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Vehicle
Description:
1948
Chevrolet Fleetmaster Convertible. This stunning
DuPont Chromabase BM500 blue resto-mod has been
a work in progress since we purchased it in 2002.
It is a part of the family but the time has come
for us to downsize.
This is a sweet cruiser with a 5.7 Liter, 370
hp /370 lbs torque LS1 that is connected to a
sturdy Gran National 200R4 with a Bowler lock
up. The 3:42 Motive gears and Eaton Posi in a
10 bolt GM diff are a great combination. The LS1
installation looks like a it came from the factory
except there are no wires showing.. The computer
is hidden behind the front wheel. A Be Cool aluminum
radiator keeps the engine and the Sanden compressor
keeps the interior cool, even with the top down.
Power brakes (front disc /rear drum) and power
steering.
There are many subtle touches including: LeCarra
steering wheel with a old style horn ring and
original Fleetmaster horn button, original (non-working)
radio, 46 Flying Lady lighted hood ornament, bear
claw door latches and much more. The top even
has a Hydro-Electric power system.
The DiamondBack BF Goodrich Radial TA (215/65/15
fronts / 215/70/15 rear) White Walls mounted on
Smith Custom Wheels (15x6 fronts / 15x7 rears)
with original Chevs of the 40's hubcaps brings
it all together.
If you are genuinely interested in this piece
of history, I will email you a copy of the show
placard that describes the car in detail. I strongly
encourage you to come see this wonderful car.
Naturally, this is an “as is” sale.
I have priced the car at a fraction of the
restoration costs. Regretfully, we are selling
to downsize. Offered for $59,900.00 obo. |
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