Vehicle Description
If you're a rodder with a family, perhaps a fat-fendered '40s piece
like this 1948 Chevrolet sedanette might be just what you're
looking for. It offers the timeless good looks that made GM in the
1940s the envy of the world, a reliable small block V8 under the
hood, and a spacious, comfortable interior that's the ideal place
to spend some time on the road.
The sweeping fenders and fastback profile on this 1948 Chevy just
lend themselves perfectly to a high-impact paint treatment, which
is both a tribute to the cars that came before and the flashy '50s
that would follow. Turning the usual subtlety upside-down, the
bright orange paint highlights some of this car's most interesting
features. Of course, the work is nicely done, attractive enough to
get a second glance at shows, and thanks to modern paint
technology, it's durable enough to hit the road without a second
thought. Some of the more popular tricks have been worked with the
steel, including shaved door handles and trim, twin antennas,
molded-in fenders, and a Vee'd windshield. The chrome that does
remain, including the grille, bumpers, dual spotlights, and window
moldings, has all been refinished to sparkle against the paint. If
you want some attention, just try cruising for an afternoon in this
Chevy.
This Chevy's interior is one of those that combines the original
design and some OEM touches that give it an entirely new look. The
gorgeous two tone bucket seats and center console really update the
vintage Chevy yet look like they've always been there. The rear
bench was lightly massaged to fit in the narrower Chevy coupe
bodywork, but the overall look is polished and professionally
finished. The original dashboard remains intact although it was
filled and painted tan to match the interior, and custom door
panels were stitched together to give it a finished look. Custom
VDO instruments have vintage-looking faces and fonts, so it has a
classic look with modern reliability, and the A/C vents and
controls have been very neatly integrated into the overall design.
A tilt column with a billet steering wheel, a trick headliner seat
belts, and lots of sound insulation all add to the cruising comfort
this car offers. There's also a great-sounding JVC AM/FM/CD stereo
system, and the very spacious trunk is fully upholstered with a
removable panel for battery access.
The engine is a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8, the perfect choice when
your plan is to hit the road. For a little extra power, there's an
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and matching polished manifold up top
and the finned valve covers and matching air cleaner look great
with matching orange inserts. Polished accessories are stacked
tight to the block and service access is quite good, and everything
from the wiring to the power steering and brake systems have been
replaced. The smoothed firewall really makes it look clean and
there's a giant aluminum radiator up front that has no problem
keeping it cool. A 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
and a 10-bolt rear make for a reliable powertrain, and a new gas
tank hangs out back. Wilwood disc brakes look great poking through
the spokes of the chrome Torque Thrust wheels, which wear 205/60/15
front and 225/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials.
Fully sorted and with a great look that will win fans everywhere it
goes, this Chevy deserves a closer look if you love to drive your
hardware. Call today!
