292-Powered 1948 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup 5-Speed

Description

Chevrolet introduced its Advance Design trucks in mid-1947 with a wider cab, a redesigned front end with a horizontal-bar grille, and improved visibility, and the line remained in production through early 1955. The 3800 was the one-ton Commercial model, built on a 137" wheelbase and offered as a pickup, stake, platform, or panel truck, and it was originally powered by the 216ci Thriftmaster inline-six. For 1948, Chevrolet added a foot-operated parking brake and series badging on the hood sides.

This 3800 Pickup is a one-ton model assembled in Kansas City, Missouri. Today, the truck is finished in red with black fenders and Hoke & Son lettering on the doors and it has been fitted with a Chevrolet 292ci inline-six paired with an NV3500 five-speed manual transmission and a heavy-duty clutch, along with turn signals. Additional work includes an updated ¾ ton GM truck rear end and front spindles, chassis undercoating, and the bed has a spray-in liner with treated wood stake sides.

This 1948 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup is now offered with service manuals, various records, and a clean Ohio title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• One-ton Advance Design 3800 Pickup

• Red with black fenders and Hoke & Son door lettering

• Chevrolet 292ci inline-six

• NV3500 five-speed manual transmission

• Turn signals added

Factory Equipment

• Advance Design cab

• 137" wheelbase

• Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes

• Side-mounted spare tire

• Cowl vents

• Vacuum-operated windshield wipers

• Painted steel dashboard

• Bench seat

The chassis number decodes the following information:

• 5 — Kansas City, Missouri, assembly plant

• FS — 1948 3800 Commercial one-ton truck, 137" wheelbase

• J — September assembly

• 3502 — Production number

Modifications

• Chevrolet 292ci inline-six

• NV3500 five-speed manual transmission

• Heavy-duty clutch

• ¾ ton GM truck rear end and front spindles

• Turn signals with column-mounted switch

• Rust-protective chassis coating

• Spray-in bed liner

• Treated wood stake sides

• Rear receiver hitch

• Door lettering

• Steering wheel wrap

• Seat cover

Known Imperfections

• Detailed images showing the vehicle's condition can be found in the photo gallery

• Various dents and paint imperfections

• Exposed wiring beneath the dashboard

• Cooper Discoverer tires with 2016 date codes

Ownership History

The seller acquired this Chevrolet 3800 earlier this year.

Included Items

• Service manuals and various records