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The following is mere fraught with simple minded ramblings. Open at your own risk.

I would sure like to breath some life into this 1946-48 forum but while doing so I may resuscitate a bunch of dead meat whilst at the same time causing my own demise. Owing to the narrow years the forum covers, one can expect such lapses in activity. The forum, see, should include 1941 and 1942 but I have made that call for good sense for a long time and nobody who counts has evidently paid any attention of such sage wisdom.

Anyhow, the latest posting had to do with a thump somewhere in the front end. Now that right there is hardly a momentous occurring thing on some old Chevrolets. It is expected to be witnessed by most owners of 47/48 Fleetlines. Especially those with woodie trim. The thump may be undoubtedly caused by great big unsecured "best of show" trophies rolling around in the trunk.

Solution for the fleetliners is to get as big a box as will fit under that ol' sloped top trunk lid and then get yourself some duct tape and Styrofoam peanuts and secure them. Try the liqueur store. When the box gets full and/or is weighting the car enough to cause the police to suspect you are carrying non-tax paid corn squeezings, take it out and get a new box. See? (Check with CC. He may have an alternate solution. I've never had that particular problem myself.)

Some questions:

a. What models of the 47/48 have the dash completely covered by woodgrain. Do all of the fleet ones have that?

b. Why would a 47/48 Fleetline with the wood trim ever put on a Fulton? Doesn't the annoying whilst driving to have to nod down your stuck-up nose to see down in order to see traffic lights as you approach them? Just wondering.

c. Did 1947s and 1948s Fleetlines come with whisk brooms and wax kits. How about written instructions for waxing. You know "wax on, wax off?" Or did the dealers figure that you guys were that smart? Hmmm.

I think that I have about exhausted the batteries powering my paddles and just in time I might say, for I think the scope line now has a slight bump (no pun intended) indicating a weak but definite pulse. With that, I can relax some because "mouth to mouth" help doesn't now seem all that necessary. Good thing I delayed that process. Is too! Risky. I wasn't all that excited about the prospect anyway. If I could only give it to the missus whilst she is holding your hand, I wouldn't.be so hesitant. You know. Might not work so good but who cares?


Best and you're welcome.

Charlie

All Fleetlines, 1941-1948, had the full wood grained instrument panel. The exceptions to this is the 1941 Special Deluxe "Easter" models The Easter models had either a blue or green upholstery using the same material as the tan short nap mohair that was used in the Special Deluxe that Chevrolet called Canda cloth. The Easter models had the full wood grain 1941 instrument panel and the front mat carpet inserts and rear carpet were also green or blue.
Also in 1947 and 1948 the Style Master chassis with cowl and instrument panel had the Fleetline full wood grained instrument panel. How about that.
I never have seen any info. as to how many Easter Models were sold but do remember seeing a handful of them.

In 1946 the station wagon also had a full grained instrument panel.

Gene,

Did the four door fleetline models from 42-48 also have the woodgrained panel across the rear of the back seat near the top of it similar to the 41 Fleetline?

BTW: I had forgotten about the 41 "Easter Models." I don't thinkk I have never seen one. I wonder if anyone in the club has one.

Thanks for your learned responses.

Charlie

Charlie, I applaud you attempt to resuscitate this forum, but, looks like it's a goner for now. Death certificate applied for.

Only hope is new blood in the not too distance future!

I know the '47/'48 does.

Gene: Are you saying the Stylemaster series had a "full grained" dash? I thought the Stylemaster had no grain, the Fleetmaster top half only grained and the Fleetline fully grained. The dash on a Sdn Del I stripped for parts years ago had only a painted dash and I assumed Chev used the Stylmaster dash in them.

The back of front seat on my Sportmaster Fleetline does indeed have the grained trim piece going across it. Looks like it would be lethal for rear seat passengers when in an accident.

Dick

The Chevrolet material says Stylemaster chassis and cowl had a full wood grained dash. The chassis and cowl means the car was delivered with no body, just the cowl, dash and windshield header such as a station wagon used although they were on a Fleetmaster chassis. Seeing it also states the 1946 wagon had a full wood grained dash it dosen't mention the 1947-48 wagons have full wood graining. Perhaps a person with a 1947-48 original wagon can verify that.

Ruscar,

Now that picture right there of the interior is just plain beautiful. What lady would not want to ride in that? Get the box, tape, and peanut stuff ready. I see a best of show here. Do too!

Best,
Charlie

My question about the woodgraining seems to have opened a complicated mess. I apploud all (especially Gene) for all efferts to sort it all out. This woodgraining matter must give the judges a headache.

Charlie

In 1941 the "new" Fleetline 4 door cost only $26 more than a Special Deluxe 4 door. Just the trim on the back of the front seat was worth that much. The upholstery material was of a higher grade also.
The 1942 Fleetline 4 door was $25 more + you got the fender mouldings along with the seat trim plus the up-graded interior.
The Fleetline 4 door was the bargin of the year.
For resale the 1942-1948 Fleetline 2 door had a higher retail value than any of the sedan models and were one of the hottest used cars in their day.

Here's one Charlie. It's in the Devecchi collection, he was after it for 30 years. All original, paint, upholstery, wood grain, even the green floor mat. Sorry the Green seat cloth doesn't show up in the photo very well.

Note that the lower wood grain was a burled walnut and not the same color or wood grain as the top. (Same as Fleetline Sportsmaster). Also the side cowl kick panel and its metal retainer green and well as the wind lace.
I wonder what the option number and cost was.

41CG,

Thanks for the photo. That's a great looking car and extreemely rare to boot.

Do you and Gene think that heater is correct. I have been lead to believe that is incorredt for the 41. It may be the cheaper model, though. I don't remember and I don't know. There is one like it in my 41 SD coupe/ I'd like to know if it is correct or not.

Thanks to you both,
Charlie

That is not a 1941 heater. Could be a 1942. Have to look for my 1942 accessory book.

It is a 1942 heater. The car may have been sold in 1941 and the owner decided to install a heater later.

To add to Gene's post on the '46 Station Wagon, the dash wood grain pattern along with the Fleetlines and Stylemaster Chassis, is Circassian walnut grain as opposed to butt grained walnut used on other Fleetmasters. This is commonly mistaken by many.
Alan

So what were the Stylemaster chassis used for. Only thing I can think of might be ambulance or funeral cars ???

dick

That would be good examples.

Charlie - Thanks for starting this thread! I've learned several interesting things that I didn't know before. Who would have thought there was still unplowed ground? Never having owned a 4-Door sedan, only Fleetlines and the convertible, I had NO idea there was a woodgrained trim piece on the back of the front seat!!! Guess I better start paying more attention!

Any 1946-1948 Questions......see if we can find answers.
Great to keep the thread growing.

"Guess I better start paying more attention!"

Dale,

You're welcome.

As to your statement quoted above, I can only reply to that as John Wayne would, "That'll be the day."

Charlie

Gene,

Let me see if I've got this right"

a. All Fleetlines had the full dash wood grained.

b. All Fleetlines had the woodgrained bar across the back seat. Except two door ones that didn't have the bar.

c. All others didn't have this full grained dash feature. Such as Dale's 48 convertible.

d. No Stylemasters had the woodgrain. They were too cheap.

Sound about right? Following this woodgraining thread was like keeping one's eyes focused on the bellydancers head instead of elsewhere. Mercy!

Charlie

Charlie,

A. Correct

B. Correct

C. 1948
1947
1946
1942

D. See above.


What head??

The chassis, cowl and windshield came with a Fleetmaster cowl and windshield and a Fleetline dash less the cigar lighter. So it would have mainly been used for station wagons.