Vehicle Description
The reason a lot of guys build resto-mods like this 1947 Chevrolet
Fleetmaster 2-door sedan is simply to make them easier to drive.
While they're not exactly trucks, adding things like power steering
and power brakes, plus a bit more horsepower to make it more
comfortable on today's crazy highways, probably isn't a terrible
idea. So here you have a '47 Chevy that can actually be driven
daily if that's your thing.
Cars of the '40s, even the entry-level Chevys, have a great look
that's unique and easy to spot at a glance. Rounded fenders, big,
roomy bodies, and a classic old-fashioned look that still attracts
a lot of attention. The two-tone burgundy and white combination on
this '47 Chevy looks great, highlighting the car's very best
features, including the fenders that sweep into the doors and the
sleek almost fastback roofline. The paint is fairly recent and
looks great, and someone has clearly spent some time color sanding
and buffing the surface to bring out the shine, but if you really
want to step it up, hit the edges with a little more detail and
watch this car really pop. Doors fit well, the fenders snug up
nicely to the bodywork, and it doesn't look like this car came from
a rusty hulk, but rather a car that's led a pretty easy life. The
custom touches do give it a unique look but don't erase its
personality, and we love the satin silver grille and bumpers, which
have a classic look that's both low maintenance and somewhat
traditional.
The red vinyl interior neatly bridges yesterday and today, offering
upgrades where they'll be useful but keeping the stock equipment
where character matters. That means original bench seats with room
for six, nicely finished door panels that use the stock handles and
garnish moldings, and the original dashboard. It still uses the
factory speedometer, but it's joined by a set of aftermarket
auxiliary gauges in a neat panel that integrates everything nicely.
Under the dash you'll find an AM/FM/CD/iPod stereo head unit in the
original radio's spot, and a modern tilt column carries a steering
wheel that looks very much out of the 1940s. The feel from behind
the wheel is quite modern but the view over that pointed hood is
completely vintage, and you'll always enjoy climbing behind the
wheel for a cruise. Road trips are a great way to enjoy this car,
too, thanks to a giant trunk and easy road manners.
A familiar 350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 lives under the hood and
transforms this coupe from around-town-commuter to
do-anything-cruiser. It's a clean fit and they obvious were aiming
to make it look as OEM as possible. Factory parts ensure
reliability and easy service, so there's a heavy-duty air cleaner
and a modern power master cylinder up top, along with a 4-core
aluminum radiator and electric fan to keep it cool. Cast iron
exhaust manifolds feed a brand new dual exhaust system that has a
bit of a rumble but mostly keeps it quiet for easy cruising. A
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear end with
highway gears inside makes this an effortless high-speed cruiser
and the soft suspension certainly helps. Disc brakes have been
retrofitted up front and it sits on steel wheels with Oldsmobile
wire hubcaps and staggered 195/65/15 front and 205/75/15 rear
blackwall radials.
This is a car that will always be welcome at local shows, and at
this price, it's a very affordable way to get into the game. Call
today!
