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I just bought a 47 chevy 3600. original motor was sold before I bought it. everything else is still seems to be there minus the cab floor( rusted out)and chrome. Is there a way to tell what options the truck came with originally or even the color. I don't see anything other than the vin plate.

You might see original color(s) at locations where exterior parts are bolted together (fender to cab, for example).

No, there is no way to know what options/accessories came with/on the truck, unless you have an itemized bill of sale (or, original order form).

That "vin" plate is most likely the Vehicle Serial Number plate. The term "VIN" or "vin" was not used back then but it might have referred to the VSN or the ESN (Engine Serial Number).

As Tim says pretty hard to know what came with the truck but you can look for some options like the following.

Wheels-several options available.
You say the engine is gone options there would have been air cleaner or fuel pump.
Cab-does it have corner windows, chrome grill, stainless window moldings, RH mirror?
What kind of heater (3-types available in 47), RH visor, cigarette lighter or a radio?
There are a few things you can look for.

Here are the standard exterior colors and finishes in 1947, page 1 and page 2.

Here is the Chevrolet Truck Specifications Manual for 1947 - from the GM Heritage Center (that is a large file that will download). Information on options and accessories might be in that manual.

Thanks for the help.

I have a 1947 data book I will look through it tonight as well and send you an update.
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Thank you. Looking forward to it.

From the 1947 Data Book: this is for model#3604 light-duty pick-up
Air cleaner-1lb 216D
Air cleaner- 2lb 216E
Bumper guards F-245A R-245B
Color options as per Tim N/C
De Luxe Cab-390A
Governor (set to 2800rpm)-241A
Cooling System (17-1/2 qt)-256L
Leather trim, Genuine-361C
Mirror Bracket, L.H. Long 210H
Mirror, R.H., Rear View
Short Bracket-210G
Long Bracket-210J
Oil Filter-size (2-1/2 qt)-237B
Overflow Tank (3 qt)-271A
Radiator Grill (chrome)-386A
Shock Absorbers
Front-Dbl. Act., Dia. 1-1/2"-200C
Rear-Dbl. Act., Dia. 1-1/2-200K
Tires 4, 7.50-17 8-p.r. Ea. 2100 lb.-272A
Inc. 8-Leaf Rear springs, Ea. 2200 lb. 272B
Other tire and wheel combos available (tired of typing, scanner broken)!
Transmission-HD
Forward Speeds......4 318D
PTO opening left side
Ventilator, Heater and Defroster-Fresh-Air 385A (heaters common to 1947) dealer installed for other two.
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Windows rear corner-387A

Brad thank you so much. Great starting point!