- Seller: Park J (Contact)
- Location: Cathlamet, Washington
- Mileage: 01285 Shown
- Chassis #: 5QRB1140
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 235 cui Inline-6
- Transmission: 4+2 Manual
Cabover trucks always seem to draw a crowd, and this restored 1948 Chevrolet 5100 Loadmaster has the kind of presence that would be difficult to ignore. With its short nose, upright cab, bright blue finish, and working-truck proportions, this 2-ton Chevrolet offers plenty of vintage commercial charm. Located in Cathlamet, Washington, it is offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive with an asking price of $24,000.
Power comes from a 235 cubic-inch inline-six, which the seller states was rebuilt less than 1,000 miles ago. The truck is equipped with a 4+2 transmission setup and a two-speed rear differential with vacuum shift, giving it the traditional heavy-truck driveline configuration expected from a period commercial hauler. The odometer currently shows 1,285 miles, and the truck is offered with a clean title. Unfortunately, we don’t get a look at the engine, but hopefully it is as clean as the rest of the truck.
The seller describes the Chevrolet as a restored original example and notes that it has been converted to 12-volt electricals with new LED lighting throughout. The truck is also said to have no rust, no leaks, and like-new tires, which makes this sound like a better-sorted truck than most vintage medium-duty trucks that we come across.
Out back is a dump bed, adding real utility to the truck’s nostalgic appeal. Whether used around a property, taken to local shows, displayed as business advertising, or simply enjoyed as a vintage conversation piece, this Loadmaster appears to offer far more character than a modern work truck. One unusual bonus is included for buyers with restomod ambitions: the sale also comes with a 2014 Chevrolet C-30 host chassis, reportedly fitted with a new 350 engine showing approximately 24,000 miles. The donor chassis is said to run and drive and comes with a set of six 19.5-inch GM wheels. That gives the next owner the option to enjoy the cabover as restored or to use the included chassis as the foundation for a modernized build.
Restored vintage cabovers do not appear every day, and this one combines classic Chevrolet styling with a rebuilt six-cylinder engine, a dump bed, and a bonus modern chassis. For someone looking for a unique shop truck, show hauler, promotional vehicle, or restomod starting point, this 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster deserves a close look.
I like this old Chevy!!! Very nicely done, the body looks solid and total respect for keeping the 235 straight 6 and original trans and rear. This would be a lot of fun to put-put along a nice back 2 lane road. And another nice thing is the interior, it looks just as nice as the exterior. I really hope this goes to a good new home that will enjoy it.
Weeeeeelll, this color is a bit,,,festive, for me, it was the color of my parents dinette set, but this “Loadmasher” [sic] is a sharp truck. I’m pretty sure this truck was a stake bed, as it’s too long to be a road tractor, and the flatbed was added later. Cabovers were just gaining steam after the war, and all the truck makers offered one. While this isn’t considered a true cabover, more like a cab forward, they literally dominated the delivery truck scene. Someone is going to get a sharp rig, and by all means, get a CB radio!
10-4 Howard 🎙