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jwgbp87

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Don't know if my 47 Manhattan is a 47 manhattan
« on: July 28, 2014, 02:54:26 PM »
I have a 47 frazer manhattan but the brake lights turn signals and some other things are from the 49 Manhattan can anyone help?

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Re: Don't know if my 47 Manhattan is a 47 manhattan
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2014, 07:31:57 PM »
What does your serial number and data plates on the car and the registration say it is?
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Re: Don't know if my 47 Manhattan is a 47 manhattan
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2014, 08:31:57 PM »
Post a few pictures...we'll help you figure it out.

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Re: Don't know if my 47 Manhattan is a 47 manhattan
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2014, 10:15:04 PM »
They say it's a 47 the serial number says f47c1006240

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Re: Don't know if my 47 Manhattan is a 47 manhattan
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2014, 05:26:18 AM »
47c5 is the prefix for a Manhattan; serial numbers start with "1001" as the last 4 digits.  Members of the KFOCI get KFOCI HANDBOOK when they join.  This CD has a lot of information on the 1947 Manhattans including info on colors, trims and equipment.  Directional signals were standard on ALL 1947 Frazers (standard or Manhattan).  If you post some pictures we can help on identification of lights and other features you have a question about.

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Re: Don't know if my 47 Manhattan is a 47 manhattan
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2014, 08:43:30 AM »
That is the car I will get better photos later

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Re: Don't know if my 47 Manhattan is a 47 manhattan
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2014, 09:10:39 AM »
There are the pictures

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Re: Don't know if my 47 Manhattan is a 47 manhattan
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2014, 09:47:26 AM »
'47 Manhattan with '49 Kaiser taillights.  Also has an added Manhattan script on the trunklid...
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Re: Don't know if my 47 Manhattan is a 47 manhattan
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2014, 02:44:20 PM »
The car is definitely a 47 Frazer Manhattan. Its interesting that the updates used KF parts...many times folks loaded on the JC Whitney style aftermarket goodies. I see the car also sported a spotlight as well, evidenced by the hole in the door.

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Re: Don't know if my 47 Manhattan is a 47 manhattan
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2014, 04:43:47 PM »
Ok thank you for the help