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Does anyone know if the 47's came with a tool kit from the factory?? I was at a national show and was docked for not having one. Was not aware they came with one. Appreciate the info
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I am to understand there was factory issued tool kits through 48?
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Wow Russell,no adjustable wrench??I've got a couple...Should I toss them??
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Kinda looks like "tire changing iron"- None...What the ...? Oh course, back in the day, when men were real men, and could probably twist them off with their fingers... 
1947 Fleetmaster Sport Coupe VCCA # 47475
If it's not wearing a Bowtie...It's not properly dressed...!
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Notice, where it list wrenches, 3 open end, spark plug, and " wheel". Must have been a nomenclature thing?? No, don't throw out you "wheel" wrenches! 
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"tire changing iron"- None Kevin, Kevin, Kevin! The 47 spect sheet is the last year this item is mentioned. Not showed in the "48 spect sheet. Since I know, you know, some things about motorcycles, I know, you know,(too many I knows)  what a "tire changing iron" is, and what it does. Don't think "lug wrench"
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1949 was the first year to NOT come with a tool kit.
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Once again from Johnny's site (thanks Johnny)....... The tool kit...... ![[Linked Image from i100.photobucket.com]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/48fleetline/tools_zps171e3089.jpg) 
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Anyone know where a tool kit is available ???
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I also would like to know if anyone can tell me the proper color for the Chevrolet letters in the grill on a 47?? And if anyone has a picture of the proper fuel line & filter {glass bowl} type next to the carb.
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The Chevrolet lettering was black in 1947 and red in 1948.
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Thanks for the color info. Now too find a tool kit. Going to Hershey but also want to do as well as possible.
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"The one on the right" Think twice before adding a filter..Correct location is right before the carb"over the exhaust manifold"Bending the line from the pump to carb is a bit tricky,nice to see the fuel entering the carb though ![[Linked Image from i563.photobucket.com]](http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/chefchevy/Fuel-Gasoline%20Filters/Fuel-GasolineFilters002.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i563.photobucket.com]](http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/chefchevy/Fuel-Gasoline%20Filters/Fuel-GasolineFilters004.jpg)
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If you have any tools for a kit I would be interested in buying them. Let me know.
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Wow,Ken/Johnny that looks just like my tool kit..I also have a tool kit bag that was made out of seat cover vinyl.It is colored striped..Rich47 I do have some spares but not enought to make a kit
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I would be interested in buying what you have. Please let me know. I can be reached at 203 494 7938. I imagine that they are hard to find at swap meets. Thank You/ Rich
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Rich here is the spark plug wrench,hammer and open end wrench set,they look correct??"the open end wrenches should not have sizes stamped on them,I could be spliting hair here" I would bid on them...It also apears that the tool bags are made from seat covers,nice but not correct?All you would need now is the screw diver and adjustable wrench..And no the tools are not that hard to find if you know what your looking for http://www.ebay.com/sch/6000/i.html?_nkw=1948+chevrolet+tool+kit&_rdc=1
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I bought the tool kit. Does the screwdriver look correct?? And if you have a adjustable wrench I would like to buy one from you if possible. The bag is available from Chevs 0f 40's & Filling station.
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"tire changing iron"- None Kevin, Kevin, Kevin! The 47 spect sheet is the last year this item is mentioned. Not showed in the "48 spect sheet. Since I know, you know, some things about motorcycles, I know, you know,(too many I knows) what a "tire changing iron" is, and what it does. Don't think "lug wrench" Oh, my mistake...Got confused there...Last time I used a tire changing iron was for use on my "split rim" truck tires...Used to use them all the time in my younger days...Used to get lots of flats...still have a large assortment of them...Don't use them anymore, but can't seem to want to part with them...Even have a couple of bead breaking hammers...Didn't want to miss with one of those or you'd put a dent in the rim...Can't hardly imagine breaking the bead with just a "tire changing iron", unless you weigh a lot and don't mind jumping up and down a lot...Or drive on the flat 'till it breaks itself...
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I hope I did it right {PM} as I have not done it before. Kinda new on this stuff.
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Rich - you didn't mention the jack, but just in case they missed that, you need to have one of those in your trunk, too.
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Original jacks...? Nice to look at...You couldn't pay me to acually use it...Should have "danger" written all over it...
1947 Fleetmaster Sport Coupe VCCA # 47475
If it's not wearing a Bowtie...It's not properly dressed...!
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I have one but I keep a small floor jack with me. I agree that it does not look safe to use.
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