1938 Chevrolet Master - Cascadia Classic

38 Chev, modified with a 5 speed, 12V, etc. Cold start and driving video.

[@NedkaRokonokova]

I just rode with my grandfather again, down memory lane at least. There was something grand about riding in a car back then. No mobile phones, no CD/MP3 players, no video games. You were stuck in the backseat with a sibling you learned to hate until we got to the lake, the cabin, the whatever, then you were friends again. You crank the window down, smell the leaded gas in the fuel station (it wasn't all roses). We drove the highways where you still saw America, its towns, its people, not freeway signs and guard rails. Who says it's just a car?

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Well said! Love it. Thanks for the comment.

[@TalenGryphon]

Every time I see a car like this from the 30's I have to sit back and wonder how many of our "improvements" in automotive technology since then really are improvements

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Totally agree!

[@adoreslaurel]

Power steering for one.

[@pierce_arrow1798]

@@adoreslaurel you could get along just fine without power steering, especially in a car.

[@adoreslaurel]

@@pierce_arrow1798 Yes but look at all those turns lock to lock, and the constant fiddling on the freeway trying to keep it straight. bugger that.

[@floridaactor]

There have been significant improvements. Take away all the added goodies like power steering, cruise control, apple carplay, and other features and you have cars today that last many more miles. In addition, cars today are much safer than cars of that era.

[@brustar5152]

Masterful conversion done to add that 5 speed. Am wondering what magic you had to create to adapt a bell-housing to the back of the block. That transmission would have made that car a killer in 1938. People would have loved it. Truly improves the driveability of that old girl. Nice job,.

[@TairnKA]

At first I thought is first gear synchronized? I then realized, that's not a three speed and first is synchronized? What! how many gears does that have, five or maybe six? It looks to be five forward and reverse is down to the right? I believe the peddle to the right of the gas peddle is the starter button (likely inactive) and in 1938, I believe they didn't have dimmer switches (left of clutch). ;-)

[@TairnKA]

Another thought; I believe that 3D printers now have metal "ink" but I haven't heard if it can make "structural" parts, maybe alternator housings, power steering fluid tanks, at best(?) intake manifolds or water pumps?

[@bigsimbou]

same bellhousing

[@intermissionbuffalo]

I'm of the opinion the transmission IS your driving experience. It can make or break a lot of cars.

[@herbienbrian2]

The 5 speed really shows how well built these cars actually are. That's all it needed to be updated enough for just about anyone to daily this.

[@TestECull]

I'm gonna daily one on an original trans. Maybe not a chevrolet...my first choice is a Ford because that flat head sounds fucking amazing...but it does seem like a viable upgrade for one if the need is felt.

[@russelljohnson1303]

@@TestECull I got a 1953 Plymouth with its original flathead 6 cylinder and 3 on the tree. Original and soon to be daily.

[@gunner0811]

I wonder just how many who viewed this video would know how to drive this wonderful car?

[@pierce_arrow1798]

@@TestECull personally I would want a better quality car like a packard or Cadillac, however it would be a shame to ruin one of those cars by putting a lot of miles on it.

[@TestECull]

@@pierce_arrow1798 A car is meant to be driven, not to sit on a plinth in a museum. And honestly, even the worst quality car from 1938 bests the disposable garbage of today in terms of quality; Tesla can't figure out how to torque steering wheel bolts, Ford forgot how to make rod caps properly, Ford and Toyota both forgot how to torque hub bolts, Chevrolet can't make a BMS that works worth a fuck, Hyundai can't make a car that resists theft, Honda forgot how to make a long live transmission as well as how to keep an engine from burning oil, Chrysler is just plain shit like they have been since the late 80s...kinda sad that cars built 70, 80, 90 years ago hold up better than cars built just last week, but alas...

[@paulerickson1906]

I would rather drive this car everyday than the Vette.

[@ironblack5387]

me too

[@fdegeorge2000]

Not me though it is very cool the vet is cooler

[@hepkatjones392]

@Paul Erickson ALL DAY E-V-E-R-Y-D-A-Y!!!

[@josephconsoli4128]

Loved the vid! it really felt like driving in the car. My dream has always been to own mid-'30's to 1948 car. That bulbous art-deco look is beautiful.

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Thanks! That's my favorite era also. Although don't forget about 1949, pivotal year for GM!

[@josephconsoli4128]

@@Cascadiaclassic You're welcome. Believe me, I love anything on wheels, but I always go back to my fat fendered friends! Just the smell of those couch-like mohair interiors is wonderful.

[@kstadden]

What a surprise-- I had not read the description, but knew something was up when you put it in first gear. (My first car as a teenager was a 1937 Chevy Master Deluxe 4-door, so I know where first is supposed to be.) What a wonderful upgrade to a beautifully restored car! 5 speeds (with synchromesh first), 12 volts, dual exhausts. Tasteful, tasteful upgrades! Thanks for doing this video. And by the way, I'm sure we'd all love it if you did another video (or five) on this car.

[@oberon79]

My dream is to have a 37-38 chevy or studebaker.

[@lucwolf1]

Great car. Having owned a 38 Chev coupe I can assure you this vehicle is heavily modified.

[@davidc3857]

Be still my heart! Simply put, this is a magnificent automobile! Bravo, I adore this car, I'd be the happiest man on Earth if I owned this beauty! ....Perhaps someday I'll own & cherish such a fine piece of machinery? 🤔

[@ironblack5387]

me too

[@hepkatjones392]

@David Carter Oh, You wanna steal my thoughts huh? Well, my brother back at you. LOL

[@JackSquat54]

No double clutching. Nice !

[@osocool1too]

What a quiet lovely car, that seems awesome to drive 👍👍😜

[@kevinsnyder8448]

This is a very nice piece

[@theyangview1898]

Old stove bolts were greeeeat

[@gatorodriguez8424]

Preciosa joya del 1938 En Verdad. Esta Super. 👍👍👍 Saludos.

[@downtoearth5108]

Love the body design of this car and add a 5 speed, damn it drives well. Thankyou for the video watch.

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Thanks for watching!

[@downtoearth5108]

@@Cascadiaclassic You are on to something here, adding a five speed to a classic brings into the modern Era with a touch of class. ENJOY.

[@whalesong999]

I grew up riding in cars of this vintage. They were so cozy with the felt headliners and warm seat materials. My father was a mechanic back in that day, praised Chevys a good bit but talked some of the dipper lubricated rods with babbit bearings and shims. Was there a stock oil filter back then? Don't recall though I remember dad sometimes fitted a device called a Reclaimo that filtered and supposedly reconstituted the engine oil.

[@carlv8168]

Your dad was right. The original engine would've been a 216 cubic inch. They had cast iron pistons, and babbitted rod bearings. Only the main bearings were fully oil-pressurized, but the rod bearings were lubricated by a splash system, via scoops in bottoms of rod bearing caps that would pick up oil in the pan and splash over the tops of bearings.

[@robbybred5702]

Sweet ride!)

[@bingochoice]

sweet ride

[@gabrielvieira6529]

Nice sound it makes

[@williamschlenger1518]

Nice clean cut car with just the necessitys.

[@gerryk8644]

This car and other’s survivors like it need respect from the new cars on the roads since they been on them for 100 yrs

[@gunner0811]

What a great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gunner0811]

@@Cascadiaclassic They sure don't make cars like that any longer.

[@carlv8168]

Hey, Cascadia Classic.....thanks for the virtual test drive. Very beautiful car. and restoration. I think it would be helpful to your viewers that before you demo the car, if you would do a more detailed walk-around and describe the features and mechanical attributes. I read lots of inquiries here, asking about the 5-speed transmission, etc. (which most of us deduced from watching you go through the gears). A lot of us old guys know that this car came with a 3-speed only with non-synchro first, and original engine was a 216 cu inch. From what I can see, it appears that the engine has a valve cover from a 235 cu inch, and more importantly, has a nice set of aftermarket Fenton split exhaust manifolds, which you don't mention while you're touching with your hand. Also, it would've been helpful to mention that the manual floor starter pedal has been de-activated in favor of a more modern full key-start ignition system. Thank you.

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Hi Carl, most all of the videos I make were originally used in conjunction with an auction ad on Bring a Trailer, where the auction listing described all the details you've mentioned. I make these videos simply to show how the car runs and drives.

[@jeromebreeding3302]

I knew it was'nt a three-speed by watching the shifting. Don't have to be a bow-tie fan to like this root-beer flavored beauty.

[@shiftintohigh5564]

That is sooo darn awesome!,👍👍👍 Why am I just now seeing it?.🤔🤔😳😳 Slow down on the shift!!🤔🤔🤔😁😁

[@williamschlenger1518]

Smooth ride,roll down windows, radio.Your're set.

[@olliereed4206]

Tremec transmission? It is a good upgrade. These motors have a lot of low down torque 👌😊

[@cupofcoffee2914]

Just need a voluptuous blonde on the passenger side And some shades In a Sunday afternoon on any scenic route in California God bless Beautiful car.

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Aint that the truth! Thanks.

[@toddknox685]

My grandfather had a 1938 Master four door and he would let set on his lap and steer the car and then later would let me shift through the gears. Of course, his only had three speeds and I'm sure 1st was a granny gear, but he loved it and so did I. If he could be resurrected and given this car as welcome back Pop gift he wouldn't believe it. I'd drive this car any day, any time over this new batch of turbo driven, automatic 9 speeds with no active driving experience. Nothing like driving two lane curving roads over hill and dale.

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Agreed!

[@cayetanotirado5907]

Very nice !!

[@doogals]

Love it!

[@supertrinigamer]

I got a tad bit confused on why it seemed you had 5 gears, then i checked the description!

[@rawdyrider]

Better than what europe was making at the time

[@farouqomaro598]

I can just say Wow!

[@ZloyKot.]

Тачка огонь!))

[@homerobarbosa1172]

It's a real metal car !!!!

[@istp1967]

Beautiful 😀👍👍👍👍

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@alberttorres5025]

Sweet ,love it.

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Thank you!

[@j81851]

Betting from the way you rev it you upgraded the engine to precision bearings in the mains and rods. The original bearing material was poured babbit and revs like your doing were a no-no because it beat the daylights out of the bearings. Good choice if so with the other upgrades done. By the way the duals were not overlooked and boy that old girl likes to trumpet coming away from a light on take off. I love it better entertainment than a big V8 knowing that little six is running and sounding so good. You guys did a fabulous job on the car. I know about the revs on the engine cause we had a 39 that was babbit bearings (long ago when I was 13 it was a Master 85). Daddy got it for a song since the used car lot guy thought the engine was shot cause it was knocking lightly. Daddy bought it embarrassingly cheap took it home dropped the oil pan and removed a few shims under each main and rod cap used with the babbit bearings used back in the day. Put the pan back on, filled it with oil and Viola the knock was gone and the oil pressure, which had been a bit low came right back up to a safe level. So what you did to this 38 is actually amazing and get it close if not there at being a daily driver both local streets and Interstate. Very nice car very nice job.

[@louf7178]

Nice!

[@jesusalbertobravo5717]

Five speed awesome

[@jaymathis2008]

Awsome!

[@DavidAusman]

What fun!

[@davidarnds3831]

Nice ! Looks like it has a newer trans, did not see you double clutch going into first gear.

[@davidgrisez]

The conversion of this Cascadia Classic to a five speed manual transmission with synchronizers on all foward gears was a big improvement over the original three speed manual transmission that only had synchronizers on second and third. This conversion also gave this old car an overdrive gear in fifth gear, which lowers engine rpm and makes for nice highway travel. The original transmission would have the engine running at a high rpm around 60 miles per hour.

[@finddeniro]

I saw a nice one at a car show. .Yes . .

[@emilianojimenez5208]

Los mejores carros muy aerodinámicos.

[@johnhiram1207]

Grand car!!!

[@brianlove8413]

1950's engine in this by the looks of the valve cover.

[@vmlelectronics]

It's massive to have a five speed shift at 1938!!!

[@jeemaaale3354]

Added aftermarket. It had 3 on the column originally

[@vmlelectronics]

@@jeemaaale3354 thanks Bro!!!

[@jorgevega8289]

EXCELENT

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Looks like the old Volvo and Peugeot of the early 1950s :-)

[@vassa1972]

Neat car

[@artesanatosberilo7460]

Tank you for post ; em '38 já havia cambio com cinco marchas ?

[@LauHuX51]

Fully synchronized down to 1st? WOW!

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

Just don't go bulldozing castle walls with it! ;o) (A reference to the 1938 theatrical advertising cartoon for Chevy called "One Bad Knight")

[@graemewilliams1308]

No check engine light bullshit with that baby !

[@PatrickBaptist]

That's awesome... Put a 12v Cummins in it.

[@cisco831saladbowl9]

Cant u put a 350 transmission on the 215 or 235 6 cylinder

[@donfarlan214]

Thats a engine six cylinders ov erhead valve smooth with good torch you can't even tell it's running at idle

[@darrellross1]

Does it still have the 216 cu. in 90 hp stove bolt 6 engine?

[@carlv8168]

Looks to me like someone upgraded the engine with a more modern 235, and installed Fenton split exhaust headers.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Same engine as on Opel Admiral 1939 :-)

[@peterwiremuormsby9383]

Iooks like a 1955 or later motor in it

[@GoombsGarage]

Tf kinda gear box in that I got a 38 I sure no that I can’t do 30 in second gear

[@joselitofede9297]

Obviamente la caja de velocidades no es la original de ésos años,ya que no existían de 4 marchas y mucho menos de 5. Pero es bellísimo,mi padre tuvo uno que solo conocí por fotos,pero un vecino tenía uno igual de color azul,aún lo recuerdo muy bien...a pesar de los años.

[@ngauruhoezodiac3143]

Did Chevs still have cast iron pistons in 1938?

[@mistervacation23]

Looks like a 6 cylinder 235 hp

[@garylangley4502]

That is one mean sounding Chevy "Stove Bolt" 6.

[@carlv8168]

I think you mean 235 cu inches; not horsepower. Horsepower, depending on year of the 235 was somewhere in the range of 100 to 125+. Last year of that engine was 1962.

[@HussleNmotivate99]

What front suspension does this car have ?

[@glennso47]

Try starting it in Mount Carroll Illinois in the middle of winter after it’s stood outside all night!😏

[@oldsteamguy]

What is the difference between a coach and a 2 door sedan?

[@Bujalougan]

🙋🏾‍♂️✍🏾🇧🇷

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Awesome ride! What kind of engine does this have powering it? Is it a V8, a Straight 6?

[@jeemaaale3354]

Str8 6e

Does it have a radio?

[@pedro0484]

5 marchas são de fábrica?

[@senorsenor2665]

They were real simple cars

[@craigwelsh5731]

Beautiful Car! I working on a 39 Master Deluxe 2-door sedan and am looking for a color..... What color is your 38?

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Sorry, it was so long ago when I had this car I wouldn't know.

[@markmclendon8621]

imagine.... all this time I had two more gears....my bad

[@johnmc67]

Is that a Tudor in the driveway?

[@Cammi_Rosalie]

I love it. I didn't know a 5-speed was available for a car in '38. Makes me love the car even more. Is it still 6-volts, or was it changed to 12? Sounds so good! But then, a straight-six Chevy is always smooth. Gets right up to 50 in a flash too! Very, very nice car. You have my gratitude for sharing this beautiful treasure.

[@Cascadiaclassic]

The 5 speed was added from a Chev S-10, and yes, the car was updated to 12V. Thanks for the comment, this was a really nice driving car!

[@Cammi_Rosalie]

I drove a 96 S-10, 5-speed for years Very good transmission. Thanks again! ☺

[@raposonanquim7987]

Oh it's a 3 speed... 4? WAIT, IT HAS 5?

[@terryhorton9310]

how many americans were concieved in a1938 chev?

[@glennso47]

Terry Horton I was brought home from the hospital in a 38 Chevy when I was born in 1947.

[@santiagorubio833]

Very nice car. But is it totally original? I have reviewed my papyri and can not find in the manual of the owner of the Chevrolet 38 the option of transmission of 4 forward speeds. Neither in the manual 1939: only 3 forward speeds. Nor Over Drive. The first car my father had was a 1939 Chevroket with 4 doors. It was very soft with its front coil springs. But it was not fast. Then my father bought a Studebaker Commander 1941 with Overdrive and this one was much faster.

[@adoreslaurel]

Have never seen an overdrive [well picture of] when car has a torque tube. how could you fit it?

[@yuriykhasidov1626]

How many horsepower does this car have?

[@ranger1496]

Never saw a four speed theses years Chevy except PU, one was the granny gear. I had a 32 Chevy coupe it had 3 on the floor🤠 AND it had (free Wheeling).Has anyone run into that.

[@rickoliver2059]

The only version I knew was , neutral and let her roll .

[@ranger1496]

@@rickoliver2059 It was a knob on dash , goin down th road pull it out let off gas pedal there was no back pressure. Like pushing in clutch pedal ,could accelerate and let off and coast, guess in a way save fuel.

[@andresmaiztegui4311]

4 speeds?

[@miguelamaya6246]

We love it, is it for sale?

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Sorry, it sold about a year ago.

[@BigRobChicagoPL]

@@Cascadiaclassic Just wondering what is an average ball-park market value for something like this? I am 19 and while still do not have the capital to buy one, would be interested in doing so after I finish college.

[@Cascadiaclassic]

​@@BigRobChicagoPL This sold about a year ago for $22,500.

[@BigRobChicagoPL]

@@Cascadiaclassic Alright, considering this car in particular is a turn key, I could actually eat a price like that, although I'd guess buying a project car is the way to go if I have less to spend and more time. Thanks

[@andrij3078]

i like old american car styling, so beautiful. newer american car.... not so much

[@basilteixeira4499]

5 SPEED ????

[@FabioLuizBraggio]

5 speed in a 1938 car? Is it original?

[@mgn5667]

in 1939 a English Gent named john rhodes cobb built a car and went 367 mph

[@gabrielvieira6529]

Really crazy

[@eustaquiofonseca2429]

Lindo, mas o cambio já não é original, me parece que era de 3 marchas, tive um aqui no brasil quando era jovem, maravilhoso.

[@joselitofede9297]

Sim, só tenha 3. Em essos anos nāo havía de 5. Saudades desde Argentina🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@noelroberts8199]

They seem to be easier to drive with a stick shift.........

[@FlashM202]

0:19 no way

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Right? Pretty sweet.

[@tamer1773]

"Always read the description before viewing!" I was confused for a moment because I know Chevy only had three speed transmissions in the thirties and forties.

[@ivog443]

for skinny people only with that school bus steering wheel.

[@jorgesala1863]

Hermosa maquina pero el señor conductor no sabe que no tiene que tener permanentemente el pie sobre el pedal de embrague y no se debe esperar el cambio de luz en un semaforo con el cambio puesto. desgaste innesesario y peligroso. Saludos cordiales.

[@helpspool4941]

OMG. Miracle. An american who drives a stick shift car.👀🤔👏

[@loganknupp9034]

help spool bruh

[@rayota260]

OMG. a european who wont shut the fuck up about stick shift

[@grochomarx2002]

Ok, since it's been modified already why didn't anyone put in air conditioning? Add ac and I would use it as my daily driver.

[@loosechange4986]

It’s a car from 1938, who cares about air conditioning

[@glennso47]

Loose Change You would need to redo the electric for 12 volts instead of the 6 volts.

[@Rebel9668]

Nice car, but the outside world looks like a washed out cartoon. Is the floor starter just a dummy pedal now?

[@saarcful]

You should have talked something during ride like, whose car, is it Volkswagen/ford/chevrolet, milage, model name, insurance, whose garage it is. The real owner etc. Usually the viewers expect these when they watch KZbin videos on classic cars.

[@Cascadiaclassic]

Thanks for the suggestions. I make these videos to go along with a photo set and description when the car is advertised for sale (on bringatrailer.com), so most viewers already know the info on the car. I pretty much just keep the videos up on youtube for people to watch, if interested. For more info on any of these videos, go to bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/

[@nicklikesradio]

@@Cascadiaclassic personally I love it just the way you did it. Just let the car do the talking.

[@hepkatjones392]

@@nicklikesradio Agreed!