Country Cruise & Grain Box Action! 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster 2 Ton Truck

[@freemansgarageextra]

Here's more of this '48 Chevy truck kzbin.info/www/bejne/lV62iHyHqsmNac0

[@prairievoyageur]

Nice, brings back memories growing up with the 1947 GMC version of this truck: I remember painting the box red with mom once as a birthday surprise for my dad 🙂 Also remember watching with fascination the gravel road rush past through a hole in the floor, the engine starting with the foot switch on the floor, the high/low differential switch, the echoing sound of the engine and transmission whine through the cab with most of the interior upholstery removed (maybe due to mice getting in it), and cheering mom on as she tried to get up the big hill with a full tank of water from the community well in the box - and having to roll backwards down the hill to give it a second try 😂 Riding in that truck always felt like an adventure.

[@seanote1906]

I picked up a ‘55. 4108 ton and a half. Can’t wait to get the dump working.

[@VerifyVeracity]

If everything goes OK I should be getting one of thees delivered to me soon. Bought it today, it's seem to be in nice condition almost as nice as your. Should have just 25K miles on in, barn keep. Wish me the good "luck" & godspeed with it. First thing I need to do is get a barn built to put it in, I don't want in the weather. Thanks ever so much for the video when I get mine I'll send you a video.

[@rogerschuch2272]

Great video love the old stuff. I’m currently working on my 46 Chevrolet 2 Ton

[@kevinjohnson8758]

Hauling is where they shine.

[@freemansgarageextra]

That is very true.

[@haroldpruitt8207]

Thanks much! Brings back some great memories.

[@freemansgarageextra]

You're welcome. That's one of the reasons I make these videos.

[@skn9895]

I love the sound of the gear whine. Sounds just like our '54 2-ton.

[@freemansgarageextra]

There's nothing better.

[@jpnolan846]

Had a 49 Chevrolet 6400, dump bed, straight 6, 2 speed rear end. Not a hint of rust. What a beautiful vehicle. Purchased it in Kansas as it was listed on ebay.. DId a lot of work on it all new brakes,pressure plate, clutch etc. Did not have too much room for it so I made the huge mistake of selling it, and have regretted it ever since. Need to keep my eye opened for another 6400 of the late 40's.

[@freemansgarageextra]

Thanks for sharing that. I hope you find one & get lots of enjoyment out of it. I appreciate you watching.

[@VerifyVeracity]

I have a nice 1948 Loadmaster coming to me soon, just paid for it. Seems to be in real good shape & like you I really don't have enough storage for it. ......... I think it would be a great truck for me but if you need it more maybe we could work a deal.

[@haroldpruitt8207]

Wow!! I’d love to go!👍😁

[@neilpryce3356]

What a great video! especially the part when you ran the border at Pembina.

[@freemansgarageextra]

Glad you liked it!

[@jerrykolosinsky4615]

My father owned one back in the his was a stake body he used to haul 7 ton of produck huled like ontin on it what a tru k in the day

[@freemansgarageextra]

Thanks for sharing that. They sure knew how to build them.

[@jerrykolosinsky4615]

Ya got that right

[@paulreft7133]

Sweet ride along! Thank you for sending me the link for this video! That old girl is a sweet survivor, and I love my cowl vent A/C ! It was a great addition to these old trucks on a hot summer day! 👍👍👍

[@freemansgarageextra]

You're welcome. It technically is conditioned air.

[@CarburetedCowboy]

Please make some cold starts on everything you have showing us what you do with the gas pedal to get them started. Especially this one with the starter pedal! What a cool channel!

[@freemansgarageextra]

I made a note of that. It won't happen anytime really soon but it's on the list of videos to film. The list is very long. Thanks for watching.

[@JCunningham21]

my local Chevy dealership has a 46 6400 for sale. nice shape too

[@jerrybrooks870]

I have a 1951 Chevy 2 1/2 ton flatbed dump. I used it for a daily driver for about 18 years. I need to get it running again. I miss driving it. The top speed was about 55 mph. It wasn't fast, but it was fun to drive.

[@freemansgarageextra]

A 2 1/2 ton daily driver for 18 years is respectable. I suppose a flat bed makes the truck feel a little less bulky in daily driving situations than a giant grain box. You should say something when it's running again. It would be neat to know it's back in service. Thanks for sharing that.

[@knoptop]

Great shots! Does the bed automatically stop when it closes?

[@freemansgarageextra]

Thanks. Yes, it stops automatically. The sound you hear at 12:40 is the bed latching into place.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Im not chevy guy but damn i sure do like big trucks

[@iamgrowler]

What a sweet truck.

[@freemansgarageextra]

Thanks!

[@kennethroyce101]

I wonder if the old radio still works ok,its an 6volt valve radio radio soit might need fixing dise it.

[@tompilling4154]

Now I need a grain truck 🚚💨💨💨

[@freemansgarageextra]

Agreed.

[@VerifyVeracity]

Mine is a 1948 Serial No. 5RW D____ That makes it a 6409 (2 ton) now if it has the 's' after the 'W' it is a 1.5 ton. What is your Serial N. that should be on the drivers side door ID plate. Year 1948 Serial No. 5RW D (On plate in Drivers door jam). Mileage 25,000 Transmission Manual 2 speed rear end Number of Cylinders 6 Cast in Block is: GM 48 3835309 6▲ & to the left of the distributor is: FEA 270902 3835309 is a Chevrolet 48 - 49 235 FDA, FDM, FEA, FEM, GDA, GDM, GEA, GEM 1948-1949 235 (low pressure 235 with two bolt valve cover? 15Psi at 50mph) Make Chevrolet Drive Type RWD Fuel Type Gasoline Engine Size 235.5??? Model Loadmaster 6409 16,000 Lbs 2 ton Exterior Color Black