Classic Trucks Homepage Classic Trucks
Get Adobe Flash player

1947 Chevy Canopy Express - Post - War Perfection

Facts & Figures
David Franco
Los Angeles, California
1947 Chevrolet Canopy Express
CHASSIS
FRAME: restored by Epstein’s, Montebello, CA
REAREND / RATIO: open-dif / 4.11:1
REAR SUSPENSION: stock, de-arched leaves
REAR BRAKES: stock
FRONT SUSPENSION: dropped axle
FRONT BRAKES: stock
STEERING BOX: stock
WHEELS: acces. artillery, 16x4
TIRES: Firestone, 600-16
GAS TANK: stock
DRIVETRAIN
ENGINE: Thriftmaster 216
HEAD: stock
ROCKER COVER: stock
MANIFOLD / INDUCTION: stock / Rochester B
IGNITION: Delco points
HEADERS: Fenton cast iron
EXHAUST: dual
TRANSMISSION: stock 3-speed
MODIFICATIONS: converted to open drive
SHIFTER: on-column
BODY
STYLE: 3107 Canopy Express Deluxe
MODIFICATIONS: none
FENDERS FRONT / REAR: stock, acces. trim package
HOOD: stock w/acces. ornament
GRILLE: stock w/acces. guard
BED: none (refinished oak floor), new side curtains
BODYWORK: Manuel, Garvey Auto Body, El Monte, CA
PAINT TYPE / COLOR: 2-stage / Buick Ocean Blue
PINSTRIPES: David, Dragon Shop, Santa Fe Springs, CA
HEADLIGHTS / TAILLIGHT: stock / single, stock
OUTSIDE MIRRORS: stock
VISOR: Fulton
BUMPERS: stock w/acces. guards
INTERIOR
DASHBOARD: stock
GAUGES: stock
STEREO: retrofit stock radio
STEERING WHEEL: GM acces. banjo
STEERING COLUMN: stock
SEATS: commercial buckets
UPHOLSTERY BY: Mike Perez, Area 51, Bellflower, CA
MATERIAL / COLOR: vinyl / plaid
Carpet: vinyl floor mat


Prev | 1  | 2

Discuss in Our Forums
GMC Sierra Research
GMC Sierra Get information on specs, safety features, pricing, and equipment options for the new GMC Sierra. The 2010 Sierra is offered with your choice of V8, V6 engines, and can seat 5 people comfortably. Other similar vehicles are the Ford Ranger and the Chevy Tahoe.
1947 Chevy Canopy Express Front Grille Restoration 1947 Chevy Canopy Express Restored Original Engine
1947 Chevy Canopy Express Show Car 1947 Chevy Canopy Express Chevy Transmission