Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
STK 3122 1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster 5-Window
By today's standards, this Chevy pick-up should be considered a Silverado from another time. From the 5-window cab, to the distinctive solid oak bed, this '48 Thriftmaster resto-pickup from Texas is an eye-catcher. The frame-off restoration is highlighted by a professional 2-stage Ebony Black respray that is in good condition. All chrome/stainless is new and 17” American Torque Thrust polished alloys mount 50-series Toyo radials. This Thriftmaster has also been lowered slightly and the result is a great look. The interior is very well thought out. Comfortable custom reclining bucket seats are reupholstered in red vinyl and accents include matching door cards and headliner. There are new carpets, new original-style gauges, a custom wheel, tilt column and refinished dash w/pinstripping. All weather-stripping has also been replaced, window glass is new and electrics have been converted to 12 volts. The nicely detailed engine compartment houses a small-block Chevy that is said to have been rebuilt. (We are not sure of the cubic inch displacement - sounds and runs like a 350, but it may be a 305/327??) Upgrades include a mild cam, polished Edelbrock intake, Edelbrock 4-barrel and HEI ignition. The engine is nicely dressed with chrome accents and exhaust passes through stainless tube headers to a Flowmaster dual exhaust system. Cooling requirements are handled by an aluminum radiator, stainless hoses and 6-blade fan. A 700R4 automatic transmission w/column shift is linked to a GM 10-bolt differential w/street gearing. The painted chassis is fitted with a Camaro front sub-frame with new suspension/steering components. Power steering is matched with power disc/drum brakes that utilize a dual master cylinder. This sharp Chevy Thriftmaster will not be in our inventory long. ALL VEHICLES SOLD “AS IS”.
1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster 5 Window Pick Up
Description
STK 3122 1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster 5-Window
By today's standards, this Chevy pick-up should be considered a Silverado from another time. From the 5-window cab, to the distinctive solid oak bed, this '48 Thriftmaster resto-pickup from Texas is an eye-catcher. The frame-off restoration is highlighted by a professional 2-stage Ebony Black respray that is in good condition. All chrome/stainless is new and 17” American Torque Thrust polished alloys mount 50-series Toyo radials. This Thriftmaster has also been lowered slightly and the result is a great look. The interior is very well thought out. Comfortable custom reclining bucket seats are reupholstered in red vinyl and accents include matching door cards and headliner. There are new carpets, new original-style gauges, a custom wheel, tilt column and refinished dash w/pinstripping. All weather-stripping has also been replaced, window glass is new and electrics have been converted to 12 volts. The nicely detailed engine compartment houses a small-block Chevy that is said to have been rebuilt. (We are not sure of the cubic inch displacement - sounds and runs like a 350, but it may be a 305/327??) Upgrades include a mild cam, polished Edelbrock intake, Edelbrock 4-barrel and HEI ignition. The engine is nicely dressed with chrome accents and exhaust passes through stainless tube headers to a Flowmaster dual exhaust system. Cooling requirements are handled by an aluminum radiator, stainless hoses and 6-blade fan. A 700R4 automatic transmission w/column shift is linked to a GM 10-bolt differential w/street gearing. The painted chassis is fitted with a Camaro front sub-frame with new suspension/steering components. Power steering is matched with power disc/drum brakes that utilize a dual master cylinder. This sharp Chevy Thriftmaster will not be in our inventory long. ALL VEHICLES SOLD “AS IS”.
Vehicle Specs
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 350 ci V8
Body
- Body Color
- Black
- Body Style
- Truck
- Doors
- 2
Basic
- Year
- 1948
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Thriftmaster
- Miles
- 177
Interior
- Interior Color
- Red
- Seating Type
- Bucket
- Seat Material
- Vinyl
- Center Console
- No
Options
Disclaimer
AutoBarn Classic Cars is a consignment dealership; therefore, we sell cars that are not new and have surpassed their normal life expectancy. For this reason, the vehicles AutoBarn Classic Cars sells often require greater maintenance and repair. The majority of these vehicles are considered classics or antiques, meaning they are older vehicles with sometimes dated automotive technology. Although AutoBarn Classic Cars does perform a visual and safety inspection of the vehicle upon arrival, we can make no warranty, guarantee or representation regarding the accuracy, truth, or reliability of information we are provided by the owner. We sell our vehicles AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranties expressed, written or implied. Any representations or descriptions are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. All sales are final.
We perform an extensive visual inspection on all vehicles we represent, but we do not disassemble vehicles or components for inspection purposes and therefore, it is always possible there is hidden damage that is not readily apparent.
AutoBarn Classic Cars relies on the owner(s) to convey information about the vehicles we list for sale. AutoBarn Classic Cars is not responsible for any representation as to the condition and/or the value of any vehicle. AutoBarn Classic Cars cannot be held responsible for any misrepresentations, omissions, or errors based on information provided by the owner(s). Please note the example of a vehicle described as matching numbers, complete restoration, or original mileage has been provided to AutoBarn Classic Cars by the owner(s) and has not been verified by AutoBarn Classic Cars. Any potential buyer is encouraged to verify this information on their own prior to purchasing the vehicle.
Potential buyers are aware it is his/hers/their responsibility to either inspect personally or secure a third-party to inspect any vehicle the buyer intends to purchase or rely on the buyers own personal inspection, knowledge & judgement prior to the deal, purchase or close of any purchase.
AutoBarn Classic Cars will make reasonable efforts to disclose any known defects associated with each vehicle prior to the close of the sale at the buyer’s request.
AutoBarn Classic Cars is not liable and does not assume any responsibly to any damage or repair regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. No allowance will be made due to any omission, error, inaccurate representation, imperfection, damage or defect to any vehicle.
Our preferred and most secure form of payment is a bank wire transfer. We do accept checks but note that any form of a check will have a minimum hold of two business days up to 4 business days until the funds have cleared. This includes cashier's checks, certified checks, or bank checks of any kind. We cannot accept any credit card as payment or partial payment for a vehicle under any circumstance. Credit card transactions are ONLY accepted for the $500 deposit to hold the vehicle for 7 days while awaiting full payment.
Typographical errors do happen. AutoBarn Classic Cars is not responsible for any such errors in the description or list price for any vehicle.
SOLD!
Description
STK 3122 1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster 5-Window
By today's standards, this Chevy pick-up should be considered a Silverado from another time. From the 5-window cab, to the distinctive solid oak bed, this '48 Thriftmaster resto-pickup from Texas is an eye-catcher. The frame-off restoration is highlighted by a professional 2-stage Ebony Black respray that is in good condition. All chrome/stainless is new and 17” American Torque Thrust polished alloys mount 50-series Toyo radials. This Thriftmaster has also been lowered slightly and the result is a great look. The interior is very well thought out. Comfortable custom reclining bucket seats are reupholstered in red vinyl and accents include matching door cards and headliner. There are new carpets, new original-style gauges, a custom wheel, tilt column and refinished dash w/pinstripping. All weather-stripping has also been replaced, window glass is new and electrics have been converted to 12 volts. The nicely detailed engine compartment houses a small-block Chevy that is said to have been rebuilt. (We are not sure of the cubic inch displacement - sounds and runs like a 350, but it may be a 305/327??) Upgrades include a mild cam, polished Edelbrock intake, Edelbrock 4-barrel and HEI ignition. The engine is nicely dressed with chrome accents and exhaust passes through stainless tube headers to a Flowmaster dual exhaust system. Cooling requirements are handled by an aluminum radiator, stainless hoses and 6-blade fan. A 700R4 automatic transmission w/column shift is linked to a GM 10-bolt differential w/street gearing. The painted chassis is fitted with a Camaro front sub-frame with new suspension/steering components. Power steering is matched with power disc/drum brakes that utilize a dual master cylinder. This sharp Chevy Thriftmaster will not be in our inventory long. ALL VEHICLES SOLD “AS IS”.
Vehicle Specs
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 350 ci V8
Body
- Body Color
- Black
- Body Style
- Truck
- Doors
- 2
Basic
- Year
- 1948
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Thriftmaster
- Miles
- 177
Interior
- Interior Color
- Red
- Seating Type
- Bucket
- Seat Material
- Vinyl
- Center Console
- No
Options
Disclaimer
AutoBarn Classic Cars is a consignment dealership; therefore, we sell cars that are not new and have surpassed their normal life expectancy. For this reason, the vehicles AutoBarn Classic Cars sells often require greater maintenance and repair. The majority of these vehicles are considered classics or antiques, meaning they are older vehicles with sometimes dated automotive technology. Although AutoBarn Classic Cars does perform a visual and safety inspection of the vehicle upon arrival, we can make no warranty, guarantee or representation regarding the accuracy, truth, or reliability of information we are provided by the owner. We sell our vehicles AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranties expressed, written or implied. Any representations or descriptions are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. All sales are final.
We perform an extensive visual inspection on all vehicles we represent, but we do not disassemble vehicles or components for inspection purposes and therefore, it is always possible there is hidden damage that is not readily apparent.
AutoBarn Classic Cars relies on the owner(s) to convey information about the vehicles we list for sale. AutoBarn Classic Cars is not responsible for any representation as to the condition and/or the value of any vehicle. AutoBarn Classic Cars cannot be held responsible for any misrepresentations, omissions, or errors based on information provided by the owner(s). Please note the example of a vehicle described as matching numbers, complete restoration, or original mileage has been provided to AutoBarn Classic Cars by the owner(s) and has not been verified by AutoBarn Classic Cars. Any potential buyer is encouraged to verify this information on their own prior to purchasing the vehicle.
Potential buyers are aware it is his/hers/their responsibility to either inspect personally or secure a third-party to inspect any vehicle the buyer intends to purchase or rely on the buyers own personal inspection, knowledge & judgement prior to the deal, purchase or close of any purchase.
AutoBarn Classic Cars will make reasonable efforts to disclose any known defects associated with each vehicle prior to the close of the sale at the buyer’s request.
AutoBarn Classic Cars is not liable and does not assume any responsibly to any damage or repair regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. No allowance will be made due to any omission, error, inaccurate representation, imperfection, damage or defect to any vehicle.
Our preferred and most secure form of payment is a bank wire transfer. We do accept checks but note that any form of a check will have a minimum hold of two business days up to 4 business days until the funds have cleared. This includes cashier's checks, certified checks, or bank checks of any kind. We cannot accept any credit card as payment or partial payment for a vehicle under any circumstance. Credit card transactions are ONLY accepted for the $500 deposit to hold the vehicle for 7 days while awaiting full payment.
Typographical errors do happen. AutoBarn Classic Cars is not responsible for any such errors in the description or list price for any vehicle.