355-Powered 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan Street Rod

Description

By the 1960s, pre-war car enthusiasts were shifting from stripped-down and loud hot rods built for pure speed to cars they could drive every day comfortably and for long distances, sparking the street rod movement. Unlike the performance-focused and basic hot rods, street rods featured updated plush interiors, modern suspension, and reliable V8 engines. In 1970, the first Street Rod Nationals event was held in Peoria, Illinois, which led to the formation of the National Street Rod Association.

This ‘38 Chevy was turned into a street rod under prior ownership and acquired by the seller’s father approximately eight years ago. It features a chopped steel body with a fiberglass hood, fenders, and running boards that has been finished in metallic maroon and pearl orange. The body rides on a modified S10 chassis with a Ford rear axle, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-wheel disc brakes.

Power comes from a 355ci Chevy V8 that is paired with a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and equipped with an Edelbrock intake manifold and MSD ignition components. Inside, a pair of modern front bucket seats trimmed in gray leather have been installed along with an aftermarket rear bench and door panels that are trimmed in tweed and vinyl upholstery.

Additional details include frenched taillights, tri-bar headlights, a billet grille and bumpers, shaved door handles, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, cruise control, an Alpine head unit, power windows, VDO instrumentation, a Lokar shifter, dual exhaust, and American Racing wheels.

This 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan street rod is now offered with a clean Kansas title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan body

• Fiberglass hood, fenders, and running boards

• S10 chassis with disc brakes and Ford rear axle

• Air conditioning and cruise control

• Power windows

• Power door poppers

• 355ci Chevy V8 and 700R4 transmission

Modifications

• Exterior

  • Chopped steel body

  • Fiberglass hood, fenders, and running boards

  • Metallic maroon and pearl orange graphic paint

  • Frenched taillights

  • Tri-bar headlights

  • Billet grille and bumpers

  • Aftermarket side mirrors

  • Tinted windows

  • Power door poppers

  • Power fuel door

  • American Racing wheels

• Interior

  • Modern front bucket seats in gray leather

  • Aftermarket rear bench and door panels

  • Gray vinyl and tweed upholstery

  • Aftermarket wiring harness

  • Power windows

  • Air conditioning

  • Cruise control

  • Aftermarket steering column and wheel

  • VDO gauges

  • Billet handles and trim

  • Wood dashboard panel

  • Lokar shifter

  • Alpine head unit

• Drivetrain

  • 355ci Chevrolet V8

  • Edelbrock intake manifold

  • MSD ignition components

  • Chrome air cleaner housing and valve covers

  • Electric cooling fans

  • 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission

  • 2,500-rpm stall converter

• Chassis, Brakes, & Suspension

  • Chevrolet S10 chassis

  • Rack and pinion steering

  • Four-wheel disc brakes

Servicing & Documentation

Per the seller, service since 2018 has included:

• 2025

  • Battery replaced

• 2024

  • Starter replaced

  • Battery disconnect installed

• 2019

  • Brake booster installed

  • Brake lines replaced

• 2018

  • Larger brake pedal installed

  • Starter button added

  • Air conditioning recharged

  • Hood latch repaired

  • Throttle spring replaced

  • Lap belts installed

Known Imperfections

• Images detailing paint imperfections are provided in the gallery

• Cracked headlight lens

• Radiator leaks

• Power trunk disconnected

Ownership History

This 1938 Chevy was turned into a street rod under prior ownership and was purchased by the seller’s father in 2018. The car was acquired by the seller in 2023.

Additional Information

An aftermarket serial number plate bearing the number "3HB1111961" has been installed on the vehicle and corresponds with the VIN listed on the clean Kansas title.