Chevrolet Master#KA

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.

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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.

The Series DA Master offered an increased wheelbase of {{convert|112|in|mm|1|abbr=on}}. This increased the difference with the cheaper Standard wheelbase to {{convert|5|in|mm|1|abbr=on}}. Powered by an upgraded version of the {{convert|206|cuin|cc|abbr=on}} "Stovebolt" six-cylinder engine, now producing {{convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}. The independent front suspension was something GM called "Knee-Action" using trailing arms and coil springs.

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.{{cite book|last=Gunnell|first=John|title=Standard Catalog of Chevrolet, 1912-2003: 90 Years of History|date=18 November 2011|publisher=Krause Publications |isbn=9781440230516|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3IkU1UjnG6QC&q=chevrolet+series+ca+eagle&pg=PA30}}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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.

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.

The Master (HB) and Master Deluxe (HA) sold well, with 162,430 and 302,728 respectively.{{cite web|title=1938 Chevrolet Master and Master DeLuxe|url=http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1938-chevrolet-master-and-master-deluxe.htm|work=How Stuff Works|access-date=4 January 2013|archive-date=20 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120720142205/http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1938-chevrolet-master-and-master-deluxe.htm|url-status=dead}}

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.Odin, L.C. World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.

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.

File:1933 Chevrolet CA sedan (6712944261).jpg|1933 Chevrolet CA sedan

File:1934 Chevrolet (18503668532).jpg|1934 Master Sedan

File:1935 Chevrolet Standard EC 4-Door Sedan KRZ847.jpg|1935 Master Sedan

File:1936 Chevrolet 4-Door Touring Sedan HCE204jpg.jpg|1936 Chevrolet sedan

File:1937 Master De Luxe Chevrolet Sedan, Chevrolet dealers since 1916, proven, reliable, and... (NBY 6129).jpg|1937 Master Deluxe

File:1938 Chevrolet Coach HDM217.jpg|1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe sedan

File:1939 Chevrolet Master 85 (8775958833).jpg|1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan

File:1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Coupe.jpg|1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Coupe

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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.{{cite web |title=The first Chevrolet Truck |url=https://www.liveabout.com/classic-chevy-trucks-1918-1959-3273701#:~:text=The%20first%20truck%20produced%20for,sheet%20metal%20on%20the%20front. |website=Live About.com |publisher=Dotdash |access-date=18 May 2021}}

File:Chevrolet CG 1937.jpg|1937 Chevrolet CG chassis-cowl with third-party van body.

File:1940 GMC Truck.JPG|1940 GMC Truck with factory cab.

File:193X Chevrolet Pickup.jpg|1930s Chevrolet Commercial truck with third-party cab.

File:1937 Chevrolet Carryall Suburban (front).jpg|Chevrolet Carryall Suburban

File:Chevrolet QD z roku 1939.jpg|1939 Chevrolet bus

• 1937 Cadillac Series 70
• 1937 LaSalle Series 37-50
• 1937 Oldsmobile L-Series
• 1937 Buick Series 80
• 1937 Pontiac

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• [http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/chevrolet-masters.cfm Masters history at secondchancegarage.com]
• [https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits/Chevrolet-Trucks/1938-Chevrolet-Truck.pdf GM Heritage Center 1938 Chevrolet Master]

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