Thread: What Kind Of Motor Was In A Stock 1948 Chevy Stylemaster?

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I was hoping someone could help me out. If you know what was in it please let me know.
Zak

If i'm not mistaken the 48 had a 216 chevy 6.

Thanks, that's what I was thinking but there isn't a whole lot of information on these cars. (At least not any that I could find.)
Zak

Does anyone have any idea how much one of the 48 chevy 216 engines costs?

According to this rebuilder, $1,649.95 for a long block (long block means the cylinder head is included in the build).
http://www.precisionengine.com/g_engines_d_chevy.html

I did this in about 30 seconds and you can do the same thing. Just enter "Chevy 216 motor rebuilt" into Google or any other search engine.

Thanks, Zak.

That stinks though. I'm going to have to pay for the rebuilt motor and the core charge because the original engine is long gone.

It sucks to be you....

Is there some reason you have to go back stock with it?

Oh well I got the car for free!!

Thanks, Zak.

I figured if I'm going to rebuild it I might as well do it the right way. All the way back to original. I don't mind putting aftermarket parts on it as long as they look the same.

Thanks again, Zak.

Zak here's a page w/1948 CHEVY PASSENGER CAR SPECIFICATIONS it will tell u lots of the specs & info about ur car. thought u may like to have this page......joe

Thanks for the site, Zak.

I want you all to check this out. Is this a good deal? I can't buy it because it's too far away, and I'm not sure if it will work in my car. Will a Chevy 216 from a 1948 Chevy truck work in my 1948 Chevy Stylemaster? Is it the same motor that was in the 48 Stylemaster? (Same size, power, etc.)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1948-...spagenameZWDVW