Vehicle Description
Well you can throw your ideas of staying out of sight right out the
window if you take this 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 2-door sedan
home with you. Bright orange paint, flames, a rumbling stroker
motor, and all the other stuff that makes hot rods awesome is
standard equipment. If you like the look, you're going to love the
ride.
Over $25,000 was spent on the paint and interior on this car and it
shows. The '39 Chevys were always attractive cars, and with a few
minor tweaks, this one takes on a slick hot-rod look that's
impeccably smooth. The all-steel body did not require major surgery
to get to its current astounding condition, just a lot of time
invested in the details. Plus block sanding... lots and lots of
block sanding. The bright orange paint has a bunch of pearl in it,
so there's a glow to it when the light hits it just right, and the
incredible flames are so intricate and detailed that they probably
took two weeks to paint all by themselves. You'll note that much of
the trim was shaved, and the flames lick around the side trim which
is still in place, just painted to match the body. The grille
appears stock but is actually a fabricated piece that simulates the
classic 1939 Chevy V-shaped grille, giving it an updated, smooth
look. The windshield was Vee'd, the running boards painted body
color and treated to their own flame job, and discreet side mirrors
were fitted to the doors. Other smooth tricks include a
flush-mounted fuel-filler door and the low-mounted taillights where
the bumper used to life.
The stunning interior is well beyond your usual hot rod fare,
incorporating low-back buckets and more flames to great effect. The
tan leatherette upholstery feels upscale and supple, and the modern
buckets are all-day comfortable. They brought the orange paint
inside, but in small doses so it feels cohesive without being
overwhelming, and the custom-made dashboard is absolutely beautiful
with its cream-colored gauges. A/C was artfully incorporated into
the dash and a powerful AM/FM/CD stereo uses speakers in the custom
center console and rear deck to deliver sound. A full-width back
seat means this is a family-friendly rod and with a sizeable trunk
in back, feel free to hit the road in style.
Cruising is effortless, but this Chevy is also downright fast
thanks to a 383 cubic inch small block which has been dressed in
lots of chrome. The coordination with the bodywork is evident and
they really went the extra mile to make it look right, hood up or
hood down. Equipment like a 4-barrel carburetor and block-hugger
headers help the fast-revving stroker motor build horsepower and
with a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, it's plenty punchy
around town. The chassis was reinforced and upgraded with a Mustang
II front suspension with rack-and-pinion steering, while out back
there's a Ford 9-inch on leaf springs with a beefy sway bar. Disc
brakes at all four corners are a sensible upgrade and with new ball
joints and shocks in 2011, it rides and drives superbly. 15-inch
American Racing wheels polished up nicely and wear 195/60/15 front
and fat 225/70/15 rear performance radials.
Well-built and not too radical to drive across the country, this
very cool '39 Chevy makes a compelling argument for full-sized
rods. Call today!