 Coupe50
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02-15-21 10:59 AM - Post#2814285
Hello. I have a few question that i hope someone can help me with.
1. I have a newer power generator. (the one that`s look like an old one). Can i use the original amp. meter? Or do i have to have a newer one somewhere on the dashboard?
2. I have just renovated the front crossmember and suspension (thank`s DZ AUTO for the info) and i just wonder wich is best to start adjusting? The steering rod or the drag link?
3. I have the original heater control with 3 wires and their is one wire i`m not so sure where it`s supposed to be. It`s the longest one and i think it should go to the air intake on the right side but what do i do with the wire that`s allready thir? Do i just take it away?
4. I`m found a Powerglide rearend that i`m going to put on but is their someway that i can see if their is a new bushing or a oakie bushing in the front?
5. I took of the doors and the hinges and the some of the washers for the bolts that hold the hinges to the body was in pieces. Can i buy new ones or can i use some regular washes?
6. With the new rearend their is also the Bendix brakes. Wich parts do i have to buy so i can use my original parking brake on my -50 Chevy?
7. Final question. I have a 235 -62 years model with Langdons carburator and HEI ignition parts and the engine renovated whit a kit from Patrick`s antique. (bought it before the company was gone) What should i think of,check etc etc before i start it up?
Lot`s of question but i hope i can get some help.
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eplantage
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02-15-21 11:42 AM - Post#2814290
In response to Coupe50
I can't respond to all your questions but your emergency brake cables will fit the Powerglide rear axle with no problems or special parts. I have a 51 PG rear axle under my 50 sedan delivery and I didn't have any problems.
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RAM_51
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02-15-21 11:48 AM - Post#2814291
In response to Coupe50
3. I have the original heater control with 3 wires and their is one wire i'm not so sure where it's supposed to be. It's the longest one and i think it should go to the air intake on the right side
I'm not sure of the lengths of the cables, but these two diagrams from the 1949 Accessory Installation Manual should help in the which cables go where. The second diagram indicates that the AIR VALVE CABLE is the longest and the DEFROSTER CABLE to be the shortest.
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 drtyler
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02-15-21 12:02 PM - Post#2814293
In response to RAM_51
Is the newer power generator a generator or an alternator?
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Coupe50
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02-15-21 01:40 PM - Post#2814302
In response to drtyler
It's a generator. That's why i wonder if i can use the original gauges. I think i have read somewhere that it works but i'm not sure if it's true.
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Coupe50
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02-15-21 01:41 PM - Post#2814303
In response to eplantage
Thank's. Then i don't have to worry about that.
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Coupe50
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02-15-21 01:44 PM - Post#2814304
In response to RAM_51
Thank's. Now i know where i should put it.
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dsacton
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02-15-21 02:37 PM - Post#2814313
In response to Coupe50
5. I took of the doors and the hinges and the some of the washers for the bolts that hold the hinges to the body was in pieces. Can i buy new ones or can i use some regular washes?
On my 54 2-door, I replaced some of the washers (and screws) with no difficulty.
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 Keith_Knox
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02-15-21 07:29 PM - Post#2814344
In response to Coupe50
This talks about the original bushing wear.
https://oldchevytrucks.com/blog/index.php/tag/okie...
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drtyler
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02-15-21 07:33 PM - Post#2814345
In response to dsacton
Did you upgrade the 6V system to 12V? I would assume that is necessary for the HEI system.
If your car is 12V now, you will need a resistor for the fuel gauge and clock. Or you can find a later fuel gauge (from 12V car) and adapt to fit.
I don't care for the ammeter myself, but I see no reason why it won't work with 12V.
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 rrausch
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02-15-21 09:39 PM - Post#2814357
In response to drtyler
Yes, your gauges will all work, but if your system is 12 volts, you must do as drtyler says. The proper resistor is called a Runtz resistor, and they are readily available through the Internet.
I am not sure how to tell if an aftermarket Oakie bushing has been installed in the torque tube or not.
I have also replaced the door hinge screws/bolts with no problems.
Before you start your '62, 235, power up the oil pump and make sure the rockers are getting oil. To do that, you'll have to pull the distributor out first. Some guys use a cut off screw driver chucked into an electric drill to power up the oil pump. I took an old 235 distributor, stripped it down, and removed the gear at the bottom and I use an electric drill to drive it and thereby power up the oil pump.
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56sedandelivery
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02-16-21 12:37 AM - Post#2814360
In response to Coupe50
As far as the Bendix VS the original Huck brakes, why not just leave the brakes as original? Just swap out the enclosed drive-line, and "third member", keeping your original housing, axles, brakes, etc. A lot easier swap to do. Now, if you're going to, or already have, updated the front brakes to Bendix or disc brakes, then swapping out the entire enclosed drive-line/third member/housing/axles, etc, might be easier than doing all the work just to update your stock, Huck brakes. Boy, is't this hobby FUN? Especially in Sweden where parts for these cars has got to be way more difficult than here in the States. Anyway, good luck with getting all your questions answered.
I am Butch/56sedandelivery.
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Coupe50
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02-21-21 01:54 PM - Post#2814813
In response to 56sedandelivery
Thank you all for the answers. I have 12 volt and have the parts for that. I was just a little worried that the gauge would be destroyed. It is a little adventure to have an old car here in Sweden but a lot of people have bought parts and cars from the US since the seventees so here is pretty much.
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RAM_51
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02-21-21 07:07 PM - Post#2814836
In response to Coupe50
I wouldn't know where to begin if I were restoring a 1950 Saab here in the U.S.
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johnwd98
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02-22-21 06:26 AM - Post#2814857
In response to RAM_51
I don't think I can ever remember seeing a 1950 Saab in person.
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Coupe50
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02-22-21 07:07 AM - Post#2814861
In response to RAM_51
There are some Saab fanatics in US but it must be hard to find parts. Saab and Volvo was more common on the east coast in the 70-80:s so there are a lot of people that have bought back cars to Sweden. But i don't think the early Saab was sold in US. I guess they starting to sell those 2-strokes in the 60:s.
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2ndtime50guy
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02-22-21 11:50 AM - Post#2814881
In response to 56sedandelivery
I have two full sets of Hucks breaks if you need parts!
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Coupe50
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02-22-21 09:38 PM - Post#2814916
In response to 2ndtime50guy
Thank's for the info but i have disc in front and will change to bendix on the rearaxle.
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