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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

I am to understand there was factory issued tool kits through 48?

Yes

tool kit

Wow Russell,no adjustable wrench??I've got a couple...Should I toss them??

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...

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!

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"

1949 was the first year to NOT come with a tool kit.

Once again from Johnny's site (thanks Johnny).......

The tool kit......

Anyone know where a tool kit is available ???

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.

The Chevrolet lettering was black in 1947 and red in 1948.

Thanks for the color info. Now too find a tool kit. Going to Hershey but also want to do as well as possible.

"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

If you have any tools for a kit I would be interested in buying them. Let me know.

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

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

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

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.

Rich send me a PM

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...

I hope I did it right {PM} as I have not done it before. Kinda new on this stuff.

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.

Original jacks...? Nice to look at...You couldn't pay me to acually use it...Should have "danger" written all over it...

I have one but I keep a small floor jack with me. I agree that it does not look safe to use.

Agreed!! I also am looking for a glass bowl fuel filter with the durex stamp on it as I guess that is the correct one for a 47.

Rich47 is your "My Stuff" flashing red...Can you post a pic of your jack?

Do you happen to know where I can get a complete original Durex fuel filter assembly ? And do you know if the chrome looking square plates below the taillights are suppose to be painted with black stripes or what color if at all. Thanks for any info.

Black stripes...Durex Filter,huh,maybe

The verticle "stripes" in the decoration below the tail lights are body color.

Whoops me bad!

........just because you have black car......HA

Its okay, I thought the lower taillight medallions were all black too, but that's because I've got a black car! I came across this beautiful '47 at this year's Middle West Meet and noticed they were body color. That makes sense and looks sharp too!



Thanks for the great info as always Gene!

Does that mean the entire piece is the body color??

No, just the recessed grooves are painted.

What colors of green two tone is that Daryl

Does anyone know where a complete durex fuel filter is or I would like to buy one if anyone has one to sell.

I'm not sure, I chatted with the owner a little bit but I didn't get to ask about the paint. Maybe a little brighter than OEM? I believed there was a two-tone dark / light green offering that year but it may not have been as bright. Someone else can correct me if they have the old Duco paint chips.

Very nice color combo,I too would be interested if the color is correct?

The top color is close to correct. That would be 1947 Lullwater Green. The bottom color is too bright and the correct bottom color would have been 1947 Lakeside green. That was a softer very metallic color.

The were some early 1947's painted 1946 Volunteer green upper and Seafoam lower. The color is closer to Seafoam green but too bright for that also.

The owner is a Wisconsin Region member and he is aware the colors are "off". I knew this car when it was owned by the previous owner who repainted it these colors. The original was the 1947 Lullwater green and Lakeside green and was is good condition as it was a low milage well preserved car.

The car looks as good in person as it does in the picture.

Yes an extremly nice car!

That's right...How many times do we have to go though this...?

Every time someone needs to know....

I know...We're here to set the record straight, for newbie's, etc...

Yup.....

I am really bad at learning how to do electronic stuff like posting pictures and etc. If I can get someone {like a 10yr old to do it for me I will. I would rather put my efforts into learning the details about 40-48 Chevy's.

I assumed that's why were here...Just to ask questions...And get Gene and the rest, to give us the "lowdown..."...While their still breathing...

Rich 47,I've long past my 10th b-day but my be able to instruct you on how to post a pic,if your interested?Ofcourse we would all like to see a pic of your 47

I will take you up on that soon if I do not get someone over here. I may have to bribe one friend with beer and he will come.

Good idea...It's usually better to have a "hands on" type to walk you through it...Easier...And, it only runs you a beer or two...Might want to offer him lunch as well...

I met a guy form Cooperstown NY area last weekend at a show in Vermont and he has a 41 2dr I want to see. But he does not want to sell it and I have to figure a way to talk him into thinking about selling it. Been looking for awhile for one out here but not many around.

Yeah...Their like that... Good Luck...

Hi Rich, I have a used gas filter in good to excellent condition. It lacks new or good gaskets but does have a set so you can see what they should look like. I will send you a PM. Good luck, Mike

Man Mike that looks nos!