Pages 30–34 (5 pages)

Frame, Suspension, Rear Axle and Brakes

From the 1947 Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications

Box-girder frame data with the Cabriolet X-member, the independent short-and-long-arm coil spring front suspension with Delco shock absorbers, ride stabilizer, king pins, wheel bearings and alignment settings, semi-elliptic rear springs, the torque-tube drive and semi-floating rear axle with bearings and lubricant, drive system splines, and hydraulic service brakes and the mechanical parking brake.

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What this section covers

  • Frame construction and material
  • Front suspension springs and shock absorbers
  • Front wheel alignment
  • Rear springs and shackles
  • Rear axle, differential and propeller shaft
  • Drive system splines
  • Service and parking brakes
Year
1947
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Specifications
Models
Stylemaster (1500, EJ), Fleetmaster (2100, EK), Fleetline Sportmaster and Aerosedan; Sedan Delivery
Pages
49

What’s inside

General

  1. Cover, Contents and IntroductionCover, title page, contents list for the passenger car and truck parts, an introduction explaining the purpose of the book, the vehicles specified, the three types of dimensions and how revisions are marked, and a page of abbreviations and symbols.pp. 1–6

Passenger car specifications

  1. Identification, Production Options and Accessoriespp. 7–11
  2. Exterior Colors and FinishesPaint colors and two-tone combinations by RPO number for Stylemaster, Fleetmaster and Fleetline models, the finish of grille, bumpers, moldings and trim, Station Wagon wood finish, and Cabriolet top and upholstery color combinations.pp. 12–13
  3. Serial Numbers, Weights and Dimensionspp. 14–21
  4. Bumpers, Sheet Metal and Body Featurespp. 22–29
  5. Frame, Suspension, Rear Axle and Brakespp. 30–34
  6. Enginepp. 35–42
  7. Clutch and TransmissionDiaphragm spring clutch and the RPO 227A heavy-duty clutch, then the three-speed synchromesh transmission with Vacuum Power Gearshift, column shift, gear ratios, bearings and the RPO 316 heavy-duty transmission.pp. 43–44
  8. Steering, Wheels, Tires, Lights, Horns and ToolsSaginaw steering gear, linkage and turning diameters, wheels and tire sizes, headlamps and other lamps, lighting switches, Delco-Remy horns, jack and tool kit.pp. 45–46

Accessories price list

  1. Dealer Accessories Price ListA dealer's confidential price list for new car and truck accessories and service accessories, effective September 15, 1947, with part numbers and net and list prices.pp. 47–49

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