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Well it figures, I rebuilt the engine, clutch, and tranny in my 48 Delivery leaving the rear end as it was, and of course, guess what fried? When...
I'm having the interior professionally redone in my 1948 stylemaster delivery. The upholstery guy asked me to provide a photo of what the...
I have a K8 Rochester Carburetor T002050 K8 that I ordered a rebuild kit for. The kit contains (3) ball-bearing type check valves. One larger...
Is there a way to get my speedometer to read correctly? Apparently my rear-end gears were changed in my 48 delivery. (216ci 3-speed manual) ....
I have to say, I know about as much about painting a car as I do about astrophysics. Nothing! I need to learn more about it! Background:...
I have read many articles and post about how to adjust the rocker-arms on my 235 L6. I have tried them all and not happy with any of the results....
I have an engine that the previous owner seemed to know nothing about, and I would like to know if there is a way to tell a few things? Looking at...
Well I finally got around to taking the oil pan off the 235 that was leaking oil like a sieve, and I think I may have lucked out! :D After...
Locally there is a 1955 2-door Chevy Belair available for about $6-$7k. This car is described by the seller as a virgin. In other words, he is...
Before I simply dive-in and remove the steering-box to send it off to be rebuilt, I'm hoping someone can help me understand something? After...
I just completed installing a rebuilt 216 with Fenton headers and N.O.S. W-1 carburetor in my 48 Delivery Sedan. It appears to run nicely (to me)...
Well I finally did it. :D Since September of last year I have taken a stab at restoring my 48 Delivery. This is my first time and everything Ive...
Im going to swap out a 235 that was retro fitted into my 48 chevy stylemaster with a rebuilt 216. The 216 was assembled on an engine stand,...
My 1949 216 L6 rebuilt-engine has low compression and Im curious if this is normal until the rings have seated fully? Also, the idle speed is not...
Well I screwed up the poll in the last thread...and.good! :confused: Project build time (Newbie Point of View) So I decided to just make a...
As a general interest post, I thought it would be interested in knowing how long it has taken for others to restore their car or build their...
Again, I apparently find something I simply dont understand. After dissecting a distributor to a million pieces on my chevy 216, I understand...
I'v alway been meaning to ask about the nonchalantly named Throttle Control knob described in the operators manual. This thing had to have...
The parts catalog shows a thrust-washer between the distributor and the oil- pump. (Apparently, the original one did not make it into the pile of...
Other than cylinder-head-tightening bolt-torques, I see nothing in my manual about the rest of the fasteners used on the motor? For instance using...
I need to find the gauges or the info to make them to set-up my oil-pan before I reinstall it on my rebuilt engine. I purchased an engine core...
Just when I thought I was starting to think I could promote myself from the dummy squad, I find I’m back at the 5 yard line. :o How can I...
My ‘48 delivery sedan has a 216 that has been great on gas but bad on oil. 20 miles per gallon, 100 miles a quart. Give or take. Not a puff...
I have a 216 in my 1948 Chevy Delivery Sedan for which I believe the rockers are far to noisy and a valve adjustment is necessary. I have studied...
Question #1 I have a spare (3-speed on the tree transmission) I would like to install on my 48 Chevy Sedan. I have no issues in the unbolting...
My Regulator is not working properly. I'm now waiting to receive my third factory-new one to try. Had two separate suppliers with the same...
In my car I have 2 switches that will turn on the factory installed Cabin Heater Fan and/or Defroster Fan units. The Defroster Vents and fan...
Hello All! Getting back in to the game from North of Boston! Been away from old-cars since the 80s. Was turned on to H.A.MB. From a fellow member...
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