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1922 490 cracked head #100552 05/05/07 08:27 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 33 Maryville, TN Beth E. OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Beth E. Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 33 Maryville, TN	Hi there fellow Chevy fans, I found out that my 490 has a cracked head and I'm wondering if it would be likely fixable or should I try to get a 'new' one. If the latter is the case, does anyone have an idea where I should start to look? Who (or where) should I ask about fixing it if that's the course you recommend? Thanks for any help you can offer. Beth Beth from Maryville, TN 1922 Chevy 490 Roadster (survivor) 1928 Chevy Roadster (survivor)

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Re: 1922 490 cracked head Beth E. #100558 05/05/07 10:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1 Vancouver, WA AntiqueMechanic Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000
AntiqueMechanic Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000 Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1 Vancouver, WA	Hi Beth, Welcome to Chevy Chat II. Glad to have you aboard. Let your fingers do the walking and call some of the machine shops in your area. Try to find one that has been around for a long time. Inquire of them if they can repair a cracked head or at least look at it for you and see if the break is something that likely can be fixed. Some of the old fellows like a challenge. If it is not feasible to repair, then you will be looking for another head. Come on back here and post your request. Due to the weight of a head you would like for it to be found local and have the option of returning it if it is also cracked. Don't give up, just hang in there. RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/ 1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.

Re: 1922 490 cracked head Beth E. #100595 05/06/07 08:12 PM
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 29 Richmond BC Hozz Grease Monkey
Hozz Grease Monkey Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 29 Richmond BC	If you want some good info on this subject. Check LOCK-N-STITCH Inc. 1015 S. Soderquist RD. Turlock CA 95380 USA 800-736-8261 290-632-2345 FAX 209-632-1740 www.locknstitch.com They will send you a very good package and location list of their distributors. I have seen work done by this method and it was A1. Regards Don Cartwright 14476 DonC

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