I recently had the opportunity to see if we could get this 1948 Chevy Fleetline Sportmaster Sedan running and drive it home. The car has sat for over 20 years. Follow along with me and see if Mr. Vintage can get it done?
Looking good as it is with the potential to be a real beauty like the Oldsmobile. And I'm one of those rare individuals who prefers 4 door cars. I started out with a 66 Catalina wagon and got hooked on the practicality.
Love the old 48 chevy it's a nice car it runs like a champ I love everything about it its the real made car my wife and I love all the antique automobiles we use to own 2 1966 chevy impalas with original engines and transmissions I should have never let them go but I learned a valuable lesson I may never own another antique automobile but if I ever do again I'm holding on to it and won't sell it thanks for bringing the 1948 chevy back to life keep up the good work I just subscribed to your channel have a nice day and god bless
The master cylinder for the brakes is under the driver floor and is accessible by opening up the square plate and opening you can then take the cap off and add fluid. I bled the brakes on my 47 myself by filling the cylinder, pumping up and then opening each bleeder on each wheel one at a time until all were bled. The pedal will go down by itself when opening the bleeder. This is a trick I got over on my Dad and he said “ Well I’ll be “. lol 😅
This is the Fleetline Sportmaster sedan. The other Fleetline is the Aerosedan commonly called "fastback". All trim is the same just different models. These were pretty much top of the line sedans.
When I was very young, my mom had a 47 Chev Torpedo back, with yellow Diamond tuck apolstery. She loaned to an Uncle, he ran it dry of oil, and ruined the engine. What a shame.
Change the oil, clean the oil filter, lubricate ALL grease fittings, and clean or replace what needs to be done regarding the fuel system. Inspect every inch of the electrical wiring system. Fumeigate and thoroughly clean the interior and put mothball boxes under the seats and in the glove box. Mice cannot stand the scent of mothballs!
Great news getting it running
Looking forward for the next episode
Nice intro Austin. Charlie & Violet were so excited!
Another great video, awesome car to get running. Greetings and happy Thanksgivings from California Mr. Vintage.
Great video! Keep us posted on the Chevys future
Looking good as it is with the potential to be a real beauty like the Oldsmobile. And I'm one of those rare individuals who prefers 4 door cars. I started out with a 66 Catalina wagon and got hooked on the practicality.
Fill with propane and the tires will get you home or loaded
Man I love that you kept the camera in the car while you were starting it. That was awesome!
I love this video.
Are you interested in selling it ?
Also im looking for a1947-48 2 door arow
This the fist time if seen that done to old or any flats !!!! Good call jacking them up first then lighting up !!!!!!
Put it back together, fix the brakes so you can really drive it and enjoy it…. It's a nice solid old car.
Good video the drive down the road looking out over the hood , was like being in the car.
Love the old 48 chevy it's a nice car it runs like a champ I love everything about it its the real made car my wife and I love all the antique automobiles we use to own 2 1966 chevy impalas with original engines and transmissions I should have never let them go but I learned a valuable lesson I may never own another antique automobile but if I ever do again I'm holding on to it and won't sell it thanks for bringing the 1948 chevy back to life keep up the good work I just subscribed to your channel have a nice day and god bless
Excellent video! Show the Hoosier state a little love and do the red Studebaker, that sits in the front of the barn.
That is really cool to see these cars get running again. You have a pretty cool channel as well. I just subscribed.
Old Chevys never die! She sounds great for an old gal!
The 47 & 48 had vacuum shift for 2nd gear so it made it easier to get into second.
The master cylinder for the brakes is under the driver floor and is accessible by opening up the square plate and opening you can then take the cap off and add fluid. I bled the brakes on my 47 myself by filling the cylinder, pumping up and then opening each bleeder on each wheel one at a time until all were bled. The pedal will go down by itself when opening the bleeder. This is a trick I got over on my Dad and he said “ Well I’ll be “. lol 😅
nice to see it running again
It needs a grill
This is the Fleetline Sportmaster sedan. The other Fleetline is the Aerosedan commonly called "fastback". All trim is the same just different models. These were pretty much top of the line sedans.
E for effort…S is for stupidity.
Pretty neat old car! You should put it back together and just drive it a round! The car seems to be in really good shape!
When I was very young, my mom had a 47 Chev Torpedo back, with yellow Diamond tuck apolstery.
She loaned to an Uncle, he ran it dry of oil, and ruined the engine. What a shame.
Change the oil, clean the oil filter, lubricate ALL grease fittings, and clean or replace what needs to be done regarding the fuel system. Inspect every inch of the electrical wiring system. Fumeigate and thoroughly clean the interior and put mothball boxes under the seats and in the glove box. Mice cannot stand the scent of mothballs!
You sprayed a way to much starting fluid. you had enough to blow the barrn down .Ask me how i know!