1948 Chevrolet FleetMaster - Walk Around & Clean Out

Come with me as we take a look at a new project car that I purchased.
What do I do with it?
We will also clean it out a bit and see what secrets it contains.

[@ibelieveican3138]

I found your videos on the 48 Chevy and since I have a 50 Styleliner I watched. You sir are a first class mechanic. And I got all excited about the ides of dropping my Chev off at your place, about a thousand miles away, not sure how that happens as she doesn't run, but no matter. Then, I thought I'd buy the house next door to you and pay you to come over to keep me pointed in the right direction of a complete rebuilding of all the mechanicals. Then I looked at my check book and buying the house next door to you might be a stretch right now, even if your neighbor was willing to sell. Then I see on this video, you have enough projects to keep you busy for about a decade, that and along with being a husband, a father and having a full time day job well my hopes are dashed. You are a gentleman, an honest hard working gentleman who knows his stuff. And I can't pay a higher compliment.

[@TheJayhawker]

thanks a bunch for watching. I don't do anything that someone else can't. It just takes starting, a lot of pictures, labeling, and organization, and ambition.

[@papilloncycles3463]

Without having seen the video in whole yet, I am anticipating a fun little diversion watching this, hope you have fun with this one!

[@timot7746]

This Chevy would be cool build with one of your 292 in it...

[@skn9895]

I'm like you in that I have too many projects, mostly because I like to save vehicles that would otherwise go to scrap. I'm trying to negotiate with a neighbor to buy a 1937 Chevrolet 2 door sedan in much the same condition as this car. It's complete, but a huge project. Some of the glass is out and the interior is gone, but there doesn't appear to be any rust outs or dents anywhere, so I think it's solid and complete enough to be a feasible project. He isn't in the best of health, and his heirs would most likely scrap everything upon his passing. So, I'd like to try and save it for either myself or pass it on to someone who would be willing to invest the time and money it would take to restore it. Too much of our automotive history has disappeared already.

[@TheJayhawker]

Yep totally agree. I love '37s!

[@jamesduffus4455]

the condition reminds me of a f37 olds i restored a few years back chevs of the 40's has that thing in a box for the most part with those cars all the money is in the chrome and hydro dipping its worth saving im just not a 4 door guy i have 1 61 caddy sedan deville

[@deeone805]

Make it a driver! Have fun with it as you restore the others

[@murrayrainey5536]

Interestingly here in Australia, our 48 Fleetmasters have rear hinge rear doors and divided back windows. My Chev is Canadian made Australia built.... this was the last of the Chevs that came to Oz before out Holden 48215 came on the market. PS thanks for your video......

[@TheJayhawker]

That is interesting. Sounds like something I'd like to have. Thanks for watching!

[@dsim9988]

Heck you may as well start restoring it at this point lol

[@thomasputnam4491]

That thing you wondered what it was is a screw jack

[@joeswampdawghenry]

Beautiful car!! Rebuild it!

[@amazin1827]

You came across a indecent girl picture!... ide take in the house and come across it again!

[@57bugman]

that bendix part is from a bicycle, ist part of the brakes

[@TheJayhawker]

Yep, realized that after I tossed it in the bucket!

[@deeone805]

That trim ring in the trunk is the horn ring for the optional banjo steering wheel on the car!

[@TheJayhawker]

LOL! I thought it might be but I wasn't sure! Thanks

[@claystere635]

I have the same car about in the same shape. How close to new mexico do you live. I need some chrome parts. Maybe some fenders

[@mikerussell505]

Red thing is a jack, wing nut is for securing the spare tire maybe not this car) rotted cloth item is a winter front, probably not for this car. It looks like a 1938(wish) logo. Bendix item is part of a bicycle coaster brake.

[@nickelnoserestos2598]

Prefer the 4 doors... hope this is restored.

[@tombob671]

I appreciate your scripture at the end. Cool old babbit beater. What is your asking price. Hace a great weekend

[@TheJayhawker]

Thanks for watching, not sure about the price. Think it's worth $2000?

[@tombob671]

@@TheJayhawker yeah in that 1500- 2000 neighborhood in Kansas, Oklahoma...in Los Angeles double that.

[@RogerVillela-jh8ic]

I need the end bumper guards

[@immex1000]

I’m interested in the steering wheel. Is it up for sale?

[@rogervillela8241]

I need some bumper guards

[@christopherarmbruster6241]

Just get it so it runs n stops...u will make money..n .someone happy!

[@Texassince1836]

One of these days I'll own a 47 or 48 4 door

[@michaeldiaz5932]

Do u have any parts for 48 Chevy coupe I need front seat and back seat even if it's just the frames

[@TheJayhawker]

No, sorry. All I have is this 4 door

[@Brg261]

How much are you looking to get for the whole car?

[@AmosSaenz]

I looked for a way to to email. No luck. Do you still have the car. This is two years old.

[@TheJayhawker]

Yes I do have the car. email is [e-mail]

[@markclark8367]

Good save way too good for scrap

[@rogervillela8241]

How much for the steering wheel

[@-Lance-26]

Do you know what state is is fome??

[@larryippert8143]

That's nice,how much

[@TheJayhawker]

A bit of it has been parted out already. I would sell it for a few hundred dollars but you would have to find some stuff.

[@isaacalonzo6287]

How expensive can it get to restore a 48 fleet master ? Just a driver ?

[@TheJayhawker]

Depends on the shop and the condition of the car you're starting out with. A full restoration without getting absolutely carried away by the details or modifications will easily hit 30-40k these days. If you have followed along on the '48 Stylemaster videos that I did, all of the work I did ended up around $15,000. But that was simply fixing all of the issues, not a full restoration.

[@clarencebryels1150]

I am Clarence, I have a 48 Chevy fleetmaster 4 door that would like to bring up to be a daily driver. I am in Little Rock Arkansas. I would like to send you a video to get your opinion as well as a qoute

[@autoboy48]

Have 48 3100 p up need motor and lots of parts has 235 to far gone to rebuild

[@patricianieva034]

Hola yo soy de argentina y tengo el avion orijinal del año 1947 que tiene en el capo

[@cali9514]

Happy to see scripture quotes at the end of your videos. America is losing it's protestant heritage.

[@thomasmorgan4918]

Patina top notch you can’t get Go for it

[@54rickyg]

would that transmissin fit a 39 chevy

[@TheJayhawker]

Yes I believe it will.

[@54rickyg]

@@TheJayhawker would you be interested in selling it if so what would your price be also I'm in California and shipping would probably be crazy high

[@54rickyg]

I have a 1939 Chevy master delux my transmission grinds a little when I go to second gear and I don't know how to. change the sucrose I'm installing a 235 in it now not 216

[@papilloncycles3463]

Wonder about that gasoline alley card what is that? 1954? just a guess...

[@robertmyers8409]

Can I buy the parts

[@TheJayhawker]

what are you wanting? you can email me at [e-mail]

[@robbypro3370]

4 doors are more expensive to restore and do not have the value of a 2 door. Parts cars.

[@MrDrPrPatrickStar86]

Please don't part that out. It needs to be restored

[@stephenandloriyoung5716]

I was thinking there must be parts available from other cars that are too far gone for reasonable hope. This one looks eminently reusable without crazy expense.

[@joeswampdawghenry]

Hahahahhahhahhhah lol

[@robbypro3370]

216 motors are junk anyhow.