Questions about 47-48 - 09/01/14 09:40 PM
This forum seems deader than last week's road kill.
So, being a 41 owner and just wanting to be helpful and possibly pump some life back in a forum that should include the 41 in the first place, I thought it would be a good time to ask a couple questions about those twins: The 47 and 48. (Whee, long sentence right there. Was too.) Here goes:
Note: some questions may apply to 42 and 46 as well.
a. Assuming that Chevrolet has always planed far ahead of production, why was the loop over the plastic eliminated in for 48? Seems that the fancier accessory would have been reserved for the 48 instead of the 47.
b. I've seen red needles in the instrument panel of either 47 or 48 or both. Which cars and years (if applicable) got the red ones instead of the clear ones?
c. Exactly what engine differences were made between the 47 and 48?. I know Gene has mentioned this several times but I still don't know them. Something about valves, rods, inserts, valve rotators, etc. Not sure of the forgoing applies or not.
d. Was the center vertical bar setup in the grille a two piece or one piece deal?
e. Do most judges look for 15 inch rims and tires on a 47? Do they care?
f. Is there any difference in the woodgrain in a 47 and 48?
g. Which models had the upright chrome pieces below the taillights. Was that just an accessory?
h. Were the thicker, on one side, Fleetline taillight lens carried over from the 41 to 48 on some models. If so, which ones.
I. Other than the little "47" and "48" tags on the bottom of 47 and 48 radios, was there any difference in the two radios, either in parts, performance or appearance?
j. Why are 47 and 48 owners insistent on sticking a Fulton on the critter. It looks like grandma's bonnet. Yes, and the worse looking one she had, too.
k. Were there any differences in the 47 to 48, that I haven't mentioned? If so, what?
l. Were there Areosedans (spelling) in all body styles for both years? That is, in both the cheaper model as well as the higher priced models.
m. Was the Fleetline chrome available on the convertible and station wagon?
n. Other than most suffering the Fulton itch (read plague), the 42-48 owners seem to be right smart people? Why is that? What am I missing? :
Charlie
So, being a 41 owner and just wanting to be helpful and possibly pump some life back in a forum that should include the 41 in the first place, I thought it would be a good time to ask a couple questions about those twins: The 47 and 48. (Whee, long sentence right there. Was too.) Here goes:
Note: some questions may apply to 42 and 46 as well.
a. Assuming that Chevrolet has always planed far ahead of production, why was the loop over the plastic eliminated in for 48? Seems that the fancier accessory would have been reserved for the 48 instead of the 47.
b. I've seen red needles in the instrument panel of either 47 or 48 or both. Which cars and years (if applicable) got the red ones instead of the clear ones?
c. Exactly what engine differences were made between the 47 and 48?. I know Gene has mentioned this several times but I still don't know them. Something about valves, rods, inserts, valve rotators, etc. Not sure of the forgoing applies or not.
d. Was the center vertical bar setup in the grille a two piece or one piece deal?
e. Do most judges look for 15 inch rims and tires on a 47? Do they care?
f. Is there any difference in the woodgrain in a 47 and 48?
g. Which models had the upright chrome pieces below the taillights. Was that just an accessory?
h. Were the thicker, on one side, Fleetline taillight lens carried over from the 41 to 48 on some models. If so, which ones.
I. Other than the little "47" and "48" tags on the bottom of 47 and 48 radios, was there any difference in the two radios, either in parts, performance or appearance?
j. Why are 47 and 48 owners insistent on sticking a Fulton on the critter. It looks like grandma's bonnet. Yes, and the worse looking one she had, too.
k. Were there any differences in the 47 to 48, that I haven't mentioned? If so, what?
l. Were there Areosedans (spelling) in all body styles for both years? That is, in both the cheaper model as well as the higher priced models.
m. Was the Fleetline chrome available on the convertible and station wagon?
n. Other than most suffering the Fulton itch (read plague), the 42-48 owners seem to be right smart people? Why is that? What am I missing? :
Charlie