VCCA Home Forums TECHNICAL - 1945 AND NEWER 1946-1948 Did you do anything on your 46-48 Chevy doday?

Chef-Chevy

I did not drive with the car so far. Just after I installed the links a Chevy 53 torque tube with 3.7 gears came here in the market so I am slowly installing it (no time and suitable work space)When I am so far I will come back with my comments.

Kevin

My shocks worked good and they do not leak. Here they dont have jack oil as known in the USA.I use ATF hopping to obtain a little *harder* ride I used it in my earlier days with good results on motorcycles and rebuilding car schocks.

Jianis

My 48 Fleetmaster is back on the road again.
I replaced my standard 4.11 differential and torque tube with a 3.7 unit I purchased from someone who is hot-roding his 53 Chevy station.I am also using a set of 700 x 16 light truck tires witch gives a total overdrive of near 1.2
After driving for a couple of days around town I took her today for a final test on the motorway.With the help of GPS I found myself cruising nicely between 60 and 65 Mph (2500/2600 rpm)with lots of *quiet* power to spare.

Chef- Chevy

The NOS after-market rear shock links seam to be fine but I do not think they will last long as the rubber is thiner and softer also the contraction in general is allot lighter as the originals.

Kevin

The Use of the ATF in the rear shocks improved their performance but I am still not happy with them.I have already got a NOS one so I am looking for a second one to show in the market then I will replace them.

Jianis

...Thanks for the ATF information, Jianis...

...Every time I read of someone changing their Differential to a lower ratio I have to heave a sigh...As much fun as it sounds, I have to remember the hills I have to climb...And the joy it brings when I can do it in second gear...!

You have accomplished alot in a very short time.I am glad to hear you have got her back on the pavement with great results!!
I am presently looking into the issues with my differential,quite sure it is bearings..Summer has not made it to the Pacific Northwest as of yet,so I have not missed out on much...

painted the floor board in the ole chev today,the floor mat,everytime I take it out it tears or rips in a new place so I think I will not be putting back in.

In my efforts to make life easier with my 48 I installed a 6 to 12 volt converter.
I found an old Blaupunkt converter that was normally used in VW beetles.
The converter was nicely worked away under the dash.
Now I can use it for the GPS instead of a motorcycle battery that I used to have with me.

Jianis