Gary N. Posted May 11, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) Found an old '49 Chevy pickup just wondering around on eBay and couldn't help but fall in love with it. Picked it up yesterday in Augusta Ga. and I am now visiting some friends in Raleigh NC. Heading out this morning for home. The truck was restored in the late '90s and still looks and drives real nice. It's old school with the old Chevy "Stovebolt Six" but has a late model 5 speed with an S-10 rear end and disk brakes. No power steering, no power brakes, no a/c and the radio don't work. So far I'm love'n it. Edited May 11, 2011 by Eck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted May 11, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 11, 2011 Sweet, Now all you need to do is paint your bike to match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannarsv Posted May 11, 2011 Share #3 Posted May 11, 2011 That is sweet. I have a 53 that I piddle with from time to time. Have a safe trip home & enjoy your stay in Raleigh. Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted May 11, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 11, 2011 Very nice!! enjoy it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted May 11, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 11, 2011 Had a 53 five window with Olds W30 running gear and clip. Fast and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC89Venture Posted May 11, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 11, 2011 Beautiful truck, stay out of the hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sling Posted May 11, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 11, 2011 Good looking truck Gary good luck with it. Wish you would have called. I live about a block away from their place on Columbia rd. Evans Ga. Could have almost looked in our window from there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted May 11, 2011 Share #8 Posted May 11, 2011 Hey where did you get my truck at? Just kidding but I did have one exactly like that that I had restored some years back. Same color green too it looks like but had a cream interior. I had put in a 350 engine and Muncie 4 speed trans in mine. Enjoy the ride Gary. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Eagle Posted May 11, 2011 Share #9 Posted May 11, 2011 That is really clean - great looking truck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted May 11, 2011 Share #10 Posted May 11, 2011 Gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynodon Posted May 11, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 11, 2011 Very nice, love that it still has a 6. Those are great engines, known as "stovebolt" engines for the bolts that hold on the side covers I believe. Do you know what year the engine is? The valve cover doesn't look right for the year, maybe a newer 6? Could be original though. Love the 5-speed OD tranny mod, that makes it very driveable over longer distances, and should get you decent mileage. Plus it should be a bunch of fun to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted May 11, 2011 Share #12 Posted May 11, 2011 I really like that....... Enjoy the ride!!...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 11, 2011 Share #13 Posted May 11, 2011 I learned to drive on one just like that. Helped to rebuild the engine after I helped wear it out! Another 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryZ Posted May 11, 2011 Share #14 Posted May 11, 2011 That . . . is . . . beautiful I am sooooo jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Horse Cowboy Posted May 11, 2011 Share #15 Posted May 11, 2011 Very nice and a 5 window too. C.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted May 11, 2011 Share #16 Posted May 11, 2011 Very nice Gary...real nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 11, 2011 Share #17 Posted May 11, 2011 Yah!! Those were one of my favorites for old pickups!! Them and Hudson pickups... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Hal Posted May 12, 2011 Share #18 Posted May 12, 2011 That is really clean great looking truck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted May 12, 2011 Share #19 Posted May 12, 2011 Wow that's cool. I was amazed to learn a few years ago from a friend of mine who has a '50 Chevy that the S10 truck manual transmission still uses the same case as these late '40s Chevies. That transmission is a bolt in swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted May 12, 2011 Good looking truck Gary good luck with it. Wish you would have called. I live about a block away from their place on Columbia rd. Evans Ga. Could have almost looked in our window from there! Sorry, I must have drove right by your place. I wasn't there long though. . Do you know what year the engine is? The valve cover doesn't look right for the year, maybe a newer 6? QUOTE] It's a 261 cu. in. which was built from '54 to '62. I haven't checked the casting numbers yet to see what exact year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dray Posted May 12, 2011 Share #21 Posted May 12, 2011 Very nice and a 5 window too. C.R. 7 windows and thats a very nice Find enjoy Gary:thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share #22 Posted May 12, 2011 Made it back as far as Milan Oh. today. 610 miles. Got a late start from my friends place in Raleigh or I would have made it home. Good trip so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Horse Cowboy Posted May 12, 2011 Share #23 Posted May 12, 2011 7 windows and thats a very nice Find enjoy Gary:thumbsup2: Dray, it may have 7 windows, but they were classified as a 5 window. C.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabeline Posted May 12, 2011 Share #24 Posted May 12, 2011 Nice truck Gary !!! I see it's still got the starter pedal on the floor, does it still work? I learn to drive an old Fargo about the same year. Pretty hard to coordinate a 10 year old foot to pump the gas and press the starter at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zak202 Posted May 12, 2011 Share #25 Posted May 12, 2011 She is a beaut. I too am jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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