When introduced in 1949, the first new Chevrolets since WWII were a big hit with the buying public. Still car hungry from the years when cars were not available or hard to find, Americans eagerly accepted the new stylish Chevys. in 1951, the third year of the styling cycle for these new Chevrolets, many car historians feel that Chevy hit the high point for refinement and finish in that particular four year series.
An attractive example of the '51 Chevrolet is the Fleetline. In what today is popularly known as the "fastback", the roof sheet metal swept gracefully from the windshield to the rear bumper in one unbroken curve. A popular name for this body style then was the "Torpedo" back which implied streamlining.
The mechanicals of the '51 Chevy featured a strong "girder" type frame, "knee-action" independent front suspension, a solid rear axle mounted on a long leaf springs. New for 1951 were Bendix brakes replacing the Huck brakes of previous years, flush-mounted parking lights in a single -piece front grille, the instrument panel had dual gauge receptacles instead of the previous single receptacle and other minor trim and interior changes from the 1950 model. The engine was the ever-faithful inline "Blue Flame" six of about 105 horsepower. Nicknamed the "Stovebolt", this engine dated its heritage back to 1929 when it was first introduced. The name came from the legend that it could be fixed with ordinary stovebolts available from the local hardware store or the mason jar out in the garage. Probably there was more truth than fiction in this nickname.
Chevy sold more than 1,067,000 cars in 1951, attesting to the popularity of the car. The starting price for the base Skyline series was only $1460 and $2000 would get you the De-Luxe convertible at the top of the line.
Of course people liked to individualize their automobiles and the popular Chevy was no exception. From mild to wild was the order of the day. A simple set of tricks were to install Blue-dot taillights, chrome half-covers over the headlights, fender skirts and of course, different wheel covers and even mud-flaps with reflectors. The more serious folks discovered the engine ran better and sounded better with a split (or dual) exhaust manifold, a milled head and dual carburetors. Removing all the emblems, door handles, "Frenching" the headlights and lowering the car added a customized "Mystique" to the sleek Fleetline which turned many a head.
Stock or custom, rod or restored, the '51 Chevy represented a bench-mark of early fifties automobilia. - AMT instruction sheet.
Today on the Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage we will look at the 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Model Kit By AMT.
The engine for this model kit can be built Stock or as a high performance street monster. For universal parts, the engine block comes in 2 parts and there is a separate 2-part transmission as well. Cylinder head is also a 2-piece affair. Front timing chain cover, fan belt with pulleys, generator, fan, oil pan, radiator hoses, coil and crankcase breather finish off the universal engine parts.
The stock engine uses the factory valve cover, intake and exhaust manifolds, carburetor, 2-piece air cleaner, distributor and distributor cap. Custom pieces include a chrome valve cover, dual intake and exhaust manifolds with twin carburetors and twin custom air cleaners, dual coils, magneto and a custom distributor cap.
Stock wheels consist of 5 parts : factory hub cap, steel wheels, Firestone tire, axle retainer, and inner wheel. custom wheels are made up of 4 parts : Chrome "Baby Moon" wheels, BF Goodrich tire, axle retainer, and inner wheel. the retainers for both sets of wheels glue onto either the front or rear axles.
The interior of the AMT 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Model Kit is built in the "Modern" style of separate floor pan, floor pedals, 2-piece front bench seat, rear bench seat, side panels, dashboard, steering column, steering wheel, firewall and package tray. Not bad, considering this kit was first released in 1976!
The 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Model Kit features a full frame with some of the floor panels located in the back 3/4 section that includes the gas tank. Upper A-arms and cross member are molded in place and accept the springs, tie rod, front axle blocks, sway bar and lower A frame. There is also a central cross member that glues into the frame. Out back, a 2-piece differential with springs, shock absorbers and drive shaft tie the back end to the engine. The interior, inner front fenders, battery, air ducts, rear splash pan, exhaust pipes, front splash pan, bumpers and body all glue onto the frame.
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