Chevrolet Resto Mod (1948)
for sale
Price: US $64,000.00
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Chevrolet Resto Mod (1948)
Description:
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.
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.
update: 2016-04-17
Features:
| Used |
| “This is an older high quality restoration and there is the normal wear that goes with it.If you measure thumbs ups and “wow” what a color its perfect, but of course it is not.The paint was done in 2013 and has some nicks. The chrome is good to excellent but there is some wear on some pieces. The was professionally installed in 2010 and is great like most LS1’s. The Gran National 200R4 tranny is equally strong. Top looks great. Leather interior shows its patina in places. Seems to add to the character of the car. The rear driver side window needs repair but the Lexan temp window works fine. Overall the ‘48 seems to be a crowd pleaser.” |
| VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | FAM139108 | Year: | 1948 |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Make: | Chevrolet |
| Body Type: | Convertible | Model: | Resto Mod |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 5.7 Liter LS1 Fuel Injected |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Options: | Convertible, Leather Seats | Mileage: | 35,260 |
| Power Options: | Air Conditioning | Exterior Color: | Blue |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Interior Color: | Blue and Tan |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
