Vehicle Description
Chevrolet's postwar Advance Design of light-, medium- and
heavy-duty trucks brought streamlined looks to the usual
squared-off designs of the day. The 5400 was a mainstay hauler in
the late '40s and early '50s, used as nearly everything from a farm
vehicle to delivering gasoline to the local service station. It did
it all with a 236/93 HP inline-6 engine with a 4-speed manual
gearbox with "granny gear." This 1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster 5400
is a combination of restoration and one-off build to create the
ultimate vintage car hauler. The chassis was custom fabricated to
RV specs and features a fully adjustable air ride system. A 468 CI
engine was inserted into the frame, dual side exhaust was added,
and the engine was backed by a Turbo 400 automatic transmission.
The cab was then modified from the standard, single, flat rear
window to five windows to increase rearward visibility, and a
custom slant bed was added, replete with polished diamond plate,
hideaway, pull-out loading ramps and a 12,000-pound Badland winch
that can pull everything from a Hudson to a Hummer onto the deck.
Finished in Victory Red with a chrome roof visor, the truck rolls
on polished aluminum wheels while a chrome grille and bumper, plus
Dee Zee toolboxes, bring bling to the hauler. Inside the cab, it's
now far more refined than what was found in 1948. Swathed in
leather with red piping, the interior features upgraded electronic
instruments that help keep tabs on the 468's vitals; a tilt column
and banjo-style steering wheel provides a comfortable driving
position, and a Vintage air system takes care of the HVAC duties.
Tunes for the haul are provided by a Vintage Retrosound stereo
system. This showstopper hauler has all the bells and whistles to
get you, and your ride, to any car show in style. If you're looking
to give your cool car a cool ride to the show, trash the trailer
and call Brian at Burnyzz today! Financing and transportation
services are available! FEES & TAX INFORMATION - We are a licensed
dealer in the State of Florida and adhere to all state and federal
laws and regulations concerning the sale of a used vehicle. All
applicable taxes and fees will be charged accordingly as required
by the State of Florida. A fee of $495.00 will be charged to
process the vehicle. Classic Car Quality Disclaimer: We do our best
to inspect, drive our vehicles, and note any imperfections in the
advertisement and pre-sale. However, due to the nature of classic
automobiles we cannot guarantee that every function, electrical or
mechanical etc., will work as it should. These components will need
upkeep and attention. In addition, often these vehicles can sit for
periods of time and once you begin to drive them issues can arise
without warning. Please make sure you are comfortable with this
before buying a vintage automobile. We did NOT build or restore the
vehicle. Vehicles are sold AS-IS, with all faults known/unknown and
with no implied warranty. Pre-Purchase inspections are welcome; we
describe these vehicles to the best of our knowledge.
