1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster Suburban

The first major redesign for the Chevy pickup after World War II was the 1947-55 Advance Design series, featuring a wider cab and five bar horizontal grille.

1947; Hood emblem die cast, side ‘Chevrolet Thriftmaster’

1949; Hood emblem , side just ‘Chevrolet’

1950; side emblem ‘Chevrolet 3100’ etc

1951; cowl vents gone, side vent windows

1952; lever door handles now push button.

1953; side Chevrolet hood emblem gone

1954 windscreen now one piece, new grille.

1948 Models;

The 1/2 ton Thriftmaster; Canopy, Panel, Pickup, Suburban

The 3/4 ton Thriftmaster; Pickup, Platform and Stakebed

The 1 ton Loadmaster; Canopy, Pickup, Panel, Platform and Stakebed

RHD Thriftmasters were brought to NZ from Canada in SKD form to Todd Motors in Wellington

Engine; 90hp 216 cu in blue flame 6

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