Find Your Perfect 49 Chevy Car Parts for Classic Restoration & Street Rods

The 1949 Chevrolet marked a significant turning point in automotive design, introducing the first post-World War II models that truly embraced a modern aesthetic. With its sleek, lower profile and integrated fenders, the ’49 Chevy, encompassing both the Styleline and Fleetline models, quickly became an icon. Whether you’re meticulously restoring a classic to its original glory or building a custom street rod with vintage flair, finding the right 49 Chevy Car Parts is essential. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of restoration and street rod components available for your cherished 1949 Chevrolet, ensuring you have access to everything you need to bring your vision to life.

Body Mouldings & Clips: Detailing Your 1949 Chevy’s Iconic Style

The ’49 Chevy’s distinctive trim and mouldings are crucial for capturing its period-correct elegance. From belt mouldings that accentuate the body lines to fender and hood mouldings that highlight its curves, every piece contributes to the car’s overall appeal. Don’t overlook the importance of clips and fasteners – these small parts ensure a secure and authentic fit for all your body mouldings.

Belt Mouldings: Accentuating the Classic Lines

  • Moulding Clips: Essential for securing belt mouldings to the quarter panel, door, and upper quarter. Available for various body styles including 2-door, 4-door, coupe, convertible, and hardtop. Ensure you select the correct clips for your specific 1949 Chevy model.
  • Exterior Upper Belt Moulding Clips: Specifically designed for the exterior upper belt moulding on the door, providing a firm and lasting hold.

Door Center Mouldings: Adding a Touch of Chrome Detail

  • Door Center Mouldings (Spears): These “spear” mouldings run along the center of the front doors, adding a distinctive chrome accent to 2-door and 4-door models.
  • Door Center Moulding Clips: Designed to securely attach the door center mouldings, typically requiring six clips per side for proper installation.

Fender Mouldings: Highlighting the Fenders’ Flowing Design

  • Front Fender Mouldings: Reproduction front fender mouldings are available to replace damaged or missing original parts, maintaining the smooth fender line of your 1949 Chevy.
  • Fender Moulding Clips: Front fender moulding clips are essential for correctly mounting the fender mouldings, ensuring a seamless integration with the body.

Hood Mouldings: Finishing the Front End with Style

  • Hood Moulding Clips: Specifically designed to retain the center hood moulding, these clips are vital for a secure and correctly positioned hood moulding.

Reveal Mouldings: Framing the Windows with Chrome

  • Exterior Reveal Moulding Clips: Used above the quarter window on 2-door and coupe models, these clips ensure the exterior reveal mouldings are properly affixed.
  • Reveal Moulding Clips Over Side Glass: These clips are designed to secure reveal mouldings over the side glass, providing a polished chrome frame for the windows.

Rocker Mouldings: Protecting and Enhancing the Lower Body

  • Rocker Mouldings: These mouldings not only add a stylish touch but also protect the rocker panels from road debris.
  • Rocker Moulding Clips and Bolts: Kits containing both clips and bolts are available for secure rocker moulding installation, along with individual rocker moulding bolts.

The iconic 1949 Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe, showcasing the model’s streamlined design and distinctive chrome mouldings.

Body To Frame Parts: Ensuring a Solid Foundation

A robust body-to-frame connection is crucial for the structural integrity and ride quality of your 1949 Chevy. These parts ensure the body is securely mounted to the frame, minimizing vibrations and maintaining proper alignment.

Hardware: The Nuts and Bolts of Body Mounting

  • Complete Body Bolt Kits: Comprehensive kits containing all the necessary bolts from headlight to taillights, often available in stainless steel for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance.
  • Body Bolt Kits – Body To Frame: Specifically for body-to-frame mounting (excluding convertibles), these kits provide the correct bolts for a secure attachment.
  • Body Mounting Pads: Essential for cushioning the body and frame, these pads are available for both convertible and non-convertible models.
  • Body Mount Shims: Used to fine-tune body alignment and ride height, body mount shims are available in various thicknesses (1/16″ and 1/8″) and sizes.
  • Floor Plugs: Metal floor plugs in various sizes (1″, 1-1/2″, 1-1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″) to seal holes in the floor pan, preventing water and debris ingress.

Brakes Parts: Bringing Reliable Stopping Power to a Classic

Reliable brakes are paramount for safety, whether you’re cruising down Main Street or enjoying an open highway. Upgrading or restoring your 1949 Chevy’s brake system ensures confident and effective stopping power.

Brake Light Switch: Ensuring Visibility and Safety

  • Mechanical Brake Light Switch: A direct replacement for the original mechanical brake light switch, ensuring your brake lights activate reliably when the pedal is pressed.

Disc Brakes: Modern Performance for Classic Chevys

  • Front Disc Brake Conversion Kits: Upgrade your 1949 Chevy to modern disc brakes for improved stopping performance. Kits are available for independent front suspension and include options for complete kits with rotors and calipers, or basic kits for custom builds.
  • Brake Hose Kits: Specifically designed for disc brake conversions, these kits provide the necessary front rubber brake hoses for connecting to newer calipers.

Drums: Maintaining Original Drum Brake Systems

  • Brake Shoes: Direct replacement brake shoes for both front and rear drums, sold in sets for two wheels.

Emergency Brake: Ensuring Parking Brake Reliability

  • Emergency Brake Cables: Replacement emergency brake cables, typically requiring two per vehicle, allowing you to reuse your existing clevis.
  • Emergency Brake Cable Components: Including cable boots, return springs, and gaskets to backing plates, these parts ensure the smooth and reliable operation of your emergency brake system.
  • Emergency Brake Handle: Chrome emergency brake handles provide a touch of classic style to the interior while ensuring proper function of the parking brake.

Fluid: Essential for Hydraulic Brake Systems

  • Brake Fluid (DOT 4 & DOT 5): Choose DOT 4 for standard brake systems or DOT 5 silicone brake fluid to prevent corrosion and maintain optimal performance. Available in 12-ounce bottles.

Gaskets & Hardware: Supporting Brake System Integrity

  • Brake Drum Gaskets: Front or rear brake drum gaskets for 5-lug wheels, preventing leaks and maintaining brake system integrity.
  • Master Cylinder Gaskets: Including cover gaskets (rectangle) and plug gaskets, ensuring a leak-free master cylinder.
  • Brake Hardware Kits: Including adjuster hole plugs (metal and rubber), pedal return springs, shoe hold-down springs and J-hooks, shoe lock anchor pins, and shoe return springs. These hardware components are crucial for the proper function and maintenance of drum brake systems.
  • Brake Cleaner: Spray brake cleaner (18 ounces) for effectively cleaning brake components during maintenance and repair.

Hoses & Lines: Ensuring Hydraulic Fluid Delivery

  • Brake Hoses: Replacement brake hoses, typically requiring three per vehicle, ensure proper hydraulic fluid delivery to the wheel cylinders.
  • Brake Hose Components: Including copper washers (for hose to wheel cylinder connections) and U-clips (for hose to frame mounting), these parts ensure leak-free and secure brake hose installations.
  • Brake Line Junction Blocks: Junction blocks for front and rear brake lines, including options for master cylinder connections, rear line to wheel cylinder, and rear brake hose at the rear axle housing.
  • Brake Line Sets: Complete brake line sets available in both stainless steel and steel, providing all the pre-bent lines necessary for a full brake line replacement.
  • Brake Line Clamps and Clips: Including various sizes of clamps and clips (1/4″, 3/8″, 5/16″, double-ended clips) for securing brake lines and hoses to the frame and chassis.

Master Cylinder: The Heart of the Hydraulic Brake System

  • Brake Master Cylinders: Direct replacement master cylinders for 1940-52 Chevys (except Powerglide models), ensuring reliable hydraulic pressure for your brake system. Rebuilt options are also available.
  • Master Cylinder Rebuild Kits: Rebuild kits for 1-inch bore master cylinders, allowing you to restore your original master cylinder to proper working order.
  • Master Cylinder Components: Including adapter kits (for automatic or standard shift, excluding convertibles), pedal shaft bushings, and rubber boots.

Overhaul & Wheel Cylinder Kits: Complete Brake System Restoration

  • Brake Overhaul Kits: Comprehensive kits containing shoes, linings, hoses, springs, and more, for a complete brake system overhaul on car and truck models from 1936-50.
  • Wheel Cylinders: Replacement wheel cylinders for left front, right front, and rear positions, ensuring proper brake actuation.
  • Wheel Cylinder Rebuild Kits: Rebuild kits for front and rear wheel cylinders, allowing you to restore your original wheel cylinders.
  • Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Valves: Replacement bleeder valves for wheel cylinders, facilitating brake bleeding and maintenance.

Bumpers Parts: Protection and Chrome Style for Front and Rear

Bumpers are both a protective element and a key styling feature of the 1949 Chevy. Restoring or upgrading your bumpers brings back the shine and safeguards your classic.

Bolts & Brackets: Ensuring Secure Bumper Mounting

  • Bumper Bolts: Chrome bumper bolts with standard nuts and washers, as well as bolts with Marsden nuts for a more original look.
  • Bumper Brackets: Front and rear bumper brackets, including original-style brackets and polished alloy brackets in various styles (“C”, “J”, “Y”).

Bumpers: Chrome and Guards for Classic Style

  • Front and Rear Bumpers: One-piece chrome front and rear bumpers for a seamless, classic look.
  • License Plate Guards: “Briz” style license plate guards for a custom touch.
  • Bumper Bolts: “Briz” bumper bolts in stainless steel, designed for aftermarket bumpers.
  • Bumper Assembly Kits: Complete rear bumper assembly kits including chrome or standard bolts, nuts, washers, and screws.

Continental Kit & Splash Aprons: Adding Period Accessories

  • Continental Kits: Add a touch of classic elegance with a continental kit, including options with a full face cover.
  • Splash Aprons: Front and rear splash aprons, along with rubber bumpers and seals, protect the body and bumper area from road spray and debris.

Clutch Parts: Maintaining Smooth and Reliable Shifting

A well-functioning clutch is essential for the smooth operation of your manual transmission 1949 Chevy. Restoring or replacing clutch components ensures proper engagement and disengagement.

Components: Essential Clutch System Parts

  • Clutch Kits: Complete replacement clutch kits (9″) for a comprehensive clutch overhaul.
  • Clutch Disks: Replacement clutch disks in 9″ and 10-3/4″ O.D., including rebuilt options.
  • Pressure Plates: Pressure plates for 9″ and 10-3/4″ clutches, including heavy-duty options.
  • Throwout Bearings & Components: Including throwout bearings, throwout arm components like ball studs, clips, and return springs.
  • Pilot Bushings: Pilot bushings to support the input shaft of the transmission.
  • Clutch Disk Alignment Tools: Tools for proper clutch disk alignment during installation.
  • Flywheel Ring Gears: Flywheel ring gears with 139 teeth (except Powerglide models).

Convertible Parts: Keeping Your Chevy Convertible in Top Shape

Convertible models of the 1949 Chevy require specific parts to maintain their unique features and functionality.

Bow, Cylinders, Frames & Windows: Convertible Top and Window Components

  • Convertible Top Bow Parts: Including rear bow bumpers (steel core) and wood top bows (grooved for dome lights).
  • Convertible Top Cylinders: Hydraulic cylinders for Cabriolet convertible tops.
  • Frames & Window Components: Including door glass frames (chrome, left and right), rubber rollers and sweepers for door glass, anti-rattle bumpers, window stop bumpers (upper, lower, vent divider bar top), and glass setting kits for door and quarter glass.

Grommets, Hardware, Hoses & Latches: Supporting Convertible Top Operation

  • Grommets: Firewall grommets for convertible top hydraulic tubes and cylinder mount grommets (spacers).
  • Hardware: Convertible top linkage end covers and spring washers.
  • Hoses: Hydraulic hoses for convertible tops, including motor hoses and hoses for under-rear-seat style pumps.
  • Latches: Header bow latches including base plates, handles, and stud sets.

Manuals, Mirrors, Mounts & Pump: Convertible Top Accessories and Components

  • Convertible Top Manuals: Reproduction manuals that were originally included with every convertible.
  • Mirrors: Exterior rear view mirrors (King Bee style) specifically for convertible and hardtop models.
  • Mounts: Motor mounts for convertible top motors (Cabriolet).
  • Pumps: Convertible top motors and pumps (under rear seat style, Cabriolet), and rebuild services for convertible top motors.

Side Rail, Switches & Tops: Completing the Convertible Top

  • Side Rail Components: Including side rail to header fillers (rubber) and folding post rest bumpers/cushions.
  • Switches: Folding convertible top switches (solenoid).
  • Tops: Convertible tops in cloth (Stayfast) and superior double vinyl, with or without rear curtains, along with back glass (Lexan) and top pads.

Visors & Weatherstrip: Finishing Touches for Convertibles

  • Visors: Sunvisor brackets for interior visors (Cabriolet and Hardtop).
  • Weatherstrip: Comprehensive weatherstrip selection for convertible tops and doors, including bowdrill cloth, door weatherstrip (front, to hinge), windshield post to vent weatherstrip, convertible top weatherstrip (header bow to windshield, windshield to header bow), and roof rail weatherstrip (molded).

Cooling & Radiator Parts: Maintaining Optimal Engine Temperature

Keeping your 1949 Chevy’s engine cool is crucial for reliable operation and longevity. Restoring or upgrading your cooling system ensures your classic runs smoothly, even in warm weather.

Belts, Core Support & Fans: Essential Cooling System Components

  • Belts: Fan belts of correct size (42-1/2″ O.D. X 11/16″ Wide) for 1949 Chevy engines.
  • Core Support Parts: Radiator core support to frame bolt kits and core support pads and shims, ensuring proper radiator mounting and support.
  • Fans: 4-blade radiator fans, reproduction of the original 37-54 passenger car fans.

Hose Clamps & Hoses: Ensuring Coolant Flow

  • Hose Clamps: Upper and lower radiator hose clamps in original style.
  • Hoses: Upper and lower radiator hoses (moulded), including options with “GM” script for added authenticity. Radiator hose sets are also available, with or without “GM” script and with original style clamps.

Overflow & Radiator: Managing Coolant and Heat Exchange

  • Overflow Tanks: Accessory radiator overflow tanks with hose, mounting brackets, and screws, along with overflow tank decals and hoses.
  • Radiators: Options include original style copper-brass radiators (3-core for 6-cylinder, 4-core for V8 small block with trans cooler) and modern aluminum radiators (with or without internal trans cooler, offset top fill neck).
  • Radiator Caps: Radiator caps in various pressure ratings (4lb, 7lbs, 16LB billet aluminum PRC logo) and genuine AC options.
  • Radiator Petcocks: Radiator petcocks (drain cock valve) for easy coolant draining.
  • Radiator Mounting Hardware: Radiator to core support U-nuts.

Thermostat & Water Pump: Controlling Coolant Temperature and Circulation

  • Thermostats: Thermostats in 160 and 180 degrees, ensuring proper engine operating temperature.
  • Thermostat Housings: Upper and lower thermostat housings (gooseneck, water neck) for 6-cylinder engines, along with spacers and gaskets.
  • Water Pumps: Water pumps with 5/8″ wide pulleys, short shaft water pumps with cast iron pulleys (for later 235ci/261ci engines), water pump adapter plates (for using earlier water pumps on later engines), and water pump gaskets (various types).

Cooling/Radiator Parts: Additional Cooling Components

This section lists additional cooling components, often duplicates from the previous section, but categorized slightly differently in the original website’s structure, likely for navigation purposes. The parts are essentially the same as listed above.

Dashboard Parts: Restoring the Interior Command Center

The dashboard is the focal point of your 1949 Chevy’s interior, housing essential controls and gauges. Restoring dashboard components brings back the original charm and functionality.

Cables, Dash Panels & Glove Box: Dashboard Essentials

  • Cables: Choke, hood, and throttle cable assemblies with ivory knobs, ensuring smooth operation of these controls.
  • Dash Panels: Billet aluminum polished dash panels designed for 49-50 Chevy cars, with options for different speedometer and gauge configurations.
  • Glove Box Components: Cloth-lined glove boxes with clips, rubber bumpers for the door, glove box lights with bulbs, gaskets and lock assemblies for the glove box door, and screw sets for installation.

Knobs, Lighter-Ashtray & Script: Dashboard Details

  • Knobs: Choke, headlight, hood (brown “Hood” letter), shift (tan, original), throttle, and windshield wiper knobs (ivory).
  • Lighter-Ashtray Components: Cigarette lighters with sockets (6 volt, no knob), cigarette lighter elements (6v, NOS, fits original Casco), and “Cats Eye” lighter handles.
  • Script: “Chevrolet” script emblems for the dash, adding a touch of original branding.

Starter Button, Tissue Dispenser & Traffic Light Viewer: Dashboard Accessories

  • Starter Button: Chrome starter switch buttons for dash mounting.
  • Tissue Dispensers: Accessory tissue dispensers and facial tissue refills.
  • Traffic Light Viewers: Magnetic base traffic light viewers in vintage styling chrome, a period-correct accessory for enhanced visibility.

Door Parts: Restoring Door Functionality and Style

Doors are both functional and stylistic elements of your 1949 Chevy. Restoring door parts ensures smooth operation, proper sealing, and authentic aesthetics.

Armrest, Bezels-Plastic & Check Link: Door Interior Components

  • Armrest Components: Armrest assemblies, rubber pads, and mounting screws, restoring comfort and original appearance.
  • Bezels-Plastic: Door handle and window crank disks (bezels) behind interior handles, along with tools for installing door handle ferrules.
  • Check Links: Door check links for front and rear doors (spring steel), and door check link supports, ensuring doors open and close smoothly and stay in position.

Garnish Moulding, Handles Exterior & Interior: Door Trim and Handles

  • Garnish Moulding Components: Garnish moulding U-clips and bottom support clips, essential for interior door trim.
  • Handles Exterior: Exterior door handles (no button, push button assemblies, push button assemblies with lock cylinders), door handle guards (stainless steel), and door handle and lock pads (2-door and 4-door models).
  • Handles Interior: Interior door handles (superior quality and standard), door handle retainer clips (horseshoe), door handle tension springs, and tools for removing horseshoe clips.

Latch-Striker & Locks: Door Security and Closure

  • Latch-Striker Components: Door latch strikers (left front/rear, right front/rear) and striker screws (stainless steel), ensuring doors latch securely.
  • Locks: Door lock buttons (superior quality, black/brown/grey), door lock lever springs (front and rear), key blanks (original GM octagon and round head), and door lock cylinders and handle retainers.

Pins & Bushings, Tools: Door Hinge Repair and Specialized Tools

  • Pins & Bushings: Door hinge pins (stainless steel and zinc) with bushings, and door hinge pin kits for various door types (except Sedan Delivery back door).
  • Tools: Specialized tools including clutch head drivers and bit socket sets, useful for various door part installations and repairs.

Door Weatherstrip Parts: Sealing Your Doors Against the Elements

Door weatherstripping is crucial for preventing leaks, reducing wind noise, and maintaining interior comfort. Replacing worn or damaged weatherstripping ensures a proper seal.

Bumpers & Hardware: Door Weatherstrip Components

  • Bumpers: Door bumpers in various sizes (1/2″ tall, 3/8″ tall, screw-to-door-lock-post, top front of door snap-in, door post bumpers) and rubber wedges (rear of convertible and hardtop doors), ensuring proper door closure and alignment.
  • Hardware: 3M weatherstrip cement for adhesive applications, door rubber wedges (rear of convertible/hardtop), and door seals (to hinge, die-cut rubber).

Weatherstrip: Door Weatherstrip Seals

  • Weatherstrip Seals: Comprehensive weatherstrip options including front door weatherstrip (except hardtop/convertible, front hardtop/convertible), rear door weatherstrip (2-door and 4-door/Sedan Delivery), door top and side weatherstrip, door to hinge weatherstrip (front, hardtop/convertible), door metal core weatherstrip (front hinge post, except convertible/hardtop), and windshield post to vent weatherstrip (convertible).

Driveshafts Parts: Ensuring Smooth Power Delivery

The driveshaft is a critical component in transferring power from the transmission to the rear axle. Maintaining driveshaft components ensures smooth and vibration-free power delivery.

Bushings, Components & Gaskets: Driveshaft Support and Sealing

  • Bushings: Propeller shaft bushings (rear 1/2 ton, 1950 1st design), driveshaft “Oakie” bushings (with and without seal), and bushing puller tools.
  • Components: Driveshaft coupling pins (propeller shaft to pinion).
  • Gaskets: Driveshaft/propeller shaft seals.

Torque Tube & U-Joint: Driveline Essentials

  • Torque Tubes: Torque tube ball seal kits for manual transmissions.
  • U-Joints: U-joint assemblies with yokes (except Powerglide), U-joint yokes (torque tube half only), U-joint lock plates and bolts, and driveshaft dowel pins.

Electrical Parts: Wiring and Electrical System Components

A reliable electrical system is essential for starting, lighting, and operating various accessories in your 1949 Chevy. Restoring or upgrading electrical components ensures safe and dependable operation.

Battery, Generator-Alternator & Horn: Power and Signaling Components

  • Battery Components: Battery cables (positive), battery hold-downs (adjustable, with J-hooks), battery mats, battery tender chargers (6 volt), battery trays (superb quality), battery tray paint (corrosion-resistant black), battery chargers (6V/12V, various amp ratings), battery boxes (universal, group 42 and street rod style group 71), ground straps, charging system/smartcharge digital battery storage, and books on 6V to 12V conversion and hot start issues.
  • Generator-Alternator Components: Alternators (6v and 12v, various amp ratings, chrome/show chrome options, internally regulated), alternator pulleys (various sizes and groove configurations), alternator wiring (Da Plug conversion), generators (10-1/2″ long, rebuild yours, rebuilt), generator bands, bearings, brushes, bushings, oil covers, pulleys, rebuild kits, warning tags, and alternator mount brackets (universal, early “Y” style polished alloy).
  • Horn Components: Horns (Oogah, Wolf Whistle), horn buttons (contact with spring, pivot ring, horn ring), horn relays (6v and 12v), horn wire thru horn cover-grommet, and wiring harnesses (horn pigtails).

Ignition, Spark Plugs & Starter: Engine Starting and Firing

  • Ignition Components: Ballast resistors (12v system), distributor condensers, tags (“Delco Remy”), distributors (except 53 Powerglide, DUI HEI electronic), distributor caps, distributor condenser/points hold-down screws, ignition coils (6v and 12v, Delco NOS, Pertronix), ignition lock cylinders with keys, ignition switches (reproduction bolt-in, with “Start” and “Accessory” positions, universal mounting bracket, universal mounting plate), key blanks (original GM octagon and round head), electronic ignition (Pertronix 6v and 12v), points, rotors, timing hole rubber plugs, vacuum advance units (and rebuild service).
  • Spark Plugs & Wires: Spark plugs (14mm, Genuine AC), spark plug wire sets (superb with GM script, vintage cloth wrapped), and plug wire O-rings (rubber).
  • Starter Components: Starters (passenger/Dubl-Duti truck, rebuilt, high torque 12v solenoid), starter bands, brush sets, bushings (drive end, non-drive end), starter drives, oil covers, rebuild kits, solenoids, solenoid insulators, solenoid plunger boots, solenoid repair kits, starter switches (chrome button in dash), and electric key starter conversion kits.

Voltage Reducer-Booster & Wiring: Voltage Management and Electrical Wiring

  • Voltage Reducer-Booster Components: Voltage boosters (6v-12v high current), voltage reducers (12v-6v, for heater/radio/gauges/gas gauge, universal single 12v to dual 6v), and voltage regulators.
  • Wiring Components: Wiring harnesses (main, headlight/park light pigtails, heater/defroster, horn pigtails, tail light convertible/coupe/deluxe coupe/sedan delivery/station wagon/sedan, 6v to 12v conversion/replacement Ron Francis, Highway 15/22/15 Nostalgia street rod application), wiring junction block cover gaskets, fuse holders (accessory junction block), wiring terminal boards (main, 5 terminal), armored wire (14 gauge), lacquer coated braided wire (white 12 gauge), wire loom (black original hard cover, various IDs), light bulb sockets (billet, double filament/offset pins), basic auto electricity books, and wiring clamps/clips (various sizes and types for insulated wiring, gas/brake tubes, wire harness).

Engine Parts: Powering Your Classic Chevy

Maintaining or rebuilding your 1949 Chevy’s engine ensures it delivers reliable performance and classic charm.

Accessory Dress Up & Cylinder Head: Engine Aesthetics and Top End Components

  • Accessory Dress Up: Engine dampeners/balancers (recondition yours), engine sleeves (repair seal surface on crank), side plates (chrome), stove bolts (with lockwashers, correct for various covers), and valve covers (new chrome for 216ci).
  • Cylinder Head Components: Cam and solid lifter kits (various options, with/without timing gears), cylinder head bolts (long and short), rocker arm components (adjusting screws/nuts, shafts, assemblies), engine sleeves (metal intake to head), valves (exhaust and intake, various types), valve guides (exhaust and intake), valve seals, valve seats (exhaust and intake), valve springs, and valve stem locks (key).

Engine Bolt Kit & Rebuild Kits: Engine Fasteners and Overhaul Components

  • Engine Bolt Kits: Stainless steel engine bolt kits for 216ci engines (except 53 Powerglide).
  • Engine Rebuild Kits: Engine kits (except Powerglide), master engine kits (216ci and except Powerglide), piston and ring kits (216ci and 235ci), and re-ring kits (various configurations, except 53 Powerglide).

Exhaust & Gaskets & Sealers: Exhaust System and Sealing

  • Exhaust Components: Intake/exhaust manifold bolt kits, intake/exhaust manifold clamps (spreaders, cast reproduction and used).
  • Gaskets & Sealers: Engine assembly lube, gasket sealer (high temp black silicone), head gaskets (216ci), intake/exhaust manifold gaskets (216 engine, rectangle), oil distributor valve gaskets, oil pan gaskets, overhaul gasket sets (216ci except 53 Powerglide), push rod cover gaskets, rear main seals (graphtite), timing cover gasket sets with seal, valve cover gaskets (1/4″ thick), and valve grind gasket sets (except 1950 235ci).

Mock Blocks & Motor Mounts: Engine Mockup and Mounting

  • Mock Blocks: Engine mock block replicas (Chevy SB and BB, short and long block), and harmonic balancer mock blocks (Chevy SB and BB).
  • Motor Mounts: Motor mount brackets (weld-in, Chev V8) and front/rear motor mounts.

Oiling & Plugs: Engine Lubrication and Sealing

  • Oiling Components: Engine assembly lube, oil filters (beehive, various filters), oil filter gaskets, oil filter mount brackets (beehive), dip stick tubes, oil distributor valve gaskets, oil filters (various types), oil filter hoses (various lengths), oil pan drain plugs (various sizes), oil pressure lines (engine to gauge), rocker arm oil lines, and oil pumps (except 1953 Powerglide, rebuild yours, rebuild kits).
  • Plugs: Expansion plugs (block 1-5/8″, rear of camshaft), oil pan drain plugs (various sizes), soft plug sets (complete engine), and timing hole rubber plugs.

Short Block & Timing: Engine Core and Timing Components

  • Short Block Components: Camshafts (solid lifters new and reground), cam bearings, camshaft thrust bearings/plates/spacers/screws, engine dampeners/balancers (recondition yours), engine sleeves (repair seal surface on crank), lifters (solid, original NOS and new), main bearings (various sizes, std to .060, except 53 Powerglide), main bearing shims (except 53 Powerglide), pistons (216ci and 235ci), piston rings (216ci and 235ci, various sizes), pushrods (216ci and 235ci), rod bearings (various sizes, std to .060, except 53 Powerglide), rod bearing shims, rod bolts/nuts/pal lock nuts/boots, rod dippers, rod service (machine rods for insert bearings), and engine wrist pins (standard).
  • Timing Components: Timing gears (crank and camshaft matched sets), timing gear covers (chrome), timing hole rubber plugs, and engine Woodruff keys (balancer, crank, cam gears).

Valve Covers & Related: Valve Cover Style and Components

  • Valve Covers: Valve covers (new chrome for 216ci, finned plain aluminum, polished finned aluminum, “Offenhauser” polished aluminum, “Wayne” finned aluminum unpolished).
  • Valve Cover Accessories: Oil fill caps (on valve cover, finned push-in, polished finned push-in), side plates (chrome), valve cover nuts (acorn, chrome acorn, polished acorn, stainless acorn), valve cover breathers (finned aluminum, polished finned aluminum 90-degree side mount), valve cover grommets, valve cover studs/washers/nuts (for aftermarket aluminum valve covers).

Exhaust Parts: Managing Exhaust Fumes and Sound

A properly functioning exhaust system is crucial for emissions, sound control, and engine performance. Restoring or upgrading your exhaust system ensures a healthy and enjoyable driving experience.

Accessory Tailpipe Extensions & Exhaust Systems: Exhaust Outlets and Full Systems

  • Accessory Tailpipe Extensions: Exhaust extension deflectors (stainless steel, plain, with bowtie, chrome, show chromed 409 stainless steel) and tailpipe extension clamps (original style).
  • Exhaust Systems: Complete aluminized dual exhaust systems (standard transmission, except convertible), complete aluminized dual systems (except convertible), and original-style exhaust systems for convertibles and non-convertibles (with manual transmission).

Gaskets, Hangers & Manifolds: Exhaust System Components

  • Gaskets: Exhaust gaskets (header pipe to manifold, various types and sizes), and intake/exhaust manifold gaskets (216 engine, rectangle).
  • Hangers: Exhaust tailpipe hangers and clamps (not original), and exhaust grommets (tailpipe hanger, rear).
  • Manifolds: Exhaust header bolt sets (for Fenton headers), header heat kits (Fenton headers to Fenton intake, 216ci only), headers (Fenton reproduction, tube headers black painted/polished stainless steel), exhaust flange plates (for header pipe to manifold, Fenton headers), exhaust manifold heat riser components (shaft oversize, spring/thermostat, anti-rattle spring), and intake/exhaust manifold clamps (spreaders, cast reproduction and used).

Mufflers, Paint & Pipes: Exhaust Noise Control and Components

  • Mufflers: Exhaust mufflers (convertible/non-convertible with manual transmission), and muffler clamps (front/rear, various sizes).
  • Paint: Very high temperature paint (cast blast grey, clear, flat aluminum) and exhaust paint (stainless steel pigments, pint).
  • Pipes: Exhaust header pipes (convertible/non-convertible with manual transmission, manual trans except convertible/Powerglide), and exhaust tailpipes (convertible, except Powerglide/convertible).

Studs: Exhaust Manifold Fasteners

  • Studs: Header pipe studs in manifolds.

Exterior Parts: Restoring the Outer Appearance of Your Chevy

The exterior parts define the visual identity of your 1949 Chevy. Restoring or replacing these components brings back the original style and shine.

Script Emblems & Sunvisors: Exterior Accents and Shade

  • Script Emblems: Chrome “Blown”, “Hotrod”, and “Turbocharged” emblems for custom styling.
  • Sunvisors: Exterior steel Peckat reproduction visors (fits 30s-early 50s split windshield), exterior Fleetline/Styleline visors (one-piece windshield), visor center support bracket sets (Fulton), interior sunvisor boards and brackets (cabriolet/hardtop, interior visor bracket, bracket clamp screws, interior bracket screws), and sunvisor sets (presewn, napped cotton).

Fender Parts: Maintaining Fender Shape and Style

Fenders are a defining feature of the 1949 Chevy’s design. Restoring fender parts ensures proper body lines and protection.

Bolt Kit, Braces & Curb Feelers: Fender Mounting, Support and Accessories

  • Bolt Kits: Front fender bolt kits (1949-52).
  • Braces: Fender braces (rear of front fender, left and right).
  • Curb Feelers: Chrome vintage style clamp-on curb feelers (chrome flex wire and standard chrome).

Fenders, Gaskets & Gravel Guards: Fender Panels and Protection

  • Fenders: Rubber washers for fender mounting.
  • Gaskets: Door seal to hinge gaskets, gasket seals (U-channel foam), inner fender seals (U-channel foam), and fender gaskets (to assemble front end with fenders).
  • Gravel Guards: Front fender gravel shields (stainless steel) and gravel shields (rubber, glue-on for 2-door/Sedan Delivery).

Guide Accessory, Mouldings & Ornaments: Fender Guides and Trim

  • Guide Accessory: Fender markers (Guide, illuminated, milky lens) and replacement bulbs.
  • Mouldings: Fender moulding clips (front fender), belt mouldings (various types and NOS options), front fender mouldings (reproduction), and fender moulding washers (hat-shaped).
  • Ornaments: Fender ornaments, often integrated with mouldings.

Script & Skirts: Fender Styling and Accessories

  • Script: Front fender “Deluxe” script emblems.
  • Skirts: Fender skirts (super reproduction), fender skirt retainers (on body), fender skirt seals (to rear fender), and fender skirt trim (bloomers, lower stainless, 2-door and 4-door).

Welting: Fender Edge Finishing

  • Welting: Fender welting (various types and sizes, rubber and chrome mylar) for finishing fender edges and body seams.

Firewall Parts: Engine Bay Firewall Components

Firewall parts separate the engine compartment from the passenger cabin, providing heat and noise insulation, and mounting points for various components.

Clips, Grommets, Seals & Pads: Firewall Components and Seals

  • Clips: Firewall pad metal clips (various lengths).
  • Grommets & Seals: Convertible top hydraulic tube firewall grommets, fresh air vent cable grommets, hood cable grommets, rubber grommets (various hole configurations), speedometer cable and wiring harness grommets, starter wire grommets (center firewall), vent cable grommets (firewall braces), heater hose grommets (through firewall), and door seal to hinge die-cut rubber seals.
  • Pads: Firewall pads and covers (ABS), and body sound deadener/insulation (jute with foil on 1 or 2 sides).

Floorboard Parts: Restoring the Floor Pan and Foot Area

Floorboard parts are essential for structural integrity, interior comfort, and weather protection. Restoring floorboards ensures a solid and comfortable foundation for your 1949 Chevy.

Boots, Bumpers & Floor Shift: Floorboard Components

  • Boots: Emergency brake boots and floor shifter boots (3-speed).
  • Bumpers: Brake and clutch arm floor bumpers.
  • Floor Shift Components: Floor shifter trim rings (stainless steel, 3-speed).

Grommets, Insulation & Mats: Floorboard Protection and Comfort

  • Grommets: Gas pedal carpet grommets and dimmer switch grommets (black rubber).
  • Insulation: Body sound deadener/insulation (Hi-Tech, Felt Waffle Pattern, Jute with Foil), and foil tape for sound deadener/jute insulation.
  • Mats: Front floor mats (black rubber with pedal/dimmer switch holes) and floor mats (accessory rubber with bowtie).

Pedals & Plugs: Foot Controls and Floor Sealing

  • Pedals: Brake and clutch pedal shaft bushings (master cylinder), brake pedal return springs, gas pedals (excellent reproduction), gas pedal covers (heel pad, accessory), and pedal pads (brake and clutch, except 53-54).
  • Plugs: Floor plugs (metal, various sizes for 1″, 1-1/2″, 1-1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″ holes, floor plug for master cylinder inspection hole).

Seals: Floorboard Seals

  • Seals: Gas pedal rod seals in floor (felt).

Front Suspension Parts: Restoring Ride Quality and Handling

The front suspension is crucial for ride comfort, handling, and steering. Restoring or upgrading front suspension components ensures a smooth and controlled driving experience.

A-Frame, Shafts, Pin & Bushings: Suspension Arm Components

  • A-Frame Components: A-arm seals (inner shaft, upper/lower), A-frame inner shafts (upper and lower).
  • Link Pins: Link pins (lower/upper outer with seals), and link pin seals (lower/upper outer).
  • Bushings: Shock arm bushings (double action rubber), shock bushings (rubber with washers/nuts), and shock link bushings (double action).

Conversions & Dropped Uprights: Suspension Upgrades

  • Conversions: C5 conversion kits (complete system, components, crossmembers, steering rack), Heidts IFS kits (weld-in, tubular A-arms, with/without crossmember), and front sway bars (1″).
  • Dropped Uprights: Dropped steering arms (for original IFS with dropped uprights) and dropped uprights (for original IFS).

Kingpins, Rebuild Kits & Rubber Bumpers: Suspension Pivots, Overhaul, and Bump Stops

  • Kingpins: King pins (knee action shock equipped).
  • Rebuild Kits: Front end rebuild kits (Deluxe).
  • Rubber Bumpers: Bump stops (lower A-frame bolt-in, upper A-frame), ensuring proper suspension travel and preventing bottoming out.

Shocks & Springs: Dampening and Support

  • Shocks: Shock absorber fluid, shock bushings (rubber with washers/nuts), shock absorber brackets (lower front for C5 conversion), and front shocks.
  • Springs: Coil springs (except Powerglide/convertible, Powerglide/convertible), leaf spring center bolts, leaf spring liners (Teflon), shackle rebuild kits, and seals (rubber for steel bushed shackles).

Sway Bar: Enhancing Handling Stability

  • Sway Bar Components: Sway bar shaft bushings, sway bar-bushings link (rubber with washers/nuts), and sway bar link kits (except straight axle cars).

Fuel Systems Parts: Ensuring Reliable Fuel Delivery

A well-maintained fuel system is essential for consistent engine performance and fuel efficiency. Restoring fuel system components ensures a reliable fuel supply to your 1949 Chevy’s engine.

Additives & Air Cleaner: Fuel System Enhancements and Air Intake

  • Additives: Fuel stabilizers (reduces varnish buildup, various sizes).
  • Air Cleaners: Air cleaner assemblies (various styles – finned polished/unpolished, mini Mohawk polished/unpolished, ribbed edge polished/unpolished, 4″ mushroom chrome louvered/smooth, 4″ chrome louvered/smooth, 9-1/2″ diameter stainless steel smooth), air cleaner adapters (2-5/8″ to 2-5/16″ neck), air cleaner clamps (for 4″ base), air cleaner wing nuts, and air filter elements (4″ diameter, copper mesh only, complete).

Carburetors & Clamps: Fuel Mixing and Line Security

  • Carburetors: Carburetors (replacement, Carter W-1, Rochester 216ci), carburetor base gaskets (Carter W-1), carburetor cleaner (spray can), carburetor base bakelite insulators (except 50-52 235ci), carburetor components (accelerator pump spring, float, throttle shafts oversize/standard, rebuild kits – Carter W-1/Y-F/Rochester), carburetor rebuild services, carburetor matched sets.
  • Clamps: Fuel line clamps (various types and sizes – bolt-on strap, insulated wire/gas/brake tubes, combination line clamp sets), and gas filler neck hose clamps (various sizes).

Filters, Fuel Lines & Fuel Pumps: Fuel Filtration and Delivery

  • Filters: Gas filter assemblies (with glass bowl, original AC reproduction, genuine AC), gas filter elements, fuel pump glass bowls with gaskets, and gas filter gaskets (inline filter bowl, beehive).
  • Fuel Lines: Fuel lines (gas line fuel pump to carburetor – steel/stainless steel, car fuel line main – steel/stainless steel), fuel line clamps and clips (various types and sizes), tank line adapter fittings (3/8″ to 5/16″ car fuel line), and fuel hoses (1/2″ ID).
  • Fuel Pumps: Fuel pumps (electric inline 6v/12v, with glass bowl, with metal bowl, with vacuum pump glass bowl/metal bowl), fuel pump components (gas filter bowl gaskets, mounting gaskets), and fuel pump rebuild kits (standard and with vacuum pump).

Gas Cap, Door, Hoses & Gas Tank: Fuel Tank and Filling Components

  • Gas Cap Components: Gas caps (locking with bowtie/GM script, chrome locking non-original, non-locking polished stainless/show quality chrome).
  • Gas Door Components: Gas door guards (stainless steel), gas filler door bumpers (round).
  • Gas Hoses: Gas tank filler neck hoses (various types and sizes), and gas tank filler neck hose clamps (various sizes).
  • Gas Tanks: Gas tanks (1-piece polyethylene driver side fill, stainless steel original style, steel 18 gallon with/without fuel injection pump provision, steel 12 gallon for Wagon/Sedan Delivery), gas tank repair kits (POR15), gas tank strap cushions, gas tank straps with bolts/universal straps.

Sealers-Tank Slosh & Sending Unit: Fuel Tank Sealing and Level Sensing

  • Sealers-Tank Slosh: Gas tank sealer (alcohol resistant POR15, slosh alcohol resistant), and Marine Clean POR-15 for tank cleaning.
  • Sending Units: Gas tank sending units (various types – brass float, plastic float, 0-30 ohms 6v/12v), gas tank floats (cork), sending unit gaskets (rubber, standard), and sending unit screws.

Glass Parts: Replacing Damaged or Missing Glass Panels

Glass parts are essential for visibility, weather protection, and the overall appearance of your 1949 Chevy. Replacing damaged or missing glass restores safety and aesthetics.

Backglass-Rear Window & Door: Rear and Door Glass Panels

  • Backglass/Rear Windows: Back glass panels for Cabriolet/Convertible (clear, green tint, grey), Fleetline (clear, bronze, grey, tint), Metal Wagon (clear, green tint, grey), Sedan Delivery (clear, grey, tint), Styleline Coupe (clear, green tint, grey smoke tint), Styleline Sedan (clear, green tint, grey smoke tint), Wood Wagon (clear, green tint, grey), and back glass rubber seals (various models with/without mouldings, Sedan Delivery, Wagon Tailgate, Styleline Coupe, Fleetline, Styleline Special Sedan). Convertible back glass screw sets (stainless steel), and Suburban end lift gate back glass (clear, green tint, grey).
  • Door Glass: Front door glass for 2-door/4-door Fleetline, 4-door Styleline/Sedan Delivery, Convertible/Hardtop, Coupe, Metal Wagon, Styleline 2-door, Wood Wagon (clear, green tint, grey), and door glass setting kits (convertible/hardtop, 2-door except convertible/hardtop/Sedan Delivery, 4-door/Sedan Delivery, 41-48 Fleetline/49-54 Cars).

Frames, Power Windows & Quarter: Window Frames, Power Upgrades, and Quarter Glass

  • Frames: Door glass frames (left and right chrome, hardtop/convertible).
  • Power Windows: Power window conversion kits (2-door, 2DR Hardtop/Convertible, bolt-in gear drive 2-door/4-door/Sedan Delivery), and electric window crank upgrades (spline shaft, various GM/Ford spline types).
  • Quarter Glass: Quarter glass panels for Convertible/Hardtop (clear, green tint, grey), Fleetline 2-door (clear, green tint, grey), Metal Wagon (clear, green tint, grey), Styleline 2-door (clear, green tint, grey smoke tint), Styleline Deluxe 6-Pass Coupe (sliding, clear, green tint, grey), Styleline Special 3-Pass Coupe (stationary, clear, green tint, grey), Wood Wagon (clear, green tint, grey), quarter glass setting kits (roll up 2-door Sedan, sliding, convertible/hardtop), quarter glass seals (leading edge for hardtop/convertible, leading edge quarter glass with cloth Cabriolet), quarter window rubber (coupe fixed window), and vertical rubber/felt seals for sliding quarter glass.

Setting Tape, Suburban & Vent Window: Glass Installation and Specialized Glass

  • Setting Tape: Door glass setting rubber (bulk), door glass setting kits (convertible/hardtop, 2-door except convertible/hardtop/Sedan Delivery, 4-door/Sedan Delivery, 41-48 Fleetline/49-54 Cars), and vent glass setting tape (does 2 vents).
  • Suburban Glass: Suburban quarter rear/rear glass (green tint).
  • Vent Window Glass: Front door vent glass (convertible/hardtop, Fleetline, Styleline – clear, green tint, grey), rear door vent glass (Fleetline Deluxe/Spec – clear, Styleline Deluxe/Special – green tint, grey), quarter vent glass (Metal Wagon – clear, green tint, grey, Wood Wagon – green tint), vent window pivot pins (upper), vent window latches (left and right), and vertical vent window seals (rear 4-door sedan, except hardtop/convertible, front of rear vent window, glue-on, hardtop/convertible).

Window Channel Kits & Windshields: Window Channels and Windshield Panels

  • Window Channel Kits: Window channel kits (front door 2-door/4-door/Sedan Delivery/Coupe, front door convertible/hardtop, quarter window 2-door sedan/coupe/4-door sliding window/cabriolet/convertible/wagon, rear door 37-48/53-54 car/41-48 Fleetline/49-52 car), flex channel (cloth covered, wide, various lengths), flex channel with stainless bead (various lengths), rigid division bars (upper/lower), window sweep with stainless steel bead (narrow/wide), window channel clips, and various adhesives (3M weatherstrip cement, ultra gel control super glue, windshield sealer, contact cement, Krazy Glue).
  • Windshields: Windshield panels (1-piece convertible/hardtop – clear/green tint/grey, 1-piece Fleetline Aerosedan – clear/green tint/grey, 1-piece Styleline except convertible/hardtop – clear/green tint/grey, left side convertible/hardtop – clear/green tint/grey, left side Fleetline – clear/green tint/grey, left side Styleline except convertible/hardtop – clear/green tint/grey, left side Wagon – clear/green tint/grey, right side convertible/hardtop – clear/green tint/grey, right side Fleetline – clear/green tint/grey, right side Styleline except convertible/hardtop – clear/green tint/grey, right side Wagon – clear/green tint/grey), windshield rubber (convertible/hardtop, Fleetline with/without moulding, Station Wagon, Styleline Deluxe with/without moulding, Styleline Special 2-door/4-door, for 1-piece windshields convertible/hardtop/wagon/fleetline/styleline), and windshield center divider moulding nuts/bolts.

Grilles Parts: Restoring the Front Grille Aesthetics

The grille is a prominent styling element of the 1949 Chevy’s front end. Restoring grille parts brings back the original chrome and detail.

Core Support, Decals & Grille Bar: Grille Structure and Trim

  • Core Support Parts: Radiator core support to frame bolt kits and core support pads/shims.
  • Decals: “Chevrolet” grille lettering decals (vinyl).
  • Grille Bar Parts: Grille bars (center, lower, upper) all in chrome finish.

Heater & AC Parts: Restoring or Adding Climate Control

Heater and AC parts provide essential comfort, especially for classic cars that may not have originally come equipped with air conditioning.

AC Complete System, Brackets & Decals: Full AC Systems and Components

  • AC Complete Systems: Complete HVAC systems (various configurations – upper/lower/side fittings, cable/electronic control, 90-degree fittings), and AC defrost outlet vents.
  • Brackets: AC compressor and alternator mounting brackets (for 216ci/235ci Chevy 6-cylinder engines).
  • Decals: Heater/defroster decals (“On-Off”), and heater decals (“Harrison”).

Grommet, Heater & Heater Core Rebuild: Heater Components and Restoration

  • Grommets: Heater hose grommets (through firewall).
  • Heater Components: Heater hose nipples (connects to engine), heater shutoff valves (screws into water pump), heater control valves (rebuild yours Ranco only), heater control valve rebuild kits (Ranco only), heater core rebuild services, and heater/defroster wiring harnesses.
  • Heater Core Rebuild: Heater core rebuild services.

Hose, Motor & Operation Card: Heater Hoses, Motors, and Operation Info

  • Hoses: Heater hoses (black 5/8″), heater hose clamps (5/8″ original), defroster duct hoses (various sizes, cloth covered), and aluminum bundle straps (various sizes).
  • Motors: Heater motors (6 volt and 12 volt, various types), heater/defroster motors (12 volt), and heater motor to firewall seals.
  • Operation Cards: Heater operation cards.

Switch & Vent: Heater Controls and Air Vents

  • Switch: Heater switches (6v and 12v rotary rheostat).
  • Vents: Air conditioning vents (under dash rectangular double vent – various sizes, round, round corner, kick panel louvers, in dash rectangular – various sizes), car fresh air duct connectors (rubber sleeve), and fresh air inlet valve to cowl gaskets.

Hood Parts: Restoring Hood Function and Appearance

The hood is a prominent styling element and provides access to the engine compartment. Restoring hood parts ensures proper fit, function, and appearance.

Cables & Handles, Center Moulding & Cowl Vents: Hood Operation and Trim

  • Cables & Handles: Hood cable assemblies (various types), hood cable assemblies with knobs, hood knobs (“Hood” letter brown), and wire stops (adjustable end for hood).
  • Center Moulding: Hood moulding center strips (hood ornament delete) and clips, polished aluminum hood center mouldings (bullnose).
  • Cowl Vents: Hoses for cowl vents (1/2″ ID).

Emblems, Hinges & Hoods: Hood Badging, Hinges and Panels

  • Emblems: Chrome hood emblems with painted details.
  • Hinges: Hood hinge bolts (various types and sizes – standard, stainless steel, hex head, shoulder bolts), and hood hinge repair pins (oversize).
  • Hoods: Hood air deflectors (mounts to center strip, various colors), and under hood lights (super reproduction).

Latches, Ornaments & Prop: Hood Latching, Ornamentation, and Support

  • Latches: Hood latch cups (polished stainless steel, stainless steel) and hood latch springs (polished stainless steel, stainless steel).
  • Ornaments: Hood ornament gaskets (ornament to hood standard) and hood ornaments (plastic red/wing accessory blue/green/red).
  • Props: Hood props (universal 3-level polished, universal 3-level polished midnight series, universal 6-level polished, universal 6-level polished midnight series).

Seals & Bumper, Springs: Hood Sealing, Bumpers, and Springs

  • Seals & Bumpers: Hood bumper sets, hood to cowl seals (various types), and retainer/screw sets (hood to cowl).
  • Springs: Hood hinge springs (various types – standard, polished stainless steel, stainless steel), and hood spring installation/removal tools.

Instrument Gauges Parts: Restoring Instrument Panel Functionality

Instrument gauges provide critical information about your 1949 Chevy’s operation. Restoring or replacing gauges ensures accurate readings and authentic dashboard appearance.

Clock, Instrument Glass & Oil Gauges: Dashboard Gauge Components

  • Clock Components: Clock knobs (chrome, original 53-54 Corvette).
  • Instrument Glass: Instrument glass with original markings.
  • Oil Gauges: Oil pressure lines (engine to gauge).

Speedometer & Temperature Gauge: Speed and Temperature Measurement

  • Speedometers: Speedometer cable assemblies (various types, with/without Powerglide), speedometer cable tips (steel gauge end speedo cable), and speedometer repair services.
  • Temperature Gauges: Temperature gauge reducing bushings (cylinder head for temp gauge).

Interior Parts: Restoring Interior Comfort and Style

Interior parts define the cabin environment of your 1949 Chevy, contributing to comfort, style, and overall driving experience.

Carpet, Coat Hooks & Dome Light: Interior Flooring, Accessories, and Lighting

  • Carpet: Carpet kits (front and back loop/cut pile, with padding), and moulded carpet kits (2-door/4-door, loop/cut pile).
  • Coat Hooks: Coat hooks/garment hangers.
  • Dome Light Components: Dome light lenses (except hardtop/convertible, convertible), dome light rims (except hardtop/convertible), dome light chrome bezels, domelight switches (door jamb black button, on post rectangular brown), door jamb dome light switch gaskets, and vintage anti-glare interior lights (12 volt).

Fasteners, Glove Box & Knobs: Interior Fastenings and Controls

  • Fasteners: Garnish moulding U-clips and bottom support clips.
  • Glove Box Components: Glove boxes (cloth lined with clips), rubber bumpers for glove box doors (round), glove box lights with bulbs, gaskets and lock assemblies for glove box doors, and screw sets for glove box installation.
  • Knobs: Choke, headlight, hood, shift, throttle, and windshield wiper knobs (ivory).

Lighter-Ashtray, Script & Starter Button: Interior Accessories

  • Lighter-Ashtray Components: Cats Eye lighter handles, cigarette lighters with sockets (6 volt, no knob), cigarette lighter elements (6v NOS).
  • Script: “Chevrolet” script emblems (on dash).
  • Starter Button: Starter switches (chrome button in dash).

Tissue Dispenser, Traffic Light Viewer & Door Armrest: Interior Comfort and Convenience

  • Tissue Dispensers: Tissue dispensers and facial tissue refills.
  • Traffic Light Viewers: Traffic light viewers (magnetic base vintage styling chrome).
  • Door Armrest Components: Armrest assemblies, 8-ball/chrome metal tube door lock knobs, armrest rubber pads, and arm rest screws.

Door Bezels-Plastic, Check Link & Garnish Moulding: Door Interior Trim

  • Bezels-Plastic: Door handle and window crank disks (behind interior handles), and tools for installing door handle ferrules.
  • Check Links: Door check links (front/rear doors, sedan delivery back rear door) and door check link supports.
  • Garnish Moulding Components: Garnish moulding U-clips and bottom support clips.

Door Handles Exterior & Interior: Door Handles and Components

  • Handles Exterior: Exterior door handles (no button, push button assemblies, push button assemblies with lock cylinders), door handle guards (stainless steel), door handle and lock pads (2-door and 4-door models), and door lock button springs (left).
  • Handles Interior: Interior door handles (superior quality and standard), door handle retainer clips (horseshoe), door handle tension springs, and tools for removing horseshoe clips.

Door Latch-Striker & Locks: Door Latching and Locking Mechanisms

  • Latch-Striker Components: Door latch strikers (left front/rear, right front/rear) and striker screws (stainless steel).
  • Locks: Door lock buttons (superior quality, black/brown/grey), door lock lever springs (front and rear), key blanks (original GM octagon and round head), and door lock cylinders and handle retainers.

Door Pins & Bushings, Tools: Door Hinge Hardware and Specialized Tools

  • Pins & Bushings: Door hinge pins (stainless steel and zinc) with bushings, and door hinge pin kits (exc SDL back door).
  • Tools: Clutch head drivers and bit socket sets, and 1/4″ clutch head driver with 5 bits.

License Parts: License Plate Mounting and Accessories

License plate parts ensure legal compliance and can add a touch of style to your 1949 Chevy.

Brackets, Frames & Lights: License Plate Mounting, Frames, and Illumination

  • Brackets: License plate brackets (front), and license guard mounting brackets (“Briz” style).
  • Frames: License plate frames (telescoping, year on top), license plate fastener – jewel glass reflectors (various colors), license plate fasteners (red jewel plastic reflector, chrome bullet wing nut, chrome diamond), and license plate frame accessories (U.S.A. Flag, “Briz” 49 Chev style license plate guard).
  • Lights: License light lenses (glass and plastic), license light lens gaskets, license light retainer clips and screws, license light lens gaskets (except Sedan Delivery), and license light pads (except Sedan Delivery/Wagon).

Reflectors & Rubber Bumpers: License Plate Accents and Protection

  • Reflectors: License plate fasteners with jewel glass reflectors (various colors) and red jewel plastic reflectors.
  • Rubber Bumpers: License plate rubber bumpers (front).

Lights Parts: Restoring Exterior Lighting Function and Style

Exterior lights are crucial for safety and visibility, as well as contributing to the classic look of your 1949 Chevy. Restoring or upgrading lights ensures proper function and authentic appearance.

Back Up Lights, Bed Roll Lights & Bulbs: Rear Lighting and Bulbs

  • Back Up Lights: Rotary switches for back up lights.
  • Bed Roll Lights: LED tail light bed roll inserts (12v), and LED bed roll light retaining rings.
  • Bulbs: Comprehensive light bulb kits (6v and 12v, for convertible/station wagon/sedan delivery/car, per original specifications), and individual bulbs (various types and voltages for brake lights, turn lights, dome lights, glove box lights, ignition lock lamps, high beam indicators, license lights, clock lights, parking lights, safety lights, spot lights, stop lights, tail lights, LED super bright bulbs in various colors and voltages).

Driving Lights, Fog Lights & Headlights: Front Lighting Options

  • Driving Lights: Driving lights (clear sealed beam lamps 6v/12v, 5″/6″, screw terminals), and driving light bulbs (clear sealed beam lamps 6v/12v, 5″/6″, screw terminals).
  • Fog Lights: Fog lights (6v/12v, 5″/6″, amber with brackets), fog light brackets (on bumper brackets), fog light grommets (bracket in apron rubber), and fog light bulbs (amber sealed beam lamps 6v/12v, 5″/6″, screw terminals, NOS Westinghouse).
  • Headlights: Headlights (clear halogen sealed beam replacement 6v/12v 7″, clear glass with diamond cut reflector 12v 7″, clear halogen sealed beam #1185A 6v/12v 7″ 3 prong plug, blue dot tri-bar halogen sealed beam lamp 12v 7″, snake eye halogen sealed beam lamps 12v 7″, 7″ 12v headlight assemblies crystal/flat lens H-4 chrome Kingbee style, 7″ 12v headlight assembly flat lens H-4 black Dietz style, 7″ 12v headlight assembly sealed beam chrome Dietz style, headlight bucket inner modified for HID kits, headlight bucket inners, headlight bucket assemblies complete with pigtail/retainer/bulb, headlight gaskets (bucket to fender), headlight springs (bucket tension adjusting), headlight relays (6v/12v), headlight rims (stainless steel), headlight rim clips (seal retaining), headlight switches, headlight switch nuts (stainless steel), headlight knobs (various types), headlight shafts (removable type), headlight visors (7″ amber/blue/green/red acrylic, 7″ chrome plated half moon/covers top/with blue dot jewel), headlight wire grommets (left of radiator, inner panel for park light pigtail), headlight HID conversion kits (plug and play H4 6000k, low beam HID halogen high beam), and LED headlight kits (7″ 12v).

Park Lights, Spotlights & Taillight: Front and Rear Lighting

  • Park Lights: Park light rims (left and right chrome), park light sockets and bulbs (6v/12v for turn signal), and sockets for park light/turn signal.
  • Spotlights: Spotlights (6v/12v, 5″/6″, with bracket), spotlight brackets (left and right side, on bumper brackets), spotlight tags (“GM” script), spotlight handles (ivory with chrome housing/switch), spotlight bulbs (sealed beam lamps 6v/12v, 5″/6″, screw terminals), and armored wire (14 gauge, cloth wire/metal fuse).
  • Taillight Components: Tail light LED bed roll inserts (12v), LED bed roll light retaining rings, tail light lens replacement for LED tail light (red 12v), amber/blue dots with bowtie cut-out lens accessories, lens blue dots with chrome rings (you install), lens drills for blue dot lenses, tail light LED conversion kits (integrated LED 12v), tail light assemblies (3″ round – glass lens chrome/primered housing red, LED chrome/primered housing amber/red/amber clear/red clear lens 12v, 3″ round LED left/right chrome/primered housing red 12v, chrome – all except Sedan Delivery/Wagon, stainless steel – all except Sedan Delivery/Wagon, chrome LED – all except Sedan Delivery/Wagon 12v, stainless steel LED – all except Sedan Delivery/Wagon 12v, LED left/right side stainless steel housing with LED license light 12v, LED right side stainless housing 12v, left/right side glass lens with blue dot black/chrome housing, left side script glass lens black/stainless housing with license light, right side script glass lens chrome/stainless housing, left/right side plastic lens black housing), tail light bulbs (LED super bright amber/red bulb 12v dual contact offset/straight pins, LED super bright bulb amber color 6v, LED super bright red 6v, #1154/1157/1158/93/98/87/82/88/89/210/1004 bulbs), tail light gaskets (various types – lens, round lens, license light lens, rear center cover, axle), tail light mounting pads (except Sedan Delivery/Wagon), tail light reflectors (“Guide” below tail light), tail light rims (various types – stainless steel, 3″ round chrome, with reflector except Sedan Delivery), tail light screws (rim stainless steel), and brake drum Tinnerman nuts (retains 2 rear brake).

Turn Signal: Turn Signal System Components

  • Turn Signal Components: Turn signal flasher sockets (3 prong), turn signal flashers (12v/6v 3 prong, LED 12v adjustable/fixed/pulsing blinker 2 prong, LED 12v 2/3 prong), turn signal switches (economy chrome handle dark green tip/indicator lamp, chrome superior quality), turn signal kits (37-52 6v/12v, 12v halogen bulbs, 6v, 12v O wire harness), turn signal wiring harnesses (cloth/plastic with flasher socket), and turn signal switches (rotary for fog/driving/back up lights etc.).

Mirrors Parts: Restoring Visibility and Style

Mirrors are essential for safe driving and contribute to the classic style of your 1949 Chevy. Restoring or replacing mirrors ensures clear visibility and authentic appearance.

Interior & Exterior: Mirror Types and Styles

  • Interior & Exterior Mirrors: Exterior rear view mirrors (straight arm clamp-on, bolt-on various sizes left/right side, King Bee – bolt-on/clamp-on left/right side, peep – original era various head/arm sizes, chrome 4″ short arm/4″ dia head 5″ arm length, curved arm like 49-54 car), exterior rear view mirror extensions (for peep mirrors), rear view mirrors (interior chrome, day/night original accessory), car mirror vanity complete “GM” script, and vanity mirrors round aftermarket style.

Paint Parts: Paints for Restoration and Touch-Up

Paints are essential for restoring the finish of your 1949 Chevy, matching original colors, or creating custom looks.

Engine Paint & General Paint: Engine and General Purpose Paints

  • Engine Paint: Engine paint in grey (various types – spray, 16 oz spray cans), engine enamel VHT (Chevy Orange, Flat Black, Gloss Black, GM Satin Black, Universal Aluminum, Universal Red), and silver high temp paint (12 oz).
  • General Paint: Battery tray paint (corrosion resistant black 10 oz spray), carb renew paint (bronze 5 oz spray can), cast color grey regular duty non-high temp paint (11oz), very high temperature paint (cast blast grey, clear, flat aluminum), exhaust paint (stainless steel pigments pint), paint black/blue/red for hubcaps and trim, satin black paint for inner fender panels, semi-flat black paint (12 oz spray can), POR-15 rust preventative paint solvent, and POR-15 rust preventative paint.

Printed Material Parts: Manuals, Guides, and Informational Materials

Printed materials provide valuable information for restoration, maintenance, and understanding your 1949 Chevy.

Accessory Install Sheets, Books & Decals: Accessory Information and Guides

  • Accessory Install Sheets: Accessory installation manuals (superb, per accessory), accessory lists with part numbers/prices, radio antenna installation sheets (with template), back up light installation sheets (with template), cigarette lighter installation sheets, defroster for under seat heater installation sheets, gas filter installation sheets (genuine AC), glove lamp compartment installation sheets, heater installation sheets (rear seat), mirror peep installation sheets, oil filter installation sheets (original AC), overflow tank installation sheets, mirror peep installation sheets, visor application charts (Fulton style exterior), umbrella holder installation sheets, underhood lamp installation sheets, and utility pocket unit installation sheets.
  • Books: Accessory identification books (all items 1946-78 numerical order), American Salvage Yard Treasures book, Collector Car Price Guide book, Automobiles of America book, Accessory Book – Came In Glove Box (color repro), Good Housekeeping In Your Car book, Hemmings Collector Car Encyclopedia book, Basic Auto Electricity book, 6 Volt To 12 Volt Conversion book, and HELP! My Car Won’t Start When It’s Hot! book.
  • Decals: Air cleaner decals (dry and oil bath), antifreeze (GM) tags, battery guarantee cards, break-in instructions cards, valve cover decals (“Blue Flame” Engine – Red), heater/defroster decals (“On-Off”), heater decals (“Harrison”), heater operation cards, key decals (glove box), lubrication stickers (“Chevrolet”), oil filter decal sets (Fram 1940s, Original AC), radiator overflow tank decals, accessory tire pump decals, and “Duro” top motor tags.

Fishers Body Manuals, Instruction Cards & Metal Tags: Body Manuals, Instructions, and Tags

  • Fishers Body Manuals: Fisher Body Manuals (Woody Wagon, Construction and Adjustment).
  • Instruction Cards: Cigar lighter cards (Casco), clock electric instruction cards, compass instruction decals, jack instruction cards, mirror glare proof (Day/Night) cards, quality control cards, service policy cards, and spotlight cards (original S3-S4).
  • Metal Tags: “Delco Remy” starter/generator/distributor tags, and “Duro” top motor tags.

Owners Manual, Parts Book & Photos: Owner Information, Parts Catalogs, and Images

  • Owners Manuals: Owner’s manual folders, owner’s manuals (Chevy Car, 1937-54, specify year).
  • Parts Books: Body Parts and Accessories Chevrolet Book, Chevrolet Master Parts and Accessories Book, Parts Book (Best For 50 and Earlier), 1929-1972 Chevrolet Parts Book On CD, Chevrolet Parts Book On CD (various year ranges), Parts Interchange Book (Chevrolet/Pontiac/Olds/Buick).
  • Photos: Car photos (4-door, 4-door Fleetline with Jet Fighter, Hardtop).

Radio Manual, RPO Books, Sales Brochures & Service Bulletin: Radio and Sales Info, Option Codes, and Service Bulletins

  • Radio Manuals: Car radio manuals (6 Tube Push Button).
  • RPO Books: Option booklets (RPO Regular Production Options).
  • Sales Brochures: Sales brochures (specify year).
  • Service Bulletins: Service Bulletins (12 month subscription, specify year), and Lock and Key Service information (9 pages).

Shop Manual, Signs & Templates: Repair Manuals, Signage, and Templates

  • Shop Manuals: Shop manuals (engineering features car only, cars full size, 49-54 car on CD, 1949-1954 Chevrolet Car On CD), Book- Guide For Gasoline and Oil, Chevrolet Book – 6 Volt To 12 Volt Conversion, and HELP! My Car Won’t Start When It’s Hot! Book.
  • Signs: “Chevrolet” decal signs (as on metal sign).
  • Templates: Spotlight templates with instructions.

Radio Parts: Restoring Classic Car Radios

Radio parts are essential for restoring the original sound system of your 1949 Chevy.

1941-1954 Car & Antenna: Radio Antenna and Model-Specific Parts

  • 1941-1954 Car: Antenna base pad and seal (1941-54 including 1941 Reel Antenna).
  • 1949 Car: Radio antennas (complete with template), radio knobs (tan), radio knob disks (with lever, dummy), radio pushbuttons (Custom Deluxe Radio), and radio tubes (6 tube sets for push button and manual radios).
  • 1950 Car: Antenna base pad and seal (1941-54 including 1941 Reel Antenna), and radio antennas (complete with template).
  • 1951-1952 Car: Bluetooth adapters, antenna base pad and seal (1941-54 including 1941 Reel Antenna), and radio antennas (complete with template).
  • 1953-1954 Car: Bluetooth adapters, and antenna base pad and seal (1941-54 including 1941 Reel Antenna).
  • Antenna Components: Radio antennas (2-post side cowl mount, cowl top or fender top, power cowl/fender top fully auto).

Condenser, Other Components & Paint: Radio Parts and Finishes

  • Condensers: Radio condensers (.5 MF for generator/amp/voltage regulator).
  • Other Components: Radio shaft nuts (thin hex, various sizes).
  • Paint: Radio & heater paint (brown crinkle).

Tubes & Vibrators: Radio Tubes and Power Supply

  • Tubes: Radio tubes (OZ4 solid state).
  • Vibrators: Radio vibrators (6v/12v with negative grounds, solid state).

Rear Axle Parts: Restoring Rear Axle Durability and Performance

The rear axle is a critical component for power transfer and vehicle stability. Restoring rear axle parts ensures reliable and safe operation.

Bearings, Bushings & Differential: Axle Bearings, Supports, and Differential

  • Bearings: Differential pinion bearings (front and rear, various models), differential rear axle bearings, and differential bearings (ring gear carrier).
  • Bushings: Rear axle to spring pivot bolt bushings.
  • Differential Components: Differential fill plugs with gaskets.

Gaskets & Ring & Pinion: Sealing and Gear Components

  • Gaskets: Differential axle gaskets (rear center cover), and differential rear axle housing gaskets (carrier front center).
  • Ring & Pinion: Ring and pinion conversion kits (3.55:1), ring and pinion conversion installation kits (car), and ring and pinion shim sets.

Rear Suspension Parts: Restoring Rear Suspension Comfort and Handling

The rear suspension works in conjunction with the front suspension to provide a smooth and controlled ride. Restoring rear suspension parts ensures proper handling and comfort for your 1949 Chevy.

Bushings, Lowering Blocks & Rubber Bumpers: Suspension Bushings, Ride Height Adjustment, and Bump Stops

  • Bushings: Rear end to spring pivot bolt bushings, and shock arm bushings (double action rubber).
  • Lowering Blocks: Lowering blocks (1″, 2″, 3″) with U-bolts, for adjusting rear ride height.
  • Rubber Bumpers: Bump stops (rear axle).

Shocks & Springs: Rear Suspension Dampening and Support

  • Shocks: Shock bushings (rubber with washers/nuts), shock link bushings (double action), and rear shock absorbers (gas charged 1949-54).
  • Springs: Leaf spring center bolts, leaf spring liners (Teflon), shackle rebuild kits, seals (rubber for steel bushed shackles), shackles (rear rubber bushed/steel bushed), leaf spring eye bushings and bolts (front of rear leaf), and leaf springs (rear 7-leaf and 8-leaf pair, rear for street rod car pair).

Sway Bar: Rear Suspension Stability

  • Sway Bar Components: Sway bar shaft bushings and sway bar-bushings link (rubber with washers/nuts), and sway bar link kits (except straight axle cars).

Sheet Metal Parts: Replacing Damaged or Rusted Body Panels

Sheet metal parts are essential for body restoration, replacing rusted or damaged panels to restore the original shape and structure of your 1949 Chevy.

1949-1952, Air Duct & Doors: Model-Specific Panels and Air Ducts

  • 1949-1952 Specific: Rocker patch panels (inner, street rod style).
  • Air Duct Components: Air duct baffle covers (below battery right side).
  • Door Panels: Door patch panels (door post inner brace front left/right, door bottom inner/outer 2-door/coupe/convertible/hardtop left/right side).

Fender, Firewall & Floorboards: Fender, Firewall, and Floor Pan Panels

  • Fender Panels: Fender patch panels (lower rear front left/right side), and fender braces (rear of front fender left/right lower rear of front fender right).
  • Firewall Panels: Firewalls (small/big block Chevy, tapered for booster).
  • Floorboard Panels: Floor pans (complete with braces), floor braces (front/middle/rear row one piece, at cowl post left/right, die stamped left rear, left/right center, front fits left/right side, 4th row hardtop/convertible), wheel houses (2-door rear left/right side), wheel wells (spare tire die stamped), trunk floor panels (left side outer panel, complete pan with braces, rear brace, extension panel 2-door coupe/sedan, repair panels 2-piece set, rear brace), floor repair panels (sheet metal cargo area Sedan Delivery, repair support brackets Sedan Delivery, fabricated left/right rear, die stamped left/right front, die stamped left/right front superior quality), and transmission tunnel sections (die stamped).

Panel Below Trunk Lid, Quarter Panel & Rocker Panels: Body Panels

  • Panel Below Trunk Lid: Panels below back doors (Sedan Delivery), panels below trunk lids (Sedan/Coupe, Fleetline Fastback).
  • Quarter Panels: Quarter patch panels (stamped economy lower right rear, 2-door/Hardtop/Convertible front of rear fender left/right superior quality).
  • Rocker Panels: Rocker patch panels (inner street rod style, rear extension fabricated 4-door 1 foot left/right side, left/right side all 2-door superior quality, left/right side front door 4-door superior quality, left/right side rear door 4-door superior quality, fabricated left/right side 4-door models less 1 foot on rear, fabricated left/right side all 2-door, fabricated right side original on 4-door models with 1-foot extension, inner repair panel fabricated).

Seat Brace & Splash Aprons: Seat Supports and Splash Protection

  • Seat Brace: Seat braces (left and right side).
  • Splash Aprons: Splash aprons (front, rear bumper to body passenger except station wagon/sedan delivery).

Sill Plates & Running Boards Parts: Step Assistance and Body Protection

Sill plates and running boards provide step assistance and protect the lower body from damage. Restoring or replacing these parts enhances both function and appearance.

Moulding Clips & Rocker Mouldings: Sill Plate and Rocker Trim

  • Moulding Clips: Rocker moulding clips and bolts, rocker moulding bolts.
  • Rocker Mouldings: Rocker mouldings.

Sill Plates: Sill Plate Panels

  • Sill Plates: Sill plates (aluminum 2-door/4-door/Wagon/Convertible/Hardtop/Sedan Delivery), sill plate screws (stainless steel 2-door), and sill plate emblems (“Body By Fisher”).

Sill Plates/Running Boards Parts: Additional Sill Plate and Running Board Components

This section lists additional sill plate and running board components, mirroring the original website’s structure. The parts are essentially the same as listed above, likely repeated for navigation purposes.

Steering Parts: Restoring Steering Precision and Control

Steering parts are crucial for safe and responsive handling. Restoring or replacing steering components ensures precise control and a comfortable driving experience.

Grommets & Bushings, Idler Arm & Mast Jacket Bearings: Steering Column and Idler Arm Components

  • Grommets & Bushings: Steering column seals at floor (foam, ribbed rubber).
  • Idler Arm Components: Idler arm pivot pin repair kits.
  • Mast Jacket Bearings: Steering column bearings (mast jacket, under steering wheel).

Pitman Arm, Rebuild Kits & Steering Columns: Pitman Arm, Steering Box Rebuild, and Steering Columns

  • Pitman Arm Components: Pitman shaft bushings, pitman shaft adjuster screws, pitman shaft seals (various types).
  • Rebuild Kits: Steering gear box overhaul kits.
  • Steering Columns: Steering column seals at floor (foam, metal shield to frame).

Steering Wheel & Tie Rods: Steering Wheel and Tie Rod Components

  • Steering Wheel: Steering wheels (reconditioned).
  • Tie Rod Components: Drag link rebuild kits, drag link rubber/metal seals, tie rod end rubber seals, tie rod ends (knee action shock suspension left/right), tie rod end clamps with hardware, tie rods (long and short adjustable ends).

Worm Gear: Steering Worm Gear Components

  • Worm Gear Components: Worm gear and shafts (50 1st design), steering gear worm bearings and races.

Transmissions Parts: Maintaining Transmission Performance

The transmission is a vital component for smooth gear changes and efficient power delivery. Restoring transmission parts ensures reliable shifting and optimal performance.

Bearings & Bushings, Coolers & Gaskets: Transmission Bearings, Cooling, and Seals

  • Bearings & Bushings: Transmission bearings (front on main drive gear, tail shaft bearing rear of trans case 3spd), transmission cluster bushings, shift rod grommets, and car transmission tailshaft bushings (rear of tailshaft).
  • Coolers: Transmission cluster shafts (3-speed, for roller bearing).
  • Gaskets: Transmission gasket sets (3-speed).

Gears, Lines & Mounts: Transmission Gears, Lines, and Mounts

  • Gears: Synchro brass rings (press in).
  • Lines: Line clamps (double combination line clamp sets, various sizes and configurations).
  • Mounts: Transmission mounts (repair kits, rubber Turbo 350).

Rebuild, Shift Linkage, Knobs & Boots: Transmission Overhaul and Shifting Components

  • Rebuild Components: Transmission small parts kits (thrust washers, needle bearings 3-speed).
  • Shift Linkage, Knobs & Boots: Floor shifter boots (3-speed), shift rod grommets, shifter pivot pins (column shift handle), shifter springs/pivot pins (column shift), shift knobs (tan original), shifter rod bushings (on shift rod ends rubber), shifter tube support brackets (top of shift tube), transmission shift forks (2nd and 3rd gear), and shift fork seals (side cover 3-speed transmission).

Shift Linkage, Knobs, Boots & Speedometer: Shifting and Speedometer Drive

  • Shift Linkage, Knobs & Boots: Floor shifter boots (3-speed), shifter pivot pins (column shift handle), car shifter rubber bellows on shift box at base of column, shifter springs and pivot pins (column shift), car shifter box plugs (base of steering column), and floor shifter trim rings (stainless steel 3-speed).
  • Speedometer Components: Speedometer cable assemblies (various types with/without Powerglide), speedometer cable tips (steel gauge end speedo cable).

Transmissions: Transmission Units

  • Transmissions: Tail housing adapters (3 speed).

Truck Beds Parts: Truck Bed Components for Sedan Delivery

Truck bed parts, specifically for Sedan Delivery models, maintain the utility and appearance of these unique vehicles.

Bed Components & Tailgates: Bed Structure and Tailgate Components

  • Bed Components: LED tail light bed roll inserts (12v), and LED bed roll light retaining rings.
  • Tailgates: Tailgate butcher blocks (food prep surface hickory wood).

Trunk Parts: Restoring Trunk Space and Functionality

Trunk parts are essential for restoring the cargo space and functionality of your 1949 Chevy’s trunk.

Floor & Handles: Trunk Floor Panels and Handles

  • Floor Panels: Trunk floor rubber plugs (various types) and spare tire well rubber plugs.
  • Handles: Trunk handle ferrules (chrome with grommet, except 41-48), and tools for installing door handle ferrules (also suitable for trunk handle ferrules).

Latches, Locks & Mat-Carpet: Trunk Latches, Locks, and Interior Covering

  • Latches: Upper liftgate latches (Wagon 1062 exc 6-pass Handyman 1062F) and liftgate latch repair kits (Wagon 1062 exc 6-pass Handyman 1062F).
  • Locks: Key blanks (original GM octagon and round head).
  • Mat-Carpet: Trunk carpet kits (loop and cut pile).

Props & Trunk Lids: Trunk Support and Lid Panels

  • Props: Hood/Trunk props (universal 3-level polished, universal 3-level polished midnight series, universal 6-level polished, universal 6-level polished midnight series).
  • Trunk Lids: Trunk lid rubber bumper pads (for lid side), and 3M adhesive (plastic and emblem, weatherstrip cement).

Weatherstrip: Trunk Weatherstrip Seals

  • Weatherstrip Seals: Trunk weatherstrip (bulk, hardtop/coupe/convertible, sedans), and tailgate weatherstrip (upper and lower).

Wheels Parts: Restoring Wheels and Tires for Classic Style

Wheels and tires are crucial for both the appearance and ride quality of your 1949 Chevy. Restoring or upgrading wheel parts ensures a smooth ride and authentic style.

Bearings, Beauty Rings & Dust Covers: Wheel Bearings, Trim, and Protection

  • Bearings: Wheel bearings (front inner/outer, front outer roller pass/1/2 ton/29-42 3/4 ton, conversion kits complete front roller).
  • Beauty Rings: Beauty rings (15″/16″ outer wheel trim – smooth, 16″ ribbed, 15″ ribbed, 14″ original).
  • Dust Covers: Dust covers (front wheel bearing metal).

Hubcaps, Lug Nuts & Studs: Wheel Covers and Fasteners

  • Hubcaps: Hub caps (Nomad style 15″, Nude Figure style 14″, Police Style plain/with bowtie for artillery/nostalgia/rallye wheel, Baby Moon modified nostalgia, modified for artillery/nostalgia wheel red center blue bowtie, modified for rallye wheels red center blue bowtie, red center blue bowtie stainless/chrome, 1957/1959 Lancer style wheel covers 14″/15″, 1961 Dodge Polara style wheel covers 15″, Crossbar style wheel covers 14″/15″ chrome, Bullet Sombrero style wheel covers 16″, Cadillac Sombrero style wheel covers 16″), hub cap retaining clips, and Nude Figure 12-1/4″ mounts for hubcaps or handles.
  • Lug Nuts & Studs: Lug nuts (car/1/2 ton/29-42 3/4 ton/1 ton), lug nut studs (front/rear), and brake drum Tinnerman nuts (retains 2 rear brake).

Tires, Tubes & Valve Stem Caps: Tires, Inner Tubes, and Valve Caps

  • Tires: Tires in various sizes (600×16, 650×16, 670×15, 600×16 radial, 650×16 radial, 670×15 radial, 600×16 bias ply blackwall/3-1/2″ whitewall, 650×16 bias ply blackwall/3-3/4″ whitewall/firestone 3-1/4″ whitewall, 670×15 bias ply blackwall tubeless/3-5/8″ whitewall tubeless, BF Goodrich and Coker brands, radial and bias ply options).
  • Tubes: Inner tubes (600-650 X 16).
  • Valve Stem Caps: Valve stem caps (8 ball, chrome large 8 ball, chrome spike, crown plastic – gold/red, dice – black/red/white/blue, skull, original metal style).

Wiper Parts: Restoring Windshield Wiper Functionality

Windshield wipers are crucial for safe driving in inclement weather. Restoring or replacing wiper parts ensures clear visibility in rain or snow.

Arms & Blades, Controls, Knobs & Electric Wiper: Wiper Arms, Blades, Controls, and Electric Conversion

  • Arms & Blades: Windshield wiper arms (left/right except hardtop/convertible/Sedan Delivery, 9″ chrome adjustable length/angle, chop top), windshield wiper blades (stainless steel 10″/12″ for curved/straight arms, 10″/12″/6″/8″ stainless steel for adjustable wiper arms), and windshield wiper arm shaft caps (replaces wiper arms for show – various types).
  • Controls, Knobs: Windshield wiper knobs (ivory).
  • Electric Wiper Conversions: Windshield wiper motors (electric 6v/12v, requires modification to shaft), and windshield wiper delay switches (for NPE wiper motor).

Fuel-Vacuum Pump, Gaskets & Hardware: Vacuum Wiper Components

  • Fuel-Vacuum Pump Components: Windshield wiper vacuum hoses (wiper motor to engine).
  • Gaskets: Windshield wiper motor pivot bushings (rubber).
  • Hardware: Windshield wiper motor pivot linkage retainers.

Transmission, Vacumm Wiper Rebuild & Windshield Washer: Wiper Transmission, Vacuum Rebuild, and Washer Systems

  • Transmission: Windshield wiper transmission to cowl gaskets.
  • Vacuum Wiper Rebuild: Windshield wiper motor rebuild services (yours, Trico only).
  • Windshield Washer Components: Windshield wiper and wash 3-way hose connectors, windshield washer hoses (9″ with firewall grommet), and windshield washer nozzles (screw into wiper transmission).

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