Recent content by 49trucknut

OK, I checked closer. I have a steady squirt or stream of fuel into the throat when I stomp on the gas pedal. I can also report that the vac advance is working and the carb piston moves freely. Measuring the float per the GM Model B carb service manual, (float hanging down), I measure 1...

I just installed my professionally rebuilt Rochester single barrel carb from 1949 Chevy 1/2 ton truck with 216 engine. Tune-up went well - timing, dwell angle, idle speed, vacuum, fuel mix.... The engine sounds great. Unfortunately, I'm having one problem. When accelerating or under light...

I've listed a 6-volt Chevy truck radio at the following link. Fits 1947, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, and 53. It's been fully restored and is in great working condition. If you're looking for a working restored radio - check this one out...

RE: spare tire LOCK Guys - Unfortunately, the spare tire lock/key does not match the ignition. Brian - you have correctly identified how my spare is mounted. I'm pretty sure it's correct becasue all the holes lined up as well as the overall carrier. One final mystery - there are...

RE: spare tire carrier assembly con FINAL UPDATE: My apologies for the last post, Brian's analysis was correct. After actually placing my spare tire into the carrier, I discovered that the two nuts for the "A" bracket studs into the "C" bracket CAN NOT physically be installed - there just...

RE: spare tire carrier assembly con Brian - your analysis of my assembly is almost correct. The last picture I posted is the finished/correct assembly. Originally my C bracket straddled the frame cross member, (as shown in earlier photos). Consequently the C bracket was too far towards the back...

RE: spare tire carrier assembly con Problem solved! Got a picture from another owner and discovered that PO had incorrectly installed one of the main brackets. After re-installing the bracket correctly, I now have a perfect fit! Attachments...

RE: spare tire carrier assembly con Here's a couple more photos that may explain why my carrier is not aligned properly. I believe that one of my mounting brackets is improperly installed. Carefully look at the bracket and how far the track extends past the bracket in the following photos. In...

RE: spare tire carrier assembly con I have seen the reproduction units and I'm sure mine is original. I was badly rusted and road aged, it even came with the original J-hook and "special" nut. I just had my carrier blasted and painted. I was advised not to get the reproduction becasue of fit...

This should be really easy but I'm having some difficulty with my track style underbed spare tire carrier assembly, (1949 Chevy 3100 truck). I think this style was used from 41 to 50. Later mounts were of the pivot type or side mount. Anyway, the 47-54 factory assembly manual does not show the...

Looking for bracket that holds the spare tire and slides into the underbed track. I have the track but the main bracket that actually holds the wheel is missing. This is for the 1941-1950 Spare Tire Carrier assembly for Chevy 3100 series 1/2 ton trucks. Picture is attached...

Help! Looking for an original AM radio for my '49 Chevy 3100. Non working radio is OK too.

Does anybody know what types of spare tire carriers were available for the Advanced Design Chevy 3100 1/2 ton truck, (49-54)? I've got a '49 with part of the assembly missing. Factory Assembly Manual shown numerous variations but most are of the pivot arm style. Mine is some sort of sliding...

Hello, Just found you on Chevy Duty discussion forum page. Do you have the complete underbed spare tie assembly for the '49 half ton? Don't need the tire, just the entire mechanical mounting components. Thanks for the chance. 49trucknut

RE: Lots of '50 Pickup parts in Oma Looking for a complete underbed spare tire carrier assembly for my '49 3100 half ton. If you have this, could you provide pictures, cost, shipping details. I'm in the Chicago area. Thanks for the opportunity.