
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Clutch Size 9 13/16 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.11 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Bendix Duo Automatic
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16.5 Gallons
Oil 4.5 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.75 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 172-101 to 172-95099
VIN Description
VIN Location On right front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes all models for this series.

Hudson 1946-1957 Richard LangworthLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Hudson Mechanical Procedure Manual (1942-1947)Los Angeles Public Library
1947 HudsonLos Angeles Public Library
General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex BurrOnline



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
Automotive Industries March 15 1946Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Jamestown Blue
Majestic Maroon
Quaker Gray
Bar Harbor Blue
Royal Red
GunMetallical
Harvest Tan
Palace Green
Nepal Ivory
Sherwood Green
Ebony Black
Belvedere Blue
Jefferson Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
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