The 1947 truck is unique in many respects as you have mentioned. They are all floor shift only, but can be either 3 or 4 speed transmissions. No column shift means the dash has no provision for the shifter. 1947 transmission and torque tube is different length than later trucks. 1947 emergency/park brake lever is in the center of the floor. Doorpost ID plate for 1947 serial numbers are EP (.5 ton) and ER (.75 ton). 1948 serial numbers are FB and FR and first year for column shift.
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