Firing It Up At The Museum: 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe

Firing It Up The Museum, Ep 8: One of the best parts about maintaining the cars in the museum is firing them up and listening to the engines. Hang out with us while we do some behind the scenes work and learn a thing or two about the cars. A special thanks to our exhibitors for sharing their vehicles and being part of the museum.
Featuring: Pandora Paúl Sordon, Curator and Education Director and Gregg Rushall, Volunteer
Guest appearances: 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe from San Diego Automotive Museum Collection
Filmed and Edited by: Kimaris Rosby
Produced by: San Diego Automotive Museum
Location: San Diego Automotive Museum, Balboa Park
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NOTE: We change our cars on exhibit often. Not all cars in our videos are still on display at the Museum.

[@bruceh92]

The '49 is just too beautiful and the paint color perfect. Thanks guys.

[@stex1985]

Vista Grey is the color for 49. Mine starts in a second never fails. Sounds like the valve lash needs to be set or driven a little more. These cars were some of the best GM ever made!

[@1940limited]

He was cranking the engine without the ignition switch on! Look closely.

[@stex1985]

@@1940limited sure was , I never noticed.

[@1940limited]

@@stex1985 I shudder to think what will become of these cars as more people who know nothing get their hands on them.

[@pappabob29]

I was "hearing" the same thing as you. Sounded like that loose valve coincided with the mis like there was/is one stuck valve/bent pushrod/bad cam lobe/loose rocker arm ??? Heard it immediately as they were driving it in!!

[@1940limited]

@@pappabob29 I think it's a bad valve.
still a great car. Pray for it.

[@rednecknickell1960]

Love my '49, mine is the same exact color

[@aKI18254]

I appreciate the opportunity to see cars in your collection. I would also love to see the engine and trunk compartments of this and other vehicles when you show them. Thank you.

[@migelazar6510]

pero que obra de arte este auto es hermoso ya no lo considero un auto normal lo considero una verdadera pieza de museo y repito una obra de arte les felicito por tan bello automobil

[@dalemettee1147]

In 1950, they called it Falcon grey. green at times and grey at other times. A very interesting color. It also had a radio. Not a lot did have one.

[@sandrograziel5589]

Lindo carro. Adorei ele e se pudesse traria ele para o Brasil. Um abraço.

[@tommywatterson5276]

Valves need adjusting. Im assuming they're mechanical. Great looking restore. Looks new.

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Nice car that needs a valve adjustment to stop the clicking. Do you have the ignition key turned straight up and down or did you turn it all of the way to the right....uh...thought so!

[@rogermisner3368]

Good one Craig. You could leave the keys in this Chevy and nobody would be able to steal it...Everybody thinks the key has to be turned all the way to the right!

[@1940limited]

@@rogermisner3368 Ignition switch also worked without the key. You could lock it or just turn it off.

[@nerradnosnhoj5122]

I realize that car may have mechanical lifters ,
it does not sound right
that loud noise
and engine miss
I hope you are not losing a lobe or a tappet
I like these cars a lot , so nice ,
vent window works when you press the button

[@danielbecerra6718]

Beautiful car 👍🏽😎👍🏽
I also love my 40 Fleetline 4 door with hydraulics 4 pumps 2 dumps. It’s a pleasure to have this beautiful car as part of my collection. As you mentioned that you love the fastback design on the 49 that’s the same reason I fell in love with it too 😁 thank you for the awesome video. God bless and stay safe. I look forward on your future videos.

[@arielachong7577]

Nice and good card congratulations ❤😂.

[@gilbertguzman531]

Just saying this car is perfect….never needed no extra or less

[@1940limited]

It has Ford-style beauty rings. The guy was cranking it over without the ignition switch on. No wonder it wouldn't start. The lady couldn't figure out how to push the lock button on the rear vent windows to open it. Miss sounds like a bad valve. Exhaust sounds a bit too throaty. Wrong tailpipe maybe? Who knows what will happen to these cars as people who know nothing get their hands on them. Basically look like a real nice original who knows where it is now. Pray for it.

[@stex1985]

The steering wheel is up side down!

[@royadame5077]

that 49 fleetline Deluxe is it up for grabs

[@vishnushanbhogue7882]

a My grand father ownd a Chevrolet....nd my prsnt car is also chevi uva..

[@1940limited]

My great uncle had a Deluxe 49 4-door sedan in this color. In 1960 he traded it in on a Jeep wagon of some sort. I was disappointed.

[@mr.dstalder.606]

Very nice 1949 Chevrolet fleetline!👍
Check this 1950 Fleetline! 😉 th-cam.com/video/SGgwtxg4m4M/w-d-xo.html

[@timsager6153]

I had the 2 door version same color, 216.

[@ryanleasure1482]

Next batch of car start videos you aught to let your female assistant start some up

[@ivorwm2291]

Noisy lifters

[@laboniakter9629]

The happy scooter conclusively escape because gazelle sporadic

[@warlocktyr2089]

In charge of presenting the timeless classics. Doesn't know to push the button to actuate the butterfly lever... SMH