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Chevrolet Master

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Chevrolet Master and Master Deluxe
1937 Chevrolet Master Coupe NWR786.jpg
1937 Master Coupe
Overview
ManufacturerChevrolet
Also calledSeries CA (1933)
Series DA (1934)
Series EA and ED (1935)
Series FA and FD (1936)
Series GA and BB (1937)
Series HA and HB (1938)
Series JA (1939)
Model years1933–1942
Assembly
Body and chassis
Body style
LayoutFR layout
Platform"A" body
RelatedChevrolet Standard Six
Pontiac Series 603
Chevrolet Suburban
Powertrain
Engine206 cu in (3.4 L) OHV 6-cylinder
Dimensions
Wheelbase113 in (2,870.2 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Eagle
SuccessorChevrolet Deluxe

The Chevrolet Master and Master Deluxe are American passenger vehicles manufactured by Chevrolet between 1933 and 1942 to replace the 1933 Master Eagle. It was the more expensive model in the Chevrolet range at this time, with the Standard Mercury providing an affordable product between 1933 and 1937.[1] Starting with this generation, all GM cars shared a corporate appearance as a result of the Art and Color Section headed by Harley Earl.[1] From 1940 a more expensive version based on the Master Deluxe was launched called the Special Deluxe. The updated corporate appearance introduced a concealed radiator behind a façade with a grille.

This was the last Chevrolet that was exported to Japan in knock down kits and assembled at the company's factory in Osaka, Japan before the factory was appropriated by the Imperial Japanese Government. When Toyota decided to develop their own sedan called the Toyota AA, a locally manufactured Master was disassembled and examined to determine how Toyota should engineer their own cars.[2][3] In May 1925 the Chevrolet Export Boxing plant at Bloomfield, New Jersey was repurposed from a previous owner where Knock-down kits for Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick and Cadillac passenger cars, and both Chevrolet and G. M. C. truck parts are crated and shipped by railroad to the docks at Weehawken, New Jersey for overseas GM assembly factories.[1]

Discover more about Chevrolet Master related topics

Chevrolet

Chevrolet

Chevrolet is an American automobile division of the American manufacturer General Motors (GM). Louis Chevrolet (1878–1941), Arthur Chevrolet and ousted General Motors founder William C. Durant (1861–1947) started the company on November 3, 1911 as the Chevrolet Motor Car Company. Durant used the Chevrolet Motor Car Company to acquire a controlling stake in General Motors with a reverse merger occurring on May 2, 1918, and propelled himself back to the GM presidency. After Durant's second ousting in 1919, Alfred Sloan, with his maxim "a car for every purse and purpose", would pick the Chevrolet brand to become the volume leader in the General Motors family, selling mainstream vehicles to compete with Henry Ford's Model T in 1919 and overtaking Ford as the best-selling car in the United States by 1929 with the Chevrolet International.

Harley Earl

Harley Earl

Harley Jarvis Earl was an American automotive designer and business executive. He was the initial designated head of design at General Motors, later becoming vice president, the first top executive ever appointed in design of a major corporation in American history. He was an industrial designer and a pioneer of modern transportation design. A coachbuilder by trade, Earl pioneered the use of freeform sketching and hand sculpted clay models as automotive design techniques. He subsequently introduced the "concept car" as both a tool for the design process and a clever marketing device.

Toyota AA

Toyota AA

The A1 was the first prototype passenger car built by the company that became Toyota. It was redesigned and put into production as Toyota's first production cars, the AA sedan and the AB cabriolet. These were succeeded by the similar AE, AC and BA sedans.

Bloomfield, New Jersey

Bloomfield, New Jersey

Bloomfield is a township in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 53,105, an increase of 5,790 (+12.2%) from the 2010 census count of 47,315, which in turn reflected a decline of 368 (-0.8%) from the 47,683 counted in the 2000 census. It surrounds the Bloomfield Green Historic District.

Knock-down kit

Knock-down kit

A knock-down kit is a collection of parts required to assemble a product. The parts are typically manufactured in one country or region, then exported to another country or region for final assembly.

Weehawken, New Jersey

Weehawken, New Jersey

Weehawken is a township in the northern part of Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located largely on the Hudson Palisades overlooking the Hudson River. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 17,197, an increase of 4,643 (+37.0%) from the 2010 census count of 12,554, which in turn reflected a decline of 947 (−7.0%) from the 13,501 counted in the 2000 census.

Model years

The Master name was used on a number of different versions, and the Series name changed each year. A four door open top convertible was no longer offered starting in 1933.

1933 (Series CA)

Main article: Chevrolet Series CA Eagle / Master

The 1933 Series CA began production as the "Eagle", but was renamed "Master" midway through the model year when the 1933 Standard model (Series CC) was introduced. Several changes were made to the Eagle when the name was changed to Master. The easiest to distinguishing feature is the post between the front door wing windows and the roll down windows: on the Eagle the chrome divider between these two windows goes down as the window goes down, whereas on the Master this divider remains fixed and does not go down with the window.

1934 (Series DA)

The Series DA Master offered an increased wheelbase of 112 in (2,844.8 mm). This increased the difference with the cheaper Standard wheelbase to 5 in (127.0 mm). Powered by an upgraded version of the 206 cu in (3,380 cc) "Stovebolt" six-cylinder engine, now producing 80 hp (60 kW). The independent front suspension was something GM called "Knee-Action" using trailing arms and coil springs.

1935 (Series EA and ED)

The Master underwent a redesign, utilising a new "Turret Top" construction method. This consisted of steel used entirely in the body construction to include the roof and wood was no longer used in bodywork or chassis construction.[4]

1936 (Series FA and FD)

All Chevrolet took on an upgraded streamlined appearance as Chevrolet sought to take on a new and modern appearance called Art Deco, and the bodies were shared with the Pontiac Deluxe..

Body Styles[5] Standard: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Coupe (5w)

Master Deluxe: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Coupe (5w), 2dr Sport Coupe-4p (3w),

Powertrain[6] Engine: Valve in head, 79 hp, Six Cylinders, 3.3125" bore x 4" Stroke, Carter single down-draft carburettor

Transmission: 3 speed manual, Constant-Mesh, floor-shifted,

Dimensions Wheelbase: 109 in (Standard), 113 in (Master Deluxe)

1937 (Series GA and GB)

The Master now replaced the lower priced Standard Six, while the higher equipment Master Deluxe edged the range upwards. While external differentiation was limited to trim and equipment, the Master Deluxe introduced independent front suspension while the Master retained a beam front axle on leaf springs.

Body Styles[7] Master: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Cabriolet-4p

Master Deluxe: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Sport Coupe-4p,

Powertrain Engine: Valve in head, 85 hp, Six Cylinders, 3.5" bore x 3.75" Stroke, Carter single down-draft carburettor

Transmission: 3 speed manual, Syncro-Mesh, floor-shifted, Silent second speed.

Dimensions Wheelbase: 112.25 in

1938 (series HA and HB)

The Master (HB) and Master Deluxe (HA) sold well, with 162,430 and 302,728 respectively.[8]

Body Styles[9] Master: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Cabriolet-4p

Master Deluxe: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Sport Coupe-4p,

Powertrain Engine: Valve in head, 85 hp, Six Cylinders, 3.5" bore x 3.75" Stroke, Carter single down-draft carburettor

Transmission: 3 speed manual, Syncro-Mesh, floor-shifted, Silent second speed.

Dimensions Wheelbase: 112.25 in

1939 (series JA and JB)

The Master returned for 1939. The Master Deluxe was now the JA, while the base model was renamed the Master 85 (JB). A station wagon was first offered, though its construction had been contracted to Mid States Body Corp.[10]

Body Styles[11] Master 85: 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Business Coupe, Station Wagon

Master Deluxe: 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Four-Passenger Coupe, Station Wagon

Powertrain Engine: Valve in head, 85 hp, Six Cylinders, 3.5" bore x 3.75" Stroke, Carter single down-draft carburettor

Transmission: 3 speed manual, Syncro-Mesh, floor-shifted, vacuum-assisted column-shift optional

Dimensions Wheelbase: 112.25 in

1940 (series KA and KB)

The Master continued to be available in Master 85 (KB) as well as the more upscale "Master Deluxe" model (KA). The even better equipped "Special Deluxe" also appeared for the 1940 model year.

Body Styles[12] Master 85: 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, Station Wagon

Master Deluxe: 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Four-Passenger Coupe

Special Deluxe: 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Four-Passenger Coupe, Cabriolet, Station Wagon

Powertrain Engine: Valve in head, 84.5 hp, Six Cylinders, 3.5" bore x 3.75" Stroke, Carter single down-draft carburettor

Transmission: 3 speed manual, Syncro-Mesh, column-shifted

Dimensions Wheelbase: 113 in

Overall Length: 192.25 in (including bumpers)

  • 1933 Chevrolet CA sedan

    1933 Chevrolet CA sedan

  • 1934 Master Sedan

    1934 Master Sedan

  • 1935 Master Sedan

    1935 Master Sedan

  • 1936 Chevrolet sedan

    1936 Chevrolet sedan

  • 1937 Master Deluxe

    1937 Master Deluxe

  • 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe sedan

    1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe sedan

  • 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan

    1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan

  • 1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Coupe

    1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Coupe

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Chevrolet Series CA Eagle / Master

Chevrolet Series CA Eagle / Master

The Chevrolet Series CA Eagle and Master is an American vehicle manufactured by Chevrolet in 1933 to replace the 1932 Series BA Confederate. The car was called "Eagle" early in the 1933 production year. When it was joined by the cheaper Chevrolet Standard Six later in February, 1933 the Eagle name was changed to "Master" to provide Chevrolet with a two-car range, and for the first time in ten years they manufactured two models on different wheelbases. Starting in 1926, GM introduced the short lived General Motors companion make program where Oakland, Oldsmobile, Buick and Cadillac had "companion" models added to each division. The only division that didn't get a "junior" brand was Chevrolet; instead, the lower-priced Standard series was introduced.

Quarter glass

Quarter glass

Quarter glass on automobiles and closed carriages may be a side window in the front door or located on each side of the car just forward of the rear-facing rear window of the vehicle. Only some cars have them. In some cases, the fixed quarter glass may set in the corner or "C-pillar" of the vehicle. Quarter glass is also sometimes called a valence window.(AKA quarter lite)

Chevrolet Stovebolt engine

Chevrolet Stovebolt engine

The Chevrolet Stovebolt engine is a straight-six engine made in two versions between 1929 and 1962 by the Chevrolet Division of General Motors. It replaced the company's 171-cubic-inch (2.8 L) inline-four as their sole engine offering from 1929 through 1954, and was the company's base engine starting in 1955 when it added the small block V8 to the lineup. It was completely phased out in North America by 1962, but GM continued to build it in Brazil until 1979. It was replaced by the Chevrolet Turbo-Thrift engine.

Dubonnet suspension

Dubonnet suspension

Dubonnet suspension was a system of leading arm independent front suspension and steering popular mainly in the 1930s and 1940s. Not very durable unless exactingly maintained, it was soon replaced by other designs. It consisted of a rigidly mounted axle beam from which the sprung steering and suspension arms pivoted around kingpins mounted on the ends of the axle. The wheels themselves were mounted onto stub axles, suspended by self-contained suspension units outboard of the kingpins. The system featured an encased coil spring and shock absorber, which sealed in the oil needed to lubricate and protect the suspension parts. This was also the weakness of the layout, as any leaks would have negative effects on ride and durability.

Art Deco

Art Deco

Art Deco, short for the French Arts Décoratifs, and sometimes just called Deco, is a style of visual arts, architecture, and product design, that first appeared in France in the 1910s, and flourished in the United States and Europe during the 1920s and 1930s. Through styling and design of the exterior and interior of anything from large structures to small objects, including how people look, Art Deco has influenced bridges, buildings, ships, ocean liners, trains, cars, trucks, buses, furniture, and everyday objects like radios and vacuum cleaners.

Chevrolet Standard Six

Chevrolet Standard Six

The Chevrolet Standard was launched in 1933, initially as the Chevrolet Standard Mercury, by Chevrolet as a lower priced alternative to the 1932 Chevrolet Series BA Confederate that became the Master Eagle in 1933 and Master from 1934. It was advertised as the cheapest six-cylinder enclosed car on the market.

Trucks and buses

This was the last series of trucks and medium-duty vehicles that shared an appearance with Chevrolet passenger coupes and sedans, and were replaced with the AK Series trucks. The first truck body style was introduced in 1918 as the Chevrolet Series 490 using the same approach used by the Ford Model TT. Each year a Chevrolet Series was introduced, the chassis was also available with a cargo bed body style.[13]

  • 1937 Chevrolet CG chassis-cowl with third-party van body.

    1937 Chevrolet CG chassis-cowl with third-party van body.

  • 1940 GMC Truck with factory cab.

    1940 GMC Truck with factory cab.

  • 1930s Chevrolet Commercial truck with third-party cab.

    1930s Chevrolet Commercial truck with third-party cab.

  • Chevrolet Carryall Suburban

    Chevrolet Carryall Suburban

  • 1939 Chevrolet bus

    1939 Chevrolet bus

Source: "Chevrolet Master", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2023, March 15th), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Master.

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References
  1. ^ a b c d e Kimes, Beverly (1996). Standard catalog of American Cars 1805–1942 (third ed.). Krause publications. pp. 283–302. ISBN 0-87341-478-0.
  2. ^ Sapienza, James Derek (2017-03-20). "Toyota AA: Meet the World's Oldest Toyota". Autos Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2017-08-08.
  3. ^ Mason, Mark (September 2, 1992). American Multinationals and Japan: The Political Economy of Japanese Capital Controls, 1899-1980. Harvard Univ Asia Center. ISBN 9780674026308. Retrieved September 2, 2018 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Gunnell, John (18 November 2011). Standard Catalog of Chevrolet, 1912-2003: 90 Years of History. ISBN 9781440230516.
  5. ^ "The Old Car Manual Project Brochure Collection". oldcarbrochures.org. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  6. ^ "The Old Car Manual Project Brochure Collection". oldcarbrochures.org. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  7. ^ "The Old Car Manual Project Brochure Collection". oldcarbrochures.org. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  8. ^ "1938 Chevrolet Master and Master DeLuxe". How Stuff Works. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  9. ^ "The Old Car Manual Project Brochure Collection". oldcarbrochures.org. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  10. ^ Odin, L.C. World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.
  11. ^ "Hot Cars". www.lov2xlr8.no. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  12. ^ "1940 Chevrolet". www.lov2xlr8.no.
  13. ^ "The first Chevrolet Truck". Live About.com. Dotdash. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
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