1948 Chevrolet 3600 for Sale

The 216-cu.

in. OHV Thriftmaster inline-six was the base engine for these three-quarter ton trucks in 1948. The original literature boasted of 90 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque at 1,200 to 2,000 RPM. the engine idles normally after a cold start, and smokes slightly on start up. The original air cleaner has been replaced with a small

diameter unit. Engine work performed in 2018 included a carburetor rebuild, and new tune-up parts. As was standard equipment on all Chevrolet 3600s when new in 1948, this example is fitted with a three-speed manual transmission. All of the three-speed 3600s included a column-mounted shifter, which was advertised as offering more passenger cabin space.

all gears are in working order including reverse. The truck received a full repaint! The truck was painted inside and out, and the repaint carries through to the engine bay. the paint quality is excellent with no swirls!

Used 1948 Chevrolet 3600 34,305 miles, Blue