1950
Chevrolet
Fleetline
A
redesigned
Fleetline
with
reduced
body
contour
and
integrated
rear
fenders
was
offered
for
the
1949
through
1952
model
years.
It
was
referred
to
as
a
\"fastback\"
because
of
its
distinct
sloping
roof
which
extends
through
to
the
trunk
lid.
The
Fleetline
during
the
1949
to
1950
years
also
has
a
lower
look
than
a
sedan,
with
the
windshield
being
one
inch
shorter
in
height
then
a
standard
contemporary
sedan.
The
1949
to
1951
models
were
made
in
both
four-door
and
two-door
models,
with
only
the
lower
portion
of
the
doors
being
interchangeable
with
a
sedan
door.
The
Fleetline
series
is
currently
highly
collectable.
Many
are
made
into
street
rods,
with
the
common
Chevrolet
350ci
small
block
V8
and
the
350
or
400
turbo
transmission
being
used.
For
consignment,
a
1950
version
of
the
Chevrolet
Fleetline.
This
4-door
fastback
takes
its
styling
cues
from
the
airplane
industry
and
does
not
have
a
boxy
line
on
it.
All
curves
and
all
looking
great
with
plenty
of
new
parts
and
a
good
job.
Exterior
From
the
very
front
tip
of
the
rocket
jet
hood
ornament
atop
the
bulbous
hood,
central
trim
running
from
front
to
back
to
the
split
windscreen
and
flanking
integrated
rounded
fenders
with
visor
bezels
over
a
single
round
headlight,
this
car
is
1950
and
then
some.
A
straight
triple
wide
horizontal
rib
grille
with
round
bullet
style
turn
signal
lights
protruding
from
the
corners
of
the
grille
and
a
gracefully
curved
bumper
below,
it's
that
good
that
you
could
style
your
hair
and
get
dressed
in
front
of
it,
and
you
will
not
miss
a
beat.
Looking
at
the
steel
side
slabs
which
are
painfully
straight
and
have
well
minded
gaps
all
bathed
in
black
and
adorned
with
a
side
trim
spear,
which
ends
at
the
rear
bulbous
fender
with
front
protector
chromed
plate,
and
a
fender
skirt
for
that
extra
low
and
slow
look.
The
beautiful
trunk
Lincoln
e
in
fast
back
style
melts
downward
and
intersects
with
the
rear
quarters
where
the
tail
lighting
is
housed.
Another
curved
bumper
on
back
with
vertical
push
bars
and
it
is
slightly
pitted
and
dulled.
15-inch
steel
wheels
with
dog
dish
caps
are
wrapped
by
Coker
tires.
Interior
The
full
on
restoration
effort
continues
inside
for
the
door
panels
which
consist
of
gray
stitched
vinyl
uppers
and
a
blue
panel
which
is
a
burlap
style
broadcloth
tweed.
Turning
our
body
to
the
inside
we
slip
in
and
feel
the
warmth
of
the
matching
blue
inserts
of
the
doors
and
surrounding
gray
vinyl.
This
pattern
holds
true
for
the
rear
bench
accessible
conveniently
by
the
rear
doors
so
no
climbing
through.
Slight
wear
is
noticed
on
the
edges
of
the
front
seats,
particularly
on
the
drivers
side.
Some
slight
spoiling
can
be
seen
in
this
area
as
well.
A
beautifully
restored
to
original
dash
is
painted
a
beautiful
satin
neutral
gray
on
top
and
then
a
light
gray
for
the
front
and
bottom,
which
compliments
the
seats
and
shows
off
the
chrome
ribbing
and
bezels
for
the
dash.
A
large
central
circular
speedometer
gauge
cluster
is
definitely
of
the
ear
with
some
art
deco
type
font
numbers.
Vintage
A/C
has
been
installed,
and
the
dash
retains
a
lot
of
its
original
charm
only
with
a
newer
radio
and
speakers
which
are
controlled
in
the
glovebox.
Blue
carpeting
slightly
soiled
covers
all
the
floors
and
sports
protective
floor
mats
which
are
dirty.
A
gray
headliner
is
above
and
is
nice
and
tight
with
a
few
dirty
fingerprints
on
it.
Drivetrain
Popping
the
massive
hood,
we
are
greeted
with
a
WOW
on
the
engine
bay
with
a
like
new
bay
with
black
paint,
all
new
wiring
and
completely
rebuilt
216ci
I-6.
It
is
topped
with
a
1-barrel
carburetor,
and
on
back
is
the
factory
3-speed
manual
transmission.
A
4.11
rear
axle
is
on,
and
there
is
plenty
of
bling
bolted
on
to
the
engine
to
keep
your
eyes
memorized
for
a
while
under
the
hood.
All
corrosion
free
and
shiny.
Also,
a
switch
to
12-volt
has
been
performed.
Undercarriage
Using
the
words
\"frame
off\"
yields
always
impressive
surfaces
seldom
seen
out
of
a
showroom
if
you
were
to
crawl
underneath
while
it's
there...but
who
does
that?
So
now
you
won't
have
to
as
well
is
totally
like
new,
rust
free,
and
showing
structurally
sound
and
possibly
previously
blasted
and
resprayed.
A
bit
of
rust
is
noted
in
the
fronts
of
the
rear
wheel
wells
on
the
rockers.
Power
disc
brakes
are
on
front
and
power
drums
for
the
back.
Drive-Ability
All
hands
on
deck
as
everyone
wanted
a
ride
in
this
beauty,
so
we
took
the
gang
to
the
test
track
where
it
performed
beautifully,
handled
very
well,
and
accelerated
like
a
champ.
Braking
was
good
and
all
functions
were
working
as
they
should.
All
piling
out
after
a
Chinese
fire
drill
and
smiles
all
around
so
I
assume
all
good!
Consignor
states
that
he
has
made
many
recent
improvements
and
upgrades
including
new
front
suspension,
disc
brakes,
Vintage
A/C,
a
12-volt
conversion,
and
this
car
shows
the
part.
Just
a
beauty
of
a
ride,
and
still
retains
its
1950
charm
with
some
tasteful
upgrades.
A
strong
engine,
smooth
transmission
and
beautiful
interior
are
just
a
few
of
the
many
highlights
one
can
associate
with
this
wonderful
ride,
showing
off
in
all
its
aerodynamic
form.
VIN
DECODE
3HKH124124
3-St.
Louis,
MO
Assy
Plant
H-1950
K-Fleetline
Deluxe
H-August
Build
124124-Sequential
Unit
Number
TRIM
TAG
STYLE
NO
50
1008-1950
Fleetline
4
Door
Sedan
BODY
NO
S17893-St.
Louis
Body
#
TRIM
NO
171-Gray
Striped
Broadcloth
PAINT
NO
423-Mayland
Black