The rear of the body has been wrapped with a sheet of metal.

“PRICE DROP A 1948 ! Not 44. Thats is reason for PRICE DROP. Older restoration,bought at a estate auction 3 years ago,have done much to bring it back after sat for 7years!new brake lines and shoes,new carb, new electric wiring for ignition,runs and starts good.now,using gas can from boat instead of rusted tank,tires are driveable but dry andcracked! Trying to give as much info as I can butyou have to see this cutey in person. Photos by wed this week( instorage now)”

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