1946
Chevrolet
Fleetmaster
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.
The
Fleetmaster,
which
replaced
the
\"pre
war\"
Chevrolet
Special
Deluxe,
was
powered
by
a
216.5
cu
in
(3.5
L)
straight-six
engine
driving
through
a
3
speed
manual
transmission.
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.
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
moldings
on
all
fenders.
For
this
consignment,
our
consignor
and
builder
took
this
example
of
a
1946
Chevrolet
Fleetmaster
and
totally
rebuilt
it
repairing
damaged
sheet
metal,
adding
a
new
350ci
engine
circa
1978,
and
a
1970's-eaque
interior,
as
was
the
theme
for
this
hot
rod.
All
the
heavy
lifting
is
done
save
for
the
paint,
which
our
consignor
did
not
attempt
due
to
lack
of
knowledge
to
do
so.
Be
creative.
Exterior
A
high
bulbous
hood
and
pontoon
style
front
fenders
with
a
curved
grille,
lead
the
way
on
this
rod.
The
grille
is
courtesy
a
'42
Chevy,
and
the
belt
line
trim
has
been
shaved.
The
suspension
gives
the
car
a
bit
of
a
lowered,
(slammed),
look
which
is
befitting
to
the
style
of
this
large
piece
of
classic
Detroit
iron.
Stainless
shiny
rocker
trim
can
be
seen
flanking
on
either
side,
and
for
the
back
of
the
car
smaller
and
more
compact
to
the
body
pontoon
fenders
are
original
to
the
car.
A
beautifully
curved
rear
roofline
seamlessly
melts
into
the
trunk
lid,
that
slowly
cascades
downward
to
the
rear
bumper
and
a
large
trunk
lid
handle
in
the
center.
All
this
metal,
some
original
and
some
NOS,
is
painted
in
primer
and
is
ready
for
the
color
of
your
choice.
Noted
are
just
a
few
areas
of
slight
rust
bubbles,
mostly
at
the
rocker
trim
and
door
jambs.
15-inch
Torque
thrust
wheels
are
on
and
looking
great.
The
fronts
are
wrapped
in
195/75R15s
and
own
back
larger
275/60R15s
are
on.
Smoke
'em
if
ya
got
'em,
and
it's
got
'em!
Interior
Black
vinyl
panels,
some
smooth
and
a
tuck
in
roll
insert
create
a
classic
rod
look
for
the
doors.
Shiny
chromed
cranks
and
handles
have
a
small
wood
insert
in
the
otherwise
chromed
knobs
of
these
levers.
A
big
curved
bench
seat
with
tuck
and
roll
inserts
and
some
smooth
surrounding
bolsters,
also
in
black,
stretch
from
door
to
door.
This
bench
has
a
split
back
so
one
can
access
the
rear
bench
which
is
also
like
new
and
in
back
with
the
same
pattern,
only
with
some
snappy
armrests
built
in.
Upfront
the
dash
has
a
combination
of
classic
original
looks
with
its
circular
speedo
in
front
of
the
driver,
and
clock
in
front
of
the
passenger.
Plenty
of
chromed
ribbed,
(vertical
and
horizontal),
make
up
the
dash
front,
and
the
full
metal
jacket
painted
black
dash
top
is
there
as
well.
On
top
is
a
tachometer
aimed
at
the
driver.
Mounted
to
a
tilt
chromed
steering
column
is
an
aftermarket
water
gauge,
and
below
this
classic
dash
is
a
trio
of
aftermarket
gauges
to
monitor
the
totals
of
the
V8
under
the
hood.
A
large
wood
rimmed
with
drilled
shiny
spokes
tops
the
tilt
column
and
this
wonderful
shiny
art
deco
styled
dash.
Black
carpeting
floods
the
floors
and
shows
a
B&M
shifter
reaching
for
the
driver's
hand.
Above
is
a
black
headliner
showing
some
slight
creases.
Drivetrain
Under
the
hood
is
a
beautifully
painted
in
GM
orange/red
blocked
350ci
V8
circa
1978.
This
mill
sports
TRW
GM
.100
domed
pistons,
GM
Pink
rods
with
ARP
bolts,
Speed
Pro
rings,
and
a
GM
standard
steel
crank.
Heads
are
iron
angle
plug
style
with
with
dual
spring
retainers
that
have
had
some
mild
pocket
port
work
performed
on
them.
These
are
topped
by
shiny
cast
ribbed
valve
coverings,
which
show
off
white
powder
coated
Patriot
headers
coming
from
the
deep
red/orange
block.
On
top
beneath
an
original
looking
air
cleaner
covering
is
an
Edelbrock
4-barrel
carb
with
an
Edelbrock
intake
manifold.
On
back
is
a
TH350
3-speed
automatic
complete
with
a
3000rpm
stall
converter.
The
rear
axle
is
a
10-bolt
3.73
posi
setup.
This
mill
has
been
dyno
tested
at
391.3hp!
Undercarriage
Obviously
with
the
previously
described
parts
to
this
car
it
was
undertaken
by
a
passionate
and
talented
builder,
and
underneath
is
no
exception.
Solid
framing
and
floor
pans,
all
painted
black
with
nice
rockers
and
body
hangers.
Independent
coil
over
front
and
leaf
spring
rear
suspension
is
on
and
disc
brakes
are
on
front,
and
drums
for
the
rear.
A
turbo
muffler
system
is
mounted
on
and
looking
pristine.
Drive-Ability
Not
only
a
looker,
but
on
the
test
track
it
can
be
deemed
a
cooker
too!
Great
smooth
acceleration,
effortless
automatic
shifting,
and
good
handling
for
a
large
rod.
All
functions
were
in
working
order,
and
I'd
have
to
say
A
plus
for
the
drive-ability
section.
A
very
nice
and
meticulous
build
with
a
full
list
of
nearly
every
part
that
went
onto
this
car
which
reads
like
a
who's
who
of
quality
automotive
manufacturing.
Plenty
of
attention
to
detail,
and
a
very
nice
interior.
All
you
need
to
do
is
turn
the
key
and
go
to
the
paint
shop
where
you
can
go
hog
wild!
VIN
DECODE
14DKG3930
14-Baltimore,
MD
Assy
Plant
D-1946
K-Fleetmaster
G-November
Build
3930-Sequential
Unit
Number
TRIM
TAG
STYLE
NO
46
1027-1946
Fleetmaster
2
Door
Coupe
BODY
NO
M338-Baltimore
Body
#
TRIM
NO
130-Gray
Striped
Pile
Fabric
PAINT
NO
336-Mayland
Black