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490s at Flint #214495 07/27/11 11:51 AM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 802 Hymera, IN Bob_Kerr OP ChatMaster - 750
OP Bob_Kerr ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 802 Hymera, IN	Sure was good to see a bunch of 490s at Flint. Hope next time we can have a bunch of them! 28 Chevy LO Capitol 1 ton, 28 National 2 dr coach, 71 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton. Also 23 Oldsmobile Economy truck and a 24 Olds sport touring.

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Re: 490s at Flint Bob_Kerr #214500 07/27/11 12:25 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada brewster ChatMaster - 3,000
brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada	Bob... I had a lot of picture taking regret after the meet! One thing I missed was you guys fighting with that tire! Here's some of the older cars, enjoy! Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: 490s at Flint brewster #214501 07/27/11 12:26 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada brewster ChatMaster - 3,000
brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada	Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: 490s at Flint brewster #214502 07/27/11 12:28 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada brewster ChatMaster - 3,000
brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada	Last edited by brewster; 07/27/11 12:34 PM. Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: 490s at Flint brewster #214534 07/27/11 06:36 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,418 Oslo, Norway Solan ChatMaster - 2,000
Solan ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,418 Oslo, Norway	The engine should have been dark green/gray, shouldn't it? But I think all the cars were fabolous and representative for the Anniversary. Thanks for the big choice we had all the way. Solan G, # 32797 Take advantage in your hobby by being member of VCCA!

Re: 490s at Flint Solan #214552 07/27/11 09:12 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 802 Hymera, IN Bob_Kerr OP ChatMaster - 750
OP Bob_Kerr ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 802 Hymera, IN	The engine pictured is a 23. Not sure what color those are supposed to be. My 21 is black and so is several other 1920-21s I have seen. Good to meet you Erling as well as your family. 28 Chevy LO Capitol 1 ton, 28 National 2 dr coach, 71 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton. Also 23 Oldsmobile Economy truck and a 24 Olds sport touring.

Re: 490s at Flint Bob_Kerr #214568 07/27/11 10:27 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada brewster ChatMaster - 3,000
brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada	Bob... you need to switch your profile tag line... it doesn't list a '21! Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: 490s at Flint brewster #214583 07/28/11 12:44 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 23 California Wes_W Grease Monkey
Wes_W Grease Monkey Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 23 California	These put my '21 to shame! Mine is just a driver with spray paint as paint! Wes' 1921 Chevrolet '490' 1941 Dodge Coupe 1948 Lincoln Continental 1966 Ford Mustang 1978 Lincoln Mark V 1988 Chevrolet Corsica 1991 Buick Lesabre Limited

Re: 490s at Flint Wes_W #214678 07/28/11 08:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 802 Hymera, IN Bob_Kerr OP ChatMaster - 750
OP Bob_Kerr ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 802 Hymera, IN	Mine is the one with 2 port hole back windows. The way I see it is get it out have fun with it and if you want to make it shiney shoot more paint on it and rub it out.Unless these cars get out there, no one will know what they look like, good or bad. If I could show mine the way most people drove them back in the day the show would have to be on a Sat, The car would have to be piled high with chicken and possibly a hog crate strapped to the running board. The old photos of going to town to "trade" are really intersting. 490s were not a rich mans car, but for many people, it was the greatest thing since sliced bread and a step up from a T or a horse. 28 Chevy LO Capitol 1 ton, 28 National 2 dr coach, 71 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton. Also 23 Oldsmobile Economy truck and a 24 Olds sport touring.

Re: 490s at Flint Bob_Kerr #214681 07/28/11 09:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,623 Medina, Ohio, USA ChevyGuru ChatMaster - 1,500
ChevyGuru ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,623 Medina, Ohio, USA	I agree! They are fun to DRIVE and tinker with. They need to be seen. It was really great to have such a wide assortment of early cars at Flint to see. I have had cars that I made essentially "perfect," and then I stopped having fun with them. (Gee, maybe that's why I got two of these? Have to think about that...). Chevy Guru

Re: 490s at Flint ChevyGuru #214707 07/29/11 12:02 AM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 802 Hymera, IN Bob_Kerr OP ChatMaster - 750
OP Bob_Kerr ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 802 Hymera, IN	I have a great idea Don, Get both running and bring the best running one to the Newport Hill climb the first week of Oct. I know of at least another one that will be there (mine) and possibly another one if the guy brings his from last year again. It is a really fun weekend and lots of pre war Chevys show up. Might get some new members for VCCA. A couple years ago a guy brought a Royal Mail! Besides Louis Chevrolet Ran the hill back about 1911. www.newporthillclimb.com 28 Chevy LO Capitol 1 ton, 28 National 2 dr coach, 71 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton. Also 23 Oldsmobile Economy truck and a 24 Olds sport touring.

Re: 490s at Flint Bob_Kerr #215716 08/08/11 06:09 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 305 Toledo, Ohio cufrcp Backyard Mechanic
cufrcp Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 305 Toledo, Ohio	Solan - Like Bob said, the engine shown is my '23. The '24 & '24 engine color is somewhat correct. It might have been a little darker originally - but not much different. I have heard it refeered to "Ohio Bell Green". Ohio Bell was the phone company here where I live. I do have a front plate that mounts between the timing gears and block that still has the original paint on it, but it also sat in oil for years. Chris

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