BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

choctawchevyclassics · 01-09-2018, 11:25 AM

FYI- I already know there have been many changes to this pickup. Many mods and changes. IT IS and titled as a 1948. Drivetrain is 1948 and the engine numbers match.

It was a barnfind I just purchased this past week in Kansas and now at its new home in Choctaw, OK. It has been sitting for in a small shed behind an old house for the past 6-7 years, wish I had taken a picture in the shed. Had to air up a couple of tires and pulled it out with my pickup. Loaded and trailered it home.

It is in remarkable shape for sitting. Body is very straight, virtually rust free, interior is very decent, and the engine turns freely, but have not tried to start it, yet.

Plans are to make it drive, stop, and steer good enough for a driver for now. It has been changed to 12volt.

**mongocanfly** · 01-09-2018, 12:11 PM

wow...that's a great find!!

vintovka · 01-09-2018, 12:51 PM

Very Nice!! Is it impolite to ask what it sold for?

flashed · 01-09-2018, 01:27 PM

Im in to see more .

MARTINSR · 01-09-2018, 01:49 PM

Damn what a find, I would have a hard time not leaving it as it is and never doing a thing outside of upkeep. What a cool truck.

Brian

**joedoh** · 01-09-2018, 02:21 PM

I think I saw this one on the local craigslist in all its golden glory, wasnt it advertised as a 52? nice that you have a 48 title, that cleans things up immensely.

Daze57 · 01-09-2018, 02:30 PM

great lookin barn find truck ----yeah !!!! get her runnin and enjoy the streets of Oklahoma

MARTINSR · 01-09-2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

I think I saw this one on the local craigslist in all its golden glory, wasnt it advertised as a 52? nice that you have a 48 title, that cleans things up immensely.

Looks like a 52 cab and doors though so that's a bit odd.

Brian

choctawchevyclassics · 01-09-2018, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by vintovka

Very Nice!! Is it impolite to ask what it sold for?

I don't kiss and tell. More than what I wanted to pay, but a lot less than it is worth...

choctawchevyclassics · 01-09-2018, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

I think I saw this one on the local craigslist in all its golden glory, wasnt it advertised as a 52? nice that you have a 48 title, that cleans things up immensely.

was listed in Salina as a 48.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 01-09-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by choctawchevyclassics

....Plans are to make it drive, stop, and steer good enough for a driver for now. It has been changed to 12volt.

^^^You’ve almost got the mantra right^^^

“Make It Stop, Make It Go, Make It Cool”

A VERY nice starting point - IF you intend to make some big changes to it. I tend to agree that I’d want to do a max clean up on it as is and then decide.

vintovka · 01-09-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by choctawchevyclassics

I don't kiss and tell. More than what I wanted to pay, but a lot less than it is worth...

Understood, was curious as was looking at something similar.

**joedoh** · 01-10-2018, 11:21 AM

probably a different gold truck than the one I saw haha. I am sure the one I saw was listed as a 52 because I didnt go look at it

looks like a great start!

GreasyLikeaBurger · 01-10-2018, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Damn what a find, I would have a hard time not leaving it as it is and never doing a thing outside of upkeep. What a cool truck.

Brian

Doors are pre 52. 52 was the first year of push button in the handle assembly. 51 had turn down handles.

MARTINSR · 01-10-2018, 10:52 PM

You are very correct, I didn't catch that.

Brian

GreasyLikeaBurger · 01-11-2018, 12:33 AM

I am actually partially wrong. 50 was the last year of turn down style handles. 51 was the first year of solid handles but the tumbler was still separate in the door panel. 52 they moved the tumbler into the handle housing.

Henry50 · 01-11-2018, 03:05 PM

Those are 51 doors, pull down handles and vent windows, only year they did that.
The cab has the gas tank inside, which started in 49.

choctawchevyclassics · 01-11-2018, 05:14 PM

I'm not completely up on the differences on the years. Who can tell me the year change from the slanted-top bedside to the flat-top bedside. Attached is my last one which was a 1950. Also had a 454 wedged in it. Squirrely quick...

vintovka · 01-11-2018, 05:18 PM

1954 ?

robroller · 02-01-2018, 07:49 PM

1954 started flat top bedsides that also had stampings to match the fender curvature. The bedside stake pockets also changed to a smoother style.

01-09-2018, 11:25 AM	#1
choctawchevyclassics Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Choctaw, Ok Posts: 184	BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed FYI- I already know there have been many changes to this pickup. Many mods and changes. IT IS and titled as a 1948. Drivetrain is 1948 and the engine numbers match. It was a barnfind I just purchased this past week in Kansas and now at its new home in Choctaw, OK. It has been sitting for in a small shed behind an old house for the past 6-7 years, wish I had taken a picture in the shed. Had to air up a couple of tires and pulled it out with my pickup. Loaded and trailered it home. It is in remarkable shape for sitting. Body is very straight, virtually rust free, interior is very decent, and the engine turns freely, but have not tried to start it, yet. Plans are to make it drive, stop, and steer good enough for a driver for now. It has been changed to 12volt. Attached Images __________________ choctawchevyclassics

01-09-2018, 12:11 PM	#2
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01-09-2018, 12:51 PM	#3
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,772	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed Very Nice!! Is it impolite to ask what it sold for? __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

01-09-2018, 01:27 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed Im in to see more .

01-09-2018, 01:49 PM	#5
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed Damn what a find, I would have a hard time not leaving it as it is and never doing a thing outside of upkeep. What a cool truck. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-09-2018, 02:21 PM	#6
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,746	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed I think I saw this one on the local craigslist in all its golden glory, wasnt it advertised as a 52? nice that you have a 48 title, that cleans things up immensely. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

01-09-2018, 02:30 PM	#7
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed great lookin barn find truck ----yeah !!!! get her runnin and enjoy the streets of Oklahoma

01-10-2018, 11:21 AM	#13
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,746	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed probably a different gold truck than the one I saw haha. I am sure the one I saw was listed as a 52 because I didnt go look at it looks like a great start! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

01-10-2018, 10:52 PM	#15
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed You are very correct, I didn't catch that. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-11-2018, 12:33 AM	#16
GreasyLikeaBurger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 190	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed I am actually partially wrong. 50 was the last year of turn down style handles. 51 was the first year of solid handles but the tumbler was still separate in the door panel. 52 they moved the tumbler into the handle housing.

01-11-2018, 03:05 PM	#17
Henry50 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Evansville In Posts: 173	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed Those are 51 doors, pull down handles and vent windows, only year they did that. The cab has the gas tank inside, which started in 49. Last edited by Henry50; 01-11-2018 at 09:56 PM.

01-11-2018, 05:14 PM	#18
choctawchevyclassics Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Choctaw, Ok Posts: 184	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed I'm not completely up on the differences on the years. Who can tell me the year change from the slanted-top bedside to the flat-top bedside. Attached is my last one which was a 1950. Also had a 454 wedged in it. Squirrely quick... Attached Images __________________ choctawchevyclassics

01-11-2018, 05:18 PM	#19
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,772	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed 1954 ? __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

02-01-2018, 07:49 PM	#20
robroller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: queen creek az Posts: 21	Re: BARN-FIND 1948 Chevrolet short bed 1954 started flat top bedsides that also had stampings to match the fender curvature. The bedside stake pockets also changed to a smoother style.



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