Vehicle Description
Due to the economic downturn surrounding World War 2, many US auto
manufacturers ceased production to contribute to the war effort.
Because of this, many directly pre-war and directly post-war cars
from the same manufacturer are very, very similar. With the
Fleetmaster, Chevrolet did what they could with what they had and
made a concerted effort to release a new car that truly looked new.
While it shares similarities with its pre-war counterpart the
Chevrolet Master Deluxe, there was no doubt that the Fleetmaster
took on a more modern look all of its own! This 1948 Chevrolet
Fleetmaster Woody Wagon is a rare example of a car from a bygone
era, in perhaps one of the most desirable configurations. Woody
wagons are uncommon for sure, but when was the last time you saw a
Chevrolet?
Purchased from the family that owned it since new, this '48 Chevy
has been in the hands of the current owner since 1976. It has been
a street rod since that same time period, while lovingly upgraded,
modified, and maintained as necessary along the way. The paint and
body work has been redone three times under the current owner, as
this car saw lots and lots of use as a cross-country touring
vehicle. Most recently, it was painted in 2016. In 2017, all of the
beautiful wood was refinished inside and out and looks simply
stunning. The paint is a gorgeous dark red with lots of depth; one
look up close shows the attention to detail given to this paint
job. The exterior remains mostly stock, with the noticeable
exception of tasteful aftermarket wheels. One other modification
that may go unnoticed to many is the addition of a second tail
light. Originally equipped with one tail light when new, the owner
of this car searched far and wide to find another to attached to
the tailgate. A neat feature about these lights is that they flip
upwards so that the car can be safely driven with the tailgate down
while keeping the lights visible! This is what made sourcing
another difficult.
The interior may at first appear somewhat original, but has many
subtle custom touches. The seats are finished in English leather,
as well as the visors and all other soft items. The dash retains
many original aspects, but is fitted with a full set of VDO gauges
to help the operator keep track of what's going on under the hood.
Additionally, a Vintage Air A/C system has been added; a necessary
addition for a car built to tour! A/C coupled with tinted windows
and leather seats make this woody one comfortable cruiser. A C3
Corvette steering column has been installed to give the addition of
both tilt and telescopic functions. The front seat backs have
custom storage pockets integrated that drop down as a tray and fold
up into the seat. The icing on the cake is an aftermarket Pioneer
stereo coupled with a full set of speakers for maximum traveling
pleasure.
If you aren't sold on this wooden goddess yet, just wait until you
see what's under the hood! The drivetrain is long gone, with a
Chevrolet big block sitting in place of the original engine. It is
a 1969 block originally obtained from a Caprice that has been bored
to 403 cubic inches. The 403 has been fitted with a roller cam and
rockers, new pistons, and stainless valves. It'll run just fine on
87 octane! Additionally, atop the engine sits an aluminum intake
and an Edelbrock carburetor. To keep the engine cool, this car has
been fitted with an aluminum radiator. All engine work was
performed in 2015, and the car has been driven all over the United
States since. The transmission is a GM TH400 three-speed automatic
and the rear end is Oldsmobile with 2.93:1 gearing. Underneath the
car, the upgrades keep coming! The front cross-member is a Fat Man
unit built specifically for this car. To accommodate the larger
engine, tubular A-arms, larger brakes, and polyurethane bushings
were installed. The bushings were installed in 2017 along with all
four new shocks. The front brakes have been upgraded to disc.
This 1948 Chevy has been done to the nines, and is a high-quality
street rod cruiser fit for nearly any desired purpose! In the last
43 years, this car has been driven in 33 states as a touring
vehicle. Just last year, it covered 2,180 miles on the 2018 Hot Rod
Power Tour in only seven days. It has won awards from Goodguys,
Street Rodder Magazine, and NSRA Picks. This is a turn-key street
rod ready to show you the world!
Contact Shelton Classics & Performance for details at (704)
663-0432 or visit www.SheltonClassics.com
DOES IT WORK?
Air Conditioning YES
Heater YES
Speedometer YES
Oil PSI Gauge YES
Temperature Gauge YES
Fuel Gauge YES
Tachometer N/A
Wipers YES
Horn YES
Radio YES
Headlights YES
Tail Lights YES
Brake Lights YES
Reverse Lights N/A
Turn Signals YES
Emergency Brake YES
Keys - Ignition, Door, Trunk YES
Runs & Drives YES
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expressed, written or implied. All sales are final. It is the sole
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