So Cal Vibes Magazine

07/08/2020

24/07/2020

Like many other marques for 1948, Chevrolet continued to offer carried-over pre-war styling from 1942 for one last time. Some manufacturers - mostly the independents including Hudson, Packard, Nash, and Studebaker - beat the 'Big Three' to offering all-new models for 1948. Chrysler, Ford, and GM would have their turn in 1949.

The Fleetline rested on a 116-inch wheelbase and for 1948, was given a new grille. The Aerosedan was Chevrolet's most popular model with 211,861 sales - far exceeding Chevrolet's other bodystyles. The base price before options was $1,434. The Aerosedan was an attractive design which gave the impression of movement, even when the car was at a standstill. The rear seat offered adequate headroom and there were opening rear quarter windows despite the fastback roofline.

The Fleetline consisted of the Aero Sedan and the Sport Master Sedan. A total of 83,760 examples of the Sport Master Sedan were built and had a base price of $1,492.

Neither Chevrolet or Fisher Body offered a 'woodie', however there are rumors that one was designed to compete with the Ford Sportsman. Reputedly, 'Country Club' wood panels were produced by Engineered Enterprises of Detroit and applied to the metal body of the Aerosedan. Unlike Ford and Chrysler, the wood was only applied to the sides and not to the rear of the vehicle. The ash and mahogany applique was made exclusively for the Aerosedan. It still remains unclear if this was available from Chevrolet dealers or bought from the outside accessory firm.

Powering the Fleetline was a 216.5 cubic-inch six-cylinder overhead-valve engine offering 90 horsepower. They had a three-speed manual transmission, a 4.11:1 rear axle ratio, and 16-inch tires.

This photo was taken at the Tamale Festival in Colton Ca.

24/07/2020

1961 Volkswagen 23 Window Deluxe Micro- Bus. A very rare Volkswagen which are known to be worth approximately $250,000. One recently sold at Barrett Jackson Auctions for $291,000!...

Owner: AJ Bos
City: Lake Havusu City, AZ.

Photo taken at the Grand Nationals Road Show in Pomona.

24/07/2020

1955 1/2 Pick- Up Truck.

What a lot of enthusiasts don't know is, in 1955 two Chevy Pick-Up Truck models were made and released by Chevrolet. The first was the 3100, which was had the 5 window design (1947-1955), which technically ended in 1954. Chevrolet was behind schedule with their newly 1955 redesigned vehicles, which included the Bel-Air, so they released a 1955, 5 Window Pick-Up which was short lived, which makes them rare.

In March of 1955, Chevrolet released their newly designed "Task Force Series". This design was a great departure from the pick-ups they were none to make.

Smooth, rounded sheet metal replaced the old pontoon style fenders, large wrap around windshield and rear window glass offered better visibility and gave more of a contemporary look. And for the first time, an eight cylinder motor was available under the hood!

The 1955 model year began with the continuation of Chevrolet's Advance Design pickups, which dated back to 1947. These first-series trucks, built until March of 1955, were durable and sold well. But Ford's new 1953 F100 pickup, as well as Dodge's new model in 1954, motivated a re-design to a more modern looking truck to compete with them.

Taking styling cues from their successful passenger car platform, Chevy's second-series pickups were re-engineered and restyled for mid '55.

Task Force trucks rode on a new, wider six-cross member frame, allowing longer front and rear leaf springs to be fitted. The standard half-ton 3100 series had a 114" wheelbase, which it shared with the smooth-sided 3124 series Cameo Carrier. The 3200 series trucks had a longer bed and rode on a 123" wheelbase. Three-quarter ton models used 3500 and 3700 designations. Chevy's venerable Stovebolt Six, standard on all models, displaced 235-cid and produced 123-horsepower.

Electrical systems, upgraded from 6 to 12 volts, were one of many improvements on the new series of trucks. The biggest news was Chevrolet's new small-block V-8 engine, introduced on 1955 passenger car models, was now offered with their trucks.

More efficient and more powerful than the six-cylinder motor, the new "small-block" V-8 was also 30 pounds lighter. First-year Chevy V-8's did not have an oil filter nor a provision for one. An add-on filter canister, mounted atop the thermostat housing, was optional....

As automobile enthusiasts, we at So Cal Vibes Magazine love to see these beautiful styled trucks being restored and customized because models like these are a dying breed.....

23/07/2020

No Caption needed for this Beautiful Custom....

23/07/2020

Totally customized one-of-a-kind VW Bus. Photos taken at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California.

23/07/2020

"Golden Rose". 1964 Impala Super Sport. Grand Nationals Roadster Show in Pomona, California.

23/07/2020

A Rare Beauty! Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California.

23/07/2020

Lifestyle Car Club. 1965 Buick Riviera. Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California.

23/07/2020

"Cashmere". A Rare Lincoln Mark II. Photo taken at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California.

23/07/2020

A Chip Foose Design and Built Custom Hot Rod. Photo taken at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona California.

23/07/2020

Grand Nationals Roadster Show in Pomona.....

22/07/2020

Taken at the 2015 Grand National Road Show in Pomona.

22/07/2020

Super Clean Custom Mercury. Photo taken at the 2015 Grand National Road Show in Pomona.

22/07/2020

Groupe Car Club. Inland Empire Chapter. Photo taken at our Fourth of July Community Cruise with Groupe Car Club & So Cal Culture Group.

22/07/2020

Groupe Car Club ELA Chapter. Owner Anthony Amaro. Photo taken at our 4th of July Community Cruise with Groupe Car Club and So Cal Culture Group.

22/07/2020

1939 Chevrolet. Photo taken at our 4th of July Community Cruise in Moreno Valley with Groupe Car Club and So Cal Culture Group.

22/07/2020

Lifestyle Car Club. Photo taken at the 2015 Pomona Grand National Road Show.

21/07/2020

Groupe Car Club. Photo taken at the Grand National Road Show in Pomona in 2015.....

21/07/2020

Lifestyle Car Club. Photo taken at the Grand National Road Show in Pomona in 2015....

21/07/2020

Lifestyle Car Club. "Cotton Candy". Photo taken at the Grand National Road Show in 2015.

21/07/2020

Groupe Car Club, So Cal Chapter... Photo taken at the Grand National Road Show in Pomona in 2015.....

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