Description

Chevrolet’s postwar Advance Design of light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks brought streamlined looks to the usual squared-off designs of the day. The 5400 was a mainstay hauler in the late ‘40s and early ‘50s, used as nearly everything from a farm vehicle to delivering gasoline to the local service station. It did it all with a 236/93 HP inline-6 engine with a 4-speed manual gearbox with “granny gear.”
This 1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster 5400 is a combination of restoration and one-off build to create the ultimate vintage car hauler. The chassis was custom fabricated to RV specs and features a fully adjustable air ride system. A 468 CI engine was inserted into the frame, dual side exhaust was added, and the engine was backed by a Turbo 400 automatic transmission. The cab was then modified from the standard, single, flat rear window to five windows to increase rearward visibility, and a custom slant bed was added, replete with polished diamond plate, hideaway, pull-out loading ramps and a 12,000-pound Badland winch that can pull everything from a Hudson to a Hummer onto the deck. Finished in Victory Red with a chrome roof visor, the truck rolls on polished aluminum wheels while a chrome grille and bumper, plus Dee Zee toolboxes, bring bling to the hauler.
Inside the cab, it’s now far more refined than what was found in 1948. Swathed in leather with red piping, the interior features upgraded electronic instruments that help keep tabs on the 468’s vitals; a tilt column and banjo-style steering wheel provides a comfortable driving position, and a Vintage air system takes care of the HVAC duties. Tunes for the haul are provided by a Vintage Retrosound stereo system. This showstopper hauler has all the bells and whistles to get you, and your ride, to any car show in style. If you're looking to give your cool car a cool ride to the show, trash the trailer and call Brian at Burnyzz today! Financing and transportation services are available!
FEES & TAX INFORMATION - We are a licensed dealer in the State of Florida and adhere to all state and federal laws and regulations concerning the sale of a used vehicle. All applicable taxes and fees will be charged accordingly as required by the State of Florida. A fee of $495.00 will be charged to process the vehicle.
Classic Car Quality Disclaimer: We do our best to inspect, drive our vehicles, and note any imperfections in the advertisement and pre-sale. However, due to the nature of classic automobiles we cannot guarantee that every function, electrical or mechanical etc., will work as it should. These components will need upkeep and attention. In addition, often these vehicles can sit for periods of time and once you begin to drive them issues can arise without warning. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before buying a vintage automobile. We did NOT build or restore the vehicle. Vehicles are sold AS-IS, with all faults known/unknown and with no implied warranty. Pre-Purchase inspections are welcome; we describe these vehicles to the best of our knowledge.