jasonmrenda
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Loc: boston, ma
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05-09-12 07:36 AM - Post#2224115
hi everyone, just joined up after reading many threads on the site. i just picked up a running 48 fleetmaster 2 door sedan with either a 216 or a 236, 3 on the tree. funky interior and exterior needs love but she actually does move down the road - and kinda stops. the suspension is way shot and the car feels like a rowboat in the middle of the pacific during a monsoon. so going to add oil to the shocks and try and adjust the worm gear (car pulls super hard to the right).
also considering my options to get a better rear axle or gear ratio, and possbly putting a t5 behind the engine.
thanks for allowing me to be a member and hope to learn enough to one day offer some contributions as well.
- jason
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 2-28s313233
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05-09-12 08:13 AM - Post#2224126
In response to jasonmrenda
Welcome Jason. Fill out your profile, so we will know where you are. Good luck with your project, and you will get lots of help here from some very knowledgeable people.
Cleon
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Tony
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05-09-12 08:51 AM - Post#2224133
In response to jasonmrenda
Welcome Jason 
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Oldengineer
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05-09-12 09:21 PM - Post#2224367
In response to jasonmrenda
Welcome. I acquired a 48 Fleetmaster 2 door Town Sedan 2 Summers ago, and, been working on it ever since. I'm still learning things about the car as I work to solve its issues. The folks here are a ton of help for us newbies. My car is an older restoration that is in pretty decent shape but had niggling mechanical issues. One quick way to tell a 216 from a 235. The exhaust manifold outlet on a 216 points straight down, on a 235 it angles back toward the firewall.
Regards and Good Luck with your car:
Oldengineer
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 Keith_Knox
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05-09-12 10:53 PM - Post#2224379
In response to jasonmrenda
Welcome Jason. I got mine in June 2010. Completely stock, but engine has been changed twice. Am getting ready to install new wiring harness when I get back from vacation. Of course had planed on it being done by now. But Honey Do's interfered.
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jasonmrenda
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05-10-12 04:25 AM - Post#2224393
In response to Keith_Knox
thanks everyone for the warm welcome. i updated my profile and will get some pics of the 48. i stumbled into a T5 and a s10 rear axle that i may grab to get going on the 48. want9ing to keep the 6 cyl in there. we'll see.
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 2blu52
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05-10-12 05:54 AM - Post#2224411
In response to jasonmrenda
Welcome, you will find answers to questions here. The car you purchased came with a 216, one way to tell that is to look at the push rod cover. On a 216,that cover extends over the spark plug holes to the bottom of the valve cover. A 235 has a short push rod cover that stops below the spark plugs. Now there are different 235s available those built prior to the 1953 full pressure and those from 53 on. The early 235 will have a small triangular plate bolted to the drivers side of the engine and locate below the manifolds. The difference in engines is significant so it is important that you confirm what you have. 
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Daves4757
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05-10-12 07:45 AM - Post#2224430
In response to jasonmrenda
Anything I can do to help you, just say the word! I have a '47 Chevy 2 dr coupe that I've had for 42 years. I just finished putting a '59 Chevy 235 into her. With the help of Bob and Keith....she looks and runs GREAT!! Kept her 6 volt. Just finished carpeting the trunk and the floors in the seating area. I also have a '57 Chevy with a 350 / 350.
Thanks
Dave
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blacky
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05-10-12 09:40 PM - Post#2224685
In response to jasonmrenda
G'day mate , welcome to the forum 
This place is a treasure trove of information , you got a question - you will find an answer on here 
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 bobg1951chevy
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05-12-12 09:04 PM - Post#2225291
In response to jasonmrenda
Welcome Jason, Although I have a '51', I sometimes drift over to this forum to visit. You're in good company, lots of friends and help available.
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 joda
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05-14-12 03:02 AM - Post#2225686
In response to bobg1951chevy
Welcome to this great forum, Jason. Be sure, that the fellows here are a great help. That's what I can tell you. Without the help of these guys I would have lost time, money and mood.
Johannes
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