My first car at 15 was a 47 Coupe it had a great 6 cylinder and yes 3 on a tree. But the previous owners could only get 1st and reverse. I studied the linkage to learn that it worked very different than the nearer 3 on the tress like our 64 Chevy Pickup. It had one main shift arm but the motion in neutral from the R-1 gate to the 2-3 gate moved a small lever on the inside of the Main Shift lever and that caused the main shifter arm to work either the R-1 shift or the 2-3 shift. In working that simple action in neutral i learned that the small arm was not moving the small lever far enough to engage the 2-3 gate smoothly. I adjusted the rod for a little more movement. Hoped in and started it up and took off down the country road 1 st gear launch nice and easy, then clutch and shift smoothly in 2nd, let out the clutch and the car propelled forward in 2nd, all i could do was laugh out loud, i was so happy and proud of myself, then clutch and shift to third YES! Even more louder laughing, all by myself. i was going 40, 45, 50 holy cow. Laughing faded to yelling "YES I FIXED IT!" I didn't even have my learners permit yet. I turned around and headed home. As i pulled into the drive way of the farm my Mom was out the door running after me. I pulled around back where i was working on the black beast, and she came walking up. What are you up to? Oh Mom i fixed the shifter, it only had 1st and reverse but now i adjusted the linkage and it has all the gears now, i just tested in out in the hard road. OK OK That is so nice but honey you gotta stay in the barn lot until we get insurance and you get your learners permit. Yea i know Mom but i had to test it at 20 and 30 so I could see if I had fixed the shifter. Can you believe it i just figured it out. Well , did you know your Grandpa was a engine builder for the NASCAR Fords long ago, maybe you have some of Grandpa car skills. I a, proud of you but stay in the Barn Lot now ok, Yeah OK Mom, I am gonna work on the body and paint now. Absolutely 100 % true story, Sounds just like mine grinding those gears you need to adjust the small arm linkage a tad longer. I hope you understand, when you get one going again it is like a happy pill. Great Ride, All the Best, Dennis in Virginia
Thank you Chad, for helping me get through the COVID-19 pandemic and also for teaching me to use my imagination again to look at the world as nothing less than an awesome adventure! You are in my opinion a modern day Picasso!An absolute artistic genius!words from your friends in Rhode Island!
I so envy you. I love the '48 Fleetline for it's "art-deco" streamlined styling. I agree with everything you said about originality and living the era driving it. It seems the seats were reupholstered at some point. The original was a pinstripe mohair. it looks good though. I never drove a "3-on-the-tree", but know that second requires half up, inward, and fully up to shift to second correctly. Diagonally getting there can cause problems. Very nice car. Get the original skirts with the stainless moldings and a visor to make it look really streamlined.
Nice car. I am 64 now ,but had one when I was 18. Thats a 216 engine. The car came with a vacuum assist shift. They were usually worn out so you take your time going into second or you could double clutch. Very good condition. Take of it and have a blast driving it.
My brother had the same year back in the day but it was nothing to compare to yours. Love the sweep back design of that year. Its beautiful and we know it will be well cared for.
' 48 Fleetline Aerosedan is my Holy Grail car! Absolutely gorgeous lines! Mine would be bagged and body dropped but still. I just picked up a model from 1998 that someone had on ebay, can't wait to build it. Keep up the slick customs and props on keeping this one OG, they are only original once and this one seems to be like the perfect example to let survive.
I indeed love you're can too!! Thank you 😊❤️ for preserving her and keeping her alive she is definitely way better than the computer chip cardboard cars of today ❤
Yes, I have issues with 3 on tree, my dad's first car was a '54 Dodge Coronet with one, and he tried desperately to teach me to drive it, but I could never get the hang of it. The 4 speed 69 Ford Pickup-based wrecker, I learned fairly easily in comparison.
I have driven 3 & 4 speed on the tree, but the one that really gets me was doing that on a right hand drive car. I prefer a floor shifter so there's no bushings and linkage to wear out.
Shifter linkages, my 66 did the same thing. Always in traffic in the city!! Out in the intersection with the hood up wiggling the linkage!!! Good times!!! Hahahahaha
I know it's been 2 years since this was posted but I had a similar problem with my 47 Nash 600. Intermittently It would grind or not go in gear when I shifted from 1st to 2nd, so I decided to rebuild the trans, when I did I found that 1st there was a bad Bering, 2nd the friction rings were warn and the clutch ring driver were also bad, after replacing all the warn parts it now shifts like a new transmission.
I am not sure what it is about this car but man does it have a presence. ..almost the demand of class from a Dusinburg but more refrained and with a Hurse like quality. ..I have always liked the Fleetline it can be nerdy or mean and nasty with a monster power train ...
The Gear shift linkage is not normal. the movement between gates is a serious adjustment that must be accurate to get a smooth 1 to 2 shift. If you study the linkage and have Jolene move the shift arm you can see how it is supposed to work. I did get my 47 to shift smoothly. But i wanted a floorshift. I learned that a later Model 3 speed transmission shifter side plate allowed the use of the normal floor shifter like a Hurst. But the original sideplate works totally different. I hope you figure it out. What is the price? Dennis in Virginia
Can you make walk around videos and possibly little drives (if they run) of all your other cars? i love the body styling of these old cars. Name an ugly classic car? there ain't one.
Having a issue with my egnition key won't start only a click sound but wen I do it with a screwdriver on starter it turns on just fine what can I do to make my key ignition work pls help
My first car at 15 was a 47 Coupe it had a great 6 cylinder and yes 3 on a tree. But the previous owners could only get 1st and reverse. I studied the linkage to learn that it worked very different than the nearer 3 on the tress like our 64 Chevy Pickup. It had one main shift arm but the motion in neutral from the R-1 gate to the 2-3 gate moved a small lever on the inside of the Main Shift lever and that caused the main shifter arm to work either the R-1 shift or the 2-3 shift. In working that simple action in neutral i learned that the small arm was not moving the small lever far enough to engage the 2-3 gate smoothly. I adjusted the rod for a little more movement. Hoped in and started it up and took off down the country road 1 st gear launch nice and easy, then clutch and shift smoothly in 2nd, let out the clutch and the car propelled forward in 2nd, all i could do was laugh out loud, i was so happy and proud of myself, then clutch and shift to third YES! Even more louder laughing, all by myself. i was going 40, 45, 50 holy cow. Laughing faded to yelling "YES I FIXED IT!" I didn't even have my learners permit yet. I turned around and headed home. As i pulled into the drive way of the farm my Mom was out the door running after me. I pulled around back where i was working on the black beast, and she came walking up. What are you up to? Oh Mom i fixed the shifter, it only had 1st and reverse but now i adjusted the linkage and it has all the gears now, i just tested in out in the hard road. OK OK That is so nice but honey you gotta stay in the barn lot until we get insurance and you get your learners permit. Yea i know Mom but i had to test it at 20 and 30 so I could see if I had fixed the shifter. Can you believe it i just figured it out. Well , did you know your Grandpa was a engine builder for the NASCAR Fords long ago, maybe you have some of Grandpa car skills. I a, proud of you but stay in the Barn Lot now ok, Yeah OK Mom, I am gonna work on the body and paint now. Absolutely 100 % true story, Sounds just like mine grinding those gears you need to adjust the small arm linkage a tad longer. I hope you understand, when you get one going again it is like a happy pill. Great Ride, All the Best, Dennis in Virginia
Great memory Sir.
Thank you Chad, for helping me get through the COVID-19 pandemic and also for teaching me to use my imagination again to look at the world as nothing less than an awesome adventure! You are in my opinion a modern day Picasso!An absolute artistic genius!words from your friends in Rhode Island!
I so envy you. I love the '48 Fleetline for it's "art-deco" streamlined styling. I agree with everything you said about originality and living the era driving it. It seems the seats were reupholstered at some point. The original was a pinstripe mohair. it looks good though. I never drove a "3-on-the-tree", but know that second requires half up, inward, and fully up to shift to second correctly. Diagonally getting there can cause problems. Very nice car. Get the original skirts with the stainless moldings and a visor to make it look really streamlined.
I had a 1951 Pontiac Chieftain Eight semi-custom. Soon I'll buy me another one, it feels so awesome going for a cruise.
Nice car. I am 64 now ,but had one when I was 18. Thats a 216 engine. The car came with a vacuum assist shift. They were usually worn out so you take your time going into second or you could double clutch. Very good condition. Take of it and have a blast driving it.
My brother had the same year back in the day but it was nothing to compare to yours. Love the sweep back design of that year. Its beautiful and we know it will be well cared for.
That’s my philosophy, we really do not own anything. We are merely caretakers for a moment... love it...
' 48 Fleetline Aerosedan is my Holy Grail car! Absolutely gorgeous lines! Mine would be bagged and body dropped but still. I just picked up a model from 1998 that someone had on ebay, can't wait to build it. Keep up the slick customs and props on keeping this one OG, they are only original once and this one seems to be like the perfect example to let survive.
Nice ride. I have a 49 styleline I'm working. Planning on keeping the 3 on the tree. Love these old 40s chevys. Great find Chad
We don't want to see 2010 mustangs and Ford f 250s,we want to see the different oldies from the past.Great content 🧐🧐🧐
Beautiful Fleetline Chad, Thanks for Sharing n God Bless All.
I indeed love you're can too!! Thank you 😊❤️ for preserving her and keeping her alive she is definitely way better than the computer chip cardboard cars of today ❤
That roof line is beautiful without needing to be chopped it's already cool
Just subbed. Not every car should updated! The charm of the oldies makes u appreciate the new 1s! Lol
I love you. I had a T bucket with a warmed up 216 in it. She was a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, I have issues with 3 on tree, my dad's first car was a '54 Dodge Coronet with one, and he tried desperately to teach me to drive it, but I could never get the hang of it. The 4 speed 69 Ford Pickup-based wrecker, I learned fairly easily in comparison.
Hello from Brazil.
Wonderful car.
Great presentation. Congratulations.
I love a clean Fleetline!
Mines a 1950 Chevy fleetline with original paint....
even has a bullet hole in her trunk lid 👍
That's very nice! You've got yourselves a very beautiful bit of Auto history!
i chopped my '47 aerosedan and love the results...not too little, not too much.
What a BEAUTY.....lucky both of you
Nostalgic! Time capsule for sure. Enjoyed the video.
My first car was one of these. my grandfather bought it new after ww2 and I got it in 1960. these are good cars. you are lucky to find one.
Totally agree man! Cool ride just as it is!
About time i see somebody enjoying a car nice video
Thanks chad and jolene I live seeing your work!!!
I had a old Datsun ute that was five on the tree and that was a little confusing !very nice car it,s a piece of history.
WOW WHAT A GREAT RIDE !! THANKS CHAD !!
thanks for sharing this great old car love it sir
Man that's a sweet old Chevy, would be a blast to own and drive
That’s a great looking car right there. Seems to be in great shape too.
Sweet looking old chevy thanks for sharing
I have driven 3 & 4 speed on the tree, but the one that really gets me was doing that on a right hand drive car. I prefer a floor shifter so there's no bushings and linkage to wear out.
Rockin Brother......I dig my 51 Styleline Deluxe......
Awesome ride, original and kept clean. History in the present. How can I get a HILTZ CAP AND SHIRT? I would like to sport them down In SoCal.
Nice car I like the sound of it you got her shifting good now.
If ya can't finder grinder! That thing is a beauty 👍
The car of my dreams.
Great looking car. Much more style back then verses today.
I used to have a 48 stylemaster I love vintage cars that's all I drive I wouldn't be caught dead driving anything with a plastic bumper
1st gear and strait up into reverse.Just as well it did not go in.Those Chevs were great at busting axles.
Glad you like the Jane plane old cars
Great looking '48 ...if it is a vacuum shift...oh brother....good luck buddy
Awesome dude! Treasure it. I have a 1940 chevy special deluxe and love it.
Really nice, hesitating spark advance? Love what your doing.
Shifter linkages, my 66 did the same thing. Always in traffic in the city!! Out in the intersection with the hood up wiggling the linkage!!! Good times!!! Hahahahaha
Just subscribed. I'm into the old school stuff too. Building a 40 Ford
I have a 47 stylemaster and 53 Belair I hope to do something with soon.
Learned to drive on it, late '50s, about 14 years old at the time.
What a beaut , to have respect for such a crazy looking car . DONT change a dam thing on it .
Wow amazing 48 fleetline will become a collectors cars i know gorgeous
Very nice Bad Chad , your an awesome creator .
Double clutch into second my boy!!!!
I know it's been 2 years since this was posted but I had a similar problem with my 47 Nash 600. Intermittently It would grind or not go in gear when I shifted from 1st to 2nd, so I decided to rebuild the trans, when I did I found that 1st there was a bad Bering, 2nd the friction rings were warn and the clutch ring driver were also bad, after replacing all the warn parts it now shifts like a new transmission.
Just picked me up a 46 olds coupe, and now trying to figure out what brakes I could swap and and the goods. It was pretty much a shell.
Love the Art Deco look! Keep up the great videos! ;)
Outstanding!
Love the original cars
The 48 is an old sweetie!!👍😁
Nice car been well taking care of.
Awesome car. I love only when they are originals.👍
You do a great job on ur channel totally interesting
My dad has a 1947 Chevy Fleetline with the slick back
Very nice car i would like to have that car you two should enjoy it. Would be great ride.
Those tree gearshift linkages were tricky and would often jam.
My first car, 66 ford custom, 3 on the tree. Not many of us can drive them now!!!
Did it have a 240 straight 6?
Chad ! I love that car !!!!!
I am not sure what it is about this car but man does it have a presence. ..almost the demand of class from a Dusinburg but more refrained and with a Hurse like quality. ..I have always liked the Fleetline it can be nerdy or mean and nasty with a monster power train ...
The Gear shift linkage is not normal. the movement between gates is a serious adjustment that must be accurate to get a smooth 1 to 2 shift. If you study the linkage and have Jolene move the shift arm you can see how it is supposed to work. I did get my 47 to shift smoothly. But i wanted a floorshift. I learned that a later Model 3 speed transmission shifter side plate allowed the use of the normal floor shifter like a Hurst. But the original sideplate works totally different. I hope you figure it out. What is the price? Dennis in Virginia
Were you straight shifting when it wouldn't go in to gear? Or double clutching?? Just curious.
Beautiful car as is.
Good old cars !
Beautiful car
Don’t RUIN this one. Classic
Awesome 👍
This card perfect and to customize it would be a shame. Thanks
Groovy wheels man....
Cool car Chad! Be gentle on her!!
got to get use to driving a crash box
Can you make walk around videos and possibly little drives (if they run) of all your other cars? i love the body styling of these old cars. Name an ugly classic car? there ain't one.
Beautiful car Chad
Beautiful Car
beautiful!
Love the vid.
This car is a year older then my Dad, but he's long gone since the year 2000 at the age of 51
Beautiful just like that 💯👍🔥
So slick... I would slam it airbags and some skirts that's it..... Did they come with skirts stock from factory
CHAD CONTACT ME ON THE OLD COUP IN THE VIDEO IF YOU STILL HAVE IT THANKS ✌
Having a issue with my egnition key won't start only a click sound but wen I do it with a screwdriver on starter it turns on just fine what can I do to make my key ignition work pls help
Brother, I envy you.
Saludos de España
Caretaker 🤔 Wow! never thought about that, We don’t own anything really.
That’s a nice ker, chad.
Dank u wel 👍👍👍
Can u show the video of the 1948 fleetline that u sold a few months ago as it was loaded up please
Can you open Jolines door please ?
Cool car man 👍
why haven't you married that girl already. ?
i had a 47 and a 48 parts car sold them in 1978
awesome awesome awesome