AMT702 1951 Chevy Fleetline Instructions Front

51 CHEVY
FLEETLINE
®
TM
1A STOCK ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cement ENGINE BLOCK HALVES (-37and -38-) together. Cement CYLINDER
HEAD HALVES (-35- and -36-) together.
Cement TRANSMISSION HALVES (-40-)
and (-41-) together. Cement FAN (-31-),
GENERATOR (-30-) and FRONT COVER
(-42-) to PULLEY ASSEMBLY (-43-).
Cement FRONT COVER/PULLEY ASSEMBLY, OIL PAN (-39-), TRANSMISSION and
CYLINDER HEAD to ENGINE BLOCK.
Cement VALVE COVER (-34-), EXHAUST
MANIFOLD (-48-) to CYLINDER HEAD.
Cement AIR CLEANER HALVES (-26- and
-27-) together and cement to CARBURETOR
(-33); cement CARBURETOR to INTAKE
MANIFOLD.
-35- -36CYLINDER HEAD (2 pc.)
(Orange)
-33CARBURETOR
(Silver)
milled head and dual carburetors. Removing all of 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 represents a benchmark of early fifties automobilia.
Specifications
Engine: Inline six cylinder with overhead valves, cast iron block,
water-cooled. One single Rochester single barrel carb, cast
iron exhaust and 6-volt ignition system.
Displacement …………………….......…..235.5 cubic inches
Max Brake HP ….......………...........……..105 at 3600 RPM
Max torque …..……………….............…. 193 at 2000 RPM
Transmission: 3-speed manual with steering column mounted lever,
2-speed powerglide automatic optional.
Differential: Hypoid gears with Hotchkiss drive, semi-floating
drive axles, reduction ratio 3.55 to 1.
Suspension: Front - Independent with upper and lower “A” arms,
coil springs, tube shocks and anti-roll bar. Rear – Solid axle
with longitudinal leaf springs and tube shocks.
Tires: 6.70 x 15 4-ply bias belt with inner-tubes.
Weights and Measures
Wheelbase ……………………….................……..115 inches
Wheel size ...……………….....................……15 x 6.7 inches
Overall length ……...……….........................…. 197.9 inches
Overall width …...……..............................……….. 74 inches
Overall height ..………………............................ 63.6 Inches
Front tread ..………........................……………. 56.7 inches
Rear tread …………………..............……………58.8 inches
Ground Clearance …….........................……...…. 7.3 inches
Curb Weight ……....................…………….……… 3360 lbs.
Performance:
Top Speed ………………………………...........….87.5 MPH
0-60 MPH ………………………....................….. 19 seconds
Quarter mile ……………………. 21.03 seconds at 63 MPH
THIS KIT CAN BE ASSEMBLED ONE OF 2 WAYS
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
IMPORTANT
Before you begin to assemble your model kit, study the instructions carefully. This will help you to
familiarize yourself with the part locations as you proceed. Prior to cementing parts together, be sure to
“TEST FIT” them in order to assure proper alignment and also to check for excess “FLASH” that may
occur along parting lines. Use a sharp hobby knife or file to remove flash if necessary.
If you wish to paint your model, various sub-assemblies and components should be painted before any
parts are attached. During assembly, you may note that the recommended color is stated after the part
name.
This model kit is molded from the finest high-impact styrene plastic. Use only paints and cements which
are specifically formulated for styrene. Read all labels and warnings carefully.
Because the cement will only adhere to bare plastic, it is necessary to remove any paint or “plating” from
the area to which the cement is to be applied.
For the best possible finish, your kit should be painted, even if
molded in color. Paint should be applied evenly, in several thin
coats rather than one heavy coat. The first coat should not
completely cover the surface. Each layer should be allowed to
thoroughly dry before the next is applied. Also, each coat should be
“wet sanded”, except for the final coat, using No.1200 wet or dry
sandpaper which is slightly damp. Be careful not to remove any
detail while sanding.
Parting lines and glue joints should be sanded or filed prior to
painting and cementing. Because paint has a tendency to draw
away from sharp edges, they should be lightly filed. Use filler putty
designed for plastic to fill small gaps that may occur between parts
and to blend contours. This should be done only after the first, or
“primer,” coat of paint is applied.
It is important to keep your hands clean when working with your
model and wash parts thoroughly before painting to remove any
mold release agent that may have been used during manufacture,
body oil from your hands, sanding residue, and dust, which is
naturally attracted to plastic by static electricity. Use a mild
solution of dishwashing detergent and water. A tack rag should be
used to dry the parts, DO NOT use paper towels or tissues, since
they will leave lint on the part.
Use a sharp hobby knife to
remove parts from the trees.
The knife may also be used to
remove parting lines and
flash.
When painting a two-tone body, the lightest color should be painted
first. Use frosted, or “magic,” tape to mask off the area you do not
want painted. After the second color is dry to the touch, the tape can
be removed. Use a very fine brush to touch up edges if necessary. If
decals are to be added, do so before adding any gloss coat. A gloss
coat will help even out the edges between the two colors as well as
set the decals.
Use tweezers to hold
small parts during
assembly, painting and
when applying cement.
We recommend the use of
liquid polystyrene cement.
Apply with a fine brush. Use
sparingly or a sloppy job
will result.
-40- -41TRANSMISSION (2 pc.)
(Silver)
-39OIL PAN
(Orange)
-60INNER WHEEL
(Body Color)
-310Cement ENGINE BLOCK HALVES (-37- and
CUSTOM
-38- together. Cement CYLINDER HEAD
VALVE COVER
HALVES (-35 and -36-) together. Cement
TRANSMISSION HALVES (-40- and -41-)
together. Cement FAN (-31-), GENERATOR
(-30-) and FRONT COVER (-42-) to PULLEY
ASSEMBLY (-43-). Cement FRONT
-35- -36COVER/PULLEY ASSEMBLY, OIL PAN
CYLINDER
(-39-), TRANSMISSION AND CYLINDER
HEAD (2 pc.)
HEAD to ENGINE BLOCK as shown. Cement
(Orange)
CUSTOM EXHAUST MANIFOLDS (-76 and
-77-), CUSTOM INTAKE MANIFOLD (-78-),
CUSTOM VALVE COVER (-310-) to CYLINDER HEAD as shown. Cement two CARBU-37- -38RETORS (-79-) to INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Cement CUSTOM AIR CLEANERS (-319-) ENGINE BLOCK (2 pc.)
(Orange)
and -320-) to CARBURETORS.
-13STOCK
FRONT AXLE
SPINDLE
(Black)
-69AXLE
RETAINER
REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Cement REAR AXLE HALVES (-65- and -66-) together. Press AXLE RETAINER
(-69-) onto REAR AXLE, trapping INNER WHEEL (-60-). Place a dab of cement
where AXLE RETAINER and AXLE meet. Allow to dry thoroughly. Cement
STOCK WHEEL RIM (-17-) to INNER WHEEL trapping VINYL FIRESTONE
TIRE. Cement HUBCAP (-311-) to STOCK WHEEL RIM. Repeat WHEEL
ASSEMBLY for opposite side.
-17STOCK WHEEL RIM
(Body Color)
1B CUSTOM ENGINE ASSEMBLY
-69AXLE
RETAINER
-65REAR AXLE HALF
(Black)
-319- -320CUSTOM AIR CLEANERS
(2)
-76- -77CUSTOM
EXHAUST
MANIFOLDS
(2) (Rust)
-311HUBCAP
-78CUSTOM
INTAKE MANIFOLD
(Silver)
-60INNER
WHEEL
(Body Color)
VINYL
FIRESTONE
TIRE
-79CARBURETORS
(2) (Silver)
-66REAR AXLE/
LEAF SPRINGS
(Black)
3B CUSTOM WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Cement REAR AXLE HALVES (-65- and -66-) together. Press AXLE RETAINER
(-69-) onto REAR AXLE, trapping INNER WHEEL (-60-). Place a dab of cement
where AXLE RETAINER and AXLE meet. Allow to dry thoroughly. Cement
CUSTOM BABY MOON WHEEL (-306-) to INNER WHEEL (-60-). Carefully
press GOODYEAR VINYL TIRE onto ASSEMBLED WHEEL. Repeat WHEEL
ASSEMBLY for opposite side.
-31FAN
(Black)
-30GENERATOR
-42(Silver)
FRONT COVER
(Orange)
VINYL
FIRESTONE
TIRE
-311HUBCAP
-61STOCK WHEEL
RIM
(Body Color)
-42FRONT COVER
(Orange)
-43PULLEY ASSEMBLY
(Pulleys-Orange
Belts-Black)
Press AXLE RETAINER (-69-) onto STOCK FRONT AXLE (-13-),
trapping INNER WHEEL (-60-). Place a dab of cement where AXLE
RETAINER and AXLE meet. Allow to dry thoroughly. Cement STOCK
WHEEL RIM (-61-) to INNER WHEEL ASSEMBLY, trapping VINYL
FIRESTONE TIRE. Cement HUB CAP (-311-) to STOCK WHEEL RIM.
ASSEMBLED WHEEL should turn freely on AXLE. Repeat WHEEL
ASSEMBLY for opposite side.
-48INTAKE
MANIFOLD
(Black)
-30GENERATOR
(Silver)
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 stylish new Chevys. In 1951, the third year of
the styling cycle for the 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 Chevy 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, and a solid
rear axle mounted on long leaf springs. New for ’51 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 details from the ’50 model. The
engine was the ever-faithful inline “Blueflame” 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.
Chevrolet sold more than 1,067,000 cars in ’51, 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, then as now, 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
-26- -27AIR CLEANER
(2 pc.)
(Black)
-49EXHAUST
MANIFOLD
(Rust)
-37- -38ENGINE BLOCK (2 pc.)
(Orange)
-31FAN
(Black)
’51 Chevrolet® Fleetline™
FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY
-34VALVE COVER
(Orange)
-43PULLEY ASSEMBLY
(Pulleys-Orange
Belts-Black)
AMT702-200
3A STOCK WHEEL ASSEMBLY
-40- -41TRANSMISSION (2 pc.)
(Silver)
-39OIL PAN
(Orange)
GOODYEAR
VINYL TIRE
-306CUSTOM
BABY MOON
WHEELS
-65REAR AXLE HALF
(Black)
-69AXLE
RETAINER
2 ENGINE FINAL ASSEMBLY (STOCK/CUSTOM)
Cement STOCK DISTRIBUTOR CAP (-45-)
and STOCK DISTRIBUTOR (-28-) together
and cement to ASSEMBLED ENGINE for
STOCK VERSION or cement CUSTOM
DISTRIBUTOR CAP (-46-) and MAGNETO
(-29-) together and cement to ASSEMBLED
ENGINE for CUSTOM VERSION. Cement
COIL (-44-) (Stock only), UPPER RADIATOR
HOSE (-47-) LOWER RADIATOR HOSE
(-64-) and CRANK CASE BREATHER (-32-)
to ASSEMBLED ENGINE as shown.
-46CUSTOM
DISTRIBUTOR CAP
(Black)
(Optional)
-29CUSTOM
MAGNETO
(Silver)
(Optional)
-44COIL
(Stock Only)
(Black)
ASSEMBLED
ENGINE
-47UPPER
RADIATOR HOSE
(Black)
-45STOCK
DISTRIBUTOR
CAP
(Black)
FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Press AXLE RETAINER (-69-) onto LOWERED FRONT AXLE SPINDLE (-12-),
trapping INNER WHEEL (-60-). Place a dab of cement where AXLE RETAINER
and AXLE meet. Allow to dry thoroughly. Cement CUSTOM BABY MOON
WHEELS (-306-) to INNER WHEEL. Carefully press GOODYEAR VINYL TIRE
onto ASSEMBLED WHEEL. Repeat WHEEL ASSEMBLY for opposite side.
GOODYEAR
VINYL TIRE
-28STOCK
DISTRIBUTOR
(Black)
-32CRANKCASE
BREATHER
(Black)
-64LOWER
RADIATOR HOSE
(Black)
-66REAR AXLE/
LEAF SPRINGS
(Black)
-60INNER
WHEEL
(Body Color)
-69AXLE RETAINER
-306CUSTOM
BABY MOON
WHEELS
-60INNER
WHEEL
(Body Color)
-12LOWERED
FRONT AXLE
SPINDLE
(Black)
4 INTERIOR ASSEMBLY
7 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
(Paint all parts grey or taupe unless specified if assembling stock version)
Cement FRONT SEAT HALVES (-5- -82-)
together. Cement BRAKE/CLUTCH (-8-),
GAS PEDAL (-9-), ASSEMBLED FRONT
SEAT, PACKAGE TRAY (-84-), INTERIOR
SIDE PANELS (Rt. -81- Lt. -80-), and
FIREWALL (-20-) to FLOOR PAN (-18-).
Cement DASH (-70-) to INTERIOR SIDE
PANELS. Cement either STOCK STEERING
WHEEL (-304-) or CUSTOM STEERING
WHEEL (-304-) to STEERING COLUMN
(-22-). Cement STEERING COLUMN to
DASH and FIREWALL. Cement REAR SEAT
(-83-) to ASSEMBLED INTERIOR.
-22STEERING
COLUMN
-15STOCK
STEERING WHEEL
-70DASH
-304CUSTOM
STEERING
WHEEL
-83REAR SEAT
-84PACKAGE
TRAY
9A STOCK FINAL ASSEMBLY
Cement ASSEMBLED INTERIOR, SPLASH PAN (-6-) and ASSEMBLED
ENGINE to ASSEMBLED FRAME. Cement INNER FENDERS (Rt. -10- Lt. -11-)
to FRAME and FIREWALL as shown. Cement RADIATOR (-19-) to INNER
FENDERS, (be sure RADIATOR HOSES locate to RADIATOR, trapping AIR
DUCTS (Rt. -72- Lt. -71-) as shown.
Cement BATTERY (-21-) to INNER FENDERS. Cement DUAL COILS (-44-) to
FIREWALL (Custom only). Cement STOCK EXHAUST (-23-) to EXHAUST
MANIFOLD and FRAME. Cement CUSTOM EXHAUST (-52- -53-) to INTAKE
MANIFOLD and FRAME (For Custom only).
Cement FENDER SKIRTS (Rt. -67-) and Lt. (-68-) to
ASSEMBLED BODY. Cement ASSEMBLED BODY to
ASSEMBLED CHASSIS. Cement two HEADLIGHT
BEZELS (-314-), HOOD ORNAMENT (-300-), GRILLE
(-305-), LICENSE PLATE (-312-) and two
TAILLIGHTS (-313-) to BODY as shown. Cement
FRONT SPLASH PAN (-7-) to CHASSIS. Cement
FRONT BUMPER (-315-) to FRONT SPLASH PAN.
Cement REAR BUMPER (-316-) to REAR SPLASH
PAN. Cement two CLEAR HEADLIGHTS to
HEADLIGHT BEZELS.
-300HOOD ORNAMENT
-314HEADLIGHT
BEZEL (2)
CLEAR HEADLIGHT
(2)
-20FIREWALL
(Black)
-8BRAKE/CLUTCH
Rt. -81- Lt. -80INTERIOR
SIDE PANELS (2)
-9GAS
PEDAL
Rt. -72- Lt. -71AIR DUCTS
(Black)
-44DUAL
COILS
(Black)
(Custom Only)
-19RADIATOR
(Black)
-7FRONT SPLASH PAN
(Body Color)
-315FRONT BUMPER
NOTE: Paint body, hood and any options from Panels 9A and 9B before
assembly. Some factory colors include: blue, green, tan and red.
Rt. -10- Lt. -11INNER FENDERS
(Black)
-312LICENSE PLATE
-316REAR BUMPER
-21BATTERY
ASSEMBLED
INTERIOR
(Panel 4)
-18FLOOR PAN
(Paint Bottom Black)
5 BODY ASSEMBLY
-305GRILLE
ASSEMBLED
ENGINE BLOCK
(Locate to Chassis)
(Panel 2)
-5- -82FRONT SEAT
ASSEMBLED
FRAME
-2HOOD
-23STOCK EXHAUST
(Silver)
(Locate to Exhaust Manifold)
-313TAILLIGHT (2)
-301OPTIONAL
CHROME EXTENSION
9B CUSTOM FINAL ASSEMBLY
-6REAR SPLASH
PAN
(Body Color)
(Optional)
WINDSHIELD
-309CUSTOM
GRILLE
ASSEMBLED
CHASSIS
(Panel 8)
-318CUSTOM FRONT
BUMPER
-75FRONT
VALANCE PANEL
Cement ASSEMBLED
BODY
onto
ASSEMBLED CHASSIS. Cement FRONT
VALANCE PANEL (-75-) and REAR
VALANCE PANEL (-74-) to BODY as shown.
Cement CUSTOM GRILLE (-309-),
CUSTOM FRONT BUMPER (-318-), two
FRENCHED
HEADLIGHT
BEZELS
(-314-), CUSTOM BAR BUMPER (-317-)
LICENSE PLATE (-312-) and two
TAILIGHTS (-313-) to BODY as shown.
Cement two chrome TAILPIPE EXTENSIONS (-301-) to TAILPIPES.
-312LICENSE
PLATE
-317CUSTOM REAR
BUMPER
-313TAILLIGHT (2)
-301OPTIONAL CHROME
TAILPIPE EXTENSION
(2)
ASSEMBLED
BODY
-74REAR VALANCE
PANEL
8 REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
6 FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY -14-
Cement ASSEMBLED REAR AXLE/
WHEEL to ASSEMBLED CHASSIS trapping
DRIVESHAFT (-63-) as shown. Cement two
SHOCK ABSORBERS (-16-) to REAR AXLE
and CHASSIS.
SPRING
(Steel)
ASSEMBLED CHASSIS
(Panel 7)
-14SPRING
(Steel)
-73TIE ROD
(Black)
-16SHOCK ABSORBERS (2)
(Black)
ASSEMBLED
FRONT WHEELS
(Panel 3)
-51CROSSMEMBER
(Black)
-52- -53CUSTOM EXHAUST (2pc.)
(Silver)
(Locate to Exhaust Manifold)
(Optional: For use with
Custom Engine)
-303REARVIEW
MIRROR
-3FRAME
(Black)
ASSEMBLED
BODY
ASSEMBLED
BODY
(Panel 5)
-308FRENCHED
HEADLIGHT BEZEL (2)
BODY
Carefully cement WINDSHIELD into BODY.
Cement REARVIEW MIRROR (-303-) to
WINDSHIELD. Locate HOOD to BODY
(DO NOT CEMENT).
Rt. -67- Lt. -68FENDER
SKIRT (2)
ASSEMBLED
CHASSIS
(Panel 8)
CLEAR HEADLIGHT (2)
DO NOT
CEMENT
Cement two SPRINGS (-14-), and
CROSSMEMBER (-51-) to FRAME
(-3-). Cement SWAY BAR (-62-) to
LOWER “A” FRAME ASSEMBLY
(-4-). Cement TIE ROD (-73-) and
LOWER “A” FRAME ASSEMBLY
to FRAME trapping ASSEMBLED
FRONT WHEELS as shown.
ASSEMBLED
BODY
(Panel 5)
-4LOWER “A” FRAME
ASSEMBLY
-62SWAY
BAR
(Black)
ASSEMBLED
REAR AXLE/WHEELS
(Panel 3)
-63DRIVESHAFT
(Black)
(Locate between Rear
Axle and Transmission)
(Do Not Cement))
Decal Placement (Optional)
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