I am second owner of this car, it had 55,000 original miles on it when I got it 6 years ago,I added the white walls, visor and a few pieces of chrome just things that come on that erra, there is still parts out there but are getting harder to find,(go to www.1948chevy.com) or ebay
Thanks. Do they not make aftermarket parts for this car?
I just like the way the old cars look when they are completely restored. And when I say restored I don't mean all original parts. I don't have any problem putting aftermarket products on it as long as they look original. The motor is one thing in my opinion that needs to be the same.
I congratulate you young man on what you want. You know what you want to do with your 48 and thats to restore it. Just a reminder that were just giving you info like the 235 as a better engine so you can make your choice. You've made yours and I think it's great. I managed to find some people who are selling there 216's. Don't know if they still have them or not but here's their phone #'s
1. George @303-431-9020
2. Paul @770-592-6350
3. Art@ 209-669-0674
4.E-mail schauty@aol.com
Hopefully one of them can help you.
If this will give a clue....NO manufacturer uses those bearings, or that type of oiling since the '50s!
They cost more, are less reliable, and take longer to repair.
Thanks, I know you all are just trying to help me make a decision and I think going back to the stock is what will be the best thing for me. Trust me if I want to drive a car with some power I won't be driving the 48. I will be driving my Vette. It may be the stock 350, but it has enough power for me.
Thanks for all of your help and the numbers. By the way how much should a 216 cost me? I'm new to this and I don't want to get ripped of.
Zak
I've got plenty of time. This is just a project that I've just started. I'm not looking for this to be a daily driver. Just something I can have fun with.
Zak
Zak Your 216 engine you want will cost whatever the seller wants to sell it at. If it came out of a running car probably $75.00-$150.00. If it's been rebuilt be prepared to spend Many of $$$$$.
Ok, well now the only problem is to find one close enough for me to pick it up. My Grandpa and I are going to work on the motor, so if it doesn't run that's ok. He is 62 and he grew up with these cars all of his life. He is going to teach me how to do everything on this car. As long as it's running that's all I need.
Zak
How much does it cost to get a 216 rebuilt? Just Curious.
Zak
Hopefully when I get done it will look something like this.
Just a thought. When someone asks for opinions, they're just likely to get some.Quote:
. . . people telling me to do this and do that . . .
I didn't post that. I like the opinions. It gives me alot of options.
Zak
Well, whatever you do, make sure you update the brakes and suspension and make it compatible with today's speeds and the amount of cars on the road today...... Not fun to slide your pride and joy into another car, or on it's roof in the ditch because it won't stop or handle right....... If you're planning on driving it at all in traffic, it would be just a matter of time til somebody put their grille all the way into your backseat cuz the 216 will only go 50 and the rest of the traffic in Texas seems to be running at least 70......
I probably would try not to drive on the highway. It would be a car I might drive to school every once in a while. Most of the time it will probably sit in my garage and look nice.
Zak