My 49 Chevy Truck

49 Chevy 1/2 ton with 235-.30 over, split manifold, Holly/Webber carb, 3/4 race cam, pertronix ignition, T5 - 5 speed trans and 3.73 rear end. It's also got disc brakes in the front with a dual master cyl., sway bar and 3 point seat belts.

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[shipSwright]

Congrats on your Jimmy. I would be lookin for a 302 for that thing. ;) Yes, I have been running premium gas because the compression is a little higher than stock. (Shaved Head) She does take a little time to warm up on cold mornings, but they are kinda rare here in Florida. :)

[NVOLEON]

Nice truck, how do you like the pertronix ignition?

[shipSwright]

Pertronix works great. Easy to install and keeps the original look as it hides under the old distibutor cap.

[surfinstyle]

what kind of gas mileage are you getting with this?

[shipSwright]

I drove this truck from Denver to Atlanta and averaged 18 mpg on the highway. I get about 14 or 15 around town. Thanks

[carguysn]

That stovebolt 6 sounds awesome. Did you update it to a full pressure oiling system from the stock spalsh lube? It looks like the T-5 and rear gears make the truck pretty quick. Its nice to see someone hot-rodding the stovebolt- most people dont realize that its a valve in head design and more durable than the flathead v8 ford used at the time.

[shipSwright]

It's a 1957 full pressure 235. Not original but looks like it. Next is a dual carb intake manifold, 2 carter carbs and a set of fenton headers. Thanks for the kind comments.

[javohio]

GREAT LITTLE RIDE. HOPE YOU ENJOY IT.

[F150TuffTruckman]

This truck is gorgious! If you ever decide to get rid of it, let me know. I'll take good care of her.

[2011juniorsrule]

is this truck a manual? if it is, is it a 3 speed or 4 speed? nd what is the shift pattern like..

[garyguitar]

Love it. Cool that you kept a 6 in it.

[basementssessions]

how'd you get the clutch master cylinder to work with ur stock clutch pedal? i'm about to to do an nv4500 conversion in my 71 chevy c10 and the only thing i'm really worried about is getting the clutch pedal right. or at least close any help would be great =)

[dalekrueger]

@shipSwright I bought one for a 68 jeep gladatior with a 232 in it,im planning on eventally getting for all my point eqipped vehicles,i have a1949 chevy 4400 with a 235 in it

[PistolPete2]

A split manifold does sound great on a straight six.

[JestersWord75]

That little six is bangin..guess thats why they call em six-bangers. Was the wife ridin in the back? LOL

[Pacerace100]

that would be a sun visor

[kyocera8]

whats that thing called above the front window because i'm trying to find parts for my 1950 chevy truck

[H0LL0WBELLY]

Fab!