Found on Hagerty60 photos1948 Chevrolet 6400
Specifications
- Year
- 1948
- Make / Model
- Chevrolet 6400
- Engine
- 235ci Inline-Six
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Exterior color
- Red/Black
- Interior color
- Red/Black
Description
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Introduced in 1947, Chevrolet's Advance Design trucks offered a clean departure from the prewar styling that had defined American commercial vehicles through the first half of the decade. The 6400 series sat in the medium-duty range of Chevrolet's commercial lineup, built to carry heavier loads than the light-duty 3100 pickups while retaining the same distinctive cab with its broad horizontal grille, rounded fenders, and panoramic greenhouse. The dual-rear-wheel configuration of the 6400 gave it additional payload capacity and a road presence that set it apart from lighter trucks of the era.
This 1948 Chevrolet 6400 has seen refurbishment work under current ownership, finished in red and black over color-coordinated upholstery. The truck rides on dual rear wheels with black powder-coated steel rims and is fitted with a custom bed featuring an oak floor and rear fenders fabricated to accommodate the wider wheel setup. A handmade oak toolbox is fitted between the cab and bed, and additional modifications are listed below.
Power comes from a reportedly rebuilt 235ci inline-six fitted with a Fenton intake and exhaust manifold and dual single-barrel carburetors. The truck has been converted to 12-volt electrics with an updated wiring harness, and the braking system has been recently serviced with new wheel cylinders, brake lines, relined shoes, and a hydrovac master cylinder unit while retaining the factory pedal configuration.
