1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
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This slick 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 2-door is just the right custom rod if you're the family type. Room for four, a smooth 327 under the hood, and a timeless look mean that it's ready to go anywhere this summer and will look great doing it.
Cruising is easy with the right powerplant, and the 327 CID V8 is the right combination of horsepower and reliability. With an estimated 340 horsepower on tap, this vintage Chevy is anything but slow, and a solid drivetrain means that cross-country trips are a no-brainer. Topped by an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and manifold, the sweet-running small block pulls hard in any gear. With a giant radiator and electric fan, the Chevy is happy to idle in traffic with the A/C running, even on the hottest day. The transmission is a TH350 3-speed automatic feeding the rear end out of a 1970 Pontiac, which hangs on a set of leaf springs that offer a soft ride. Up front, a Mustang II type independent setup with disc brakes is a big improvement over the ancient Chevy setup, and the pretty 15-inch billet aluminum wheels wear big-n-little BFGoodrich radials.
That wrap-around grille was the definitive look for 1939...