Location:
Serial numbers are on a plate on the right front door hinge pillar.
Engine numbers: 6 cylinder on crankcase to rear of distributor. Engine numbers were EA-1001 to EA-683120 |
| Numerical prefix in serial indicates assembly plant as follows: |
1 |
Flint, Michigan |
2 |
Tarrytown, New York |
3 |
St. Louis, Missouri |
5 |
Kansas City, Missouri |
6 |
Oakland, California |
8 |
Atlanta, Georgia |
9 |
Norwood, Ohio |
14 |
Baltimore, Maryland |
21 |
Janesville, Wisconsin |
Serial numbers: 2 digit prefix for model year 47=1947
followed by a dash and 4 numbers indicating body type. These 4 numbers could also have a Letter suffix indicating trim or equipment options. Serial numbers for Stylemasters were EJ-1001 to EJ-56896, Serial numbers for Fleetmasters were EK-1001 to EK-72404. (Fleetline was a sub-series of Fleetmaster and included in the Fleetmaster numbers). All Fleetmaster body type numbers began with 21. |
| EJ |
Stylemaster. |
| EK |
Fleetmaster |
| Stylemaster Body Style Numbers |
| 1504 |
2 Door Business Coupe |
| 1524 |
2 Door Sport Coupe |
| 1502 |
2 Door Town Sedan |
| 1503 |
4 Door Sport Sedan |
| Fleetmaster Body Style Numbers |
| 2103 |
4 Door Sport Sedan |
| 2102 |
2 Door Town Sedan |
| 2124 |
2 Door Sport Coupe |
| 2134 |
2 Door Convertible |
| 2109 |
4 Door Station Wagon (Woodie) |
| 2113 |
Fleetline 4 Door Sportmaster Sedan |
| 2144 |
Fleetline Aero Sedan |
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