| Chevrolet Fleetmaster | |
|---|---|
 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Convertible | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet (General Motors) |
| Model years | 1946–1948[1] |
| Assembly | Janesville WisconsinOakland Assembly,Oakland, California North Tarrytown Assembly,Tarrytown, New York Flint Assembly,Flint, Michigan Norwood Assembly,Norwood, Ohio St. Louis Assembly,St. Louis, Missouri Arlington Assembly,Arlington, Texas Oshawa Assembly,Oshawa, OntarioCanada[1] Australia[2] Antwerp, Belgium |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-doorsedan 4-doorsedan 2-doorcoupe 2-doorconvertible 4-doorstation wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM A platform |
| Related | Chevrolet Stylemaster Pontiac Streamliner[1] Pontiac Fleetleader (Canada) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 216.5 cu in (3.5 L)I6[1] |
| Transmission | 3-speedmanual[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 116 in (2,946 mm)[1] |
| Length | 197.75 in (5,023 mm)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chevrolet Special Deluxe[1] |
| Successor | Chevrolet Deluxe[1] |
TheChevrolet Fleetmaster is anautomobile which was produced byChevrolet in the United States for the 1946, 1947 and 1948 model years.[1] The Fleetmaster series included theFleetline sub-series which was offered only in 2-door and 4-door "fastback" bodystyles.[1]
The Series DK Fleetmaster was introduced as the top trim level model in the 1946 Chevrolet range, along with the lower level Series DJ Chevrolet Stylemaster.[1] The Fleetmaster, which replaced the "prewar" Chevrolet Special Deluxe,[1] was powered by a 216.5 cu in (3.5 L)Straight-six engine driving through a 3-speedmanual transmission.[1] It was offered in 2-door Town Sedan, 4-door Sport Sedan, 2-door Sports Coupe, 2-door Convertible and 4-door Station Wagon models.[1] A Fleetline sub-series was available as the 2-door Aero Sedan and 4-door Sport Master Sedan, both of which featured "fastback" styling and additional triple mouldings on all fenders.[1]
The 1947 Series 2100 EK Fleetmaster was little changed from its predecessor, the most notable visual difference being a new radiator grille with a more horizontal theme.[1]
The 1948 Series 2100 FK Fleetmaster was again little changed from the previous year.[1] There were no significant body alterations, however the radiator grille featured a vertical centre bar.[1]
For the 1949 model year the Fleetmaster was replaced by the 2100 GK Series Chevrolet Deluxe, offered in Styleline and Fleetline sub-series.[1]
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The Chevrolet Fleetmaster was also produced byHolden in Australia.[2] As Holden had carried over the body tooling from its 1940 models, the Australian sedan differed from its US counterpart in having a different body with rear-hinged back doors and a larger trunk.[3] The grilles fitted to the Australian models were the same as those used on the US models.[4] Australian Fleetmasters were produced in 1946, 1947 and 1948 models.[2]
General Motors ContinentalAntwerp plant assembled several Fleetmasters between 1946 and 1948. Taxi fleets purchased large numbers of them.[5][6][7]
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