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BenjaminChevy · 11-19-2014, 09:47 PM

Hi everyone,

Recently got this from an estate sale. Have yet to pick it up. I believe it is a late 40s or early 50s Chevrolet 3300?. Dual wheels, split windshield. The most unusual thing about it is that it has a large generator built into the bed. Appears to be a factory job. Generator brand starts with a "W" but is not a westinghouse, don't remember the name off hand. Any information about this vehicle would be appreciated. Has a solid body and appears very complete and original. Still not sure if I'm gonna sell it or keep it. Located in NE Connecticut. Would really like to know if these came with a generator from factory, and if the truck is worth anything to anyone.

T Hilde · 11-19-2014, 11:22 PM

Are you sure its a 3300? Maybe its a 3800?

BenjaminChevy · 11-19-2014, 11:32 PM

Might be a 3800. I havent been out to see it in a few months. All I know is that it's about 3' longer than a standard cab pickup, with dualies in the rear.

OrrieG · 11-19-2014, 11:47 PM

Wouldn't come from the factory with a generator. Maybe a welder on an early hot shot rig??

ghettoluxury · 11-20-2014, 12:42 AM

It is a 47-50, can't tell any more from the pics.

Old Crow · 11-20-2014, 06:58 AM

Not worth anything at all. Ship it to me and I'll get rid of it for you.

BenjaminChevy · 11-20-2014, 08:17 AM

Haha, couldn't get many good pictures, the forest has grown up around the thing, once I get it pulled out will post some better pics. My best guess is they used the generator to supply power to the house and outbuildings during storms. No idea when it last ran, and can't get the hood open (looks like a few engine parts hanging around the interior, which I hope are spares and not off the truck's engine)

69l46vert · 11-20-2014, 08:41 AM

Maybe a "Winco" generator?

Highsider · 11-20-2014, 05:00 PM

Lokin4AReason · 11-21-2014, 09:20 AM

from what i know, they were ordered w/o a bed ....

and whoever bought the truck would add their modifications to it else where later

OrrieG · 11-21-2014, 04:49 PM

On some big trucks a flat bed was a factory option.

**mr48chev** · 11-21-2014, 09:41 PM

Nice looking truck from what I can see of it.

Scroll down this page (first page is blank) and it will bring up specs on all of the 48 Chevy pickups and trucks. https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf

Page 58 should give you the info you need to figure out what model it is.

11-19-2014, 09:47 PM	#1
BenjaminChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Norwich Posts: 3	Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? Hi everyone, Recently got this from an estate sale. Have yet to pick it up. I believe it is a late 40s or early 50s Chevrolet 3300?. Dual wheels, split windshield. The most unusual thing about it is that it has a large generator built into the bed. Appears to be a factory job. Generator brand starts with a "W" but is not a westinghouse, don't remember the name off hand. Any information about this vehicle would be appreciated. Has a solid body and appears very complete and original. Still not sure if I'm gonna sell it or keep it. Located in NE Connecticut. Would really like to know if these came with a generator from factory, and if the truck is worth anything to anyone. Attached Images

11-19-2014, 11:22 PM	#2
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? Are you sure its a 3300? Maybe its a 3800? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646

11-19-2014, 11:32 PM	#3
BenjaminChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Norwich Posts: 3	Re: Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? Might be a 3800. I havent been out to see it in a few months. All I know is that it's about 3' longer than a standard cab pickup, with dualies in the rear.

11-19-2014, 11:47 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? Wouldn't come from the factory with a generator. Maybe a welder on an early hot shot rig?? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-20-2014, 12:42 AM	#5
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? It is a 47-50, can't tell any more from the pics. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

11-20-2014, 06:58 AM	#6
Old Crow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fox, AR Posts: 394	Re: Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? Not worth anything at all. Ship it to me and I'll get rid of it for you. __________________ Old Crow '54 Chevy Panel, '00 Bounder 36S, '95 Jeep YJ

11-20-2014, 08:17 AM	#7
BenjaminChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Norwich Posts: 3	Re: Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? Haha, couldn't get many good pictures, the forest has grown up around the thing, once I get it pulled out will post some better pics. My best guess is they used the generator to supply power to the house and outbuildings during storms. No idea when it last ran, and can't get the hood open (looks like a few engine parts hanging around the interior, which I hope are spares and not off the truck's engine)

11-20-2014, 08:41 AM	#8
69l46vert Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buxton Maine Posts: 137	Re: Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? Maybe a "Winco" generator?

11-20-2014, 05:00 PM	#9
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

11-21-2014, 09:20 AM	#10
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 974	Re: Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? from what i know, they were ordered w/o a bed .... and whoever bought the truck would add their modifications to it else where later __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

11-21-2014, 04:49 PM	#11
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? On some big trucks a flat bed was a factory option. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-21-2014, 09:41 PM	#12
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,741	Re: Found this 1948 Chevrolet? Ideas of what it is? Nice looking truck from what I can see of it. Scroll down this page (first page is blank) and it will bring up specs on all of the 48 Chevy pickups and trucks. https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf Page 58 should give you the info you need to figure out what model it is. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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