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JUST GOT BACK FROM CRUISE IN AND I'M THE ONLY ONE THERE THAT'S STILL ORIGINAL EVERYONE ELSE HAS GONE STREET-ROD,WISH THERE WERE MORE ORIGINAL CARS THERE.MY DAD HAS A BIG 472 I COULD DROP IN THERE,WHAT TO DO.
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Think of all the money you've saved...!
1947 Fleetmaster Sport Coupe VCCA # 47475
If it's not wearing a Bowtie...It's not properly dressed...!
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JUST GOT BACK FROM CRUISE IN AND I'M THE ONLY ONE THERE THAT'S STILL ORIGINAL EVERYONE ELSE HAS GONE STREET-ROD,WISH THERE WERE MORE ORIGINAL CARS THERE.MY DAD HAS A BIG 472 I COULD DROP IN THERE,WHAT TO DO. Lucky you got out of there with out getting your engine swapped....ED
I was only wrong one time in my life so far. But that time I was right, and only thought I was wrong....ED
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You should have joined us in Greenwood, SC for the Area 9 Meet. Had about 60 mostly original cars registered for the event. Judging was today. Touring tomorrow and then we head for home on Sunday.
Dale Carter
VCCA #8661
1948 Fleetmaster Convertible
1948 RHD Stylemaster Sedan Delivery
1948 1-Ton Tow Truck
1967 Camaro Coupe
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After I got my 48 Fleetmaster and started hitting cruise-ins and local shows, I noticed the same thing. My car was usually the only fat fender Chevy there with her original engine,drivetrain, etc.
- in the middle of a bunch of SBC powered rods. For that reason she seems to attract a lot of attention, and, I get to talk to a lot of people that like to see the cars the way they were built.
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Accurate observations by 48heavychevy and oldengineer. Seems like at least 9 out of 10 cars at local cruise-ins are modified. Seems the best place to see original cars is VCCA events and Concours-type shows.
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THANKS FOR THE REPLIES GUYS,YALL ARE RIGHT ALSO,I MUST SAY MINE IS THE ONLY ONE THERE IN PRETTY MUCH ORIGINAL STATE,AND I DO GET ALOT OF PEOPLE LOOKIN AT IT,AND ALWAYS NICE COMMENTS,GUESS I JUST NEEDED TO HEAR IT FROM OTHER 48 LOVERS.YOU KNOW THOSE GUYS DO DROP ALOT OF DOUGH INTO THERE CARS AND JUST AS MANY PEOPLE LOOK AT MINE THAN THERE'S.SO I'M GONNA PROUDLY GO AND SHOW MY CAR WITH AMERICAN PRIDE.THAT'S THE WAY SHE WAS BUILT.I NEED TO BE CONTENT WITH WHAT I HAVE INSTEAD OF WHAT I DON'T.AMEN,RANDY.
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So far, here in the Netherlands, I have seen five 47/48 Chevrolet cars in detail and only one was hot-roded the other 4 were still original and so is mine.  So I guess the Dutch do better as the Americans in this respect   Jianis
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My best guess when restoring a car it take too much money time and more knowlege for most to keep it stock..If you've tried to find a mechanic to help on your original vintage auto,theres very few that even have a clue
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After I got my 48 Fleetmaster and started hitting cruise-ins and local shows, I noticed the same thing. My car was usually the only fat fender Chevy there with her original engine,drivetrain, etc.
- in the middle of a bunch of SBC powered rods. For that reason she seems to attract a lot of attention, and, I get to talk to a lot of people that like to see the cars the way they were built.
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Oldengineer  Ya hit the nail on the head with your response. Same with me and my 48 Aero.
ken48
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I run into the same with most cruise, and local shows. I always have a ton of people around my Original. Love to hear the " I had one just like that" stories fronm the old timers. I could sit and listen for hours! I never get tired of it!
I consider my car a living piece of history. The simplicity of the engineering is amazing to me! To alot of others too....
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I know what you mean...I can't stop to put gas in my car without someone coming up and boring me tales of their past...lol
Last edited by kevin47; 04/30/12 12:47 AM. Reason: sarcasm
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So far, here in the Netherlands, I have seen five 47/48 Chevrolet cars in detail and only one was hot-roded the other 4 were still original and so is mine. So I guess the Dutch do better as the Americans in this respect Two Cheers for the Dutch!!! Keep up the good work!!!   ... and the way that our economy is going, soon you'll be able to purchase all of the rest of our un-restored cars. Ha!! (I talked to a guy today who is shipping 5 cars to Sweden this week!?!!) ---Bill B
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JUST GOT BACK FROM CRUISE IN AND I'M THE ONLY ONE THERE THAT'S STILL ORIGINAL EVERYONE ELSE HAS GONE STREET-ROD,WISH THERE WERE MORE ORIGINAL CARS THERE.MY DAD HAS A BIG 472 I COULD DROP IN THERE,WHAT TO DO. Having an original car is not only an eye catcher, it is unique. On the 49 to 54 forum, so many folks are using sbc engines and turbo automatic and a mustang ll front end. As stated by another poster, the engineering back in the day is still something to be proud of ...... keep it original, it is only original once.
1951 Chevy Styleline Deluxe 2 door sedan / purchased from second owner 6-19-2000.
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