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1949 to 1952 fleetline deluxe trunk handle style #479500 03/10/23 07:34 PM
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 36 Arlington, Texas usnretman OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP usnretman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 36 Arlington, Texas	what is the significance of the two different trunk handle styles t handle and pull handle with wings?

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Re: 1949 to 1952 fleetline deluxe trunk handle style usnretman #479501 03/10/23 08:04 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada brewster ChatMaster - 3,000
brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada	1949 had the "T" handle, and a separate ornament. 1950 had the handle with integrated lock, and two stainless "wings" on either side. 1951 and '52 had a handle with the lock below it. The '51 has a blue bowtie, while the '52 incorporated red into the background... Attached Images Last edited by brewster; 03/10/23 08:10 PM. Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: 1949 to 1952 fleetline deluxe trunk handle style usnretman #479611 03/15/23 06:50 AM
Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 201 Likes: 2 Knoxville, Tennessee Rusty_Heaps Backyard Mechanic
Rusty_Heaps Backyard Mechanic Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 201 Likes: 2 Knoxville, Tennessee	It’s my understanding that in 1950 the “wings” were only including on the standard transmission models.

Re: 1949 to 1952 fleetline deluxe trunk handle style usnretman #479621 03/15/23 10:07 AM
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kaygee Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 337 Likes: 4 canada	Wings were on all 1950 Chev model cars, with the models equipped with Power Glide transmissions having those words as part of the wings.

Re: 1949 to 1952 fleetline deluxe trunk handle style usnretman #479641 03/15/23 07:47 PM
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OP usnretman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 36 Arlington, Texas	That is the information I needed! Thank you .....

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