I love all cars, but the '40's will always be my favorites. Those streamlined pontoon fenders, art deco details, and jukebox dashes are pure eye candy!
Growing up in 50's, I remember my grandma's 41 Chevrolet business coupe. It had no back seat and the rear side windows were sealed and no roll up mechanisms. She kept a couple of very short stools about 10 inches high that were used as the back seat. It was quite exciting riding on those stools, just staying on them was a huge effort at best, but we managed. The transmission was a vacuum shift and as I recall, it wouldn't shift into 2nd gear until the engine's RPM's dropped that the vacuum draw was equal to the RPM's and then you could put it 2nd gear smoothly .The windshield wipers worked off vacuum as well. They worked just fine if you were driving on level roads but the minute you started up hill, depending on it's grade, the wipers would slow down and if you put your foot to the pedal the wipers would completely stop. When you eased up on the gas, the wipers would start working just fine again. I've always had great love for 1941 Chevrolets and that they hold many great memories of those days.
This has to be the best looking Chevrolet instrument panel, especially when lit up, of the '40's and perhaps way beyond that decade. Very little plastic but mostly fabricated out of metal which is what most adults expected to be the case when they made the second most important purchase of their lives. Just gorgeous, a true work of art. Chevrolet Fleetline must have been the top of the line for Chevrolet in 1941.
Of all the dashboards in cars of the 1940's (and I grew up riding in many of them), this is one of the nicest. The "butter-knife" shape of the ivory-colored gearshift knob was almost a Chevrolet trademark.
Absolutely awesome, thanks for posting! Makes me amped to finish and go cruising in my '37 (although '37 dash will never be as pretty as your '41) So cool.
My dad bought a new 1941 Chevy in late 1940. Our family drove that car around town in Appleton, Wisconsin and on trips to northern Minnesota throughout WW2 - until my dad bought a 1946 model when they first came out. The ‘41 Chevy served us well for nearly 6 years.
Boy that 4.11 rear end keeps the revs up! Beautiful car but I wish music would be left out in these drives, I like to hear the engine and transmission going through their paces!
I owned two 48's--- a 4door and business coupe. Stock 216 inch iron piston/splash lubed engine had limited durability vs V-8 Ford and 6cyl Plymouth. A short geared 4:11 axle limited to 75 mph top-end and 60 cruise. That said, they were fun to drive and sounded really cool with split exhaust manifold or Fenton headers.
Brianchaninov one of my babbited rod bearings just went out on my 216, going to put in a later model 235 c.i. Engine in it. I miss driving that beauty.
@djjc76 Wow, the 41 is very similar to the 46,47,48 interior. I never seen the inside of a pre-war before. This makes me wish I had my 57 going :). Great video man.
@citybabyrats This is true. 1949 was the first year of a body change for GM. It was also the first year of a 5-lug car. I meant to say that I have a 47 and not a 57. Either way, it's not drivable, LOL!
The steering wheel, red head flashlight and if the spotlights are S3...big money and Gd luck finding those accessories....nice ride I have 41 4dr special deluxe...so I know what u have and what’s it worth...
Its a 1951 as I had one many years ago! Also there was no Power Glide till 1950, I had a 1949 just like this one they only made Stick then till 1950 in Chevys.
I love all cars, but the '40's will always be my favorites. Those streamlined pontoon fenders, art deco details, and jukebox dashes are pure eye candy!
It’s 2023 , I’m still replaying this in my car . Love the bomb and song
that thing is sooo clean I wish my 52 looked that good on the inside, I love the lighted clock!
That is the most beautiful dashboard I have ever seen
inkey2 Thank you, it was done by Bob Kennedy
Hey Loco. I have to tell you. I watch this video at least once a week for as long as it's been posted just to hear the glass packs. I love it!
Growing up in 50's, I remember my grandma's 41 Chevrolet business coupe. It had no back seat and the rear side windows were sealed and no roll up mechanisms. She kept a couple of very short stools about 10 inches high that were used as the back seat. It was quite exciting riding on those stools, just staying on them was a huge effort at best, but we managed. The transmission was a vacuum shift and as I recall, it wouldn't shift into 2nd gear until the engine's RPM's dropped that the vacuum draw was equal to the RPM's and then you could put it 2nd gear smoothly .The windshield wipers worked off vacuum as well. They worked just fine if you were driving on level roads but the minute you started up hill, depending on it's grade, the wipers would slow down and if you put your foot to the pedal the wipers would completely stop. When you eased up on the gas, the wipers would start working just fine again. I've always had great love for 1941 Chevrolets and that they hold many great memories of those days.
Richard Houghton Yes, they are very nice vehicles!
This has to be the best looking Chevrolet instrument panel, especially when lit up, of the '40's and perhaps way beyond that decade. Very little plastic but mostly fabricated out of metal which is what most adults expected to be the case when they made the second most important purchase of their lives. Just gorgeous, a true work of art. Chevrolet Fleetline must have been the top of the line for Chevrolet in 1941.
Woowww! The dashboard is fabulous, especially the light inside the speedometers!!!! Very unique and beauty!
Of all the dashboards in cars of the 1940's (and I grew up riding in many of them), this is one of the nicest. The "butter-knife" shape of the ivory-colored gearshift knob was almost a Chevrolet trademark.
Absolutely awesome, thanks for posting! Makes me amped to finish and go cruising in my '37 (although '37 dash will never be as pretty as your '41) So cool.
So clean!
My dad bought a new 1941 Chevy in late 1940. Our family drove that car around town in Appleton, Wisconsin and on trips to northern Minnesota throughout WW2 - until my dad bought a 1946 model when they first came out.
The ‘41 Chevy served us well for nearly 6 years.
It had to since cars were not built between 1942-1946. 😐
They stopped producing cars in early 1942 , then started producing 1946’s in late 1945 after the war ended
General Motors did not produce any cars for 1943,1944,nor 1945.
Thanks. My friend has a very well detailed car and runs great! Take care.
Boy that 4.11 rear end keeps the revs up! Beautiful car but I wish music would be left out in these drives, I like to hear the engine and transmission going through their paces!
Damn i love old cars
What a beautiful 41 Chevy makes wish I did not have to sell my 1949 Chevy Fast back to keep my house 15 years ago after owning it for 29 years.
straight pipes
I owned two 48's--- a 4door and business coupe. Stock 216 inch iron piston/splash lubed engine had limited durability vs V-8 Ford and 6cyl Plymouth. A short geared 4:11 axle limited to 75 mph top-end and 60 cruise. That said, they were fun to drive and sounded really cool with split exhaust manifold or Fenton headers.
Brianchaninov one of my babbited rod bearings just went out on my 216, going to put in a later model 235 c.i. Engine in it. I miss driving that beauty.
It is a crying shame that today's cars lack this old time charm. Take good care of your baby!
@djjc76 Wow, the 41 is very similar to the 46,47,48 interior. I never seen the inside of a pre-war before. This makes me wish I had my 57 going :). Great video man.
The dash looks a lot like dad's '48 Pontiac.
I always hated the vacuum shift as a kid because it made it impossible to change gears when I played car.
Absolutely beautiful interior!
@citybabyrats This is true. 1949 was the first year of a body change for GM. It was also the first year of a 5-lug car. I meant to say that I have a 47 and not a 57. Either way, it's not drivable, LOL!
Jimmy Reed big boss man thx
Awesome. You're welcome.
Great car, great song.
Gorgeous instrument pane land apparently smooth running drive train.
@theduke502 actually the 46-48 were pre war designs. They stopped production because of the war and built them based on the design afterwards.
Big Boss Man by Jimmy Reed
ahhh cool! i got a glass pack on my slant 6 plymouth. sounds alot like that! nice ride btw.
I really like your car.
great video!
It may not be real fast, but with the drive being that much fun, why would you want to get anywhere quickly?
Has the vacuum-assisted three on the column shifter.
original 216cui stovebolt. Those Plymouths are nice!
love it reminds me of my 46
Vacuum Gearshift!, Charp '41!
What a classic car!
Yep! Hard to believe that we made cars like this!
Lawrence Alvarado Very rare today.
Louie Witoski Yes, the '41 Chevy Fleetline is not a common car you see at the shows or roads.
Sweet!
Thanks. The camera is a Canon 7D
Si algún día me la regala no me voy a enojar... Al contrario!
A gentleman in Whittier California.
The steering wheel, red head flashlight and if the spotlights are S3...big money and Gd luck finding those accessories....nice ride I have 41 4dr special deluxe...so I know what u have and what’s it worth...
Thanks.
They are S3 spotlights
Nice...that’s what I have on my 41 as well...hard to find n big money when u do....
Its a 1951 as I had one many years ago! Also there was no Power Glide till 1950, I had a 1949 just like this one they only made Stick then till 1950 in Chevys.
Kinseydsp This is a 1941 Chevrolet Fleetline. I used to own a 1951 myself and it's very different.
+djjc76 Sorry Hit the wrong Number typing Meant 1941, as I loved all those old Chevy's Just saw my mistake your Car is awesome BE WELL!
Chevy and Plymouth had the Vacuum Shift. Did Ford also offer this either as standard equipment of as an option?
Thats Bad Ass !!! What Camera Did You Use ?? nice !
Ora,,, that's Don Julian Road in Bassett.. That's a Clean Ride!!
You on your way to the Alphabeta for the Mondow???
Thanks. No, on our way to a car show
love it
1941 Chevrolet Deluxe Wheel commonly referred to as the "41 Fatman" wheel.
sweet
Where is a Louisiana version of the fleet line
Bela máquina!!¡!!!!!
Does the 1949 Chevy fleetline use automatic transmission?
🎵Jimmy Reed 🎶
1962 plymouth fleet special ;)
What is the gas mileage on this car? What is the engine capacity?
@OLDTIME47 Yes
3, the next gear is down and towards the dash
got a glass pack on there?
A cuantas millas por hora corre el máximo? Cual es su velocidad máxima? ?
55 - 60 mph on the freeway
Missing the suicide knob on the steering wheel. LOL
Steven Grotte This car has the accessory spinner steering wheel. it has the spinner handle. putting a suicide knob on this serves no purpose at all.
Does that thing only have 2 gears??
brand new white shoes, yup he's over 50
No
what song is this
That dash looks like Bakelite. What’s it made from?
The dash is made out of metal that has been woodgrained.
@@djjc76 Beautiful
The wood grain is all by hand
@@toelora I’m glad because I hated Bakelite, it would yellow and crack over time.
The dash is hand painted (wood grained) metal
name of song?
is this tony m's car?
Yes it is
blue flame or stove bolt??
Blue flame was not available till 1952
How many liters and cylinders?
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
check us out at ChevyBombs (google us). there are always bombs for sale.
And the point of that video is?….
The point of the video is obviously not for you
Genial es un cochazo....!!!
whats the song?
name of song?
I'm told it was one from Jimmy Reed. Don't know the name.
Great boss man - jimmy reid
Reed*